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Oct 10, 2025
Batian’s novel is quitly a dark novel. So the publisher tried to do censorship on the webtoon, but the artist didn’t want to do this and decided to stay loyal to the original work. And also some readers bullied the artist, and due to these things, the series got canceled. I am kinda sad.
This novel is not for everyone. I even decided to read it because of the mature tag. There are a lot of manga or novels about couples teasing each other in lovely ways and hanging around happily; even their fights are not a big deal. But in Bastian… Bastian has a personal
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problem with his father and wants revenge on him, so he tries to close the social difference between the high class and commoners.
Odette is the daughter of an exiled princess and a gambler-addicted, alcoholic father. Due to some circumstances, the emperor arranges a marital contract for them, and their story begins like this.
Some miscalculated things occur in Bastian’s path of revenge, so unfortunately a lot of abusive things happen. I can understand why people hate Bastian; all that he did is unforgivable. Even though those abusive things happen, worse things continue to occur. After some point, even you start to feel bad for Bastian.
For me, Bastian is a well-written male character, even though of the terrible things he did. That doesn’t mean I condone these things, but thinking about growing up in a “hell house,” living only for revenge, and being forced into marriage by the emperor, it’s understandable why Bastian was nasty to Odette.
The webtoon covers Bastian’s nasty parts, not the abusive parts. While reading the webtoon, I didn’t get angry with Bastian. I really liked him-he was nasty and sometimes did stupid things, but thinking about being forced into a marriage you don’t want, his behavior is understandable.
All the hate toward Bastian comes from novel readers. If you want to read only the webtoon, don’t pay attention to those hate comments. But after the canceled part of the webtoon, depressing things start, and if you continue the story as a novel, keep in mind that a lot of tragic things happen.
That’s why readers like me prefer this kind of story. We read this kind of romance because of the tragic elements. Sometimes you don’t want to read pink, happy stories. Even at some points in the story, you feel sorry for Bastian. I really like this conflict; this character sometimes shocks you with the bad things he does, and sometimes you feel sorry for him.
I wish the webtoon had covered this story fully without censorship, but unfortunately, it won’t happen. If you’re interested in tragic-dark love stories, I recommend this series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Sep 15, 2025
Well, I guess my review can be one of the most offensive and displeased ones in this TRC review section.
My journey with this manga started with watching its TV series. I was really curious about what happened after the OVAs. I didn’t know that almost the whole manga was adapted into the anime except for Fai’s own arc and the final arc, and I spent more than a year finishing this series… And I didn’t like the first two TV series of TRC, so it was a devastating situation to read the first 90 boring standalone stories. From time to time, there were critical conversations
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between characters, but if you count those pages, I wonder if they would even become a single chapter.
For me, the real story starts after chapter 90, and chapters 90–140 are animated under the name Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations. This arc really refreshes the story and sweeps away the boredom of the series. But sadly, all that repetitive storytelling kills the potential. TRC has potential, but it wasn’t well narrated. And why? Firstly, TRC’s narrating style resembles an otome game. TRC is the main branch, and as you progress you encounter other characters; if you’re interested in them, then you have to switch to another branch to understand what’s going on with those characters. Here, we encounter other Clamp characters and their universes, but they don’t explain much about them, which gives a shallow feeling to readers who are reading Clamp for the first time. Like I said, it feels like a game - everything is overly calculated and repetitive. Yes, to write a story you must calculate from beginning to end, but readers shouldn’t feel that calculation.
Every new event is bound to the same sentence: “This is our sadame/hitsuzen/fate/destiny. We know what will happen, but we cannot cross the path.” This situation really frustrated me. Every character denies randomness and insists, “We are here because we are destined.” And whenever a bad situation arises, Yuuko (the witch of dimensions) appears and says, “If you want to get rid of this, you must pay to fulfill that wish.” This cycle repeats endlessly. The writers also don’t really show the inner world of the characters. Yes, there are some chapters where you see what they think, but generally, the narration focuses only on how they feel and how they struggle to solve the situation. This storytelling approach is what I dislike most. I would prefer to see what’s going on in the minds of the characters. And the final arc made me feel like I had read a lame story. After Chobits, TRC is the second Clamp series I dislike.
For xxxHOLiC readers, TRC reveals some pivotal things about the situation of Watanuki and Yuuko. And this is another negative point—no one should need to read TRC just to learn that. That’s why I see this series as similar to an otome game.
Now, about the characters: side characters are good, except for the main villain. Even Seishirou in this TRC universe is much scarier, exuding both evilness and charm. As for the main characters, Sakura doesn’t feel like a main female character at all. I don’t know why Clamp decided to write her this way. I know their other works, and when they want, they can write great female characters such as Yuuko (xxxHOLiC) or Arashi (X). If they wanted to create an innocent but strong female lead, Sakura’s character development was handled very poorly. The reason is that whenever her story and development begin, Fai, Kurogane, or Syaoran take the spotlight, stealing every moment from her. So Sakura doesn’t feel like a protagonist, but more like a goal-like the feathers they need to collect to restore her memory. Her storylines felt weak. It wasn’t about her cuteness or innocence either, because we already have Kobato (another Clamp series). Kobato is delicate, but despite her kind nature, she stands on her own feet against hardships, and you feel everything she feels. But Sakura… definitely feels shallow. At least for me, I couldn’t feel anything about her situation. I also haven’t yet finished Cardcaptor Sakura, so I can’t say anything about the arcs related to that universe.
For the art, this is the only positive thing I can say. Still, I prefer Clamp’s earlier works, but the backgrounds and clothing designs are really nice. And Fai’s character design-his personality even resembles Kigai Yuto (from X).
Overall, I didn’t enjoy reading this series. To finish it, I started many new series and finished most of them, but TRC… Well, even if I hadn’t watched the TV series, I don’t think I would have liked it. It’s not about already knowing almost everything. My advice: please don’t watch the anime-it has really slow pacing compared to the manga. But I would recommend watching the OVAs; they are really good. At least I learned something about the xxxHOLiC series. And for the sake of Fai and Kurogane, I would give this a 6.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Aug 14, 2025
Karaoke Iko is a short gag manga about the Yakuza and Japanese music. It has good references to real bands and songs, such as Kurenai by X Japan (one of my favs). There’s also a slight BL tension between the main characters.
The art and humor are fine, and the story is easy to follow. However, seeing the X Japan reference made me expect more Japanese music related references. Since the series is short, there aren’t that many cultural gags. If it were a bit longer, it could have been quite good.
If you don’t want to spend too much time on a gag manga but still
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want to have fun, you can give this one a try. I also highly recommend checking out the bands and singers mentioned in the manga.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Mar 15, 2025
Chi: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite uses astronomy to explore human nature, specifically curiosity and inspiration. Due to human nature, curiosity and inspiration often conflict with faith, just like all other dualities in nature.
At the beginning, Chi introduces a conflict between people who have strict faith and those who balance both faith and curiosity. In this first arc, I initially thought Chi was only about nihilism or something similar, but it surprised me. Chi’s point isn’t about who has faith or not. Instead, it presents all possible perspectives within its story.
You’ll meet a character who believes in Plato’s ideas, and later, you’ll see the perspective
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of a character who has no faith, and so on. Chi doesn’t focus on what the characters believe; it focuses on curiosity, which drives them forward in life. All the dualities in this anime take you on a beautiful journey.
The weakest aspect of this anime is the connection between arcs, as there are fluctuations in its pacing. After every climax, the story dramatically slows down. However, this doesn’t last long—after one or two episodes, it regains your interest with a new arc.
Another topic I want to mention is the soundtrack. Chi has an incredible soundtrack, and the most important thing is that you’ll truly enjoy it while watching.
The art style is fine—not particularly impressive, but still decent.
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this anime, and I recommend it.
8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 17, 2025
This manga mostly consists of r*pe and action scenes. There is no character development or meaningful storyline. Don't waste your time—read something else.
Story: It looks interesting at first, but the manga explains everything in just a few chapters, and it’s handled very lightly and superficially.
Characters: None of the characters are interesting. The main character and the villain may look cool, but neither has any development.
Art: The art isn’t bad. Although the style isn’t my cup of tea, it features some beautiful scenes.
Enjoyment: It’s readable. With mostly action scenes and minimal dialogue, it’s easy to get through, but there’s nothing more to enjoy..
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Apr 16, 2024
Fetish is a collection of disturbing individual short stories, most of which I liked. While reading, you can sense the atmosphere of the panels, evoking feelings of impending doom, misery, or curiosity. Initially, you might not perceive these emotions at a glance, but upon closer examination, they become palpable.
The illustrations in this manga are remarkably sentimental and artistic, effectively conveying the dark emotions of human beings. Each story delves into the depths of the human psyche.
In terms of content, Love Letter struck me as the weakest story. Despite its brevity, "Airport" surprises with its depth and impact compared to Love Letter. Our Vast Loneliness stands
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out as a depressing yet compelling narrative, seemingly drawn from real-life experiences.
Sully/Lily shares similarities with "Our Vast Loneliness" but adds a twist by incorporating elements from the overarching theme of the "Fetish" story. While it features an intriguing main character that keeps readers engaged, it may not evoke the same emotional depth as "Our Vast Loneliness" or focus entirely on fetishism like Fetish. Instead, "Sully/Lily" predominantly narrates themes of obsession and sadism.
The final story, "Fetish," as the title suggests, narrates fetishism, portraying the main character's fetish in a creepy yet fitting manner for the manga.
Each story invites contemplation through its sentimental illustrations and narrative progression. Whether you empathize with the characters or harbor suspicions about them largely depends on your perspective.
Overall, Fetish offers an intriguing read, particularly for fans of psychological thrillers and mysteries centered around the darker aspects of human nature. While it may not be the best manga in this genre, it holds its own as a compelling and thought-provoking work.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Apr 9, 2024
Chi no Wadachi is one of the most successful psychological-thriller manga that I've read. Based on my own experiences, I made an analysis of its content. Given that the analysis might be too extensive for a comment, so I wrote a basic review and you can find the analysis on my profile.
Chi no Wadachi tackles a trauma rooted in the Oedipus complex. It touches the conflicts between the subconscious and the conscious during the formation of this complex, and the concepts of persona and shadow. Through the concepts of persona and shadow, we actually see how dominant a role society has over the individual.
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If we are not ready for this pressure, we begin to be crushed under the roles, that is, personas, imposed on us. Chi no Wadachi doesn't explicitly address such concepts through text but rather through its illustrations.
Oshimi's artwork in Chi no Wadachi surpasses even his work in Aku no Hana and Happiness. He effectively portrays the pressure of trauma, the tension on characters, and inner depression through his drawings. You can feel everything just by looking at the illustrations, even without any accompanying text. Whether fading of drawings when memories are narrated or the expression of disturbing emotions during moments of depression, the lines follow no particular pattern... It's the illustrations that impacted me the most in this manga.
The characters are intriguingly written, particularly Seiko, who draws you into the story with curiosity. In terms of character development, it's satisfying and reflects the seriousness of the situation. Oshimi also mentions the purpose of writing the manga within the series itself.
Overall, I wouldn't call it an easy read, but it's a fluent series. Some events in the series were quite harsh, making it a manga that evokes a wide range of emotions while reading.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 26, 2024
"Yuureitou" had good potential in mysteries and I expected to read a mystery manga from the beginning, but unfortunately, after the mid-point of the manga, the main topic shifted to LGBT+ themes . The first half of the manga was amazing, your attention is easily captured by its plot. For me, if the mangaka had given a hint about LGBT+ themes earlier, I wouldn't have focused entirely on the mystery events of the manga. So, the ending of the manga is a little bit weak to me.
The strongest aspect of the manga is its art! I really liked the mangaka's style. While reading the manga,
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I felt every emotion from those panels! Mangaka uses black color very well.
The main characters of the manga can be likable to you, but don't expect too much from them; sometimes they can be irritating.
I recommend this manga to those who seek brutal events with mysteries.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Feb 24, 2024
Shinyaku Marchen is about German fairy tales that were rewritten by mangaka with his own style. Each fairy tale has its own distinctive plot twist, making them captivating reads. And I liked the mangaka's brutal and clever storytelling approach.
The characters within the stories are truly fascinating and draw you into their narratives. If you enjoy complex and morally ambiguous characters, this manga is worth exploring.
However, I found the mangaka's character drawing style a little bit messy. Characters often resemble each other, making it difficult to discern which story you're following within the chapters. Nevertheless, the costumes of the characters are well-designed.
I recommend this series to
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those seeking something new and different.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Aug 14, 2022
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou is a comedy anime about regular days of high school boys. The title shows us the story. There is nothing unusual things, we can find the story of this anime almost all comedy anime series easily.
And main characters and support male characters are well written and you might like their relationship them. I cannot say the same thing for female charaters except for Tadakuni's sister. Those female characters were just annoying. When their scene popped up, I just skipped. I think story should have contiunued with high school boys.
Art of anime is just okay. For a comedy anime, I
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don't think it is so necessary.
Sound of anime is really nice. Very catchy and makes you fell good and while listening to it, expecting a really good epsiode. Also ending song of anime is hilarius.
Let's speak of Enjoyment, I guess most importent part of a comedy series, first episode of this anime was masterpiece I really laughed hard, everything was new maybe because of that but after that episode it was getting a little bit boring. The reason of that is repeated jokes. Once is okay, twice is okay too, well thrice is can be accepted too, but more of that...
Overall 7/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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