In today’s rapidly changing comics industry, there are two universal truths. First of all, Valentine’s Day is coming. The second is that more people are reading comics and web images (also known as vertical scroll comics) than ever before. So we started the weird romance of beats at Comics Beat. Every week, we have three writers recommending some of our favorite comics from Japan, Korea and elsewhere. This week, we have a heartfelt memoir, train romance, and of course, body exchange.
Girl who can’t get a girlfriend
Writer/Artist: Mieri Hiranishi
Lettering: Joanna Estep
Cover and interior design: Jimmy Presler
edit: Julia Patrick
Publisher: Right now
The pursuit of love is never an easy task. This task becomes even more complicated when you have never been in a relationship, you are dating in the 21st century and you are a silly lesbian woman of color.
Girl who can’t get a girlfriend Document Author Mieri HiranshiLooking for the pursuit of love. She realized early on (thanks to the power of anime), she wasn’t straightforward. Details, thanks to the power of anime, it quickly became aware that she wasn’t straight. The reader then meets her first obsession, a preparatory student who is nearly impossible to perfect. But most books record the first serious relationship between Hiranich and Ashe. It lasted for over a month, but it did change her life.
Hiranishi’s emotional honesty and maturity shocked me. She and her partner went through five stages of grief when they accepted the ending, but recognized this personal growth of acceptance.
Hiranishi’s struggle is sometimes heartbreaking and sometimes satisfying. Most importantly, they are very interesting. Hiranishi utilizes familiar visual mirrors of Shojo manga, such as Sparles, hermaphrodite women and patterned screen tones to showcase her exploration of a more feminine look and various interpretations of the chin. All her various obsessions and interests are surrounded by flowers when she is flowering.
The last ten pages of this book, she brings a deeper personal revelation, which is both funny). The pursuit of love may not be easy. But you have to laugh at what happened along the way. – D. Morris
Virgin Railway
Writer/Artist: Dwel
translate: Jocelyne Allen
Production: Nicole Doych
Publisher: Danpa
Some people love trains and romance. What if I told you that you can have both? Dwel‘ Virgin Railway It is a short collection of stories with the Japanese railway network as a guiding pattern. Romantic entanglement is not only solved through interpersonal decisions, but also through the design of the railway itself: for example, the time required to transfer from one line or another, or the timeline for catching the disappearing specific models and trains and timetable relatives.
Nakamura’s noodle clamp design and flowing hair reminded me of fixtures. But her character moves across the page with her unique vitality. I love that every time someone in her comics gets fed up and sits on her lap. It’s as fun as they show someone on their face, you can see their whole body bent over. Nakamura attracts beautiful women and handsome men (and handsome women and beautiful men), but if there is this story, she would be happy to twist the designs.
I’m also grateful for the various romantic stories on display Virgin Railway. A fluffy high school romance in Nakamura often has a complex factor, such as a missed connection or a previously failed confession. Her story covers straightforward and homosexual relationships and freely mixes people from all ages and backgrounds. There is even a ruthless tragedy hidden in this book, for the real dramatic demon. While simple romance has its own appeal, I read enough romance and was happy to see some range here.
If you are a fan of the excellent series of Nakamura Asumiko Classmate: Dou Kyu SeiYou may be forgotten due to the lack of boys’ love stories in this series. For Nakamura’s first release, I would recommend that comic or her mystery Utsubora. Otherwise, if you are looking for a fan of diversity and/or public transportation, there are plenty to ride on the Girls Rail and its dedicated romantic cars. Don’t skip the postscript either; it’s refreshing to know that Nakamura really likes training! – Adam Westcott
I hope you are happy, lemon
Writer/Artist: Mizuki Kishikawa
translate: Mei Amaki (Mugen Creations)
edit: Mei Amaki (CHS 1-24) Victoria Esnard (CHS 25+)
Lettering: Anton C. (ch 1) Joshua Baldwin (CHS 2-7, 9) Marcos Vinicius (CHS 8, 10+)
platform: comics
“I hate you, but I love you. I can’t stop thinking about you… Yes, I’m trapped in you.”
As the songs that Stacy Orrico once popular have evolved, we may get stuck in past relationships, just like our male lead Sunao. Trying to get rid of the heartbreak of the past, he hopes to start with a new person. But an accidental run with his ex-girlfriend who once betrayed him was enough to drive his emotions crazy. He wakes up just when he thinks things are getting worse. Jaze, wow- It’s actually a “stuck on you” situation!
Shojo comic lovers, ready to go with I hope you are happy, lemon (Kuso Onna ni Sachiarre), a fascinating romantic drama that blends the chaos of human communication with tangled emotions. Written and illustrated by Mizuki Kishikawa, this fresh and lively series debuted on ShōnenJump+ in Shueisha in October 2023 and has quickly gained attention. English-speaking readers can enjoy it on the comic Plus and have licensed seven ocean entertainment events on the October 2025 print edition, and it’s obvious that there’s a buzz!
Sunao Akiyoshi is our main protagonist, troubled by his relationship with his childhood friend Lemon Nishikawa. In junior high school, Lemon admits that she cheated on him with three different men and then suddenly burst. Sunao has been working hard since then, but is now a college student hoping to make his mark with fellow film club Natsumi Kogahara.
Just as things were going well, fate threw a wrench in his plan – he woke up inside her after an unexpected encounter with Lemon, and she was now trapped in him. To make things more complicated, Sunao found out that Lemon was attending an elite university, and to his horror, was his roommate and best friend with Kogahara! As they continue to exchange corpses at random, both must browse through this strange dilemma while keeping secrets safe. With lingering feelings, misunderstandings and emotional luggage, I hope you are happy, lemon Pour the classic love triangle telescope on your head.
Visually, comics are an absolute treat. The art style is very cute, with a cute, red cinema-like expression, perfectly compared to the tension-filled romance. The layout of the panel makes it easy to follow a fast-paced story while still providing an impactful emotional rhythm. The font adds play, allowing the conversation to flow naturally and humorously.
I hope you are happy, lemon It may sound like a typical romantic drama with antics of human body killing, but it’s not just that. The series has performed brilliantly, keeping the reader on the edge as Sunao struggles to balance his growing feelings for Kogahara while also falling into the body of his ex. Meanwhile, Lemon’s real motivation and past slowly unravels, adding complexity to her role.
I hope you are happy, lemon is a classic Shojo series with new twists and turns for fans Cute complex Will love. Whether you’re for humor, romance or fun storytelling, this comic is sure to fascinate you. Get ready for the roller coaster mood – because once you start, you will be trapped on it too! – ilgın side siysal
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