Snow Angel volume 1 by Haruka Chiz manga cover featuring Muku and Yuto. Review by nostalgiadepartment.com

Manga Review: Snow Angel Volume 1

Don’t let the cute cover of this manga fool you, there is more to this story than a childhood best friends to lovers romance. Not in a negative way, but buckle up because this manga is an emotional journey.

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku by Yuji Kaku manga cover featuring Gabimaru. Review by nostalgiadepartment.com

Manga Review: Hell's Paradise

I can count on one hand the number of stories that have gripped me in the first few pages. Some of my all time favorite series have taken me several chapters, even volumes before I became truly hooked on their stories. If you’ve read The Lord of the Rings you know what I’m talking about. Yet on rare occasions, something will resonate with you immediately and you’ll know, this is a story just for you. Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is just such a story.

The 13th Footprint by Kei Sanbe volume one cover featuring Touya, Haru and Ao. Review written by nostalgiadepartment.com

Manga Review: The 13th Footprint Volume 1

Since I loved Kei Sanbe’s previous work, Erased, I immediately took note of The 13th Footprint being published by Yen Press earlier this year. Eager to see more of his writing, I went into this manga with higher than usual expectations for his new series. 

The Strange House by Kyou Ayano manga volume 1 cover featuring a house floor plan held by by Watashi. Review written by nostalgiadepartment.com

Manga Review: The Strange House Volume 1

Mysteries are one of my favorite genres, but the execution sometimes leaves me wary. Coming up with a compelling story which leaves you guessing isn’t easy. When I came across The Strange House, the cover of this manga immediately caught my attention as it had a blueprint of a house on the cover. Combined with the title, I wanted to find out what was so strange about this house.

Manga Review: Monster and Ghost Volume 1

While looking for something spooky to read this month for Halloween, I stumbled on the new manga release Monster and Ghost by Himemiko. The cover immediately captured my attention in addition since it appears to show a man kissing a spectral hand. I also wanted to learn more  about the title. I ended up going into this fairly blind, choosing to avoid the summary before I started reading.

Manga Review: Touch Within the Abyss

The breathtaking cover of Touch Within the Abyss immediately captured my interest and prompted me to purchase a copy. I almost found it impossible to believe this manga is the debut work of Moyori Mori. As I continued reading, I found myself swept up in a sweet and gentle story between two men who feel trapped by the world around them.