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Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition Volume 2 is honest even when its slapstick comedy results in characters busting through walls.

Indie manga publisher Star Fruit Books is back with another unique title. Look into My Eyes is bittersweet, and grounded in growing up.

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 13 dives into more romance, politics, demons and more. Find out why it stays the best interpretation of the Bard’s work.

Mermaid Saga is much darker fare than other titles like RIN-NE or Maison Ikkoku, but this horror manga was absolutely enchanting.

A reflection on grief and memory, with beautifully distinctive art, Ripples by Hagiwara Rei is a manga like no other on the market right now.

Yen Press’ English release of I Don’t Know How to Give Birth! is a high-energy autobiographical comic essay by Ayami Kazama about…well…pregnancy.

Reading Sazan and Comet Girl was a cinematic experience. Nostalgic and joyous, anyone who loves the less doom and gloom side of sci-fi will have an absolute blast.

Pop Life Volume 1 is a solid debut title from Star Fruit Books that would be a nice pickup for anyone looking for a genuinely relaxing read.

The Way of the Househusband Volume 4 continues to showcase Oono’s brilliant sense of humor through ex-yakuza member Tatsu.

In Little Miss P, a manga published in English by Yen Press, mangaka Ken Koyama tackles the taboos around menstruation head-on.