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Shiokaze to Ryuu no Sumika, Volume Two Manga Review

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 18h

I read volume two of Shiokaze to Ryuu no Sumika, and it continues to be one of the best shoujo that I've read this year

full review: canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/11/s...

#shoujo #manga #mangareview

If you are looking for a fresh fantasy series filled with interesting characters, a charming location, and a unique plot, then you absolutely must keep Shiokaze to Ryuu no Sumika on your radar.

SHOUJO MANGA RECOMMENDATIONS l Using manga magazines to find new manga to read l DESSERT

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 1d

Writing up my review of volume 2 of Shiokaze! I hope volume 3 comes out sooooon

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for a new manga to read? A manga magazine is a very good place to start!
In this video I talk about all of the Dessert manga in my collection!

youtu.be/hgmzPtV9S8g

#manga #shoujomanga #romancemanga #dessert

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun : Where cute and scary combines

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 1d

I finally (re-)read volume one of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun! If you're looking for something both horror-ish and cute, then I really think you should check it out!!

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/10/t...

#manga #hanakokun

This series is a very long, very beloved one. It has spanned over 20 volumes, is still ongoing, and also has its own anime! So, what took me so long to start reading it!? I’m still kicking my…

Dragon Head – When a Natural Disaster Leaves You Fighting For Your Life

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 2d

Dragon Head is one of my favourite horror series! In volume one it's a a human drama, showing the different ways people could react to a worst-case scenario

Read my review here: canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/09/d...

#manga #dragonhead

Dragon Head is one of my favourite horror series, so I’m doing a re-read this October! This is a horror series, with a good mix of themes. I would say that the standout theme of it is “…

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 3d

I really don't know why I waited so long to start reading Hanako-kun!! It's such a fun series ahhh

6 Ongoing Reincarnation Manhwa Recommendations

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 3d

New YouTube video is up!! 6 Ongoing Reincarnation Manhwa Recommendations

www.youtube.com/watch?v=32GI...

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, What's it about? l 31 Days of Scary Manga Recs, Day 4

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 4d

I read volume one of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun!! Let's talk about thoughts and theories of where it's going to go from here

youtu.be/AqTvZ64--0I

#manga #hanakokun

From Strangers to… Fiancee’s!? – A New One-Shot from TOKYOPOP

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 4d

I Wanna Love You, Kiss You, Bite You is a new one-shot BL from TOKYOPOP! Two boys meet for the first time as fiances, arranged by their parents. But... They end up getting along surprisingly well.

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/07/s...

#manga #BL

I Wanna Love You, Kiss You, Bite You : In a world where there’s someone for everyone, some parents decide to take matters into their own hands. Rather than wait for their children to eventual…

Top 3 Reincarnation Manhwa Series

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 6d

New blog post!! 3 of my favourite reincarnation manhwa series on Tapas!

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/05/t...

#manhwa #romantasy

Lately, I’ve been trying to diversify the types of stories that I read! While I still read more manga than anything, I’ve been getting more and more into reading manhwa. So, I wanted to…

31 Days of Scary Manga Recs - Day 3: Dragon Head

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 8d

Day 3 of my 31 days of horror recs already has a digital publication from @KodanshaManga , and will have a beautiful physical release come December!!

It's #Dragonhead !! youtu.be/5mOdj96UjSk

#horrormanga #manga

31 Days of Scary Manga Recs - Day 2: Nozoki Ana

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 8d

The first 3 days of my 31 days of spooky recs have been posted!! If you're looking for something new to read this October, check out my recs~

Here's my recommendation for day 2: a shoujo horror anthology!

youtu.be/X_XtHUHQddg

#manga #shoujomanga

31 Days of Scary Manga Recs - Day 1: Hajime no Yuujin

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 8d

New YouTube video up!!

Horror manga recommendation

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCQ...

Nozoki Ana : A Shoujo Horror Anthology

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 9d

Day two of spooky manga recs: Nozoki Ana !

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/02/s...

#manga

This is an anthology series all about various horror scenarios. While each story is rather different, they all feature young high school aged protagonists. This is a shoujo horror manga, with somet…

A Small-Town Horror Brought Home – Hajimete no Yuujin

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Laura A. Grace @lauraagrace.bsky.social · 10d

In my excitement to film my new video and kick off my villainess event, I forgot to mention this week's game! 😆

I thought it would be fun to make a GIF where you tap & hold the screen/take a screenshot to see which villainess #manhwa you should read!

Let me know what you get! 🤩

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 10d

31 Days of Spooky Recs : Day 1

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/10/01/a...

#manga #horrormanga

This is a supernatural horror series, with a boy becoming friends with someone who may or may not be possessed by a very old, vengeful spirit. It features mystery elements, and an often uneasy atmo…

A Gender-Changing Kiss!? What’s Happening in Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend?

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 11d

Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend
A manga series about a girl who bears a strange curse: her kiss temporarily turns boys into girls. When her new boyfriend discovers the curse, he isn't actually bothered by the change.. he's more focused on being a good BF

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/09/30/g...

What would you do if you had the power to change someone’s gender with just a kiss!? That’s what this shounen rom-com series is all about! Can love overcome perceived gender roles?

MANGA READING LOG l Everything I read last week! Shoujo manga mostly

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 12d

New reading log up on youtube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTss...

#shoujomanga #reading

In Another World, That Yandere Won’t Leave Me Alone! A Toxic Romance Anthology

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Laura A. Grace @lauraagrace.bsky.social · 12d

THE FINAL ROUND OF VOTING IS LIVE!

Hopefully, you are seeing at least one of your faves in this final round, and I hope you'll consider voting for them as the three series that get the most votes are the titles I'll be reading throughout October! 🥳

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 13d

New manga review: In Another World, That Yandere Won’t Leave Me Alone! If you are hungry for a bunch of short stories about isekai yandere boys, this one is for you~

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/09/28/t...

#manga #shoujomanga #yandere

This is an anthology series all about the best and worst parts of toxic love. And our protagonists have no choice but to accept the love, toxicity and all. I mean, in a new world, you have to depen…

Natural Enemies in a Past Life… Coworkers in this one!? – Kondo wa Korosaretakunai Azarashi-san

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 14d

New manga review!! What would you do if the polar bear who ate you in your previous life, happened to be a coworker who has a crush on you in this life?

That's what Kondo wa Korosaretakunai Azarashi-san is about!

canadianaujapan.ca/2025/09/27/c...

#manga #romantasy

What would you do if the man who literally ate you in your past life suddenly appeared as your coworker in the next? That’s what out protagonist has to deal with in this rom-com fantasy serie…

My Manga TBR! I have a LOT to read l Shoujo, Josei, Seinen manga

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 14d

I hope they get better soon!

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Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 16d

New YouTube video is up!! Listen to me yap about my manga TBR : www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb1y...

Maddie | shoujo and horror manga 🤍 @maddiesmanga.bsky.social · 17d

Yay!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!!