Reddit mentions: The best romance manga

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Doubtful. Marvel is too desperate to expand their market share in this area, and sure why not? What business wouldn't? And I even agree with them, 50% of the population is women so they are in essence missing out on a huge market that doesn't spend nearly as much money on their products as men do.

The problem however is that Marvel only really has one product - Superheroes and they seem to think that the way to market this to women is just by presenting them with a Superhero that has boobs and calling it a day, even if that Superhero is totally unlikable and unpalatable to the target demographic they are courting.

Let me put the problem another way to help people understand:

"How do you sell country music albums to hip hop fans?"

The answer is: You don't, you sell them hip hop albums.

The most popular literary genres for women are something like, Romance/Erotica, Mystery, Cooking and Health. You might say, "Well, shit. I get romance and mystery, but how do you make a comic about cooking?"

Easy, like this or this or this or this or this or this

I picked mostly 少女 (girl) manga to demonstrate a point - Japan actually has a pretty freaking healthy comic (manga) industry because they publish a much wider variety of genres. It's slightly grown over the last few years and it's made the transition from print to digital at a rate that should make western publishers ashamed. In fact, while groups like Marvel struggle to get their digital revenue up past 20% of their brick and mortar sales, by sometime next year digital sales will probably pass print sales in Japan.

Anyway, who knows? Maybe Akira Yoshida-san will venture into this territory. I kind of hope he does. I think Marvel should launch a new imprint or two and bring back the genres that the CCA killed in the 50's. It seems like a much more sane prospect to me than banking their entire effort at attracting a female audience on running the same few characters through a personality meat grinder until they find one that might have some sort of appeal.

> Friend likes "romantic" manga and emotional stuff with happy endings

I would recommend the Koe no Katachi box set for this, if they already don't have this manga.


> Are there any websites you'd recommend that I search to find the stuff folks have been commenting on? I just have no clue where to even look to buy this sort of thing.

Amazon is typically your go-to. Bookdepository also has a great collection and has free shipping internationally (to select countries), so there's that.

> Will stuff that I buy in print also include some kind of translation or something to English? How do people usually read in-print manga?

The language should be specified on the page. Many popular manga are released officially in English, so shouldn't be all that hard to find them.

If you're going for artbooks, then finding out their favourite mangaka helps. This way you might be able to get something from them or close to their style of work.

The Garden of Words is another good oneshot I recommend. It also has a movie, both of which I found to be enjoyable. Unfortunately I don't have any other recommendations that are under 5 volumes in length but these are ones that I would recommend.

The Evangelion Omnibus has 5 mega volumes out and is finished (about $100 plus tax) - 14 total volumes. Claymore is quite a bit longer but it has a box set of all 27 volumes for about $140 (~5$ each volume) and it seems right in line with your interests, just shop around for the best price online.

If you're into rom-coms then:

• Monster Musume has 8 volumes out and is ongoing (slow releases; next release is in september)
  
  
• Ninja Girls has 9 volumes out and is finished.
  
  
• Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches has 8 volumes out and is ongoing.
  
  While not manga, Bryan Lee O'Malley has Scott Pilgrim (6 volumes) and Seconds (one shot) - both of which I highly recommend.
  
  edit: links in the doobly-doo

Manga seems an obvious choice here, something like Yotsuba to could be fun. Others to check out are Kamikaze Girls and Nana

In terms of mythology and folk lore:

Lafcaido Hearn's ghost stories are quite fun.

As is this book on Japanese monsters - The Book of Yokai

Lastly, I am a literature person so I have to recommend at least one piece of literature. Perhaps something like Banana Yoshimoto's Kitchen or Soseki's I Am a Cat could be good a young reader and serve as an introduction to Japanese literature. Though admittedly the Soseki may a little much for 12 years old. It is a great book though!

I may be remembering wrongly, so take what I say with loads of salt.

Shouko was bullied, yes, but blames herself for being deaf, and so is sorry for existing and being a bother to her family, society etc for having to accommodate her and so on, so much so that she had wished she'd be dead in her younger years, which was what made the younger sister want to protect her from others and picking up death photography to dissuade her from the idea of death.

As for the male lead, I'd say he eventually won her heart for being one of the firsts from her past encounters to come out, apologise, willing to hang out of her, and even bringing friends she never knew she had, with varying degrees of success of course. He was the boy she eventually lashed out at for all the bullying, but she was more... (Mad? Sad?) for being deaf, for being different.

I'm sorry, not good at these discussions like those r/manga or r/anime discussions. I'd really recommend reading the original source though, you can either read the english licensed ones from e.g. Amazon, Kobo, Bookdepository, Google Play Books, or borrow from Overdrive if you are in the right region or check if your local library/ comic seller has them. Or read the scanlated version or ahem pirate it.

Oh, and here's a translated special chapter that came with the release of the movie in Japan, just a little side story. Read the panels from right to left, just like any other manga.

A Silent Voice quickly became one of my favorite stories in fiction ever. The manga is fantastic. Chapter 51 is my favorite single chapter of manga ever. If you're interested in buying it physically, Amazon has a box set of all 7 volumes for only $47 right now. Plus it comes with a small poster and a cool replica of Shouko's notebook.

All 13 vols are officialy translated.
If you love it why not try reading it on paper in your hands. Its the best way to experience it imo. :-D
https://www.amazon.com/My-Love-Story-Vol-1/dp/1421571447/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511575752&sr=8-2&keywords=ORE+MONOGATARI

Its also also available on other amazon sites. Atleast UK and Germany.

Guess this is the perfect time to remind everyone that the series is getting an English release. The first volume comes out next month and it seems it will be a new volume every 2 months so the whole series should be out in 2 years.

Also I highly recommend checking out the anime. The final episode comes out next Thursday so this is the perfect time to marathon it :3.

You can click on the manga link under the banner above. There are actually a couple manga, the @comic one is being translated into English and I really like it. Vol. 1 through 3 are out already and Vol. 4 & 5 can be preordered.

volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Youth-Romantic-Comedy-Wrong-Expected/dp/0316312304/ref=pd_sim_14_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0316312304&pd_rd_r=A1BJ6BKV4ADN35ASD7P9&pd_rd_w=aqyfk&pd_rd_wg=KlaL9&psc=1&refRID=A1BJ6BKV4ADN35ASD7P9

The "monologue" manga is ok

Nothing released yet goes beyond S2, everything is based on the series of light novels that ended with volume 11 which is where season 2 ended.

The long-awaited volume 12 will continue the story and it is coming out April 18th, but will be in Japanese of course. We hope a fan translator will do that one so we can see what happens!

So Marty finally got that thing he bought refunded. He's got 11.99 in credit now... What should I buy?

I'm thinking either Horimiya Vol2 or "Drawing on the right side of the brain"... A book to help me learn to draw sounds nice, but I'm doubtful... But so many people seem to have good results. What do you guys think?

Edit: How to make friends and influence people is also an option... or maybe a western comic? It's been a while since I've read one of those!

What the fuck is this manga, or rather - what is this cover art?!

Ive read them both, and while the manga does have more content and character development because of the movie the friends made together. I wasnt so interested in that part and wished the author went in a different direction personally.

I personally think the manga and the movie are equally good. But this isnt the opinion of most people. So take it with a grain of salt.

This box set for all 7 volumes is what I got and its pretty cheap too. A Silent Voice Complete Series Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632366436/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aqJIDb0SX2MFV

I don’t want to sound repetitive but honestly give the light novel a try, is much better than the movies, there’s more scenes between them too, and also there’s much more words that she left behind [ farewell letters] Kyoko letter was cut, also the events of each days too... so please give it a try (amazon link)

I am planning to buy The Garden of Words, Orange, Attack on titan. All of this is already exceeding my budget by about 500 rs. If I somehow save money I would probably buy more hahaha

gifting is fun

thanks for the contest

5.57 on manhwa/manga list

6.08 on main wishlist

8.25 funko list

Eh, it's so-so. I see it at my local SA store all the time for less than $1.

One time I picked up Volume 1 of Love Hina and the lady at the counter wouldn't sell it to me because it's "an adult book." Lady, I'm in my 30s and the BS warning on the back says 13+. I think I'm okay. :)

We are safe! Tomo-chan is back! By the way if you are in the US don't forget to buy the hiatus bringers volumes 1 & 2 once they are released.

I just hope that this means that there is an upcoming anime announcement coming soon.

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness 1 Volume | Amazon

The Gods Lie 1 Volume | Amazon

A Girl on the Shore 2 in 1 Omnibus | Amazon

Solanin 2 in 1 Omnibus | Amazon

not simple 1 Volume | Amazon

All You Need is Kill 2 in 1 Omnibus | Amazon

Complete stories in 1 or 2 volumes.

ROMANCE

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Love at Fourteen Vol 5 is 50% off
Amazon

I've managed to get 16 volumes of nisekoi for about half the price due to random amazon sales So if you are patient you can probably get it for cheaper
here are some examples lol

Nisekoi 2 for $5.8

Nisekoi 11 for $5.8

Nisekoi 25 for $6.29

Bookstores?

I mean, I know my local Books-a-Million carries them. You can order them from Amazon. In fact, here: https://www.amazon.com/My-Love-Story-Vol-1/dp/1421571447

You can get the English copy on Amazon, but I don't know about a French copy...

Amazon link

A Silent Voice Complete Series Box Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632366436/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CER4Db6TP6Q8A

here you go man

It's being released by VIZ in english. But I can also see up to volume 5 online, so there are people working on it, I suppose.

Is this it?

This title has been released in English, for those not aware. It is currently $9.43 on Amazon.

Bro. I got you: https://smile.amazon.com/Tomo-chan-Girl-Vol-Fumita-Yanagida/dp/1626929106

>What the fuck is this manga, or rather - what is this cover art?!

Shomin Sample was a fun anime.

Unfortunately no, It's almost double the price. Such a shame, sorry. I'll leave here the Amazon link anyway, just in case you want to consider it: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Voice-Complete-Box-Set/dp/1632366436