manga #2

one of the best shounen mangas with smart charas, and involves a lot of logical and creative battle strategies, combat prowess, quick wits, and teamwork. a plethora of likable side charas that fight together in an organization against aliens called neighbors

entertaining sweet romance with horror supernatural elements, begins with mc's boyfriend passing away and turning into a spirit. features child abuse.

wonderfully subverts your expectations based on the cover art. it's much darker and filled with twists and turns. the mc is very smart, observant, and resourceful and traps her opponents with logical reasoning and a bit of luck based on info about their talents, weaknesses, and personality. it was hard to root for her at first, but she is a well-written chara, and her chara growth is great.

socially anxious mc who wishes to escape reality joins the theater club and develops a love for acting. pretty good chara growth and coming-of-age story

cute poignant gl set in europe when homosexuality is frowned upon

lovely slice-of-life story about a guy who moved tot he country side