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Manga for anyone who loves first love, friendship, and growing up
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items I’m a huge fan of manga, and these are the ones I loved during my teenage years. The stories that still make my heart feel warm today.
I loved how raw and real the emotions felt, the awkwardness, the first love, and the misunderstandings. It reminds me of the butterflies of my own teenage years. There is also a great anime adaptation!
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka, Paperback
My Little Monster completely charmed me. Shizuku is such a strong, independent, and unique heroine,she doesn’t care what others think, and I love her quirky personality. Haru is unpredictable and funny, and their awkward, heartwarming connection make...
My Little Monster 1 by Robico, Paperback
It really drew me in because Fumi is such a capable and independent heroine, able to take care of herself and others. I loved watching her navigate her feelings for Akatsuki, who is sweet but socially awkward and struggles to understand his own emoti...
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori, Paperback
Oh my god, Skip Beat! totally blew me away! Kyoko is hilarious, dramatic, and so real all at once. Watching her dive into the crazy world of showbiz while trying to heal from heartbreak had me feeling all the emotions, anger, laughter, and even tears...
Skip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura, Paperback
Horimiya is such a delight! Hori is so relatable and real. Miyamura is this quiet, nerdy guy everyone underestimates, but then you see his hidden piercings and edgy side, and you just love him. The way they bond over keeping each other’s secrets is a...
Horimiya, Vol. 1 by HERO, Paperback
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All is everything! 😍 I was totally hooked from page one. It’s funny, charming, and just so relatable, with characters who feel real and lovable. The vibes are all sweet and light, but it hits you with th...
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 1
A Sign of Affection captures the delicate, everyday moments of building a relationship and truly understanding another person. The story focuses on connection, respect, and learning about each other through shared experiences. Rather than relying on ...
A Sign of Affection 1 by suu Morishita, Paperback
What I love about this manga is how it handles self-image and confidence. Yoi looks amazing in her own way, even if it’s not the typical “girly” style you often see for female leads. Watching Ichimura genuinely care about her, it’s sweet, but it also...
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 1 by Mika Yamamori, Paperback
Bloom Into You really made me think about love and what it truly means. It’s not just the fluttery excitement when you meet someone, it’s so much deeper and different for everyone. I loved how the story shows that love isn’t one-size-fits-all, and th...
Bloom into You, Vol. 1 by Nakatani Nio, Paperback
Best manga ever. Nanami is such a sweetheart! She’s kind, stubborn, and I love her. And Tomoe… wow. I can’t get enough of him. He’s brash, confident, and mysterious, but you can tell he’s been through a lot. Watching him grow and open up over time wa...
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki, Paperback