“New Normal” caught me by surprise. It’s set in a post-pandemic world where masks and social distance have become permanent—but instead of feeling cold or dystopian, the story feels oddly intimate and real.
What I loved most is how it explores human connection in a world where touch and closeness are rare. The main characters feel so genuine—awkward, cautious, but craving warmth. Their slow-burn relationship is filled with quiet moments that hit harder than dramatic ones.
The art is clean and expressive, and the emotions are subtle but powerful. It’s not a flashy manga, but it sticks with you.
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"Before my generation was born... A pandemic had brought change to our world." In the near future, hiding your mouth behind a mask became a normal part of life. Natsuki, a girl fascinated by the world before the global pandemic; and Hata, his classmate, end up sharing a small secret... The story of their new everyday life, their "new normal" begins here!
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- Jack
- The New Normal
- This manga takes place in a world where it's normal for everyone to hide their mouths with a mask; so no one actually knows what everyone else's whole face looks like! It's definitely a call back to those COVID‑19 days during the peak of the pandemic. Jeez, I'd hate it if this actually happened in real life, but the story feels so realistic and captivating that before I knew it, it was 2 A.M. and I was 20 chapters in! XD
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Content Rating13+
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Publisher FUNGUILD
Color or Monochrome monochrome
Ongoing
Digital Release Date February 28, 2022 (PST)
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