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kitkatabasis · 1 year
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Oops I’m writing a fanfic now
As Simple As That
(thanks to the lovely @avese23 for beta’ing!)
She didn’t remember when she first realized she didn’t want to go back home.
      Was it when it took her days to pack because she couldn’t bear to take even that first step?
      Was it when she wanted Nada to say “yes” when she asked if she wanted to stay in America with her?
      Was it when she stared at her in bed as her  thoughts ran through her body like lightning, filling up her head until there was no room for sleep, and she realized they wouldn’t be living together forever? 
      Was it when she first saw her face, her warm brown eyes the only thing visible through her niqab, illuminated by light spilling out of the doorway?
It probably wasn’t only one of those moments. In stories, it was always one moment: one moment that changed everything, that defined everything.    
      But in real life, in Satoko’s mind, she imagined it was a slow tipping of the scales, each of those moments (and many others) placing a grain of sand on the scale, building up until they all added up to a simple truth, one that she could no longer only indulge at nights lying in bed when the world was quiet but her thoughts were loud, one voice that grew louder and louder, begging her to look at me, see me, listen to me. And that simple truth was this: she didn’t want to leave.
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      It had been a few weeks since Satoko sent in her requests to renew her student visa and apply for another year in her studying abroad program—decisions that had taken a lot of psyching herself up but somehow seemed inevitable nevertheless—and she still didn’t know if she’d get accepted. The website had said it could take up to 60 days to get a response, and each passing day made her more and more nervous and her fingernails shorter and shorter. This was why she didn’t tell Nada. Not because she thought she would be nervous, but rather because she thought the opposite. She acted so unflappable, so positive, and even though that wasn’t always genuine, it was true that she tended to be optimistic. And if she was optimistic, she’d only be crushed when her buoyed hopes were sent falling back to earth, crushed by the weight of reality, if Satoko didn’t get accepted. So it was better this way, right? She hoped it was, but she wasn’t sure. She couldn’t talk about it with anyone, because she would usually talk about stuff like this with Nada, and right now, she was lying to Nada. The weight of that knowledge was a constant burden, the knowledge that she’d always been honest to her before—there’d never been any walls between them, not like with all of her friends back in Japan, and now, Satoko was putting one up. It wasn’t just guilt, but grief—grief for the loss of the first truly honest relationship she’d ever had.
      “Where do you want me to put this snowglobe?” Nada’s words snatched her out of her thoughts—although she tried to pretend she hadn’t been lost in them. Yet another lie, she thought miserably.
      “Hmm.” She stared at it, stroking an imaginary beard on her chin. “Wrap it up with the clothes I don’t like, I guess? To protect it, but also in case it spills?”
      Nada nodded, and began to wrap it in the clothes while talking. “You should get rid of the clothes if you don’t like them, you know.”
      “I knowwww.”
      “Be like Nada-sensei,” she grinned cheekily, standing up and dramatically gesturing to her dress—today, she was wearing a pink and green one with floral print—with a flourish. “Only dress for yourself!”
      “It’s easier when you’re the only one who can see them!” she protested. “Whatever clothing I wear, everybody has to see!”
      “My clothing’s only hidden when I’m wearing a niqab, though. When I’m just wearing a hijab, everyone can see it. And my clothing’s the same,” Nada said thoughtfully.
      “Except for when you wear pajamas to class under your niqab.”
      “Shh, don’t be too loud. My professors might hear you!” It was Nada’s stone-cold, mock-serious expression that really sold the line, and soon the both of them were laughing.
      Once they both recovered, they returned to packing. Nada looked at the snowglobe, an expression on her face that Satoko couldn’t parse.     
      She looked up.
      “You know,” she said suddenly, “It’s a shame that you haven’t really gotten to go anywhere other than Boston in America before you leave.” Satoko winced internally at the reminder that her friend didn’t know she might not be leaving.
      “Yeah…” she said. “I mean, we got to see a lot of American stuff, like solo cups, but it would’ve been cool to go to like, New York or something.”
      Nada was quiet for a second, during which Satoko could almost see the gears turning inside her head. “We could go, you know,” she said finally. “It’s not a long flight.”
      Satoko blinked.
     “You have a grace period, right?” She said, looking at Satoko, who responded affirmatively. “We could use that to hit up all the stops! The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square…” as she spoke, she waved her hands around in the air enthusiastically, talking faster and faster. She turned to look at her. “If you’ve got to leave, you might as well go out with a bang, right?” 
      But I don’t know if I’m actually going to leave, Satoko almost said. But she didn’t. The thing about secrets is the longer you have them, the more entrenched they become inside you, until it takes all your strength to yank them free. And although she wished to be, so desperately that some nights her desire clawed at her and hollowed her insides, she was not strong. 
      So what she said instead was, “Yeah!”
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raininggalaxyz · 1 year
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I have to try this! It looks like it'd be so good
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palmtreeexpress · 2 years
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Tagged by @augustholland :D
Tag nine people you want to get to know better!
Favorite color: sage green, blue
currently reading: Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko, Satoko and Nada manga by Yupechika
last song: Cowboy by Kid Bloom
last series: Not my last series but watching Spy x Family atm
last movie: The Worst Person in The World
Sweet/spicy/savory: Savory (but all depending on mood)
Currently working on: Short Story
Tagging no one cause I’m lazy. Thanks so much for the tag!
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gettinggraphical · 1 year
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buniyaad · 2 years
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wish satoko and nada was a wlw manga bruh 😭
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silveranimefan · 3 years
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Yesterday’s Manga:
“Shingeki no kyojin” (“Attack on Titan”) by Hajime Isayama; Localized by Kodansha: In volume 32, Marleyan titan warriors and remnants of the Survey Corps must bury the hatchet and work together to try and save the world from “The Rumbling” that Eren has unleashed. Can they reach an understanding and get past the Yeagerists before it’s too late?
“Satoko and Nada” (“Satoko to Nada) by Yupechika; Localized by Seven Seas: In the final volume of this series, Nada and her fiancé, Abdullah, meet face to face for the first time and Satoko prepares for her return to Japan after her time of study abroad comes to an end.
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emikothewriter · 5 years
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A Charming Friendship Without Borders -- Manga Review: Satoko and Nada Vol. 1
A piece I wrote for F.A.C.E.S reviewing Satoko and Nada Vol. 1.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I glanced at the cover of Yupechika’s manga, Satoko and Nada in the teen manga section at the bookstore.
If you’re a fan of Japanese animation (anime) or Japanese comics (manga) like me, then you noticed that these two mediums are mainly based on Japanese culture. It’s interesting to see how stories in anime and manga dabble in representations of other cultures…
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SATOKO AND NADA, Vol. 1
Story and art by: Yupechika MSRP: $12.99 Release date: October 9, 2018
A charming tale of friendship between a Japanese woman and her Muslim roommate!
Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! They might have different customs, but through mutual respect—and the hilarious adventures of their daily life—Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders.
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ljaesch · 6 years
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Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses the Satoko and Nada Manga
Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses the Satoko and Nada Manga
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced that it has licensed Yupechika’s Satoko and Nada manga. The first volume is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2018. The series focuses on a Japanese woman and a Saudi Arabian woman who are roommates. They learn how to live together with very different customs. Satoko to Nada is Yupechika’s debut work. Mary Nishimori, a Muslim journalist, collaborates on…
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geekeryisafoot · 2 years
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End of year book asks: 3, 17, 19, 25 :)
3. What were your top five books of the year?
Prose
The Angel of Khan el-Khalili by P. Djeli Clark
A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
(I did not read much prose this year, woops)
Manga
Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
Blue Flag by Kaito
Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuki Kamatani
Satoko and Nada by Yupechika
Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato
American comics
We Only Find Them When They're Dead by Al Ewing
Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) by Al Ewing
Empyre by Al Ewing
Black Cat (2020) by Jed MacKay
Dracula Motherf*ker! by Alex de Campi
17. Did any books surprise you with how good they were?
Blue Flag by Kaito! It's a high school romance love triangle published by Shonen Jump, but it doesn't read like that at all. Half of the love polyhedron is queer, there's almost 0 sexualizing of the high schoolers, they're all legitimately friends who care about each other's well being and happiness more than they do about dating or their own happiness, and they all have realistic priorities outside of romance (like figuring out what they want for their futures, navigating what they want vs what society tells them they should want, the safety of being in the closet vs the freedom to express who you are, etc). And the paneling and art! ❤ There are very, very few stories in any visual medium that do this good a job at wordlessly depicting a characters interiority. There are entire pages where you wordlessly watch the subtle changes in a character's body language and expression as they mentally grapple with something or come to a realization. The pure concentrated longing that drips from every panel of this manga is unbelievable. The very, very, very subtle way it depicts one character's sexual awakening is unbelievably skilled. It's sprinkled in in small places throughout the series, and you only realize that's what it was after you learn a certain spoiler and then it all clicks like oh, that's what was happening here.
19. Did you use your library?
HELL YEAH. I LOVE THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. I WOULD COMMIT MURDER FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
25. What reading goals do you have for next year?
Actually finish series that I started so I can finally scratch them off my Currently Reading lists. I have a terrible habit of starting series and then just never getting around to reading the sequel(s). The number of manga series I started, enjoyed, intended to read more of and then just. didn't. is honestly disgusting. To help with this, last year I started writing summaries for myself of what happens in the books I read so that I have a convenient plot and character review available for when I finally get around to the sequels, and this year I'd like to do the same with manga and indie comics
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seangetfreaky · 5 years
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Satoko and Nada by Yupechika.
Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! They might have different customs, but through mutual respect―and the hilarious adventures of their daily life―Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders.
This manga is a one-tale-a-page sort of manga. Satoko knows very little about Nada’s religion and culture except for misunderstandings and stereotypes, though Nada is there to inform her of the way things really are. The manga is really informative about being a Muslim woman while also funny and sweet.
At one point, Satoko compliments Nada's hair at home and remarks that it's so beautiful that it's too bad she has to cover it. Nada just smiles and says that she covers it because it is beautiful. Later, both women feel sorry for each other because of their perceived clothing restrictions – Satoko thinks it's too bad Nada can't show off her clothes, but Nada thinks it's unfortunate that Satoko has to take into account how others will see her clothing choices.
If you’re not convinced, there’s a really good review of it here
and there’s these, lifted from the manga:
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i could post all 133 pages of this manga but instead I’ll just direct you to it
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cinaed · 5 years
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November 2018 Monthly Media
* = Rewatch/reread
Anime/Cartoons
Bob's Burgers 9.01-9.08
My Hero Academia 51-58
She-Ra: Princess of Power 1.01-1.13
Books/Novellas
Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers  
The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City & Sparked the Tabloid Wars by Paul Collins
Strange Dogs by James S.A. Corey
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston
Gilgamesh: A Verse Play by Yusef Komunyakaa
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Comics/Manga
My Brother's Husband Volume 2 by Gengoroh Tagame
Satoko and Nada Volume 1 by Yupechika
Closer to Home (ongoing webcomic)
Dumbing of Age (ongoing webcomic)
Oglaf (ongoing webcomic)
Stand Still, Stay Silent (ongoing webcomic)
Wilde Life (ongoing webcomic)
Movies
Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again (2018)  
Podcasts
The Adventure Zone
The Penumbra Podcast
The Strange Case of Starship Iris
Theater
Anastasia (Kennedy Center)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (National Theater)
TV Shows/Web Series
Charmed 1.01-1.04
Critical Role 2.40-2.43
The Good Place 3.06-3.08
Nailed It! 1.01-2.07
Sabrina the Teenage Witch 3.01-3.07
Schitt's Creek 4.03-4.12
Superstore 4.05-4.07
Top Chef 14.01-15.14
Will and Grace 10.05-10.07
Worst Cooks in America (Seasons 5-9)
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recentanimenews · 3 years
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Bookshelf Briefs 5/4/21
Days on Fes, Vol. 1 | By Kanato Oka | Yen Press A manga about the joys of music festivals is something we’ve seen before, but usually it’s from the perspective of the band playing onstage. This new title is devoted to the happiness found in being a concertgoer at these festivals, told from the perspective of two high school girls—one a festival veteran, the other a newbie—and the veteran’s older brother, who runs a cafe, and his friend/employee, who is… Eeyore, frankly. Aside from the fun festival stuff, including an impromptu fashion show the girls give us, I was left wondering if this is a BL or yuri manga—the two guys, especially, given off a very couple vibe without actually being one. I’ll definitely be reading the next volume. – Sean Gaffney
Haikyu!!, Vol. 43 | By Haruichi Furudate | VIZ Media – I originally thought I wanted to see Haikyu!! end with Karasuno triumphing at the National Tournament. Furudate-sensei doesn’t go that route, though, and this volume in particular proves why that was absolutely the right choice. After two years in Brazil honing his skills playing beach volleyball, Hinata returns to Japan and joins a pro team (alongside some familiar faces) in the top tier of Japan’s volleyball league. This volume finds him facing off against Kageyama (and some familiar faces) for the first time since middle school, with even more familiar faces among the spectators. We needed this final arc to see how good Hinata has become, how it’s become clear even to those who once doubted him that he is a very valuable player even without Kageyama by his side. The best part, though, is the obvious respect Kageyama has for Hinata. They’ve grown in so many ways. Sniff. – Michelle Smith
Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 12 | By Tomohito Oda | Viz Media – The majority of this book is about the summer break from school, and attempts of the group to go to the beach as a fun activity. The difficulty is that Najimi ends up not going, so the rest of the cast, who rely on Najimi to be so over-the-top extroverted that they drag everyone else with them, is feeling awkwardly quiet. But once we get there we get a lot of fun in the sun. That said, we may be setting up an important plot point ahead, as in order to get rid of some unwanted guys hitting on her, Tadano says that he’s Manbagi’s boyfriend… something that afterwards she does not entirely seem to be opposed to. Are we headed for a love triangle? Still one of my favorite school comedies running right now. – Sean Gaffney
Satoko and Nada, Vol. 4 | By Yupechika | Seven Seas – The final volume of this story is mostly happy and heartwarming, though it can also be quite realistic—when their time together is up, Satoko and Nada go on to have separate lives, though the epilogue does show them meeting up again years later. Still, the impact they had on each other’s lives is astounding. As for the manga itself, it’s still showing off the differences between not only Japan and Saudi Arabia, but also both nations and America. Both women end up living strong, fulfilling lives, and you will be very happy to have watched part of it. This is one of my favorite pickups of the last few years, and at only four volumes it also would make a great gift set. – Sean Gaffney
Skip Beat!, Vol. 45 | By Yoshiki Nakamura | Viz Media – It feels like a dam has burst, reading this volume. The back half of the book contains some of the most amazing art in the entire series, with Kyoko literally running away from everything as fast as she can only to find Ren proving that he can run faster and confront her harder. That said, the front half of the book is also excellent—this series is now 45 volumes long, and has come a long way from a girl and her rage gremlins that surround her trying to get revenge, but it’s nice to know that whenever there’s a real problem, Ren can always turn to a giant chicken for advice. That said, she’s not a man, she’s a Kyoko Boo, so I’m on tenterhooks waiting for her response. Which, erm, is not scheduled by Viz yet, alas. – Sean Gaffney
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 14 | By Kagiji Kumanomata | Viz Media Throughout this series we’ve been wondering exactly why the human world is relying on doofuses like Braver to try to save the princess from her presumably horrible fate. OK, let’s be fair—no, we haven’t. We’ve been watching Syalis be a combination of evil gremlin, naive doofus, and teenager growing up. But it comes to mind in this new volume as her mother the Queen, running away from home after an argument with her husband, stays over for a bit with Syalis. We’ve met the Queen before, but it’s no surprise to find that she and her daughter are quite similar… or that the King is likely to be far less accommodating. Also, there’s that pesky human/demon war. Can these problems be solved? – Sean Gaffney
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 12 | By Sorata Akiduki | Viz Media – Well, so much for moving in together. After the last volume saw Zen and Shirayuki finally be able to be in the same building with each other, this new one sees Shirayuki being reassigned, meaning a long time away from Zen. Yes, Snow White with the Red Hair appears to be turning into a long-distance dedication. (Can we get fantasy Casey Kasem?) Oh yes, and the Queen, who apparently is allergic to being in the castle, has decided to abdicate in favor of the eldest son, which leads to a big ol’ ceremony and also the reintroduction of characters we thought might be gone, like Kiki’s wannabe fiancee. In any event, it appears we’re definitely headed for a new arc in the next book. – Sean Gaffney
What the Font?!: A Manga Guide to Western Typeface | By Kuniichi Ashiya | Seven Seas – While there doesn’t seem to be any shortage of manga with anthropomorphic characters, I can safely say that What the Font?! is the first I’ve come across featuring fonts personified, putting a literal face to typeface. Ostensibly, the story is about Marusu, a salesperson who has been put in charge of a proposal layout despite having no formal background in design or typography. But What the Font?! isn’t really about telling a story; it’s about providing Marusu (and by proxy the readers) a crash course in Western typefaces, their history, aesthetics, and uses. Most of the volume is presented as four-panel manga accompanied by informational tidbits. The humor isn’t always particularly funny or invigorating, but some of the jokes are quite memorable as Ashiya finds ways to successfully convey the characteristics of fonts through human personalities and behavior. What the Font?! is an accessible and frequently entertaining introduction to typography. – Ash Brown
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radedneko · 3 years
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Top Graphic Novels of 2020
I read a ton of graphic novels this year, and they were almost all wonderful.  Middle grade graphic novels are hitting it out of the park and I spent well over an hour narrowing this list down to just 11 series/titles.  When possible, I chose series, and all but one are new reads to me this year.  There’s no number one title/series here; everything’s just in alphabetical order.  
The Avant-Guards by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes: This series absolutely hasn’t gotten the recognition it deserves.  No, it’s not earth-shattering literature, but it’s well-done and I look forward to reading each new volume.  I don’t even like basketball and I would happily read about 30 games play-by-play to see more of these characters.  It reminds me a lot of Giant Days and Questionable Content in ways I can’t quite explain. 
Azumanga Daioh/Yotsuba&! By Kiyohiko Azuma: Yes, these are both old and are not even a single series, but Azuma’s work kept me going during the quarantine and I couldn’t in good conscious leave it off this list. Do yourself a favor and re-read these.  She also wrote Sailor Moon doujinshi, which...is exactly what you would expect it to be given the humor in her official works.  
Class Act by Jerry Craft:  Did you somehow miss Craft’s Newberry-winning New Kid last year?  Go read it.  Now you’re ready for the sequel, which does not disappoint. I’m predicting this one also racks up the awards; it deserves it.  I’m not even going to bother summarizing it; just read it.   
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang: No really, I don’t like basketball.  But this made me care about the (real) people involved in this school’s hunt for athletic glory.  I would probably automatically put anything by Yang on my best-of lists, since every book he writes is gold, but to make me learn basketball terms and care about whether some kids throw a ball into a hoop? Yang is a genius.  If this doesn’t win some major awards, I’m going to be pissed.  Go read a real review of this, then pick up the graphic novel. 
I Know What I Am: The Life and Times of Artemesia Gentileschi by Gina Sicilano: This was the very first book I read in 2020, and it’s still stuck in my head.  It shouldn’t be surprising that an artist’s biography has beautiful artwork, but I could look at any panel in this book for hours.  I had no idea who Artemesia was before reading this (you probably don’t either) and spent way too long looking at her pieces during and after reading this.  As a biography, this would have been an impressive read, but as a graphic novel biography, it was a visceral experience.  Read this even if you dislike graphic novels or art history; you won’t regret it.
Komi Can’t Communicate by Tomohito Oda: I am also jumping on the Komi bandwagon.  It’s fun, humorous, gives you the feels, and plays with manga tropes.  It’s also notable for having a character whose expression of gender isn’t played for laughs; everything else about their personality is, but Najimi is one of the most popular students at the school despite refusing to adhere to any form of gender binary.
Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani: Even if this series wasn’t great all-over, I would have still included it in my list for this simple fact that this is the first manga I’ve ever seen with an explicitly ace character.  But is a great series in all aspects.  The art style is unique, the characters are all explored in as much depth as you can expect for a four-book series, and it ends on a good note, even if everything isn’t tied up into neat, little bows.    
Satoko and Nada by Yupechika and Marie Nishimori: This short series is slice-of-life but with the twist of exploring religious and cultural differences between two study-abroad students who end up roommates in America.  It’s never heavy-handed despite the fact that it was absolutely created to teach Japanese people about Islam and I’m honestly sad it only has four volumes.  Take the afternoon and binge-read them all.
The Way of the Househusband by Kousuke Oono: There is a reason why this series has been on pretty so much every best-of list.  It’s laugh-out-loud funny, heartfelt, and weirdly, has taught me laundry tips.  I can also say that it’s my mom’s favorite graphic novel series. 
The Witch Boy books by Molly Knox Ostertag: When I said middle grade is hitting it out of the park, this is one of the series I meant. Class, gender roles, race, friendship, and more done well for a middle grade audience in a series masquerading as a magic adventure?  I didn’t have this kind of quality when I was growing up and I am slightly jealous that today’s kids do.  I also can’t wait to see where this series goes.    
Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama:  This won an Eisner, with reason.  This series may be the most inventive fantasy I’ve seen in years, and the artwork is just beautiful.  I’m completely hooked on the storyline, with hints of lore handed out between lovely character development and critters I’d love to see in real life (brush-buddy?  I want 20).  If you haven’t given it a go, do so immediately. 
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Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Reveals 2018's Series Ranking for Female Readers
Marronnier Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi by Nao Iwamoto
Poe no Ichizoku: Haru no Yume by Moto Hagio
Satoko to Nada by Yupechika, Mary Nishimori
Tasogare Takako by Kiwa Irie
Timeslip Otagirl by Yoko Sasaki
Sanju Mariko by Yuki Ozawa
Kimi wo Shinasenai Tame no Monogatari by Toriko Gin, Senta Nakazawa
Strange by Yuruco Tsuyuki
Oukii Inu by Sukeracko
7SEEDS by Yumi Tamura
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen by CLAMP
Utakata Dialog by Kaoru Inai
Zassou-tachi yo Tashi wo Idake by Aoi Ikebe
Allen to Dolan by Mikoto Asou (tied for 14th)
Reportage by Kiko Urino (tied for 14th)
Nireko's Sketch by Masane Kamoi (tied for 16th)
Limbo the King by Ai Tanaka (tied for 16th)
Mangaka to Yakuza by Coda
Uramichi Oniisan by Gaku Kuze (tied for 19th)
Wakusei Closet y Tsubana (tied for 19th)
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buniyaad · 2 years
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nada rolling up in her whip to rescue satoko from the would-be kidnapper, and then breaking down crying in the car….. she love that girl y’all 😭😭😭
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