This was a quick, cute read! I"ve been getting into manga for the first time this year, and really loving it! I'm mournful for younger me for not getting to experience the joy and incredible art.

BL (MM) Romance
Boss / Employee
Secret Identity
Miscommunication
Idiots-to-Lovers
No Spice

I giggled and kicked my feet and thought about how grateful I was to Netgalley for offering this as a Read Now, even after the book was already released (which is where I found it and why it's after RD)

Title says 1 - so I can only hope there's lots more to come!

Very cute story. I was rooting for the manger and his subordinate the whole way through. These two fools learning and trying to communicate with one another was so endearing so endearing that it was almost hard to believe the romance blooming between the two of them. It felt a little unbelievable maybe even rushed? I had so many questions that I felt either were not answered or a forced into a conclusion. I really do enjoy the characters but I had a hard time wrapping my head around at the timeline of everything happening.

This was enjoyable however way too long. The plot dragged quite a bit and the main couple didn’t get enough time to actually showcase and develop their relationship. On top of that I find it weird that the author made a semi-love triangle with one of the guys being a highschooler? It felt icky and even though the main character never had any intentions towards him, the exact same plot could have been done with a college student (who is the age of consent).
I’m definitely a sucker for these types of manga but this one was nothing great. It was a very average story.

Honestly, I didn't like the beginning. It seemed like an elementary student or middle schooler wrote the game chat. There were also too many time skips for me.
As the story went on, it did improve though. I thought the boys were really cute and the art is good. Hashimoto is a bit too obtuse for my liking. I wish all the best for Kuma.
Overall, cute story, but I’m not sure if I would read more because it wrapped up pretty well.

Not a big fan of this kind of misunderstanding plot but this manga certainly dealt with it so seamlessly that it’s actually pretty funny. I find the ML to be such a sweetheart, bless him for hanging on for so long cause his boyfriend is kinda a dummy. And the art is beautiful too which is the cherry on the top. Over-all, it was fun and enjoyable read.

3.5 ⭐️

This story was cute and funny. But most of it was filled with the misunderstanding trope. I normally don’t mind it in romance manga, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed My Next Life as a Villainess for example. But for some reason I found the misunderstandings to be more annoying than cute after a while. Though I really enjoyed the ending, and the bonus short story was adorable. I enjoy all of the characters, and would probably continue the series. I just recommend treating it as a slice of life story that you read a chapter or two a day, rather than trying to read the whole thing in one sitting.

This was a funny story (especially the main character and his obliviousness) but it did start off rather slow. I’m interested in reading more though, because of how good the ending was.

A cute and silly take on office romance tropes, Nmura’s story is everything needed for a great grounded bl manga. It is wholesome, awkward, and genuinely depicts the stress of online friendships meeting in the real world, and early relationships!

I was hopeful for this one, considering I love a good nerdy manga romance, but it fell flat for me.
This book relies heavily on miscommunication tropes that make the book feel more YA than new adult. Also, I know it is a thing in manga, but a high school student looking for a romantic relationship with an adult makes me uncomfortable.

This is such a funny slice-of-life manga about Hashimoto that plays an moblie online-game and are pretty easy going, at least online. There have friends and one day, they suggest they meet up in real life.

The moblie game has such a cute graphic while the characters in real life are quite good looking and goofy. Seeing the contrast and the misunderstanding, about kind of everything - they first think they can't know each other irl but boy, they are surprised by the revelation.

The story line is pretty much full of the online gaming farming events, miscommunications, humour and friendship. And yes, some yaoi romance will occur and I find that pretty cute. Hashimoto is pretty carefree and dosen't think much about the potential to fall in love with his boss or online friends. But his reaction and thoughts give away the attraction he have, like he thinks about a certain person and wanna see that persons abs - yeah, more rip abs are much appreciated.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an eArc!

This was a cute manga. It made me giggle a lot. The dynamic between the two mains was fun. The boss x employee. It made a quirky little story line

Turns Out My Online Friend Is My Real Life Boss! is a good manga. Even though it started out a little slow, the story picked up fast later and before I knew it, The book came to an end.
With great characters, amazing story building and beautiful brilliant art / drawings this one is a hit. I loved the slow budding romance between the leads and there is a third guy to spice things up.
I love the cover.
Can't wait to know what happens next.
Give this Manga a try. You sure will love it.
3.75 stars

Thank you net galley for the ARC.

I found the art increible and story engaging enough but I was in no way actually invested in the couple. There was none of the palpable chemistry that keeps you rooting for the characters.

Miscommunication tropes can be funny if written with a correct sense of humor. There was a little bit of a love triangle but it was so nicely done. The MC was super dense at times but that only added to my laughs.

STOP this was just so cute and silly and also wholesome?? I saw this on NetGalley Read Now section and decided to pick it up even thought I don't know much about it. I just wanted a cute, short BL manga. And that's exactly what I got 😂

This was simple and funny. I usually don't like miscommunication but this one had levels of miscommunication reminiscent of Modern Family and I was just cracking up 😂 The romance is just so cute, and while it's minimal, I still felt "kilig" 🥹 Like I was giggling and kicking my feet kind of moment 😂 The romance also reminded me of the Japanese BL My Love Mix-Up and that was just so cute, I swear. I also thought this would be poly?! Lmao, there was a moment when I thought that was the endgame lol

The art is gorgeous, although some dialogue/narrative seemed confusing at times? And it's hard to discern that a scene was actually a flashback. Other than that, this was good and entertaining!


Exact rating: 3.5

I absolutely loved this manga! The online friends-not-knowing-who-they-are-in-real-life trope is a favorite of mine, and it’s even better when they dislike each other in real life but love each other online. The mix of funny misunderstandings and sweet moments between Hashimoto and Shirase is a delight. Hashimoto’s density can be frustrating, but Shirase’s patience shines through. Poor Kumada adds an extra layer of intrigue.

This was definitely an interesting read and I loved the dynamic between our two main characters. The art work and story worked really well, and I can't wait to read more from this author!

This is a very cute manga that revolves around an online game, making friends through the game and then finally meeting them in real life, and of course, how it can be very surprising. Hashimoto finds out his online friend is actually his boss, Shirase, who's been very tough on him at work. It's adorable to follow how the relationship between Hashimoto and Shirase evolve. There's a wonderful mix of online gaming and real life here, and how to make the most on both. Hashimoto is also so clueless that it's hilarious.

Very fun and cute read!

¡Esta historia es más adorable de lo que pensé que sería! Hay mucho drama, humor y situaciones hilarantes. No es tan directa como otros mangas que he leído, pero funciona con facilidad. El guión es sólido y ambos personajes son muy humanos, lo que hace que sea aún más fácil sumergirse en el mundo de Hashimoto y Uma.
Reseña completa (A publicarse el 12 de agosto): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/08/manga-turns-out-my-online-friend-is-my.html

This story is more adorable than I thought it would be! There's a lot of drama, humor, and hilarious situations. It doesn't go as straight-forward as other mangas that I've read, but it makes it work with ease. The script is solid and both characters are very human, which makes it even easier to get immersed in the world of Hashimoto and Uma.
Full review (To be published on August 12): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/08/manga-turns-out-my-online-friend-is-my.html

I genuinely laughed so many times while reading this! I loved watching the relationship between Hashimoto and Shirase evolve and strengthen when they realized who the other really was. They were hilarious together but also really endearing! I do feel like there didn’t really need to be a love triangle with a teenager for funny miscommunications and awakenings to happen, but I did like Kumada’s character and the silly intensity he brought. Really enjoyed it overall and looking forward to future volumes!