(As a note/disclaimer, the only thing I knew about Uma Musume before reading this is that it's a franchise about horse people)
A sports manga set in an alternate world with a race of people that inherited the name and spirit of old Japanese race horses from our world. The end result is people with horse ears, horse tails, and superhuman speed. The setting for this manga is at a school that doubles as a training center for these people to hone their skills.
This volume is focused on 3 characte
A drama about Itou, a writer, heading to Hokkaido to learn more about Chiaki, a rumored bear-hunter. Initially seen as just a happy-go-lucky lover of the outdoors, this first volume quickly brings in a lot of interesting developments that add to the depth of the characters. It's a refreshing series with a lot of thrilling moments.
Language-wise, there is a LOT of vocabulary about guns, animals, animal parts, equipment, and hunting in general. There is a lot to take in at once, but because of th
A simple slice-of-life manga about a teacher and a restaurant employee who are both bad at expressing themselves, but become friends through daily interactions at lunch time. A little boring at times, but the art is great and there are plenty of moments that are cute, entertaining, and relatable.
Language-wise, it is typical slice-of-life stuff with a fair amount of food/restaurant-oriented terminology thrown in, but not anything unmanageable. It might not be the best choice for a first manga,
Was worried about the direction it might go given the premise, but it has been quite wholesome so far. The art is absolutely gorgeous, both the characters and environments always look great, and the fashion sense is a 10/10 for me. The atmosphere gives off a dream-like vibe, and the determination of the female MC keeps the story engaging.
Language-wise, there's nothing crazy. Other than explanation of the female MC's powers and how they work, the language is all completely mundane day-to-day s