Even though this a BL manga, I was happy to find out that the plot comes first in this case. It is a cute story about a young guy Osuke who became homeless due to water damage in the room that he had just rented. He doesn't know what to do and is suddenly approached by a real estate agent that tells him that he has a room for him for a very low price. The caviat that he will have to room with an aloof and heavily tatooed and pierced guy. Turns out the room is haunted and Osuke is the only one who can see and feel the ghost. And his scary looking roommate Nijio is actually a ghost negotiator/exorcist. I found this manga to be funny and exciting. I can not wait for later volumes to see how the relationship between the characters will progress.

This was an enjoyable read. The plot's fun and the art is amazing. Since Asian countries tend to have elaborate spooky stories about spirits, I knew there was a lot you could do with this and I'm excited to see how the story develops in future volumes.

I wouldn't really classify this as BL yet - the MCs seem to have a nice relationship for now but it does seem to hint toward a romance later.

Absolutely loved this story! I love the concept of them helping ghosts move on. and finding new places to live. Its an ADORABLE story and i cannot wait to read volume 2!

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC

Really fun quick read with very amazing art.
I love the spooky, eerie vibes and setting. The cases feature a mix of traditional and modern japanese monsters as well as urban legends. It's really cool to see the range of superstitious beliefs come to life in such an engaging way. The main characters and their abilities are also interesting.
I will definitely read on when the next volume is released to see where all of this is going and learn more cool horror trivia.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha for providing me with this ARC.

This was amazing! I was initially attracted to the cover and the art style, but the story and the plot were even more interesting that I completed it in one sitting! The blonde Nijio and our protagonist have such a cute relationship! And the whole premise of relocating ghosts to their orignal habitats or better homes is so intriguing and fun!

The ghosts themselves were so different. I loved the Little ghost who just wanted someone to play and helped Nijio to overcome his past and further strengthen his relationship with the MC. The MC and Nijio have a very cute dynamic. In the beginning things might not have worked especially when the ghosts were aggressive and the MC was so vulnerable and had no knowledge of his abilities but later on they both get to understand each other and make efforts to build their relationship which was very sweet!

I am excited to read the next volume where hopefully I'll get to see their relationship grow and who knows they might go on collecting more ghosts.

Overall it was a really fun read and if you like ghosts, supernatural stuff, found family troped and cute couples then this is for you!

This is a fun BL manga, and also a little refreshing. It follows our main character who loses his apartment, and is in search of something new he can afford. He found a great offer, and reluctantly went with it. However nightmares seem to be affecting him at no end, which we later find out his him being haunted by ghosts, and its his roommates job to rehome them. They start working together to get rid of them as a team. I am curious where the rest of the series is planning to go.

A fun, slightly crazy manga, with a gallery of colorful characters! A pint of tenderness, yokai and *we hope* a lovely love story!

I enjoyed this one! It was funny and spooky and a super-quick read! I am going to seek out and see if #2 is out yet. (I requested the copy of this book after release date)

I wish we got to see a bit more about how the business came to be, or how the main lead got his "powers* but I assume more will be revealed as the story progresses.

The Red Room was creepy!!! and also I'm curious if it was a nod to Twin Peaks at all (probably not, but the name made me think)

Thank you to Kodansha and NetGalley for the eGalley to review!

This was honestly a refreshing manga to read. Osuke, our main perspective, is determined to live on his own but can't find an affordable apartment that isn't, well, complete trash. While ruminating on his problems out loud, a real estate agent overhears him and tells him he has a place he can rent for the $300 he has on him--on the condition that he live with the mysterious and stoic Nijio. Suddenly, Osuke is being stalked by a spirit taking up residence in his room and it's revealed that Nijio works for the shady real estate agent as yokai/ghost relocator and that Osuke is the perfect work partner for him because he attracts the very yokai/ghosts that Nijio tends to scare off.

It's a fun story with interesting takes on the mythology of Japanese yokai/ghosts and how to deal with them. It's also definitely going to be a slow-burn romance, as this first volume rightfully takes the time to show that our two main characters are complete strangers that happen to now be in a working relationship relocating yokai/ghosts to better homes. There is no frankly insulting "but we're both dudes!1!" whenever something intimate happens between them and there are no qualms about their constant hand-holding that's a plot point for the story (Nijio can't get the ghosts to talk to him unless Osuke holds his hand, because Nijio scares them while Osuke attracts them). Only "this doesn't mean anything" or "it's not because I like you" because, well, they're strangers who've known each other for a few days. I appreciate that and I can't wait to see how their relationship grows from strangers to coworkers to friends (it's getting to this point by the end of this volume) to eventually lovers.

If you like supernatural manga with a side of romance, give this one a try. I know I'm going to personally keep up with it and it's going on my recommendation list.

Love Manga’s for a fun quick read and this one fit the bill. The artwork was amazing with an interesting storyline. A nice mix of “real life” and supernatural. What would you do if there really were monsters under your bed 😱 while being in love with your new housemate?! 🤣.It was a really creative concept and the chemistry between the two main characters was awesome. Can’t wait for the next instalment!

My Noisy Roommate is like xxxholic manga from Clamp. But in BL. It is such a quick read. Definitely reminds me of Watanuki from Holic during his first gig. The storyline is a bit creepy for some parts but at the same time, I kinda want more from them. Like for that Yuki-Onna and the Red room. The Zashiki Warashi one is too cutee🥹😭

Hope to read the next volumes!

P.S the art is such a chef kiss😘

3.5 stars
A very promising start! Love the art and the story involving a real estate agency concerning the rehabilitation of ghosts is very interesting, It really makes you want to see what will happen next.

My Noisy Roommate reminds me a lot of that manga, xxxholic. But in BL, and I absolutely adore them!! It was such a fun read. I keep remembering the Zashiki Warashi in holic who was a pretty girl, but the counterpart of her in this manga is like a toddler boy. Lol. He looks so cute!

Definitely looking forward for more volume! I hope the next ones will also be available here in Netgalley. Thank you so much for the copy! Can’t wait to read more of it!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but I really liked it. The mix of ghosts, urban legends, and comedy was really good. It reminds me of a more light hearted Ghost Whisperer or Medium. Osuke and Nijio have good chemistry and I like that we got to slowly see them become closer/friendlier. Since this is a BL, I assume they will end up together, but not much has happened so far. I like the forced proximity trope and the hand holding is cute.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha for this ARC!

I have mixed feelings reading this because I saw reviews before I could start reading but it exceeded my expectations to be honest.

The story starts with Osuke losing his apartment due to a pipe leak then he meets a mysterious man who said that he is a real estate agent. The agent brought him to a beautiful apartment with a low rent the only catch is he will leave with a blond guy with a lot of piercings named Nijio (who Osuke thought is a delinquent). Unknown to Osuke, Nijio is someone who deals with ghosts and he himself (Osuke) is a good ghost vessel.

My fave part was the zashiki-warashi It's cute and we kinda have a bit of a flashback from Nijio's past.

This concept is new for me, a real estate agency that relocates ghosts.

The title really drew me in and from the first chapter it really didn't disappoint.
I loved getting to learn everything at the same time as the main character does. The art style and the character design is freaking incredible and goes amazingly with the story.
I really enjoyed seeing the romance blend in with the paranormal and mystery elements. It has such a relaxing pace that even with some of the themes,it feels really cozy.
It was such an a entertaining volume and I will definitely read the next one to see how everything continues.

A big thanks to Kodansha and NetGalley for the review copy!

Two specific points made this first volume work for me. First, I LOVE the thick outer lines around the characters and objects. Gives off a bold, energetic feel and looks very clean. The art style is definitely to my taste, and while it's not a deal breaker if they aren't, both of the male leads and their boss were super good-looking. It's a feast ~

Second point would be that this series is intended to be more than one volume from the start. BL is a genre that's dominated by single-volume works, and they get continuations if the sales/popularity warrant it. It's easy to pick up when this is the case; the first volume is self-contained and the rest expands on that initial story. My Noisy Roommate didn't feel like that at all! I really appreciated that the story didn't wrap up in a couple of chapters. I don't have anything against single-volume works, but it's nice to read a plot that's spread out and don't give you the satisfaction soon (even though we all know where things will go xD).

Overall, this was a nice nice initial volume! Anilist lists Tricornered Window as a similar work, but apart from two leads with high spiritual powers coming together and dealing with the otherworldly, I didn't see any other similarities in between. My Noisy Roommate is definitely more lighthearted. Definitely looking forward to the continuation!

That was pretty sweet! Loved the ghostbuster but make it queer theme. The drawing style is also very pretty! Now I just need the next volume.

This was weird and fun! If you like ghost stories, this is definitely a good choice for you. The humor is cute and the art is really nicely done. Osuke is adorable and awkward and Nijio is calm, cool and collected so their dynamic is entertaining. I like that Nijio isn't just a perfect, unfazed character but we find out he has his own issues too and working together is just as beneficial for him as it is for Osuke. It's a light story with a quick moving plot and lots of folklore/different ghosts that need to be "evicted." The real estate element and having the two MCs working to relocate or evict ghosts rather than exorcise/banish them is quirky and unique. Overall, I enjoyed this and will definitely continue with the series.

Thank you Kodansha Comics and NetGalelly for the digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Poor Osuke just graduated and wants to prove to his siblings that he can do well by himself. After just moving into a new place, he finds himself homeless after an unfortunate accident. A stranger offers Osuke a place to live on the condition that he must live with another person--a good looking man! After moving in with the strange hottie, Osuke quickly realizes that his new apartment is haunted and his new roommate might just be the only person he can turn to for help. Follow Osuke and Nijio as they interact with the supernatural.

This manga was a delight to read. Osuke was the right amount of naive young adult and wanting to prove himself as he adventures out into the world by himself. Nijio was the cool, calm guy that many could instantly fall for. The plot was filled with humor and explored a variety of different types of supernatural curses and yokai. Can't wait for volume 2. Hopefully there will be more developments between our two male leads.