Main Fediverse account: @hako_aiko@blorbo.social・ https://hako-aiko.haliya.net/ ・Mostly read Japanese books, such as manga and light novels. Lazy as heck, so updates are not in real-time and lists are still incomplete. Probably will never be complete. ・More lists: AniList・Icon: FLOWERS (visual novel)
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Kotoko’s nemesis Rikka is back, and it’s a battle between artificial intelligence and the Goddess of Wisdom. Rikka develops Mecha …
Kotoko’s nemesis Rikka is back, and it’s a battle between artificial intelligence and the Goddess of Wisdom. Rikka develops Mecha …
One day, Fukamachi catches a cold and loses his mysterious ability to distinguish lies. While he is out of commission, …
A new string of mysteries begins with Naoya’s classmate Nanba discovering a chain letter in his schoolbag. Unusually excited by …
The mysterious lurks in that which fills the crevices between ordinary things—“The Extraordinary.” Akira Takatsuki, an associate professor of folklore …
The mysterious lurks in that which fills the crevices between ordinary things—“The Extraordinary.” Akira Takatsuki, …
(Finished: 2023/11/23)
I'll write a proper comment later.
It’s no secret that Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki is a die-hard mystery fanatic, and with …
(Finished: 2023/11/07)
I'll write a review later, but damn, this is yet another good volume. Perhaps even better than volume 1. I'm a bit sad the journey is over for now. I can hardly wait for volume 3 and the manga's volume 2!
I forgot to add this here. I might be an aviation disaster geek, but I only found out about this book many weeks ago (god knows when exactly) from a video about the disaster and skimmed over it. I only started reading it in earnest on 2023/10/26. I somehow didn't realize this was a 2018 book, I thought it was much older due to the subject. Or was it because of the cover?
Anyway, very interesting read so far. Unlike other articles about aviation disasters I've seen, this delved deep into the passengers and the fascinating behavioral psychology that affected them. How personal it got also made it quite hard to read at times, though. Heart-wrenching, but definitely a good read. Not to forget about the little bits of history (about B747, flight attendants, etc) and important safety issues that was present and still present even today.
It’s no secret that Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki is a die-hard mystery fanatic, and with the help of human lie …
The mysterious lurks in that which fills the crevices between ordinary things—“The Extraordinary.” Akira Takatsuki, an associate professor of folklore …
Naoya Fukamachi is a university student whose ability to infallibly detect lies has left him friendless and isolated. When he …
Naoya Fukamachi is a university student whose ability to infallibly detect lies has left him …
(2023/09/23-2023/10/10)
To preface, I'll repeat some things I've said before, along with some additions. I've always been interested in reading the light novel and/or manga but I kept putting it off until I forgot (very common for me lol). I found the manga again by chance so I read it on a whim and it was so fun! I also enjoyed reading the light novel, as it has a smooth and easily readable prose despite its density, and some nice details (cultural and not) that aren't in the manga. I knew it was something I'd like. I should've read it sooner.
I'm not exactly a folklore buff, but I've always been interested in Japanese urban legends, and this story scratches that itch. Combine that with mystery (another genre I love) and handsome men, this story has my attention. I also like that I can learn more about Japanese culture and …
(2023/09/23-2023/10/10)
To preface, I'll repeat some things I've said before, along with some additions. I've always been interested in reading the light novel and/or manga but I kept putting it off until I forgot (very common for me lol). I found the manga again by chance so I read it on a whim and it was so fun! I also enjoyed reading the light novel, as it has a smooth and easily readable prose despite its density, and some nice details (cultural and not) that aren't in the manga. I knew it was something I'd like. I should've read it sooner.
I'm not exactly a folklore buff, but I've always been interested in Japanese urban legends, and this story scratches that itch. Combine that with mystery (another genre I love) and handsome men, this story has my attention. I also like that I can learn more about Japanese culture and folklore along the way. Honestly, this story made me wish I took up urban legends for my thesis instead, as hard as it could be.
"Is this phenomenon caused by humans or actual supernatural beings?" is the the main topic of exploration in this volume. While most of the answers turn out to be less fun, the other possibility - that it's an actual supernatural phenomenon - remains very real, especially with what the two male leads experienced in their childhoods. The suspense that never goes away with each case keeps me glued to the book.
The bromance is the cherry on top. The two male leads' relationship is as interesting as their investigation. Their banter feels natural and endearing to see. The end of the book showed that they're more similar than they initially appeared due to their similar past experiences/trauma, which can foster a deeper connection than with others (this is especially true with Naoya, who kept people but Takatsuki away). Their relationship can develop in several directions and I'm eager to find out.
I love some other topics explored in this volume as well. Humans fear the unknown, so they interpret things even if it's not realistic. Humans lie as naturally as they breathe, but is it all bad? These are all interesting food for thought.
I saw someone said it's a spin to ghost hunter/buster genre, and that might be a pretty good way to put it. It's still largely grounded in reality and the main characters don't do anything too outlandish, but that's why this story feels "real" and that is the charm.
Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian is a brilliant and enigmatic British jewelry appraiser. Seigi Nakata is a young college student. Their …
A fujoshi would normally jump at the chance to live in a BL world, and it seems like Maki Tazawa …
