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  • manga,  Uncategorized

    MANGA: Code:

    January 13, 2019 / No Comments

    Code – Takanashi Morimichi

    After finding out his twin brother Kuu was sleeping with a woman, Yuu wanders around feeling dejected then collapse in the snow. He was picked up by Bruno Maddock, a man who tattooed his name on Yuu’s arm…

    Features Iwase Yuutarou from Makkurayami de Kimi to.

    I love Kuu from Makkurayami de Kimi to but Yuu’s story is boring. Lovely art tho

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    MANGA: Dead White

    January 8, 2019 / No Comments
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    Dead White – Billy Balibally

    I can only embrace you in my happy memories…

    Time to make more happy memories

    (source: https://mangakakalot.com)

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    MANGA: Rain Shower

    January 4, 2019 / No Comments

    Rain Shower – Jjugool

    Little Geuroo was curious about him. That boy from next door who asked him a strange question. The boy, Lee Garam, who always avoided him even though all Geuroo wanted was to get close to him. But before Geuroo could even confess, Garam disappeared in thin air, leaving only clusters of blue light behind. And then, one summer, he appeared in front of Geuroo as if nothing happened…?

    O que que é esse amor d’água
    Deve sentir muito parecido a esse amor

    (What is this love made of water?
    It must feel pretty much like this love)

    – Smoke City

    (source: https://mangakakalot.com)

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    MANGA: 10-nen Gou ni Agatta Ano Hi no Ame

    January 3, 2019 / No Comments

    10-nen Gou ni Agatta, Ano Hi no Ame – Kouda Miu

    Hidden feelings overflowing on a rainy day after 10 years.

    Stay over every weekend?! Stay forever, Masa!

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    My Top BL Manga of 2018

    December 31, 2018 / 1 Comment
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    December 24, 2018 / No Comments
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    X’mas Heart – Murakami Maki

    Naoki has a dark past and keeps to his friendship with Ryousuke. But when Ryousuke confesses to him everything changes, as Naoki tries to distance himself from Ryousuke. However Ryousuke doesn’t let up easily…

    Find the light, Naoki!

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    December 23, 2018 / No Comments
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    Awairo Emaki – Fujitobi

    When he was little, Ryuuta was attacked by a youkai. An older boy came to his rescue, he was a wandering youkai exorcist called Izumo. Soon after the incident Izumo departed on his travels again, leaving Ryuuta behind, but promising to come back one day and start their own journey together. Years later they meet again, but Izumo seems to have no recollection of their promise. Nevertheless, Ryuuta is determined to stay with him, and they end up travelling together. 

    Light and fluffy.

    (source: https://mangakakalot.com)

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    December 21, 2018 / No Comments
    Image result for Haru and Vampire - Sakuraba Chidori

    Haru and Vampire – Sakuraba Chidori

    Haru, a rookie manga artist, stops at a mysterious coffee shop one day.
    The shop which opens only at night was run by a vampire and its regular customer is a wolfman! 
    Haru begins visiting the coffee shop to listen to stories from the owner as a reference to his manga.
    Because I want the story that I care about him? Or because I like him -! What?

    Wolfman needs an uke.

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    MANGA: Ani No Chuukoku

    December 17, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Ani No Chuukoku – Asada Nemui

    Tsuzuki hasn’t seen his older brother, his only blood relative, in about ten years. Living this family-free lifestyle, he falls in with some bad acquaintances. But in these circumstances, his older brother Hajime suddenly shows up?! From a new and brilliant artist with the passionate support of Canna’s army of authors, a mind-blowing debut work! 1. Ani no Chuukoku (Admonition from an Elder Brother) From Blissful Sin 10 years has passed since his one and only brother has gone missing. Tsuzuki’s lived a carefree life with his bad friends. However, one day his brother, Hajime appears in front of him and…?! 2. The Swerve 3. Kemushi (Hairy Caterpillar) 4. Life in the Park 5. Nami no Oto ga Kikoeru (The Sound of the Waves) 6. Ani no Kokuhaku (An Elder Brother’s Confession) 

    Ani no Chuukoku +  Ani no Kokuhaku: Hands down the most awkward scenes involving brothers

    The Swerve: Fun story involving a bungling yakuza and a jobless man 

    Kemushi: Weirdass shit about true love

    Life in the Park: Bureaucrat tries to deal with homeless people but gets punched in the face. Gets to know the guy who punched him and did his job. That’s it really, dunno if this is even BL.

    Nami no Oto ga Kikoeru: He’s right in front of you, sensei!

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    December 11, 2018 / No Comments

    Gozen Yoji, Sasayaku You Ni – Minazuki Akira

    One day, Souichirou met a mysterious guy at bar he frequents. The first thing that guy told him was, “You look like you’re about to die”. Souichirou, however, did not find that the least bit amusing and brushed it off easily. Until his first encounter with danger and then everything started to spiral out of control…

    Gozen Yoji, Sasayaku You Ni: Kind of breaks the heart a little bit but then 

    When you wake up, won’t you give me a kiss?

    Shogahamu Mushi mo Sukisuki +Tsumamigui no Iiwake:  For once, I wished he was a ghost. Or that the kid was really a zashikiwarashi. This has so much potential!

    (source: https://mangakakalot.com)

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neverhollowed Never Hollowed By The Stare @neverhollowed ·
22 Mar

A twisty-turny magical extravaganza!

#REVIEW: Arcane Entanglement by Ava Marie Salinger

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4 binding stars 🕵️‍♂️💪🪄🧊🌪️

SOUNDTRACK: Tangled by Adrian Crowley🎶

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22 Mar

RELEASE BLITZ: Vigilant by Cora Rose & Lark Taylor



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22 Mar

𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿. 𝗔𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀.

COVER REVEAL: Knot Ever by Alice LaRoux



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19 Mar

FLICKer: Balloons #shortfilm

This is a short film about falling in love with someone who isn’t ready to be seen with you. It’s about shame, first love, public affection, and losing someone before you ever got to be real with them.

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