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Manga Review – Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden – Vol 1 – Iroha’s Beginnings

June 19, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments


At last, the first volume of the Magia Record story adaption is finally out. The first volume focuses on the events from the first chapter and the start of the second in the game. Please note that this review contains story spoilers for the game that will be coming out in two weeks.

Author: Fuji Fujino (Illustration)/Magica Quartet (Story Composition)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Forward), Yen Press (English)

Original Release Date: March 23, 2019 (Japanese), Unknown, Recently Announced (English)

Where to Buy: 

  • Physical: CDJapan

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Read moreManga Review – Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden – Vol 1 – Iroha’s Beginnings
Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: action, final impressions, mahou shoujo, manga, Manga Time Kirara

Manga Review – Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Volume 1 – Becoming Idols to Aim for Stardom and Save a Dormitory

June 2, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

While the first half of 2019 have two seasons devoid of Manga Time Kirara adaptions, the wait is almost over. This consists of Machikado Mazoku, Ochikobore Fruit Tart and Koisuru Shouwakusei (Asteroid).While the former will air this summer, the other two will air probably in the fall or in the near future. With that, It’s time to take a look at the first volume of Ochikobore Fruit Tart (おちこぼれフルーツタルト, lit: Dropout Fruit Tart) manga.

Author:Hamayumiba Sou (浜弓場双)

Publisher:Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Carat)

Original Release Date: May 15, 2016

Where to Buy

  • Physical: CDJapan
  • Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Read moreManga Review – Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Volume 1 – Becoming Idols to Aim for Stardom and Save a Dormitory
Category: ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, idol, Manga Time Kirara, moe, music

The Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara

May 9, 2019 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: araki495

Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, there has been various debates about moe. Despite the critics, moe in general has eventually became mainstay in modern anime

I feel the main reason moe actually saved anime is of course the adaptations of Manga Time Kirara series and Houbunsha, a Japanese book publisher that is behind it all. The first few series in 2007 started receiving anime adaptions. The first being Hidamari Sketch and Doujin Work. After that, the rest was history after K-ON aired and became wildly popular.

Since the 2010s, there are usually anime adaptations of series from the family of Manga Time Kirara family of magazine air almost every season. Sometimes, there might be two that air in the same season. You might be wondering why I think Manga Time Kirara is the savior of anime and why these magazines are popular? I will explain why.
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Read moreThe Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara
Category: Editorials, Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Hinako Note, K-ON!, Kiniro Mosaic, New Game!, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: analysis, manga, Manga Time Kirara, opinion

Manga Review – Comic Girls – Volume 2 – More Koyume and Tsubasa Shipping Moments?

April 16, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Now that Kaoruko settled in at the all-girls mangaka dorm, what happens next in the daily life of Kaoruko, Koyume, Tsubasa and Ruki as Kaoruko aims for serialization of her first series?

Author: Hanzawa Kaori (はんざわかおり)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Max)

Original Release Date: May 12, 2016

Where to Buy

  • Physical: CDJapan
  • Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Read moreManga Review – Comic Girls – Volume 2 – More Koyume and Tsubasa Shipping Moments?
Category: Comic Girls, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe

New Game! Volume 7 – Manga Review

January 6, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

In 2017, the second season of New Game had aired. It focuses on the life of Aoba and her friends working on another video game titled PECO. The 7th volume starts where the second season left off with PECO finally going on sale. Also, Kou finally arrives in Paris as she meets her new boss.

Author:  Tokuno Shotarou (得能正太郎)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Carat, English release Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment)

Original Release Date: March 27, 2018 (Japanese) Unknown (English)

Where to Buy: CDJapan
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Read moreNew Game! Volume 7 – Manga Review
Category: New Game!, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe, Video Games

Comic Girls – Volume 1 Manga Review

May 11, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

I guess I am on the roll with all these manga reviews. With that, we will focus on the first volume of Comic Girls, which focuses on Kaoruko dorms at an all-girls mangaka dormitory.

Author: Hanzawa Kaori (はんざわかおり)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Max)

Original Release Date: April 27, 2015

Where to Buy: CDJapan
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Read moreComic Girls – Volume 1 Manga Review
Category: Comic Girls, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe

Slow Start – Volume 4 – Manga Review

May 2, 2018 by Chikorita157 1 Comment


There is no surprise that the Slow Start anime brought a lot of fun and cute moments. With that, I decided to start where the anime left off with the fourth volume.

Author: Tokumi Yuiko (篤見唯子)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara)

Original Release Date: July 12, 2017

Where to buy: CDJapan
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Read moreSlow Start – Volume 4 – Manga Review
Category: Reviews, Slow StartTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe

Sakura Quest – Volume 1 – Manga Review

March 8, 2018 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Given that this blog will be turning 10 years old next year, I want to expand my content. Aside from anime reviews and Japanese video games, I will cover some Japanese manga. I imported 9 volumes from different series, mostly leaving where the anime left off. All the manga I bought are Manga Time Kirara series.

With that, the first I will review is the manga adaptation of Sakura Quest.

Author: Kohinata Iroha (小日向いろは)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Forward)

Original Release Date: May 12, 2017

Where to Buy: CDJapan
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Category: Reviews, Sakura QuestTag: comedy, fanservice, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara

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