Ridley
@rid-ley.bsky.social
Hockey fan, romance reader, middle-aged nerd. Currently obsessed with anime and manga.
472. Champignon no Majo, Vol. 3 - unlicensed - Luna has taken in a young boy, and has three years to turn him into a witch to avoid dire consequences. But a witch raising a human comes with its own set of problems. Really enjoying the cast of characters and the world they live in. It feels lived in.
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
472. Champignon no Majo, Vol. 3 - unlicensed - Luna has taken in a young boy, and has three years to turn him into a witch to avoid dire consequences. But a witch raising a human comes with its own set of problems. Really enjoying the cast of characters and the world they live in. It feels lived in.
After 11+ years together, we had to say goodbye to our murder hound Mabel. She had a good long life, making it to the ripe old age of 13 or 16*, and we made sure to send her off in luxury with an entire Whopper of her own, which she heartily enjoyed.
Farewell, old girl. Try not to bite St. Francis.
Farewell, old girl. Try not to bite St. Francis.
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
After 11+ years together, we had to say goodbye to our murder hound Mabel. She had a good long life, making it to the ripe old age of 13 or 16*, and we made sure to send her off in luxury with an entire Whopper of her own, which she heartily enjoyed.
Farewell, old girl. Try not to bite St. Francis.
Farewell, old girl. Try not to bite St. Francis.
471. Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 6 - licensed - Group member Natsuki reveals what's holding him back from finishing the song he's writing, leading Utage and Tamon to intervene on his behalf. Later, Utage faces her feelings for Tamon and makes a big decision. It's the responsible move, but I hate to see it.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
471. Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 6 - licensed - Group member Natsuki reveals what's holding him back from finishing the song he's writing, leading Utage and Tamon to intervene on his behalf. Later, Utage faces her feelings for Tamon and makes a big decision. It's the responsible move, but I hate to see it.
I just don't like this technique at all. Decide how much you want to see your character, and pose them in their surroundings accordingly. This kind of video game style inactive layer business is just distracting.
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I just don't like this technique at all. Decide how much you want to see your character, and pose them in their surroundings accordingly. This kind of video game style inactive layer business is just distracting.
470. Kowloon Generic Romance, Vol. 10 - licensed - After coming back to her senses, Yaomay makes the decision to move forward on her own, leaving Reiko to find herself and learn more about her predecessor alone. The revelations bookending this volume are heartbreaking, revealing what tortures Kudo.
November 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
470. Kowloon Generic Romance, Vol. 10 - licensed - After coming back to her senses, Yaomay makes the decision to move forward on her own, leaving Reiko to find herself and learn more about her predecessor alone. The revelations bookending this volume are heartbreaking, revealing what tortures Kudo.
469. Spacewalking With You, Vol. 2 - licensed - Uno and Kobayashi join the astronomy club for some stargazing, but the fun Kobayashi has is chilled when he finds out he has to pass his finals to participate in school club activities. Another great look at two neurodivergent kids finding their way.
November 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
469. Spacewalking With You, Vol. 2 - licensed - Uno and Kobayashi join the astronomy club for some stargazing, but the fun Kobayashi has is chilled when he finds out he has to pass his finals to participate in school club activities. Another great look at two neurodivergent kids finding their way.
468. Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero - licensed - The prince of a nearby human kingdom sneaks into the demon king's castle declaring his intent to cut him down, only to get swiftly knocked out and set up in a comfortable room. Sprints through the romance in 2 chapters, but the rest was still fun.
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
468. Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero - licensed - The prince of a nearby human kingdom sneaks into the demon king's castle declaring his intent to cut him down, only to get swiftly knocked out and set up in a comfortable room. Sprints through the romance in 2 chapters, but the rest was still fun.
467. Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1 - licensed - In 1900, Japanese teacher Hanako travels to England on her own to meet her favorite author and show him her manuscript. When the publisher tosses her out, a noblewoman takes her in, but with a catch. Gorgeous art and a sensitive take on homophobia.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
467. Goodbye, My Rose Garden, Vol. 1 - licensed - In 1900, Japanese teacher Hanako travels to England on her own to meet her favorite author and show him her manuscript. When the publisher tosses her out, a noblewoman takes her in, but with a catch. Gorgeous art and a sensitive take on homophobia.
466. Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 1 - licensed - Girls at a secluded girls' academy grow out their hair and make the uniforms for the incoming first years as part of a school tradition, giving both a mystical reverence. Really struggled with the timeline jumping, and wasn't into the hair/uniform stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
466. Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 1 - licensed - Girls at a secluded girls' academy grow out their hair and make the uniforms for the incoming first years as part of a school tradition, giving both a mystical reverence. Really struggled with the timeline jumping, and wasn't into the hair/uniform stuff.
I'd say you've got your bases covered. What else do you need to know.
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I'd say you've got your bases covered. What else do you need to know.
465. Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 11 - licensed - Fumi and Akatsuki make their New Year's shrine visit with her friends, where he tells her about his difficult childhood and complicated family. Just as they get closer, though, a surprising visitor appears. I still ship it, damn me to hell.
November 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
465. Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 11 - licensed - Fumi and Akatsuki make their New Year's shrine visit with her friends, where he tells her about his difficult childhood and complicated family. Just as they get closer, though, a surprising visitor appears. I still ship it, damn me to hell.
Post your warning label.
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Post your warning label.
464. Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door, Vol. 1 - licensed - A book designer returns to a ghostly night market to regain something he'd lost, and comes back out with a new ability to see spirits and a connection to a mysterious older man. A nicely spooky horror series with a gay MC. Great art.
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
464. Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door, Vol. 1 - licensed - A book designer returns to a ghostly night market to regain something he'd lost, and comes back out with a new ability to see spirits and a connection to a mysterious older man. A nicely spooky horror series with a gay MC. Great art.
463. Champignon no Majo, Vol. 2 - unlicensed - While looking for stones in the river, Luna and crowd find a half-drowned boy with a dagger in his chest and decide to save him. He is no mere boy, however, earning the scrutiny of the other black witches. Good, creative fantasy writing with lovely art.
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
463. Champignon no Majo, Vol. 2 - unlicensed - While looking for stones in the river, Luna and crowd find a half-drowned boy with a dagger in his chest and decide to save him. He is no mere boy, however, earning the scrutiny of the other black witches. Good, creative fantasy writing with lovely art.
462. Since I Could Die Tomorrow, Vol. 1 - licensed - 42 and single, Sawako has her hands full as a film promoter, and doesn't need to be woken up in the middle of the night by a pounding heartbeat and cold sweats. A look at life after 40, with your body driving you as nuts as your coworkers do.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
462. Since I Could Die Tomorrow, Vol. 1 - licensed - 42 and single, Sawako has her hands full as a film promoter, and doesn't need to be woken up in the middle of the night by a pounding heartbeat and cold sweats. A look at life after 40, with your body driving you as nuts as your coworkers do.
461. Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 5 - licensed - After seeing how Utage only has eyes for Tamon, Ori is filled with with jealousy, but he isn't sure if it's personal or professional. Later, Utage meets another group member outside of work, whose B-side is extra shocking. The cast is a lot of fun in this one
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
461. Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 5 - licensed - After seeing how Utage only has eyes for Tamon, Ori is filled with with jealousy, but he isn't sure if it's personal or professional. Later, Utage meets another group member outside of work, whose B-side is extra shocking. The cast is a lot of fun in this one
460. Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law, Vol. 9 - licensed - The major operation the guys have been on finally comes to an end, though not as neat an ending as they might have liked. That just leaves one question unanswered: what are Ichiro and Shiro to each other now? I'm looking forward to this new arc.
November 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
460. Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law, Vol. 9 - licensed - The major operation the guys have been on finally comes to an end, though not as neat an ending as they might have liked. That just leaves one question unanswered: what are Ichiro and Shiro to each other now? I'm looking forward to this new arc.
Incredible liberties taken in sfx translation, and it's a new reaction image.
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Incredible liberties taken in sfx translation, and it's a new reaction image.
459. Make It and Eat It on Your Own, Ch. 1-3 - licensed - A two-chapter story about a middle aged man who loves to cook growing closer with his loudmouth superior by eating together, and a bonus chapter of them having a threesome with a younger guy. Loved the no nonsense top taming the lout, lol.
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
459. Make It and Eat It on Your Own, Ch. 1-3 - licensed - A two-chapter story about a middle aged man who loves to cook growing closer with his loudmouth superior by eating together, and a bonus chapter of them having a threesome with a younger guy. Loved the no nonsense top taming the lout, lol.
458. Semantic Error, Vol. 4 - licensed - Jaeyoung and Sangwoo have eagerly taken their relationship to the next level, but looming over their current bliss is Jaeyoung's impending departure to study abroad. I feel for him, but it's good drama watching Jaeyoung at war with his conflicting feelings.
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
458. Semantic Error, Vol. 4 - licensed - Jaeyoung and Sangwoo have eagerly taken their relationship to the next level, but looming over their current bliss is Jaeyoung's impending departure to study abroad. I feel for him, but it's good drama watching Jaeyoung at war with his conflicting feelings.
457. Gazing at the Star Next Door, Vol. 7 - licensed - Chiaki encourages Subaru to take his costar out on a mock date to prepare for their roles, but then struggles with jealousy when she sees them together. I like Subaru, and I'm usually not tempted by rival boys, but I'm pretty into her coworker.
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
457. Gazing at the Star Next Door, Vol. 7 - licensed - Chiaki encourages Subaru to take his costar out on a mock date to prepare for their roles, but then struggles with jealousy when she sees them together. I like Subaru, and I'm usually not tempted by rival boys, but I'm pretty into her coworker.
Forget volume numbers and crossovers and timeline reboots. The real difference between American comics and manga is the author's note at the end talking about their cat for so long that you're genuinely sad to find out they've died.
Farewell, Atom!
Farewell, Atom!
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Forget volume numbers and crossovers and timeline reboots. The real difference between American comics and manga is the author's note at the end talking about their cat for so long that you're genuinely sad to find out they've died.
Farewell, Atom!
Farewell, Atom!
456. Citrus, Vol. 3 - licensed - Yuzu runs into an old childhood friend of hers when she's at the arcade with Harumin, and when the younger girl figures out that Yuzu has a new stepsister, she schemes to get rid of Mei. Manipulative, jealous, and handsy Matsuri is as annoying here as in the anime.
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
456. Citrus, Vol. 3 - licensed - Yuzu runs into an old childhood friend of hers when she's at the arcade with Harumin, and when the younger girl figures out that Yuzu has a new stepsister, she schemes to get rid of Mei. Manipulative, jealous, and handsy Matsuri is as annoying here as in the anime.
455. Afterglow - licensed - After a traumatic experience at a university hospital leaves a young surgeon unable to hold a scalpel without a breakdown, he's transferred to Kyushu, where a notorious yakuza offers to help him forget. Beautifully drawn smut with an emotional story. Top's a dirty talker.
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
455. Afterglow - licensed - After a traumatic experience at a university hospital leaves a young surgeon unable to hold a scalpel without a breakdown, he's transferred to Kyushu, where a notorious yakuza offers to help him forget. Beautifully drawn smut with an emotional story. Top's a dirty talker.