My five stars

Yet another sequel that I enjoy more than the original. Is it a pattern? I'm really glad the playboy Yoshioka gets to settle down, and Oosawa's daughter is one great kid.

I wish there were more manga out there that attack real psychological issues and their treatments head-on like this. Not that I would claim this portrayal is a realistic one. *gulp*

A cutie yaoi about love in the entertainment industry. Realism is not its forte, but it's a fun story with unique characters. It also happens to be the first yaoi I watched in anime form.

Two guys who are completely different but actually communicate with each other? No way! Ueda manages an amazing juggling act, balancing his work as a cop with his relationship with a yakuza member.

I'm reading this manga, and I'm actually really happy right now. The cold expressionless guy only really needs to be understood by one person, right? The little chibi sidenotes of Satoru's true feelings make it really sparkle for me as a reader.

Two single dads doing their best to take care of their sons. I like the slice of life and family-centered feeling of this one.

This is a beautiful story about a boy who's losing his hearing and the guy who manages to make himself heard.

I love characters who are socially awkward and need to be unwrapped emotionally. This manga pushes all those buttons (even if I get a little frustrated with Okumura in the middle for not treating him properly).

Here's another painfully shy guy. Wearing a rabbit head is... a little extreme, but it's a cute story so all is forgiven.

A sweet story about a werebeast, though the message is not exactly subtle. It's really good at creating a sense of place in the fantasy setting.