lilithespark's manga / #Seinen(15)

Double

Ongoing | Noda ayako | 2019 released

this is way too good THE IMAGERY, THE ART… the themes. it’s very dramatic, but maybe that’s to be expected because the two leads are actors. i love takar and yujin’s characters… this author’s twsisted storytelling makes this such an experience. i love reading about actors, and this just completely takes the cake. the focal point of this is the lead’s relationship with each other… how it affects takara’s acting in particular and even his feelings for yujin. it’s masterful—the way the story is told. and their relationship doesn’t even have to be romantic

Toppu Gp

Ongoing | fujishima kosuke | 2016 released

why aren’t more people reading this? this is rly rly good surprisingly! reminds me of capeta. the pacing for the timeskip felt a bit awkward to me though. anyway, the mc’s relatively unique (?) i like him even w/ his obsession with mobile suit gundam lmao. his innate talents are his insanely good memory/cognitive thinking and his ability to kind of copy what he sees. I thought this would be pretty generic at the start because of the obvious romance subplot (and fan service…), but I like the direction the author writes the FL in. She’s a great racer and won’t let setbacks get in the way of her dreams. This manga’s selling point is definitely the racing action, which kept me hooked! The characters could benefit from more development at the point in time, but I recommend!! Would love more chaps *sobs*

Tetsunaki no Kirinji

Complete | TSUKAWAKI Nagahisa | 2000 released

Bro I read all 55 chapters of this and I feel scammed… It’s over just like that? I don’t think everything really got resolved. Even the fight with the doctor guy. Honestly just feels unfinished. I did like how it was about mahjong and the underlying themes of family. Wouldn’t read this unless you’re desperate for mahjong action. This just left me unsatisfied.

Octave

Complete | akiyama haru | 2008 released

I can’t even begin to describe this manga after completing it… It was definitely mature in that the story has a way of making you feel complicated. All the relationships between the characters (idk but I really liked Mari)… Has bittersweet tone to it. Anyway, I definitely liked this. It did a splendid job at illustrating a sapphic relationship with all its ups and downs. Very realistic and raw. This is a manga that will be remembered for years to come.

Famiresu Iko.

Ongoing | Wayama Yama | 2022 released

Great continuation! Love that Satomi’s feelings are being explored. His dynamic with Kyouji is quite interesting. I also love that the other characters HAVE character as well. The storytelling is just so well done and unique. I don’t know if this will go in a romantic direction, but we’ll see.