just_m3h's manga / #animal characteristics(74)

Yummy and controversial with a side of misunderstandings in the past. Yes?! Edit: This is so good, it's exactly the kinda thing I'm into. Dub con but not really, embarrassment, but wanting to be with him still, power imbalance during sex, but equal everwhere else. I love that Ouga has fallen so hard for Shiba. Shiba loved him for a long while (well, even though it was more Shiba who threw their relationship away, in fear of making Ouga feel disgusted because of his feelings). I'm so happy they are together now, but worry a lot about their parents' reactions and stuff 5*, easily

Honestly, I'm kinda into this. Hurrah for guilty pleasures ←_← Edit: Dog gods who are released by accident come to claim the wives they were promised 100s of years ago Okay, a lot to unpack here, bear with me. First of all, when I saw the first chapter, I was expecting a fleshed out story focussing on each couple for a volume or two, much like Xe or even 4th Guard, instead, this is shallow, extremely poorly written and rushed like crazy. Half the characters were quite annoying as well. The eldest dog god was okay, but his partner was an unscrupulous fuckboy. The middle dog god was abusive and a yandere and just doesn't trust his partner as far as he could throw him. His partner was insecure enough to try and change his whole appearance to impress the dog god and even forgave him instantly for the absolutely horrid way he acted. Where is your damn spine?? The last dog god was boisterous and pushy af, his partner was lackluster and had nothing particular to recommend him. The sex was hot, but, yeesh. No. 3*

Akiha seems a handful but cute, and plot is interesting. That friend is deffo bad news...

It could stand to be longer, but I still love it. 1: Standard fox clan and rabbit clan love story. The foxes ask for a rabbit bride in exchange for their protection from the turf wars between fox and raccoon clans. I think the rabbit is a really kind and strong character, even ended up facilitating peace between the clans, and gave up his freedom for the safety of his clan. He was a little emotionally thick at the start, but that's okay, he was in a really difficult position. The seme was sweet and cared for his family and the rabbit a lot. I liked both of them. 4.5 4: Dude falls in love with a prostitute and brings him home. I love love love stories with the theme of picking someone up off the streets and giving them a home. The characters were both nice, the seme especially lovely, going so far to take care of him, and I enjoyed the plot. 4.8

It was okay? Kind of boring, though. I was more interested in Chika's neechan, tbh

Not feeling it, tbh. Probably still reeling from the extremely disappointing end to Paid :/

Kinda cliché and predictable but I don't dislike it Edit: Story is about Sungwoo, a new employee who falls for his boss, Manager Kang, who turns out to be a secret cat anthromorph. Animal anthro society is very much a hidden society so Sungwoo has to work hard to learn about his new boss-turned-lover. Well. It really is cliché, but the characters are so lovable, it's impossible not to root for them. Sungwoo is your typical puppy seme who can be a little overwhelming smoetimes, but there really isn't a bad bone in his body. Kang's the tsundere kuro neko type, but much less tsun and much more dere. I think he's incredible, like Sungwoo said. Honestly, he's so brave and strong, to pick himself up and keep going after all that shit. I'm so glad he's happy now. Although, I really need someone to crush that ex's balls, for me. I won't be satisfied otherwise. 4.75

1: The one about Seong Chubhyang, the hottie playboy who is loved by the residents of Namwon Village. Well. Not really about him. More about the uptight governor (Byeon Hakdo) who imprisoned him, and the secret agent playboy (Lee Mingryong) friend of Seong's who comes to rescue Seong by distracting the governor, but instead falls in love with the governor, just like the governor fell in love with him. Small side story about the young man who finally gets Seong to look only at him. It was funny and I enjoyed the sex somewhat, but it's still crack and the art is not exactly to my taste 4.3 5: About prince Pyeonggang and his bet with his dad (the king) to use his knowledge (of BDSM, lol) to make someone into a useful, worthy person. Topping from the bottom kinda situation. Again, fun, but nothing special. 3.8 9: About the prince who is trapped in the castle by his overbearing father and the tailor hired to humiliate him during his coming of age ceremony, to teaxh him a lesson and mend his promiscuous ways. Twist on Emperor's Clothes. Was okay, nothing special, but enjoyed how smart the prince was. Also glad he got out. 3.8 13: Continuation of Ch 1 15: About Snow White, who covets his dead father's paramour, and threatens to bed him. The paramour is regent I the meantime and tries to get Snow white killed many times, in his fear. Some amnesia and life threatening accidents thrown in, for good measure. The whole collection is weird but this was- wowee! 3.2 23: About poor liblnely hook and Peter, who's a bit of a presumptuous dick, who definitely has some growing up to do. Also a London detective with some strong morals, a nosy merman and one smart Darling kid. This one actually made me feel something, the forst in the entire collection to do so. I felt his longing and his long wait mad me sad. Glad things worked out. And so surprised to see consent and pedophilia being addressed. Reluctantly impressed 4.4 27: Little merman, the usual stuff, no major twists. It was okay? Boring and forgettable. 3.5. 32: Spin on Beauty and the Beast, with a slutty Belle. It was really cracky, like full on, some loose ends as well. 3.6 35: A really, really strange and convoluted story about a lumberjack who stole an Asgardian warrior's cloths to sell for food, thus stranding the warrior in Earth for a while. Some bits about a peeping tom were thrown in, and some just, generally really odd plot developments. Man, what was the mangaka smoking?? Loved the ending, though 4 39: About the dragon king who is fed up with the asexual fish surrounding him at the palace of the sea, and sends for the magician on land whom he has seen in Playing Boy magazine, and is enamoured with. Only, the failing magician falls for the kind sea turtle and runs off with him. The king kinda lets them go. The couple steal some things from the treasury and open a magic performing company on land. It was crack, obviously, but not bad. I liked them together. And the turtle sure is smarter than I initially gave him credit. But I wish he hadn't swiped the entire treasury... 4.1 44: About the dragon king and the seemingly disinterested octopus. I don't know about this one. I was most looking forward to this out of the whole collection, but it was really just too short. Very disappointed. Also wish the octopus would be a bit nicer from time to time. Also want him to be jealous sometimes and have him grovel, too. 4.4 46: About warring clans (bear and tiger) who are visited by a meddling sorcerer (?) slimeball, who has an eye on the rep of the bear vlan and wants to humiliate and isolate the rep of the tiger clan (feelings were previously developing between them). This one isnt complete yet but I already can't stand it, because I just finished Rosehaven and there are just too many parallels? From the slimy fair haired villain, to tying the bottom (I think) to a tree to publicly humiliate him. Makes me so angry!! 3 Edit: So the bear came to his rescue at the last minute, but he never even apologised. Next :/ 50: Little red riding hood who is too pretty for his own good had to learn to be strong enough to ward off advances and defend himself. He meets a shy and soft wolf with a hulking figure on his walks one day. It's so bad. The writing is so shit. 2.5

The cynical and jaded Narihira gets by with one night stands and hides his werewolf heritage, never wanting to be called a monster. Unfortunately for him, his ears suddenly come out during sex with the hot guy (Totake) he picked up and the guy fall off the bed in shock?? I love how the cynical and jaded Narihira turns to putty in Totake's gentle hands. What excellent redemption! And such chemistry, too! Loved the sex and loved their interactions. And especially loved that, for a relationship that started with a failed one night stand, they spent so many days getting to know each other and just being with each other before taking that step forward. Wish it was much, much longer. 5*

1: Haruno meets and falls in love with his wolfy neighbour, Woo. They start to live together, but it appears Woo is hiding a monthly problem. I liked it for the most part, they are good to gether. But can't really get into something with such a freaking realistic and fluffy looking wolf person. B*astiality. Uncomfortable. 4.5 4: About a dude whi is a relauctant gorder who is disgusted with himself for all the trash (maybe not so literal) in his bedroom and the trashy (definitely could be literal) boyfriend he is unable to throw away. With the help of a plant (?), he finally breaks it off with that waste of space. Odd little story. Would have liked it but the ending feels bittersweet, because did the plant dieded?? 4 5: Little story about childhood friends and a long unrequited love. When Tatsuya breaks up with his girlfriend, Hiro ends up confessing and gets the chance of a lifetime to have sex with him. They end up dating. I didn't really hate or love this one. It was alright. Hiro should really have a bit more faith in his boyfriend. Miki was such a sweetie, though! 4.2