Cannonball Read 18

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“I wish times like this could last forever..” — some sweet high school romance manga

You and I Are Polar Opposites (Vol. 7) by Kocha Agasawa

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Another series of manga that I really enjoy, You and I Are Polar Opposites initially followed Suzuki and Tani’s developing relationship and has now branched out to have three sets of people we’re following. Suzuki is outgoing and cheerful, while Tani is shy and nerdy, and at this point they have been together a year and are in a sweet relationship. They’re probably my favorite duo just because I like their level of communication and support of each other, as well as Suzuki’s fun character. Natsumi […]

“I don’t want to have any regrets!” — Another great volume from one of my all-time favorites!

Hirayasumi Vol. 7 by Keigo Shinzo

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Hirayasumi is one of my favorite manga and every new volume is a joy! The series is slice of life (with some romance) and follows Hiroto, a 29 year old who works a relaxed job at a fishing spot, his cousin Natsumi who lives with him while she goes to art school, and their friends. Hiroto is a laid back person who used to work as an actor, but gave it up to work a quiet job and take it more easy. Natsumi is wound […]

“I’ve found a place where I can breathe.” — A lovely romance manga!

In the Twilight of Our Adolescence by Waka Hayashi

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In the Twilight of Our Adolescence is a real gem of a book, touching and thoughtful about growing up and the difficulties of adolescence, especially when you feel different to everyone else. There are three linked stories in the collection and one stand-alone. The three stories follow Tanahashi and Nakagawa, two junior high school boys, as they navigate becoming friends and potentially something more. Tanahashi has always respected Nakagawa’s ability to not care what others think. Even though Tanahashi is popular and good at sports, […]

“Back there, for one moment, I felt something electric streak through my chest.”

God of Seduction in the Bedroom by Fumi Tsuyuhisa

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God of Seduction in the Bedroom is a sweet romance manga about a Satoru, who is the world’s worst lover and thus has had every girlfriend break up with him. After his latest time being dumped, Ecchan, the god of seduction, shows up and states that it will find him a partner that he is compatible with. Because Satoru is so terrible at sex, there’s only one compatible person for him — Shinya, a popular actor. In one of many magical coincidences in this manga, […]

“My feelings are mine, and mine alone.”

Flip Flip Slowly by Mame Ohtako

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Flip Flip Slowly is a one volume gay romance manga that follows the developing relationship between Kouta, a librarian in a rural area, and Jinichi, an adjunct professor who shows up and becomes a regular. Kouta is a cheerful and thoughtful young man, while Jinichi is sad and reserved. Through their meetings at the library, they get to know each other and feelings slowly deepen between them. Kouta has to unpack some of Jinichi’s negative beliefs about himself and give him the space to make […]

“Love grows over time” — A Sweet End to a Sweet Series

You Can't Live All on Your Own! (Vol. 3) by Mizoko Tsuno

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First completed book of 2026! I am working my way through a 900+ page volume of Chips Channon’s diaries, which I’m sure I’ll have a lot to say about, but I’m not done reading that yet. In the meantime, I continue my exploration of the current manga scene as per usual. You Can’t Live All on Your Own is a josei manga series, so it is aimed at women in their 20s. The series follows four women who live together and their disparate romantic and […]



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