Escape from Hinatsugimura is futile... for there is always someone's watching. Pre-order the horror manga Hinatsugimura, available this month! buff.ly/iiqgrM0

Sampling 隣の元カレくん / Tonari no Motokare-kun, and it’s SUUUCH a nice story!! About a couple who was forced to break up in high school due to distance reuniting in their 40’s 🤍

My top 5 manga reads of January, a little thread~

If you're in the mood to read a shoujo romance with a toxic male lead, here are my top three English recommendations! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/02/01/t... #manga #shoujomanga

Started “ Who Killed the Hero? “ tonight, and I’m really enjoying it so far! I find the method of story telling to be really unique! Having interview-style chapters, as well as constantly flipping between different character’s perspectives keeps things very fun!

The last of today’s purchases! Two light novels, to complete my two new manga volumes 😌

A surprise trip to the book store!! Going to be continuing Blue Period faster than expected 🥰

Library pickups!

Although Tsukina always tries her best to fit in, she still feels like an outsider. When she meets a man that changes everything, she has to find balance between the girl she used to be, and the woman she wants to become. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/31/w... #manga #mangareview

I have a new YouTube video up! I talk about all the #shoujo manga I read last week, plus a few seinens! youtu.be/8kGKfzxxHMs

In today's blog post I talk about the 3 online stores I buy my Japanese manga from, and break down how much an average purchase costs from each! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/30/w... #manga

JLPT results are out!!! Big おつかれさまでした to everyone who took the exam!!!

Reminder that Love at First Memory / 俺ともう一度, 初恋 is finally coming out in English soon!! Here's my review & recap of volume one: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/14/l... #shoujomanga #manga

After moving on from pretend crush to pretend dating, Chigira now wants to be pretend newlyweds!? Where does it end? And Yet, You Are So Sweet / なのに、千明くんが甘すぎる 4 review is on my blog now! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/29/s...

Ran is making it rather difficult for Miu to forget about him, as he decides to start making her heart flutter as she’s almost finally gotten over him. Mi wo Kogasu Hodo no Ai wo Shire / 身を焦がすほどの愛を知れ 2 review is on my blog! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/28/t...

There’s a little party at my city’s library today! Free donuts and tote bags, and they even let you choose your new library cards design! Of course I had to check out a few titles while I was there 😌

Though he’s good at just about everything he puts effort into, Yatora finds himself completely bored with life. It isn’t until he is invited to participate in the world of art that he finally feels alive. Blue Period review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/27/b...

After being saved from a pervert on the train, Satomi falls hard and fast. Review for Ima Koi is up on my blog! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/26/i...

Starting a new light novel!

Here are some of the places I like to read my English manga online! All of them offer legal ways to read for free, while still supporting the authors! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/25/w...

After being saved from the sea, Yamasugi gained an appreciation for two things: those brave enough to risk their lives for others, and big muscles. Review for a new Dessert manga up on my blog: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/24/m...

While she should be embracing all of the newfound girlfriend benefits Chigira is happy to give her, Maaya isn’t exactly sure how a “good” girlfriend should behave. Review for And Yet, You Are So Sweet / なのに、千明くんが甘すぎる 3 here: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/24/a...

After being outed as a magical prodigy, will our villainess be able to prove herself worthy of her talents? If anything, she proves herself to be capable of not being swayed by blind kindness, as a true villainess should. Manga review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/23/v...

Happy Thursday! If you're a fan of Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, today's #shoujo quiz is for you! I'm really hoping I didn't make these questions too hard, so apologies in advance if I did! 🙈 youtube.com/shorts/zN6Xb...

Refreshed my shoujo shelf 🤍

As crazy as he is, Hana is a surprisingly good ally when he wants to be. Now that he has a somewhat established relationship with Kaede, he’s not going to let anyone get between them—be they family or coworker. Review for Hana-kun Can’t Live without Me 2: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/22/h...

Anne and her gang don’t have all that much money, but they’re rich in friendship and passion. Will Anne be able get through all of the obstacles in her way with just kindness and compassion? New review of Sugar Apple Fairy Tale V3 is up! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/21/s... #shoujomanga

Just finished the next chapter of the Japanese LN i'm currently working on, and I reached such a flow state that I didn't feel the need to reach for a dictionary take any notes 😌

This OP is seriously good as hell. Its use of multi media is reminiscent of Shoshimin's 2nd OP which was also by this studio

Interested in this one, I like the ML's design!!

New YouTube video is up!! I talk about all of the interesting new manga & anime news I learnt about last week! Of course, it's mostly shoujo news~ I also rant a little bit about spoilers youtu.be/4gp6FOA-j0c

What’s a girl to do when her her dad marries her new crush’s mom!? Right when things were starting to go well between them… Read my review of chapter one of Otouto no Kyorikan ga Baguttemasu / 弟の距離感がバグってます here! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/20/s...

My new favourite non-shoujo protagonist かも!? Manga: Blue Period

Finally starting Blue Period!

New YouTube video is out!! I talk about all the different manga I read last week, and share what I thought of them! youtu.be/UpUoV-zIRHY

After promising to not leave Kaya alone, Ran makes a new friend. A new friend... that’s not Kaya. As Kaya has finally begun socializing with his classmates, maybe he won’t mind a new person entering Ran’s life? Review for Spring Storm and Monster 4! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/19/s...

Which ongoing Yen Press shoujo manga should you read next!? Take my little quiz and get a recommendation! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/18/y... #shoujomanga #manga

"In a world where both the government and your neighbours are constantly on a witch hunt, can a young witch really live a stable life?" Manga review for WITCHRIV is up on my blog now! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/18/w...

Another little Japanese quiz is now up on my blog! If you have a few minutes, why not try it out~? canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/17/w...

ぷるぷるアウラ

She’s here!!!

A potentially psychopathic boy finds himself stuck in a love hotel upon the start of a zombie apocalypse. Check out my review of Immortality and Punishment here: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/17/i...

I just made the best bibimbap 😩

In order to give herself some time to think, Ichika decides to go on a trip with her friends during school break. But will Sanari really allow her to have some peace of mind? Review of You Might as Well Be the One, Volume 4 is now up! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/16/y...

Taking a break from my light novel to continue sugar apple fairy tale 🤍

I’ve come to realize I have incredibly specific taste when it comes to non-shoujo manga. Specifically, I love witchy fantasies with a clever female protagonist. Take Witchriv, Eden of Witches, Witch Hat Atelier… Please share if you have any recs as I need more 🥺

Once her interest in men with handsome voices is outed to her entire office, however will Akari cope with the embarrassment? Luckily she has a new acquaintance to help comfort her. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/01/15/s... #shoujomanga #manga

New video on YouTube - let's study Japanese together! In this video, I explain how to use 早く in a sentence! youtu.be/ozc4G33tPw4 #studyjapanese

Decided I’m not going to let spoilers stop me from enjoying a series 😌I put a lot of effort into reading my Japanese LN’s, and it would be unfair to myself to stop reading just because of a post someone I don’t even know made

Finished sampling the Japanese version of About a Place in the Kinki Region / 近畿地方のある場所について and I definitely think it’s worth checking out! The story telling is very unique, with accounts from many different people! I can see it being very much a slow burn horror