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Ohhhh this was so much fun! I love the supernatural concept and how they have to relocate the spirits. Nijio and Osuke being opposites is fun too. I can't wait to see how their relationship changes in the next volume. Also curious about the new characters to come as well.
Thank you netgalley for an advanced ARC of this manga
Reading thiabwas enjoyable from first page to last and I love the idea of real state agent for relocating ghost what a fun and unique concept, I look forward to reading more about the adventures and characters building from each volume ๐
I love me some manga! And this one had a great blend of humor and drama! The dynamic between the two MCs was a delight! The seriousness. The "oh no this is SCARY!" one. But we also find that sometimes they're swapped -- who was once brave is now freaked out. I'm excited to see where it'll go! I'm a big fan of yokai manga (Kamisama Kiss, Demon Prince of Momochi House, Book of Friends, etc) and this one did not disappoint!
Osuke reminds me a little bit of some shoujo heroines that I've seen and loved: Nanami (Kamisama Kiss), Tohru (Fruits Basket), Himari (Demon Prince of Momochi House) in his fear, his strength, and his determination to keep on going!
Nijio is closer to the love-interests in the different manga (like Tomoe, Kyo, Aoi Nanamori) in a wonderful and sassy-yet-caring blend. When he holds Osuke's hand?! SO CUTE.
โญ Rating: 4.5/5 stars
๐ Publish date: June 25, 2024
๐ Representation: BL/achillean
This was a fun and engaging manga with great art and characters. I loved the way Japanese folk lore was woven into the stories. I think this would be a great read for Halloween, but also works well for anytime you want something both eerie and silly.
The chemistry between the MCs was captivating and really makes me want to read more. I feel we're in for a slowburn and I love that! Definitely looking forward to the next volume!
Thank you to Kodansha comics and NetGalley for providing this ARC. All thoughts shared are my own.
This was a super fun manga and I plan on following along with the series.
One of our MCs is thrust into a world of ghost hunting when he suddenly needs a cheap place to live. Its fun, quirky, and I look forward to continuing on with the story.
Perfect quick manga read, I thought the pacing was great and the illustration style is really good! Iโll 100% be reading the next one. And I will be buying this for my store!
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So Osuke Kuroe has no where to live until heโs approached by a strange man and offered a place to stay. The catch? He has to stay with Nijio Yuki, a gorgeous but weird man. When his room becomes freezing and a dark haired woman stalks him in the dark, Osuke realizes somethingโs not right.
It turns out that the strange man and Nijio seek out spirits and work out bargains with them to move them to better places. The plot is so good! I love Japanese lore and this one has quite a bit! Osuke, it turns out, can help Nijio with the spirits so the two become partners.
I can kind of feel the vibe between Osuke and Nijio and I absolutely cannot wait to read more about these two! What a fun manga with gorgeous artistry!
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๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ . ๐ผ๐ก๐ก ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ.
Manga tends to take tropes to extremes, and the forced proximity one is no different. Imagine being unable to live in your own home or do your job without the fear of being possessed by ghosts, unless you remain in the vicinity of a handsome stranger you happen to work with? Yep, thatโs My Noisy Roommate.
Recently evicted, Osuke is worried heโll have to return to live with his overprotective/domineering siblings when heโs approached by a shady looking real-estate agent. The man shows him an amazing apartment, and itโs within his budget, but thereโs a catch. Heโll have roommatesโa ridiculously attractive tattooed bad-boy, and a murderous ghost. Luckily for Osuke, this all ends up being the worldโs worst job interview, because Divine Inspiration Real Estate needs a medium for its undead tenantsโand heโs it.
Overall, this story was very fun. I loved how it dived into Japanese folklore; including Yuki-onna, kappa, and Teke Teke. Many of the ghosts and demons presented are traditionally more horror based, so it was amusing to see them used in a more comedic role. I will say that this manga does feel very episodic in this volume, and only introduces some overarching mysteries and themes in the later chapters, so expect some cliff hangers going in.
Personally, I really enjoyed My Noisy Roommate. The story was interesting and the art was pretty incredible. I will absolutely be picking up volume 2 when itโs available.
Such a cute read. I loved the idea of relocating spirits to more fitting home rather than just hunting them down. The characters are lovable and I am excited to see more of their adventures.
Honestly, this was just alright. The stories are rather interesting and I like the premise of re-housing ghosts and monsters. I wish we knew more about where they are moving them too and how they know it won't make problems in the future.
The main characters are bland at best, but honestly really started to annoy me. The entitlement and weird thought processes just didn't work for me. Unfortunately, I don't think I care enough to continue and see if he improves.
I loved getting to learn more about Japanese legends and folklore through the adventures of Osuke and Nijio. The characters were fun, the storylines were entertaining, and the brewing romance had me invested. Iโm ready for Volume 2!
Fun little horror tale! The premise isnโt even as outlandish as I was expecting, haha. Sets up nicely for serialized โepisodesโ busting different ghosts and ghoulies. I like the mythology aspect too. Iโm not doing gimme-hands for the next installment, but I wouldnโt be averse to picking one up in the future when in the mood.
I am a sucker for paranormal manga and watching as a romance slowly blooms between two people. Osuke's forced to work and live with Nijio when he loses his apartment due a water damage. He soon learns that supernatural beings are automatically drawn to him. Nijio is his opposite. His presence is too domineering and scares supernatural beings. He needs Osuke's help to relocate ghosts and other beings to new homes.
As they work together, they get to learn more about each other and slowly start to care about each other.
I can't wait to read the next volume in this series.
This was a super fun read, i enjoyed it so much i went online to find the print copy to add to my cart to buy as soon as it is released! and to find the next volume in the series as i NEED more of this manga's story in my life!
This first volume was very interesting and did a pretty good job of world building and establishing the characters and their relationship dynamics. It was easy to follow, had creepy paranormal moments as well as touching ones, and I'm actively looking forward to reading the next volume.
I was surprised by this little cute ghost story romance. When Osuke finds himself suddenly homeless he's presented with a strange, too-good-to-pass-up opportunity on an apartment. The only catch? The apartment comes with a roommate. A hot but grumpy roommate, Nijio. But beggars can't be choosers. Oh yeah, and one more thing, the apartment is haunted. And they have to get the ghost to leave.
I liked the slow organic progression of the relationship between Osuke and Nijio in this story. Way too often BL/yaoi mangas rush straight into tons of sex and explicit scenes, this one doesn't. Instead focusing on letting the characters get to know each other and how to work together. I loved that!
As they work together to relocate ghosts, kindly whenever possible, they find a kind of balance and start learning more about one another. I can't wait to read another volume!
A really cute and light read ! Found it a tad difficult to get immediately immersed in the first chapter, but the following chapters got me hooked. The pacing is enjoyable, even more so the art and concept of the story. Will be eagerly waiting for the next volume :)
This is a fun light read for people familiar with the concept of yokai ("a broad range of supernatural spirits and creatures from traditional folklore" as explained in the book's translation notes). If you're not familiar with yokai, this isn't a bad way to be introduced to that concept as used in literature. The chapters feel pretty episodic, with the a featured yokai/story arc. While the volume ends with a teaser that hints at two new characters, it has me feeling ambivalent about the second volume. The art is good, so that's another element in its favor. I'm not sure how much it's going to veer into BL territory other than said hottie and exorcism-related hand-holding.
This was cute...definitely giving BL Ghostbuster vibes. Moves quickly, but overall cute book! Would read again
I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I am obsessed with this manga! Generally speaking, it takes me a couple volumes of a manga to get into a story, but this manga hooks you immediately. Told through vignettes of different jobs the two main characters complete, this story has cute moments and an interesting plot.
I was not expecting this title to be as cute as it is. It's got everything you could want. A tough looking character with a soft heart, a big softy that brings out the best in the tough character, and supernatural beings. What more could you want?
I cannot wait to read the second volume.