otakulys's manga / #supernatural(99)

Raising a Bat

Complete | Jade | 2015 released

I really like this so far, even though it's like, just get on with it already! I get that it's one of those stories where the entire plot is about the chase, but it's so annoying when they won't just communicate with each other. Either way, good art, interesting story, hot guys. I'm sold.

Lingering On The Way

Complete | Kunieda Saika | 2000 released

I love Kunieda Saika. It feels like there's no new stuff from her in years, so I hope that changes soon. This is a sweet, cute, and sad little oneshot.

Uchuu o Kakeru Yodaka

Complete | KAWABATA Shiki | 2000 released

I won't know for sure how to feel until it's finished, but if it keeps going in the right direction, this could be a pretty fantastic manga. So many of these things require the girl to lose weight and be skinny and all that, but it's nice to see the guy loving her for who she is, regardless of what she looks like. He doesn't treat her as ugly and pitiable, and you don't see that often in manga. I just wish she'd stay like that. I feel really bad for the girl who stole her body, even though she's sort of mean and manipulative. She had a really awful life up to that point, after all.

Gundog

Ongoing | Youko | 2000 released

Ha! This really is quite slashy. I wish it were just straight up gay, but that's all right. The hints are there. This is actually kind of similar (but not really) to something I've been writing for a while now. One of the main themes, at least. Maybe I can get some inspiration from it. Either way, this looks really cool, and I hope it stays that way.

Sambong Barber Shop

Ongoing | ha il-kwon | 2000 released

I like the main character a lot. Usually girls in stories like this are very timid to make up for their utterly offensive appearance, like how dare you be ugly! I do think it's pretty telling that only the women get this virus. At any rate, I started reading this with cautious optimism. Most of the time, stories like this are disappointing or even insulting. I can't say that this one entirely shied away from that, but once Park Jangmi finally told that dude off for being a jerk, I felt like the story was beginning to turn around. Uuuuunfortunately, I'm just now noticing that this hasn't been updated in three years. That really sucks. I'd like to read more. But at least it didn't end on a cliff hanger. Maybe someday it'll start up again. Oh, and that cat thing, wtf! Terrifying! Get it away!

Nobody Knows

Ongoing | shoowa | 2000 released

So heartbreaking. I kind of hate AI related romance for so many reasons. It's like an immortal and a mortal in love. One will live and die and the other will exist and then stop existing. It makes me feel like there's no true happy ending when one of the people isn't real. That aside, I just love this mangaka. I've been meaning to read some of her work all this time, and I can't believe it took me so long. I adore her art and her approach to story in general. I just hope I end up feeling satisfied by the conclusions of this one.

Wrong Love (chong Zi)

Complete | chong zi | 2000 released

Yeah, that was way too rushed, so it ended up being silly and disjointed. Pretty art, too bad the story sucked. I mean, I've seen way worse, but it could have been so much better.

Vampire And Hunter

Ongoing | lalaax | 2015 released
2021-01-18 19:58 marked

Pretty and cute so far. Kind of random, so I'm at a four for now. But the art is lovely, and I hope the story lives up to it.

Pendulum: Kemonobito Omegaverse

Complete | hasumi hana | 2016 released

I feel kind of embarrassed for liking this as much as I do. There are things about it that put me off a little, but I can't wait to read more. Hopefully it doesn't start throwing in some of the Omegaverse stuff that rubs me the wrong way. It's a cool concept, and I hate when it gets messed up with pro-rape BS and humiliation. EDIT: Wha? That's it? Wtf. It seemed to end too abruptly. Honestly, I was hoping for more darkness and drama between the main two. I'd actually prefer to see a Juda and Dato specific story. I liked their situation, chemistry, and arc way more than the other two. It was such a nice change from typical yaoi standards. Glad they at least got something in the epilogue, but it's all so rushed. What a shame. Hoping for a sequel.

Snow Kingdom Manhua

Ongoing | cao tang wo long sheng | 2016 released

Very beautiful so far, though a very short chapter. The translation is a little off, but it isn't so bad that it's too hard to understand. I get the general concept, but I feel like the first few pages are a little confusing. Hopefully it updates in the near future.