Enjoyed volume two of Victoria of Many Faces just as much as the first!🥰

Read volume one of Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow and looooved it!! This is a murder mystery series that is very fast paced, leaving no down time!

Reading manga in Japanese is a great way to study! I compiled 10 currently free-to-read volume ones of shoujo series that I recommend! Everything is hosted on Pixiv Comics, and is only free for the next 5~7 days. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/27/s...

Library pickup!!

Aru Koroshiya no Kanwa / ある殺し屋の閑話 is a 2 volume shoujo manga published in Hana to Yume. It follows a 15 year old girl who, after inheriting a fortune, has people out for her life. Thankfully, a certain hitman has taken a liking to her Review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/27/r...

Volume one of Divine Incursions is finally on its way to meeee (via library!!)

If you enjoy shoujo Cinderella stories, you should check out: Itsuka, Otogibanashi ni Naru Made / いつか、お伽話になるまで! This is a uni student aged rom-com about a woman who just wants to get by on her own merit, and an impossibly suave rich man. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/26/c...

What I'm suggesting my library pickup this month:

Currently working on a review for a very short romcom series 👀 I’ve only read 1/2 volumes so far, but it quickly became a favourite!! I recommend if you like crazy ML’s

I talk about a new Dessert series, Vanilla to Orange / バニラとオレンジ, in today's blog post! “Isn’t it no fun eating the same flavour over and over again, just because you’re scared of trying something new?” canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/25/s... #shoujomanga #shojomanga

Let’s look at what’s in the shoujo manga magazine Dessert’s newest edition! On my blog I provide links to sample everything in Japanese and English when applicable! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/24/s...

Here’s what I did end up picking up today! Villains was a tiiiiny bit damaged, but I don’t want to gamble with buying from Amazon 🥲

I’d love to read volume 2 if Indigo would ever stock it…🥺

I love my men crazy 😌

Just finished sampling this new Dessert series and looooooooved it

Koi suru Kaichou wa Mendokusai / 恋する会長はめんどくさい Is a new shoujo romance manga series published in Dessert! It follows a student council president who is obsessed with one of his classmates—to an annoying degree. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/23/s...

I read a light novel about a "Yandere Villain", who actually turned out to be a sad, abused sweetheart. The betrayal I felt while reading..! I just wanted a crazy man who was crazy for the female lead! :( Full review for the novel here: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/22/c...

Betrothed To My Sister’s Ex, Volume One Manga Review! This is a Cinderella story following a red-headed girl named Marie. One day, a tan-skinned, long-haired mysterious man comes to take her away from all of her suffering. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/21/c...

Shoujo manga review: Okasanchi no Hikari-kun / 大家さんちの光くん This is a rom-com series about a high schooler living on her own for the first time, and her landlord's son canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/20/s...

In a world where four humans are gifted the godly powers of the seasons, not everyone is happy about it. In a world of chaos, can the agents of the seasons find happiness? Agents of the Four Seasons Volume One review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/19/f...

In volume five, Kaya and Mihane develop a surprising friendship. While it’s probably the world’s most shallow friendship, it’s still nice watching Kaya get out there and talk to different people. Spring Storm and Monster, Volume Five Manga Review canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/18/t...

New shoujo manga reading log is up on YouTube!! youtu.be/p9gINRLiifI

A witch named Misa walks the earth once again, casting judgement on those who deserve it and protecting the innocent. An absolute must read for fans of dark fantasy and the occult. Eko Eko Azarak Reborn, Volume One Manga Review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/17/d...

Finished the first light novel for Agents of the Four Seasons 🤍

It turns out Nicole’s love of reading may be what saves her from a potentially awful fate... Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind Volume 2 review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/16/s...

不可抗力のI LOVE YOU Volume 3 review While Wataya had been hiding some of the scarier parts of his overprotectiveness in previous volumes, he finally lets them all out when he’s put in a position where he has to protect Sena. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/14/s...

Have you ever bonded over a friend over a delusional crush? This is a manga that focuses on friendship, girlhood, and the joys that come when you let your imagination run wild. Kirio Fan Club, Volume One Manga Review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/13/k... #mangareview #kiriofanclub

A boy gets hit by a car and passes away… only to arrive at his old friend’s house like nothing happened a few years later. Mad Miniscape Volume one review: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/05/12/m... #mangareview

Free Comic Book Day!!

I’m finally all caught up with Fall in Love You False Angels!!

New YouTube video is out! I talk about all the manga I read last week!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2c...

I love watching people talk about what they love!! If you want, please share one of your favourite manga and why it’s your favourite! All reasons are valid reasons, from “it makes me laugh” to “it reminds me of my relationship with my best friend”

I read volume one of Mao, and talk about it in today's blog post! While it's certainly clear that it's written by the author of Inuyasha, it's unique enough that it stands well on its own! Review here: canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/18/m...

Today I talk about volume two of Okami Shounen Magami-kun on my blog! This is a series that follows a family of werewolves that move to a small town. The youngest in the family, Shio, accidently lets the secret slip to his new classmate. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/17/w...

Bought some new manga today!

New YouTube video! I talk about 10 romance manga that feature an adult cast of characters! There’s a mix of Japanese-only and English translated series 💦 youtu.be/PQIA5enyRfY?...

New YouTube video is up!! I talk about what I read last week—10 volumes! Like always, the majority is shoujo manga! youtu.be/zMF-0T4wCDA

Victoria of Many Faces / 手札が多めのビクトリア Is a slice of life, drama series about a girl who quits being a spy to live a new, fulfilling life. But what happens after she adopts a child and catches the interest of a knight? canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/12/s...

Kuroko and Her Sweet Villain / 黒子と悪役くん (2) is a shoujo, high school romance manga, complete at just two volumes! It follows a girl who lives her life as a "shadow character", until one day a school "villain" forces her into the spotlight canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/11/v...

I made a new shoujo manga personality quiz!! Which boy from Love at First Memory would you end up with? Take my quiz and find out~~ (this is just for funsies) canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/10/s...

Sono Kao de Aisanaide // その顔で愛さないで is a tragic romance manga about a young maid dealing with her emotions after losing her fiance. He passed away before they could announce it, and who shows up at the funeral but his twin brother!? canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/10/j...

New YouTube video is up!! I'm on a roll this week~~ In this video, I talk more in depth about the new-to-me horror manga, Smile! From Kodama ! I talk about an interview with the author that I found, and about what happens in volume one! youtu.be/LJD4Ea5kpqA

Manga reading log is up on YouTube!! I also talk a little about everything I bought at the anime convention!~ youtu.be/cjhyi0UaWbU

Magic Artisan Dahlia Wilts No More... is a fantasy series about a young woman who aspires to follow in her father's footsteps, making magic items. She quickly proves herself to be a prodigy, but will she be able to make it in the business world? canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/05/m...

Started to talk about studying Japanese again on my blog! I’ve decided to stray away from “commonly seen Japanese”, and lean more into “ways to express yourself” In my first post, I talk about different ways to use 有頂天, a very happy word! canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/04/j...

New video on YouTube! I talk about all the manga I read in March! youtu.be/3-d_45E5ogg

New blog post!! The mini hiatus is slowly ending! Today I talk about volume two of Adabana // 徒花 This is a ~very~ dark horror series. It follows two best friends who try to cope with the awful situation they've found themselves in. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/04/03/a...

Manga reading log is up on YouTube!! I talk about all the manga and one manhwa I read last week! youtu.be/hupEykNpT_Y

A scary book wants a scary bookmark 👻 近畿地方のある場所について is the Japanese title. This one has an English physical called “About a Place in the Kinki Region” from @yenpress.com ! Is anyone else reading?👀

If you want to study Japanese, free-to-read manga is an incredibly useful resource! In my blog post, I share 10 currently free shoujo manga! Some of them have time limits, while others are always free. canadianaujapan.ca/2026/03/18/s...