Znj's manga / #drama(2)

Fruits Basket

Complete | takaya natsuki | 1998 released

- i read it before up until when momiji first entered when I realized I prefer watching the anime - I read a bit after the s2 finale when I realized (again) I prefer the anime for more emotional impact of the music and narrative - would've been god tier if not for the questionable themes like sexism, pedophilic remarks, age gaps - the redemption arc is u needed - tohru is actually strong but sometimes the message they're trying to deliver is too naive - I love how gentle haru can be when he's serious. he's firm yet comforting at the same time - machi's dislike of order in contrast of yuki's life maintaining his high reputation

Akatsuki no Yona

Ongoing | kusanagi mizuho | 2009 released

- watched the anime for sexy clown pirates harem, loved it, continued the manga, fell in love - I LOVE ALL OF THEM EVEN SOO WON he's just the type of antagonist you can't help but love - childhood friends to lovers, besties to enemies, reverse harem, princess and her guard, found family, badass female lead, lovable villain, literally all the best tropes are here - I loved shin-ah years before because Bella showed me a picture of him (lol) but after reading, I found out that all of them are actually lovable - even when dark!Shin ah are my favourites, all the dragons have their own charms and personality - a bit predictable that they'll all cooperate with yona, but i still liked how the scenes were executed - yona and lily shows WOMEN SUPREMACY - the build up to the kiss was very beautiful I reread it multiple times - though i didn't enjoy yona's extreme obliviousness, i still love her dynamic with everyone - JAE-HA PIRATE - KIJA THE FANCY PRINCE he's very much not annoying and I love that spice in him