tsukineko's manga / #sweet(926)

Ze - Kami no Hon

Complete | SHIMIZU Yuki | 2012 released

Kachou Fuugetsu

Ongoing | SHIMIZU Yuki | 2011 released

Love Mode

Complete | Shimizu Yuki | 1996 released

After this, read the sequel 'Lover's Mode'. That was quite a saga! I'm still a little ambivalent about it though. At times, (especially near the beginning), I found it kind of mediocre, (both the art and the story), however, as the story unfolded, I became really attached to [most of] the characters. Only Takamiya × Izumi left an icky feeling, (à la Usami × Misaki), until the end when I warmed to Takamiya after reading about his past, (in the Shiki story). I would say that overall the storytelling and art, which improved over time, were solid, (not brilliant). However, at times they were truly excellent! Several pages stopped me in my tracks - the expressivity of the imagery, shaking me to my core! I bookmarked some of those pages, but I'm not sure the bookmarking feature on the site works anymore. One of the pages screamed at me so loudly that I noted down the page number because I absolutely didn't want to lose track of it: Vol. 04, Ch. 02, Pg. 19. (I have been in a similar situation, and that page truly conveys the sheer despair and desperate pain and anguish one can feel, and the wretched screams that are ripped from deep within. It's also true to reality that one breaks down AFTER the ordeal rather than during.) I remember that one of the other pages that had a big impact, was of Naoya alone in the snow, at Xmas, crying from loneliness. Actually, I would say that loneliness is a constant theme in this manga, and this mangaka is very good at expressing it, (and other emotions), through imagery. OK, enough with this long ass paragragh - I'm off to read the sequel...

Lover's Mode

Complete | Shimizu Yuki | 2003 released

This is an extra about Reiji and Naoya from 'Love mode'. However, imho, it works just as well as a standalone one-shot. It's beautifully well written and drawn, and is just as expressive as the best moments in 'Love Mode'.

Ren'ai Shinan!

Complete | Takatsuki Noboru | 2007 released

This was sweet, funny and sexy. Nothing groundbreaking in terms of plot or characterisation, but was a fun read nonetheless. Actually made me LMAO really loudly several times. Good for when in the mood for something light.

Kyoudai no Rule

Complete | Kanai Kei | 2000 released

Kore Wa Koi Ni Fukumare Masu Ka

Complete | susuki sonoichi | 2016 released
2018-04-08 16:16 marked

A bit too sweet and fluffy for me. Also, the drawing got kind of sloppy after a while, but it's probably because of the mangaka straining her back.

Purism

Complete | Zaria | 2000 released

Sweet Bitter Candy

Complete | Asou Mitsuaki | 2008 released

Mainly sweet, but some hotness too, (especially the last one).

Touzandou Tentsui Ibun

Ongoing | Nakamura Shungiku | 1998 released
2017-03-25 08:41 marked

Have only read the first chapter. Seems pretty sweet so far. Looking forward to the rest.