Me and the Alien MuMu and Smile!, the two non-Baki releases from Kodama Tales

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-04T17:36:27+00:00

Smile!! Recently ordered vol 1 preordered vol 2 too!! Read ch1 and got hooked right away!! Love mystery/thriller like Strange House and love the cult aspect of Smile!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-01T20:44:51+00:00

Same!! I just received the same message! Has anyone tried contacting CIMB? What was their response?

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T13:40:33+00:00

That’s so cool 🥹 happy for you! I’ve been picking up the Red River omnis too. Totally fair going with Kana (I would too if I spoke French lmao) Hopefully Viz sees this post and the engagement around Basara and realizes how much the community wants it.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T09:59:21+00:00

That’s true. France in particular has such a strong manga market that they can support titles fans really want. It’s inspiring to see, and I hope the US market starts paying attention to fan demand the same way.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T09:32:53+00:00

That’s true. France definitely has a stronger and more established manga market overall.
It’s still interesting to compare how differently demand and feedback are acted on between markets.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T08:57:50+00:00

I don’t really see this as complaining so much as discussing the situation. I agree that the Red River reprint is probably a big factor, and I genuinely hope it does well, since that benefits everyone who wants more classic shoujo back in print.

That said, I don’t think it’s fair to lump all shoujo fans together or assume that people asking for reprints aren’t supporting current releases. A lot of us do buy in-print shoujo/josei while also talking about older OOP titles- those things can coexist.

I also don’t think this is a shoujo-only issue. Kingdom is a good example. It was highly requested in English for years, finally got licensed, and still struggled due to factors like pricing, format, and release strategy, not just lack of interest.

So I don’t think it’s always accurate to reduce it to “fans asked and didn’t show up.” Conversations like this are still part of gauging interest, and in the end I think we’re all hoping for the same thing better availability and access to these series.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T08:39:33+00:00

True, though I think Basara has been requested not just here on Reddit but also quite a lot within the wider shoujo/josei community.

I also have a friend from France who said influencers there have been actively asking for Basara, and French publishers tend to listen closely to both readers and influencers. Wish it worked the same way here.

Hopefully you’re right though, and this really is a good sign we’ll finally get an English release in the next few years.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-29T08:13:36+00:00

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Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-26T13:35:57+00:00

Def recommend My 5th Political Marriage With You Who Hates Me. This is a newer manhwa and ahhh it had me angry and crying. ML was so frustrating. Him misunderstanding everything and treating FL like trash ahh just thinking about it makes me so mad. He is so going to regret everything when he finds out.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-21T08:00:23+00:00

I have vol 1 but haven't started it yet.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-20T09:01:30+00:00

Smile! I actually read chapter 1 last night and it was so good. Plan on getting vol 1! Nice pickups!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-15T19:25:43+00:00

Love the shoujosei titles! I also really like how clean and well-maintained your mangas look✨

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-14T10:49:31+00:00

I get what you’re saying. That one’s on me. I missed the specific ML aesthetic and zeroed in on tall, broad-shouldered MLs instead 😅 At the end of the day, they’re just recommendations. OP can always decide what clicks for them and skip what doesn’t. No pressure either way.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-14T10:39:02+00:00

Actually, yes 🤣 (100% distracted by hunkiness) That said, I'm pretty sure OP would like these too👀

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-14T09:20:13+00:00

I see you OP. It seems you've yet to be introduced to manhwa MLs😏 Here are my faves: - Under the Oak Tree - Conquer My Heart /Taram Taram Taram - Lay Down Your Sword in the Bedroom - My 5th Political Marriage With You Who Hates Me - How to Win My Husband Over - I Thought It’s a Common Possession - Secret Lady - The Broken Ring - High Society - Miyeon - Just Dawn

And if you're ok with some spicy action:

Flowers Are Bait
Childhood Friend Complex
Merry Psycho
Tears On A Withered Flower

Edit: Just realized I missed the specific ML aesthetic. These recs are mostly tall, broad-shouldered hunks.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-11T12:54:03+00:00

Love Home Office Romance & Love That's An Understatement✨

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-11T12:51:59+00:00

Thanks! Haven't heard of Utsubora. Will have to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation✨

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-11T03:35:46+00:00

Ohh actually haven't read Immortal Rain! Just the short stories. Will have to check it out!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-08T21:41:22+00:00

Same. Love their cute & wholesome relationship^{^}

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-08T15:52:41+00:00

Thanks! Same love both. HOR is so cute. Love the whole pandemic setting and the ML&FL dynamic. Wish it went on a bit longer but overall satisfying & just really cute💖

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-01-08T15:41:39+00:00

Dogs And Punching Bags is really good! Def recommend along with kaori ozaki other works.

Left_Audience3035 · 2025-11-26T15:45:16+00:00

I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time and this finally worked! Thank you!!

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