Alex Richey

I'm not a fan of slow paced stories, but if you are, you might like this one. It's a Camelot reincarnation murder mystery story with a gay autistic main character. 

From the author: “I wrote this manga so that more people could understand that people with disabilities are not unapproachable. They're right there beside us.”

This was a resounding success. I can't help but see the world around me differently after finishing volume one. 

I had a hard time jumping into the story from the first dozen pages. The reader is thrown into the story so suddenly that it's hard to find grounding with these characters you haven't grown to know yet. But when you persevere, the reward is an adorable story that improves significantly. 

I'll be reading more of this one, both for the adorable characters, and for the growth I'm seeing in my own understanding of the world around me. 

I had a lot of doubts going in, but I am pleasantly surprised by how strong this starts. 

I've seen plenty of anime and manga fall flat with localized puns and humor, and when I heard this series was getting an official English translation, I had my doubts. Takeshi Obata, the artist, is highly renown for his work on Death Note and Hikaru No Go, so it made sense financially to bring this series to an English speaking audience who would throw money at it regardless of its worth. 

But this is actually pretty good. The comedy is the weakest part, admittedly, but the tension and drama are keeping me hooked on the plot. The writer knows a lot about the nuances of comedy, and I'm learning a lot about how comedians research, plan, and deliver their art. I didn't know anything about comedy going in, but I have a new appreciation for comedians just after reading volume 1 of this manga. 

I'm excited to continue!

 This was not what I expected at all, but I was so happy with what I got instead. 

The beginning was slow and a bit of a struggle to commit to, but when it picked up I was HOOKED. I'm already dying for the sequel! 

There is a lot of good information, it's just a little scattered in the way it arranges everything. It was certainly an eye opening read. 

The writing is beautiful. The speculations are dazzling. The stories are also... really weird. This collection isn't bad, it just isn't for me. 

This would probably be more enjoyable if I'd read the book first. On its own, it's way too fast paced and jumpy. But it seems adequate at delivering the story in short order. Not a fan of the art. 

I love this series so far! The characters are cool and unique, and Kabo's inner monologue as he sorts through his feelings and realizations is touching. I'm cheering for his journey toward higher confidence. I wasn't sure how dance would translate into manga, but it worked pretty well here. I'd love to see this get an anime adaptation.

Also, really grateful to the person that made the music playlist on youtube for what they dance to! 

Powerful and vibrantly uncomfortable, but absolutely excellent as an empathy builder for gender dysphoria, depression, and giving birth. 

Nothing has helped me understand ADHD like this book did. I have supremely leveled up my empathy skills. It also has great segments on learning disabilities and autism.