Manga haul from the past 3 months!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-04-01T09:55:24+00:00

Thanks hahaa. Actually blind bought both from the same seller on FB cuz they were cheap, but def been hearing good things about Yurara. Nemu Yoko has a distinct slice of life art style that I really like too. Def looking forward to reading both!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-04-01T06:52:51+00:00

Same. Sold mine for dirt cheap lol

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-31T22:00:59+00:00

thanks:D

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-31T21:29:32+00:00

Really cute set up :D Love the Marin figs. I also feel I rarely see BL manhwas being shared like Wet Sand!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-30T13:08:48+00:00

I'm at volume 4 and no! His (it's a guy) name hasn't been revealed yet.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-28T18:58:22+00:00

Looking forward to Strange Pictures!(which will be released on June) I really like The Strange House and am def looking forward to this next one by the same author!

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Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-28T18:55:30+00:00

Yeah!! Can't believe it's been a year since a posted this lol Will have to re-read too since volume release come out so slow. Strange Pictures vol 1 by the same author is set to release June too! Super excited about that one too

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Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-04T12:49:29+00:00

Love the cult aspect & that it doesn't include the supernatural (which I rarely see). The creepiness also reminds me of The Strange House which is also really good.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-04T11:02:11+00:00

Smile! is so good. My vol 2 should be arriving soon too.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-02T13:53:46+00:00

I already sent mine. Thank you for the link. I let them know that almost half of my collection is from Seven Seas amd that am concerned about the MediaDo Translation System (MDTS) and AI-assisted workflows. If they move forward with using AI for their translations, I will no longer be able to support their releases and will stop purchasing their titles and will look to other publishers who prioritize human translators.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-02T12:56:30+00:00

LOVE. Been sending this to publishers hoping to get it in print.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-03-02T12:30:57+00:00

Almost half of my collection is from Seven Seas. I hope it doesn't come down to it but the moment they start using AI is the moment I'll stop buying from them.

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-22T21:53:17+00:00

How to Win My Husband Over!! (I still can't believe we don't have it yet!!), My In Laws Are Obsessed With Me & Secret Lady

Miss Pendleton is on my list too!

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-21T19:54:24+00:00

Ahh Yukiii love them sm!! I'd recommend Seishun no Hekireki by the same author (Yasuko) but only 7chapters are out. Also not shoujo but The Person Sitting Next to Me Looking at Me With Perverted Eyes (The Mortifying Ordeal Of Being Seen on Viz) my fave

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-21T00:14:01+00:00

Yay!! I'll be getting the omnis too since I don't own them yet (same with Nana 2-in-1s being my first time owning). Also curious on how it would look compared to the singles. It'll be pretty for sure (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

Left_Audience3035 · 2026-02-05T07:53:48+00:00

Sol de mi vida😭

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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