Manga About Comedy (P.22)
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Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!
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Why I Adopted My Husband is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan. As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta.
This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape.
"If you know nothing about what homosexuality or LGBTQ people, Why I Adopted My Husband is a perfect introduction and learning tool. It also teaches you about Japanese culture, how many family traditions are ingrained into law, and how that's both a comfort to people and can hinder LGBTQ people who want to live their lives. It's cute and funny and gets the points across with a spoonful of sugar instead of a hammer." - Adi Tantimedh, Bleeding Cool
"Why I Adopted My Husband is a profound exploration of love, societal expectations, and individuals' lengths to solidify their bonds. Yagi's storytelling prowess and the manga's impactful message position it as a must-read, shedding light on the challenges LGBTQ couples navigate in Japan." - Travis Hayward, Geek Therapy
"There are tips on how a gay couple can go the adoption route, like information on contracts. It even includes a section showing how to fill out the paperwork. This part doesn't pertain to American readers, but the manga is still worth reading because of its well-told story, its look into the realities of gay couples in Japan, and how the characters are relatable - because even if someone isn't in Yuta and [Kyota]'s shoes, the parts about feeling left out would be something everyone can relate to on some level. The fact that both men are otaku (and there are plenty of references to otaku culture) makes telling the story in manga format all the better." - Katie Kimura, Otaku USA
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Hodaka Akizuki, a seventeen-year-old high school student, has finally found a girlfriend. And Chihaya Shishizaki is truly the most beautiful girl at school, too. Just the thought of spending time with her practically has him pinching his cheeks. After all, she actually likes him back! The closer they get, the more his heart flutters. There's just one slight little problem: Chihaya has a secret-and it isn't just the secret to stealing his heart.
With just one kiss, Hodaka is no longer Chihaya's boyfriend, but her brand new... girlfriend?!
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Takahide and Amano are the top students at their school-much to Takahide's frustration. No matter how hard she works, she just can't seem to outshine the effortlessly brilliant (and maddeningly aloof) Amano. But when a small confrontation leads Amano to mistakenly believe Takahide has a crush on him, things take an unexpected turn. His curiosity turns to affection, and suddenly, Takahide sees a new angle: if she plays along, maybe she can finally come out on top. But even the best-laid plans can't account for matters of the heart...
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"This is my punishment - someone as hideous as me falling for someone as good-looking as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "Is this...me...?! I'm SUPER cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180-degree change... But Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy!
*This volume compiles ch. 1-5 of "Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!"
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Albert is a gargoyle who was made to obey the demon king's commands. But now the demon king is dead and the magic that subjected Albert to his will is gone! He might have lost his wings in battle but he still has an optimistic view of the future. Now that he finally has his freedom, he is free to life his new life as he pleases!
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"C'mon... please... make me your girlfriend!" To think an orphaned high schooler would find himself adopted by a family of seven women! Yusuke, who grew up in an orphanage, has been adopted many times before, only to be sent back time and time again with the foster parents saying, "He's too good for us!" Then one day, the Onagawas, all of whom are female, express interest in taking him in. Their single condition for adopting Yusuke is simple-No romance within the family. Yusuke accepts this, thinking there is no way he can develop romantic feelings for a family member, but contrary to his expectations, he is fiercely approached by all five daughters!
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"I'm going to be in a relationship with my step-sister!" Wait, who decided that?! There was no way he was going to fall in love. Since that traumatic event from 2 years ago, he avoids love like the plague--When his dad gets remarried! Now he has 2 sisters?! This must be some joke!! Even though Aoba wants nothing to do with the sisters, they always find themselves in sticky situations. Can they open his "door" to love? The beginning of a juicy story bound to make life a home a very ending love battle!"
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"What if I was the hand-me-down?" My brother's girlfriend is tempting me with such sweet words... What do I do?!
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I just wanted to go out with him, but then I got cursed...
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When the boss of a notorious gang tells you to do something, you do it, and you do it well, even if that something changes from finding his ideal woman to BECOMING his ideal woman. Yasu, Boss Ginji's right-hand man, has only three words to say: You got it...
And just like that, Yasu learns how to hypnotize Ginji to view him as Ginji's ideal type: strong, protective, gorgeous.
The Boss falls in love at first sight. In his eyes, she (Yasu) is his very definition of perfect... in his eyes...
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There is a small maid cafe that nearly nobody goes to - Maid Cafe Seaside, quiet enough for Sanada to do his homework in. His airheaded classmate and childhood friend Arashiyama works as the cafe's only maid, and though she looks just like a cute maid waitress, she sure doesn't act like one. What happens when her friends stop by for a visit?
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Thanks to his parents' job transfer, Usa has to live on his own. The problem is, his new place is full of weird people, and the upperclassman he admires is one of them...? A teenage romance comedy that's heavier on the humor, not so much on the romance!
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She suddenly has to play family with the guy she despises for a million yen?! Ichiru and Tsukasa were raised at the same orphanage, and were constantly at each other's throats like cats and dogs. They even got into a big fight on the day they parted ways. Ten years later, Ichiru is down on her luck after getting fired from her job, kicked out of her company dorm, and left penniless on the street. As she sits on a park bench licking her wounds, she's spotted by none other than Tsukasa, who's shot up in height and stature over the last ten years. Somehow he's now a bigshot CEO, and by the looks of it... a single father?! To make matters even more bizarre, he practically forces Ichiru to raise his child with the promise of a million yen if she can do it! How is she supposed to co-parent a child with him, of all people...? The three of them are an unlikely family, but can they learn to make it work?
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All the boys in school are crazy about the lonely girl! How is it possible that Watanuki, with her plain appearance, is the apple of everyone's eye...? I am the idol of the school, recognized by both myself and others! On the other hand, Watanuki, who is always dark and gloomy, is the target of everyone's malicious gossip. Oh no, everyone, stop it! The self-affirmation you get by putting others down is meaningless! We were the top and bottom of the school caste, but one day "an incident" changed all the boys! "We love Watanuki!" What? Suddenly, the battle with the plain girl begins. Yet Watanuki has more important things to do than being popular!
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Starting a new job at "Delivery Eats" has one BIG challenge--a scary-looking lady who's a regular customer. She glares at you every time you deliver her food, and in this rural town, there's only one delivery boy to handle her orders. But on his next visit, she finally speaks--and he recognizes her voice as none other than his favorite VTuber, Hanae Fuwari! Even more shocking, she offers to pay him just to chat with her?! This is the comedic tale of an introverted delivery boy and a shy but intimidating-looking woman getting a second chance at youth!
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I tested out a hypnosis app on the girl I like...
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This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters - and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into... stanning him with all her heart?
But a proper fan is dedicated to spreading their love for their favorites far and wide. As Momoka learns of the protective and gentle nature behind Shuuto's intimidating front, she finds herself worrying that she might want to keep him all to herself...
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It all started with a banana. When Sayaka finds a banana lying in the street, she barely has a moment to question it before Yoshiko gobbles it up. But that night, the spirit of that same banana visits her and transforms her into an angel! Her mission? To help souls in need! Which is how she winds up at A-kun's house and must grant his true heart's desire. Except, that desire is to marry Sayaka?! Can this newly transformed angel figure out what the heck is going before things get even more confusin? Find out in this parody spin-off to Hiroyuki's wildly popular, Aho Girl series!
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An ongoing series featuring a couple who are complete opposites, yet belong together.
Artist Statement: This is a slice of life story about Little Miss Serious, a short, no-nonsense girl and her tall, footloose boyfriend Mister Freedom. They have their differences, but ultimately love each other. I hope everyone enjoys reading it.
- Yamamoto Tomomitsu
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