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In this post I share the manga and other fun things I bought while in Japan, as well as my experience with the Kyoto International Manga Museum!

Niike is a forgetful girl who can see ghosts… but can’t always tell them apart from the living! Luckily, she meets Nemoto; a kind classmate who agrees to help be her ghost-buster.

Love the opposites-attract trope? This series is for you! It follows numerous couples that form during their youthful high school years.

Whisper of the Heart is a great story no matter the format. Have you enjoyed both versions? If not, learn about them here!

Serina arrives at school one day to find that an upperclassman scribbled a love song on her desk. She’s weirded out at first… but once she meets the perpetrator, she immediately falls for him!

Neighborhood Story follows fashion design student Mikako as she overcomes obstacles to both her career and love life!

Midori has a major crush on her schoolmate, Akira. Despite their chemistry, she can’t seem to make her way into his heart—as it is occupied with someone else!

Yuki is a straight-faced girl who tries to keep a calm demeanor—but that mask slips off often due to her cheeky underclassman!

Aya, a rock-loving gyaru, falls in love with the cool clerk at her local CD shop. Unbeknownst to Aya, this clerk is actually her classmate, who dresses differently when at school.

The loud and cheerful Taichi befriends a schoolmate named Kohei, who distances himself from others due to his hearing loss.

Nachi struggles to fit in with her friends, but after meeting a boy who was born with a small tail, she begins to think being different might not be such a terrible thing.

Chong, a beggar always on the brink of starvation, gains the interest of a beautiful noblewoman. Though suspicious and confused, Chong decides to use this friendship for survival…

Explore these fun manga recommendations that blend romance and food!

Nobuko is a quiet college student who has a bit of a crush on her coworker. Will she be able to break out of her shell and try dating?

Asahi and Mitsuki have agreed to travel the world together… and, if they’re still together by the end of their trip, they’ll get married!

Every year on April Fool’s Day, I recommend some non-romance mangas! For 2026, I’m recommending horror series!

Tetsu starts a part-time job as a housekeeper at a mansion. Here, he meets a unique girl who lives in the outbuilding all by herself!

I Am Here! is a short shoujo about a girl who is struggling to make friends at school. But with the help of her online friends and the kindness of two classmates, she may be able to open up!

This post celebrates shoujo mangaka who have touched my heart with their incredible stories!

This story follows two young ladies who live in a high-tech society in the 24th century. Will they be able to overcome their differences and fall in love?

This fun post explores different love languages and romance mangas that fit each type!

Studying Japanese? Me too! Let’s explore some romance manga themed phrases and vocabulary for fun!

This unique story follows the adventures of Fumi and Kyutaro, who are sweepers—supernatural cleaners who help clear the minds of troubled individuals!

Tokiwa is invited to a mixer by his college classmate, Suo. When he and his friends arrive, the girls are all crossdressing as handsome men!

Wondering where to read manga officially? Check out this list of some great manga reading applications and other sources!

Sae has a crush on her childhood friend Koki, but is afraid he won’t like her back because she’s not small like other girls. Will she be able to grow the courage to confess her feelings?

Hanayu desperately wants to become a sushi chef one day, but is expected to take over her father’s patisserie. Therefore, she plans to marry her classmate, the son of a sushi chef, in order to reach her dreams!

Are you an avid listener of anime music? Check out this fun list of my personal favorite shoujo anime songs!

Mizuki finds herself trapped in a mansion with nothing but memories of her lover. A group of kids decide to help her out in this dramatic supernatural mystery!

Firentia Lombardi experiences a lot of hardships even when born into a strong, wealthy family. When given the chance to do things all over again, she doesn’t hesitate!