Review: Watashi no Ookami-kun

I’m baaaaaaaack guys! Since I started living in Japan, you’d think that there’d be more manga reading at the manga cafes and more video game playing, but sadly this is not the case… Continue reading →

Currently Reading: The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahou Tsukai no Yome)

Hello, everyone. I’m finally back with some of that regular manga programming. I realize that this series isn’t technically a shoujo manga, but it really hits all of the right notes that will… Continue reading →

Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Oujo: Wow, what happened in Chapter 41?

So, I just finished reading the latest chapter of Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji… Gosh, that was a roller coaster ride of emotions. So many emotions. Honestly, my thoughts here are gonna have… Continue reading →

Is Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji too formulaic?

Hello, everyone. This is going to be a rather short post since it’s midnight already and I want to sleep sometime in the near future. Plus this was something I wanted to talk… Continue reading →

What is Hana Doki Kira?

Hello, everyone! I got an email a short time ago from Annie Stoll, one of the people behind an exciting new shoujo anthology, Hana Doki Kira! Hana Doki Kira is a shoujo anthology… Continue reading →

Currently reading: Taiyou no Ie

Hello, everyone. I have been away for a while (again!), attending university, writing midterms, attempting to learn Mandarin Chinese, and applying for internships in various places. But I’m back now! I really want… Continue reading →

Currently Reading: Yokohama Monogatari

Hello everyone! Before we get down to business, I am happy to report that this blog won the SILVER award in MOB! I honestly can’t believe it. Thanks so much to everyone that… Continue reading →

Currently Reading: Ao Haru Ride

Hey everyone! I just finished my last exam of this semester TODAY. I’M FREEEEEEEE! *ahem* First, a little bit of housekeeping: please cast your votes for my latest (and final) MOB entry here!… Continue reading →

Five reasons why I generally prefer shoujo manga to shoujo-based anime

This post is late. I know. I deeply apologize m(____)m Real life, Hawaiian stress patterns, and issues relating to Canadian sovereignty got in the way (actually, they’re still kind of in the way….)… Continue reading →

A few reasons why I favour shoujo manga

Aaaand, here is MOB, take THREE! Please vote for me in the following places: For my first post on masculinity in shoujo manga here. For my second post on shoujo manga parenting here.… Continue reading →