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Dec 24, 2025
This is a manga that I can only describe as an anomaly. An extremely touching yuri romance based almost entirely around entomology is a combination that seems so out of the box that it's honestly brilliant. I can atest that it is quite phenomenal in what it sets out to do and the way it accomplishes it.
The emotions, particularly love, comes swinging at the reader from every chapter. It's honestly remarkable how well it manages to convey every single emotion in such a short runtime, yet it never feels like its rushing ahead just to get to "the juicy bits". The manga by its nature
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has quite a slow pace and it works great with the story it's trying to tell. One of love and hope, as well as loss and despair. Mai no Mushigurashi doesn't really mince its words while taking jabs at the Japanese society and the structure of families. At times it gets overly bleak and direct with how much it wants to say families can be absolutely awful, as well as wonderful. Especially with the way it talks about death of those dearest people.
Initially, I was worried this story wasn't quite ready to commit to fully portraying love between the two leads and was gonna settle for a lot of unspoken "not explicitly romantic" tension. However I must admit I was pleasantly surprised to see it tackle it full speed in the last couple of chapters. The way it presents the natural desires and yearning for things that lesbians cannot get in Japan is honestly quite beautiful. Nana directly dreams of a wedding reception, while they throw a housewarming party and dreams about having children with the woman she loves. The usage of entomology, to illustrate one's preferences, as well as two members of the same gender pairing up as entirely normal in nature is also very clever.
The only negative I've seen with the story is that Mai's past and career as a singer feels almost entirely superfluous and doesn't really add a whole lot to the broader narrative. I don't want to say that it shouldn't be there entirely, but every time it came up it definitely felt out of place and didn't have a clear place nor purpose in the story.
And the art complements the story beautifully. A lot of the shots stay with the reader for quite a while, with all the ways they're made to stand out and the incredible level of detail that some of them have.The author really hit their stride, as the art really excels in creating extremely evocative images full of subtle, as well as intense emotions.
I'd be remiss however not to mention that my description of this manga as an anomaly doesn't apply just to its subject matter. It also does apply to its author. Ame to Toge is an author that predominantly creates horror and hentai, specifically in some of the most repulsive sub genres one can imagine. Involving gore, body horror, incest, lolicon, non consent, often in combinations with each other. This heartfelt romance doesn't resemble anything in their catalogue, so I'd heavily discourage in checking their works, in hopes of finding anything remotely similar to Mai no Mushigurashi.
With that context however, one starts to notice the influences that those of their works have had on this manga as well. Insects which are a staple of body horror, the fascination with death, often somewhat grotesque faces, and even some lite gore and supernatural elements in the bonus chapters. And I have to make this clear that Mai no Mushigurashi DOES NOT feature any of those repulsive themes, It merely takes advantage of the author's skill in making them and evoking strong emotions, putting them to good use.
As much as I don't desire to see their other works, I cannot deny that Mai no Mushigurashi is remarkable in what it sets out to do. It offers an insightful, honest and ultimately sincere look at love, even if it can get melodramatic. In terms of yuri, it really is one of the genre's most unique titles.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Nov 11, 2025
I must admit, that even among Iyashikei, I feel like this series managed to surprise me quite a few times. Even if it shows its age in some places, it never feels like it's a hindrance to its story.
While a lot of elements of the world go unexplored and unanswered, that's the part of its charm. The many loose ends do manage to work the imagination quite a bit and they ultimately don't need to be dissected, as those mysteries are what makes this world unique. While we explore some places around the world, it's always brief, which helps it feel like it's just a
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trip or a vacation, while those same few places near Cafe Alpha truly feel like home.
With 140 chapters, I feel like this manga, more than a lot of others in the genre, takes its time to dedicate entire chapters to singular fleeting feelings. And as it is a series about the passage of time and coping with it, I think it only strengthens its message. The chapters can fly by, just as the days and years fly by in real life, so it's important to give one's self the time to slow down and enjoy those moments, such as the summer breeze or a visit from a friend to their fullest. There is an argument that some of the chapters could feel pointless or that the runtime is bloated, but in my eyes it is exactly the point of the manga to capture all of those moments, one by one.
I was even more pleasantly surprised by the yuri subplot, which I did not expect going into this. It felt very genuine, perfectly slow and grounded and ultimately very cute. As few plotlines did get a hard resolution, I was delighted to see that this was one of those to get closure and an ending I was hoping for. While the series doesn't delve to deeply into romance, I think it did just enough to make me really feel for Alpha and Kokone's relationship, where I was reading every chapter they shared with a giant smile on my face.
While the ending portion might feel a bit rushed, as time does seem to go exponentially faster with each passing chapter, it felt like we've come to know those characters for so long, that seeing them grow up, even if rapidly, felt genuinely heartwarming. Especially with Alpha herself, whose growth is by far, one of the most interesting aspects of the entire read. While she never fundamentally changes, she keeps learning every day, becoming more mature and more complete of a person. Many stories frame immortality as a curse, having to lose everyone you love, in Alpha's case, she treasures every living memory of her days with everyone and keeps changing herself. Every relationship she forms sees her take on a different role and find meaning in being a sister, friend, daughter or lover. While granted, she'll always have the company of Kokone, every human she meets and remembers is a treasured memory she wants to keep forever. It ultimately makes her story one of hope, love and desire to live.
It's a delightfully prosaic read, full of "blink and you'll miss it" impressions in a world that's deceptively small. Some of its most insignificant moments are truly some of its most beautiful. As Kokone and Alpha come to realize, robots are created from humanity's most treasured sensations, which allows them to take everything a lot more strongly and that's the message the series wishes to bequeath — Hoping the reader will come to appreciate the mundane the same way they do.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 17, 2025
I was quite positively surprised, with how short this manga is, at just 6 chapters, that it offered such a comprehensive and compelling look into the relationship between humanity and tradition. A staple of Japanese media, no doubt, but it also managed to find its own unique spin on the subject matter, which I personally really enjoyed.
It has a rather wide range of takes on our relationship with culture and tradition presented through festivals, from turning it into a much more of a show, that's quite detached from its original roots, to taking the time to honor tradition and fully appreciate what it stands for.
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In general, from the perspective of those involved, it also has a quite interesting technical approach to it, rather than entirely spiritual — exploring who and what needs to be taken care of for a festival to happen. It's not especially deep for how short it is, but I certainly enjoyed it delving into that aspect of festivities as well. It allows to dispel some of that mysticism and allows a more human look into it, as the main character is an anthropologist, as much as an archeologist.
That's not to say there is no mysticism, as there is thanks to the sci-fi elements, such as the aliens. However those are again, given a much more of a mundane face, so to speak. The manga itself says it outright, that the aliens are no gods, but they are also just people, not at all different from humans.
It serves as a quite lovely metaphor for humanity's relationship with their cultural heritage, that it stems from real people, their experiences and memories. It asks for us to remember and honor tradition, not because it's just because that's how the things have always been or that they come from a divine source, but because they are the memories of those that came before us.
The same way the aliens have intermingled with the humans, we are intermingled with our culture. Our ancestors are not just pictures on a wall or characters of myth, but people just the same that we are. To remember and honor our ways in the future, is to ensure that those that we love today are remembered, on a micro and macro scale. Hence I believe the ending perfectly crescendo'd the themes of the entire manga — only by embracing, appreciating and fully understanding their legacy, humanity could go further and advance. In order to progress we need to look at the achievements prior, and I think it's a lovely sentiment. The ending page also serves as a reminder that traditions aren't just coming from the ancient past and that those modern ones hold just as much value.
That's not even to say that the manga puts a heavy focus on womanhood as well. While not as directly tied to the overarching theme, it takes the time to prop up the women the story is about, as it puts them in the role of vehicles and preservers of customs and memories, as mothers, teachers, priestesses and lovers. It puts a lot of value in women's nurturing, loving and sentimental nature by making it one of the main driving forces behind the entire story.
When it comes to the manga's visuals, I think it looks quite lovely and offer a very pleasant experience. The detailed otherworldly techno shamanism perfectly contrasts with the slightly more cutesy characters, so the designs absolutely steal the show, making the panels truly mesmerizing. The characters themselves, while they might seem a bit chibified, are still expressive and offer quite a variety themselves.
I highly urge anyone to give it a shot, as it really is quite a short experience that has quite a lot to offer in terms of themes, as well as visuals. It truly puts it as an impressive debut, that makes me really want to closely follow this mangaka's journey from this day on.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 7, 2025
As much as I am a fan of both yuri and gourmet series, I can't really recommend this one. There's only about half of it translated and I can't say I blame the translators for giving up after the first volume, as it doesn't really show a lot of promise.
I think the weakest aspect of the series, and what makes me think that it ultimately failed as a romance series is the lack of a dynamic and commitment between the two leads, as both appear pretty selfish and dismissive of each other. Granted, I haven't finished it, but I can't really see how they would
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redeem them to the point of me really enjoying them at the very end.
Id say its definitely playing into that "(gay) women just hate men and want to use them", which I do think is a bit of a harmful trope, that takes away from the identity of who they even are, focusing more so on their approach to men, rather than the one towards women. Seiko is a selfish gold digger who hates men but constantly lies about pretty much everything so she can score a good husband, while Nagisa is just a bi girl who changes partners like gloves and doesn't really treat them seriously. I must say, it is a pretty weak first impression, to make me invested in the characters, when the main trait of one of them is being a compulsive liar to get the things she wants out of a man, even if she stops herself at the last moment before committing to getting married to each of them.
The series does make an attempt to show us that "Hey look, they are kind of into each other!" but they definitely don't treat each other very seriously, so the dynamic of Seiko and Nagisa is sadly lacking and we don't get a lot of insight of why they would be interested in each other, only that they are. It does feel a bit surface level, as they only seem to compliment each other's superficial traits.
Granted, Nagisa had hints of a sympathetic backstory that she was groomed by an older divorcee guy, as well as she felt inferior to the other main girl, but there really isn't enough. There are also certain hints about her having a ex who cannot let go. Not sure if that's meant to be the same person or not. Maybe it was explored further in the later half, but I would've preferred to be shown her backstory in full rather than being teased about it, when they were trying to have a character moment. It's a bit of a "eat your cake and have it too" sort of situation, when instead of keeping me engaged and wanting to know more about her, it seemed like the little bits teased were just ultimately quite meaningless and didn't allow me to understand her better in any capacity.
One might think that presenting Seiko as hunting for a husband, despite how she hates all men, is a way to add some social commentary about how women are forced to those role in a patriarchal society. But I'd argue the commentary is not really there and what is there is extremely shallow, so I cant in good faith take this character as criticism of the modern Japanese society and how it treats (queer) women, since most of her insight revolves around "I sure hope I get to eat lots of food for free". Don't get me wrong, the men she dates are certainly meant to be viewed negatively too and I think the implication is "This is the only way", but the fact her motivation is so surface level and how she feels no remorse for lying through her teeth to everybody, doesn't really make her a sympathetic protagonist. It isn't really a story of how she "plays this crooked game to get ahead in life, because that's the only way a woman can succeed in society", her approach is entirely selfishly cynical. I hope I can present my point well enough here that it doesn't seem like it's entirely flying over my head, because I certainly acknowledge the attempt (more or less), but the way it's treated doesn't really allow for much depth and boils down to her just wanting free food.
That's another point I could bring up, that for a series that advertised itself about how Seiko loves food and eating lots of it, I never felt like it committed to it. We're certainly told a bunch of times that she loves eating a lot, but never really shown much of it. The little bits we do see is just her having a pretty regular meal and the narration trying to sell it as something much more grand. It certainly plays into that "women shouldn't enjoy eating so they can be skinny" stereotype, but it doesn't feel like it has much to say beyond its acknowledgment, since again it offers a rather shallow look at it, as if the manga itself couldn't really bring itself to show us the problem it wanted to tackle. And then again, I'm not really feeling for Seiko, if her love of food mostly boils down to her just wanting to be treated by others for free, be it her wanna be husbands and Nagisa as well.
There were seeds here of a story about being unapologetically feminine, while breaking stereotypes, offering commentary on women's role in patriarchal society and challenging heteronormativity, as well as abuse, but I can't really say it did any of those subject matters justice, so ultimately I can't say I can recommend it at all.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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Jun 11, 2025
I'm yet again amazed at Sal Jiang's ability to shift subject matter so seamlessly and perfectly. Even while some of the elements of the story seemed a bit on the slower side, I think it was done pretty much perfectly.
I really appreciate the ability of this manga to juggle comedy and drama so well. The first half is very much clearly comedy, but when it transitions into the second half, a lot of the focus is shifted to drama, while still keeper its original comedic undertone. It's genuinely quite insightful and realistic to see it tackle how society views queer people and distancing yourself
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from being gay at work as a way of protecting yourself. As well as how your responsibility and position might affect the other person, running the risks of being accused of nepotism.
Ayaka is also a lovingly bold lead, to see her approach gradually change, yet remain consistent with who she is as a person is a welcome addition. Her methods might be a bit unorthodox and a bit out there, but I think it works perfectly well for a story like this, which is both realistic and comedic. It's easy to get swept up in her confidence and attitude, so the reader also can't help and cheer for her, even if she goes too far at times.
I'm a lover of romance that identifies and highlights the weakness of their leads and uses them to elevate their relationship. One of the best ways to write a compelling romance is to have the people involved be perfect matches for each other based on how they compliment and bring out the best of each other, in the ways that makes them forget about their weaknesses. That's very much present in this story, as Ayaka and Hiroko bring a lot of joy into each other's lives and make each other better people as a process.
Another aspect that's obviously worth praising is of course, the artwork. It's stunning and incredible, especially on the faces. Every time we see a person cry, it conveys so much raw emotion that it's hard not to feel a sting at one's own heart. But even in more subtle expressions, there's always so much emotion and humanity.
Certainly a worthy read that really builds up a lovable cast of characters, in an environment that's usually harsh and unforgiving. The author really knows hows how to build amazing narratives and atmospheres, even within similar frameworks.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jun 7, 2025
An absolute delight. It's difficult for me to find a manga nearly as unique premise as this one. I didn't quite know what to expect coming in, but what I've found is certainly the most entertaining drama I've ever seen with wonderful artwork at display.
An office setting is quite unique in terms of making a battle arena of both wits and fists between the two leads. The manga's plot is a game of constant back an forth of some of the most cutthroat leads one can imagine. A constant tango of underhanded tactics, such as nepotism, which end up presented in both a positive and
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negative light. That honestly makes it all the more interesting, as it puts the morality of both of them in question a lot more than it could initially seem on the surface. Is a force of good breaking the rules still good? Is evil using a system of rules meant to maintain order still inherently evil? I adore the fact this story managed to occupy so much of the space in between. The core motif of light and darkness can be found in pretty much every little aspect of the narrative and characters and it only serves to elevate every single one of them in the process. Its intrigue is delightfully devilish and the reader is always left on the edge of their seat to see how it will develop and how Shirakawa and Kuroda will one up themselves. The ways their faces can twist into grins that exude pure malice and still remain gorgeous looking truly is a feat of the art style. The visual storytelling, as either through the fight scenes or the shading choices is also hard not to compliment, as every panel feels deliberate and exceptionally thought out.
Even while the manga might on the surface look like material for people with an abuse kink, it quickly proves that it's much more than just some fantasy. It uses abuse, in multiple forms, to thoroughly explore the relationships between its characters. All of their relationships are built on entirely different foundations in terms of genuine emotions and balance of power. It also masterfully uses eroticism in ways that always feel entirely organic to the scenes it appears in. The ways that sex is portrayed, always seemed very tasteful to me, because of much raw emotion the panels manage to convey, which allowed it to escape feeling hollow and just there to satisfy a perverted desire. It works perfectly as a strong narrative device that highlights the strongest moments of the series. It never feels excessive and honestly, sometimes the fight scenes do feel like they are cut a little bit short.
I don't think there would be enough material to make it into an anime series, but perhaps it could be turned into a movie one day. I'd love to see this wonderful story in motion and reach a wider audience! It's really impossible for me not to recommend this, as its story is a wonderful study of the ruthless career oriented world of white collars.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Apr 24, 2025
A genuinely sweet and lovely short manga about the experiences of women and how they inspire each other, as well as a love letter to India as a whole.
One could think that a manga about a Japanese woman drawing manga visiting India would fall into the traps of sensationalist Orientalism, but this is however not the case. What it is though, is a sincere and genuine testament to the struggles of women and the strength they find to combat it.
While the ending might feel a little bit on the rushed side, the manga finds place for thorough insight about the role of women in society.
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I particularly enjoy the way it tackled the story of Mumtaz Mahal, as well as relating it to the story of Natsume and Ruby.
Despite taking jabs at outdated views on the role of women, the manga still finds the time to humanize those with such beliefs, like Natsume's boyfriend and Ruby's father. It shows that people can change and/or their views don't always come from a place of malice, even if they are misguided and ultimately harmful.
The story aims to empower every woman to never give up on their dreams and to go after for what they want out of life. To never give up and to never settle for less than they are worth.
What is however also very refreshing, is the way it depicts all the women, who weren't able to fulfill all their dreams not as helpless victims of the system, but as equally strong individuals, loving mothers and hard workers. It isn't a story just about "strong and independent" women who make a name for themselves, even when it goes on to be very idealistic, it never diminishes the women who make up society and do their absolute best at it. In this regard, it is brimming with hope, and seeks to give power to all women, regardless of circumstance.
While I do believe a little more romance between Ruby and Natsume would've helped elevate the story about nonconformism, going after one's personal happiness in spite of societal norms and the world around them, I can't really be angry at the fact it didn't go in that direction, as the relationship between Ruby and Natsume feels very genuine and is positively adorable.
For how short it is, it's really hard not to recommend this one shot, as it is a love letter to India, going after your dreams, and first and foremost — women.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 14, 2025
A short and sweet story about love in more forms than just one. I personally highly enjoy the approach the manga takes, emphasizing that in order to fall in love, you need to love yourself first.
The way this series depicts intrusive thoughts and declining self esteem feels very genuine and realistic. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy, having this voice deep inside your head that you aren't worthy of love or that you're terrible and undeserving of the people around you. It's very rewarding to see Hinako slowly realize that she deserves to be happy and that she isn't a burden to those
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who care about her.
Another aspect of her character that I find well thought out is how she sees herself as "not normal" and desperately wanting to fit in, to be seen as normal. Hinako often exclaims that she feels gross with herself for not being perfect and that people around her could even spend time with her. The way she sees prettying herself up as armor, so the world can see her just as a basic "nice young lady" putting on a fake smile at work. All of that also plays quite well into the comphet angle, which I think ultimately is done competently. Understanding that she is her own person, which also helps her find her own identity in the make up she's been using to cover up her real self, now using it to emphasize her true nature.
Asahi's point of view is also quite well portrayed, with how she prioritizes the happiness of her sister, rather than her own. I think the manga tackled that experience rather gracefully as well. Same with the character of Fuuka, who tackled the trope of a love rival in a way that's also very genuine, understanding that she isn't a bad person either, for wanting affection and love.
There is a subtle theme of asexuality, but I can't say it plays a big part in the story. It was quite often brought up, that Hinako is not interested in physicality at all, so she doesn't want to kiss Asahi. While I think it is completely fine, I wish the series would find a way to give them their big romantic moment at the end of the story. You know, the moment where the characters say their feelings for each other and kiss with a lovely background. The manga kinda lacked that final "oomph" for me, as it ended on them just holding hands, the same way they did plenty of times before, not even with more detail to emphasize the finality of the moment.
It is a quite lovely slow burn, but it does speed up quite a lot in the last volume. I feel like the story could've used either a bit more time or a bit more of a steady pace, to fully deliver the ending. It might feel a bit unrealistic, for a series so focused on realistic depictions of mental struggles, that everything just worked out for them without any issues, but I do think that only further plays into the main theme of presenting one's own insecurity as their biggest enemy.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 14, 2025
A pretty great romance story that toys with one's expectations. I personally really enjoyed how the initial premise painted Midori as a pretty bad person, but learning to see her perspective helped shift that disdain to sympathy, seeing as ultimately it was a plea for help.
The leads are very flawed and I think the series did a pretty great job at unrevealing their trauma and issues to the very core. Even the main antagonistic force is portrayed with a certain degree of sympathy, as what shaped his terrible traits was also a good bit of trauma. While the manga doesn't justify his behavior, it allows
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the reader to see where it call comes from, which I think added an additional layer to appreciating the character.
It expertly captures the suffocating struggle of the two leads, such as their issues with heteronormativity, pregnancy, trauma, as well as poor communication. However,it never feels condescending and like it's beating the reader over the head with the moral.
The unique artstyle makes each panel come to life with a degree of magic and whimsy that's hard to find in other series. It's pure joy to look at, adding yet another layer to the whole experience. The imagery of fairy tales, princesses and weddings plays wonderfully into the theme of these women gaining agency over their lives, breaking out of the norm of a world that's been planned out for them, without asking for them permission and making it their own — reclaiming the princess aesthetic from an image of a helpless girl that's only supposed to do what she's told.
While in some places it can feel a bit "happy go lucky", with how things just work out for the two leads, I think it adds that certain degree of hope to their otherwise gloom world. It's an extremely rewarding experience to see the Midori and Maki fall in love once again, but this time with a lot more courage to try and be happy together, in spite of everything around them.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 11, 2025
A really solid manga about navigating modern society. While at the current moment there isn't too many chapters, so I can't yet judge it fully, I'm quite pleasantly surprised with how well the manga tackled problems of the modern world.
The three main leads all lead very different lives, which offers great variety in issues the manga chooses to tackle. Mental health and finding a way to enjoy life seems to be the main thematic through line. As well as a sprinkle of social norms, expectations and even an openly queer plot line. The characters are shown struggling with their lives a lot, but always finding
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a way to find solace in each other, creating a very strong emotional core for the story.
However, the panel time seems to be a bit unevenly split between the three of them while you're reading it as it's coming out, as each volume seems to have a different character of the main trio in focus. Volume 1 introduced the story, Volume 2 focuses more on Nakamura, while Volume 3 focuses on Eiji. Since there's no Volume 4 to focus on Chiharu yet (at least that's what I would expect), she seems to fade into the background a little bit right now.
Despite that, their friendship is still very solid and makes you feel for them, seeing them support each other in their tough times. What's also quite nice is that their relationship is not idealized and isn't a cure to all of the world's issues, as they still have to do most of the work to be happy on their own. Lots of which involves opposing the status quo, realizing they're not happy with it and striving for a change. The "status quo" can take a variety of different shapes and sizes too, from insensitive coworkers to suicidal thoughts.
Food also plays a great deal of importance in the story, if not the glue that holds the story together. Sharing a meal in the manga's own philosophy is a way to show the highest form of affection, trust and comfort around another person. I think it's quite a lovely way to look at it. Thanks to that, it is a real treat to see the characters dig in into their food and enjoy it, because that's how they show their platonic love for each other.
That however brings me to the only minor nitpick I have with this manga. While there is a big focus on food and eating, there isn't nearly as big of a focus on cooking. The preparation of food almost all the time takes place off screen, which I think robs the manga of strong emotional scenes. Especially since a lot of decisions while making the food are exceptionally well thought out and the reasoning behind each flavor combination is explained in great detail. However, whenever cooking's involved, the manga switches to narration, rather than letting the characters do the cooking. It is presented in a cookbook format, which certainly is useful for the reader, if they ever decide to make the dish themselves, but unfortunately takes away, in my eyes, a very important part of the characterization.
That being said, it's certainly a worthy read of the Gourmet genre, which while extremely cynical and often quite depressing, finds a way to remain hopeful through food and friendships.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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