This book had an interesting premise and an adorable art style. As was expected with a title like A Vampire in the Bathhouse it was over the top and quirky but still a solid manga.

A Vampire In The Bathhouse had a really nice art style and was a cute and funny story. It had some really sweet family moments and I enjoyed the slice of life charm that it held. It had some innuendos, but was mostly just a cute romance between a vampire and a human guy.
I recommend reading if you enjoy fantasy and cute romance stories

With such an intriguing premise, I read A Vampire in the Bathhouse in one sitting! This was such a cute and lighthearted read, with lots of funny moments throughout. I loved the location of the bathhouse because it felt so cosy.

The artwork was absolutely gorgeous, and I felt that it matched the tone of the plot really well. Obviously, there were magical moments, but this story leaned more towards being slice of life. I loved the strong found family theme and the relationships that developed between each of the characters. I had a great time with this manga.

I loved this manga. It was a very interesting storyline. I could see myself picking up the of the series when it comes out. I loved the art work and the cover just tied it all together. The ending definitely makes me want to keep going through the series.

This reads like a cute, quirky, and light manga for days in during the weekend. The character interactions were adorable and amusing to experience, I loved the art style and I liked that the story didn't take itself so seriously. Exactly what I was looking for when I picked this up.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this eARC!

This was SUCH a cute story! This is the perfect slice of life manga to lose a couple hours to. The overall story was extremely well written and the art style is beautiful. I loved seeing the relationship between Luka and Ume. I really wish though we would have gotten more scenes of Luka and Sakura as you could see there was a possible relationship there but it never really developed. The banter between characters was witty and fun and Luka is a very charming character. Hope to see more from these characters!

This was such a silly and cute story. The artwork is really well done and lovely, the story was really good, and the characters were so fun.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for letting me read this manga early!

okay this was WAY better than I expect it to be. This bizarre story was queer, cozy and entertainment. From the draw stile to ghe writing one! Can't wait to read volume 2!
I appropriate the translation note

Thank you Kodansha and Niko Izuki for the ARC.

This was a super sweet little slice of life paranormal story. I loved that the story wrapped up in one volume and made for a quick and fun little read.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you netgally and kodansha comics for letting me read this in return for an honest review.

This is a very cute manga. The artwork is just so incredibly beautiful, everyone is so pretty haha. There isn’t much romance in this book yet. I have a feeling that that’ll probably come in later books. Right now it was mostly focused on friendship/found family.
The story did go very fast. Sakura just accepted that a vampire appeared in his bath house and bit him.

This manga was a lighthearted slice of life story that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. All the characters were very fun to read about and the art design was very clear and beautiful. The story was heartwarming and humorous and I would love to read a sequel to see more of these character's misadventures.

The only issue I had with the manga was that I went in to this book thinking there was going to be a more cohesive or overarching plot line that walks connect each smaller chapter. I thought there might be some underlying conflict or at least when Yomi shows up, the issue with him taking the bathhouse and wanting to take Sakura with him, this would end up being more of a plot point, but it’s solved off page in between chapters.

Overall, if you’re looking for a quick lighthearted read about demon exploring the joys of human connection, this manga is for you!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

Before I begin, I would like to thank Niko Izuki for allowing me to read a Net Galley copy of their upcoming manga volume, A Vampire in the Bathhouse, which will be available on April 29th, 2025.

Luka Edelmont Finsternis is the perfect example of a vampire. He’s handsome, regal, often really hungover, tired, and frankly bored with his routine. Deciding to pivot, he looks into the human world and discovers a Japanese bathhouse that should get rid of his hangover and make him full of energy again. He goes to the Full Moon Bathhouse, and meets the bathhouse’s eldest son, Sakura. With the bathhouse not having enough employees and caring for his little brother, Sakura doesn’t have time for a fancy and eccentric vampire. But as time passes, the two might discover that the baths aren’t necessarily the only magic present, perhaps it’s about realizing what it’s like to make people your home.

I loved this manga. You have Luka, a handsome, earnest, powerful, kind, and charming vampire that’s used to partying a lot and decides to do something to fix having hangovers once and for all. You have Sakura, a hardworking, considerate, reserved, and lovely young man that is devoted to taking care of the bathhouse and spending time with his little brother. The banter between Luka and Sakura was hilarious, and Sakura’s brother was very cute and sweet. The food looked delicious, and the overall art was stunning. I loved how kind Luka was to Sakura’s brother from the very beginning, and how the vampire interacted with other demons (supernatural beings?) that appeared throughout the story. I liked learning about the different kinds of magic the demons possess, and I enjoyed seeing the characters interacting with each other and the world around them. Overall, if you like great banter, gorgeous art, wonderful found family dynamics and wholesome vibes, then I would highly recommend this manga. Here’s the link with more information: A Vampire in the Bathhouse: Izuki, Niko: 9798888774281: Amazon.com: Books

I picked up A Vampire in the Bathhouse intrigued by its quirky premise and charming cover art. The story follows Luka Edelmondt Finsternis, a vampire lord who mysteriously manifests in the real world and chooses Full Moon Baths—a quaint bathhouse—as his new haunt. There, he meets Sakura, the bathhouse owner's son, and within mere moments, Luka marks Sakura as his partner by sharing his blood. What unfolds next is a series of short, somewhat loosely connected stories revolving around their daily lives together, occasionally joined by Sakura’s adorably mischievous baby brother.

Unfortunately, as much as I wanted to love this manga, it fell flat for me. While I’m not a manga expert, I do have a fair share of experience with the genre, and I couldn’t help but feel that the narrative lacked cohesion and depth. The pacing felt uneven, and the plot was hard to follow at times. I went in expecting a lighthearted yet captivating romance - maybe even some playful tension or clever humor - but instead, it ended up feeling like a random assortment of scenes centered around “some guys hanging out at a bathhouse.”

Luka’s character in particular seemed to be written with the intent of being alluring or impressive, yet his charm didn’t quite land. I kept waiting for that spark - something that would make the characters pop and the story come alive - but it never quite arrived.

That said, there were still a few aspects I enjoyed. The illustrations were clean and appealing, especially when it came to the cute little demon/vampire creature who kept popping up alongside Sakura’s baby brother. Those moments added a hint of whimsy that thankfully were consistent throughout the volume.

Overall, while the manga had a unique setup and beautiful artwork, the execution left me feeling underwhelmed. I had high hopes based on the premise and cover, but sadly, it didn’t quite meet my expectations.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for providing me with this reading opportunity!

Such a cute slice-of-life BL manga! I really enjoys it
The manga follows our vampire Luka who ventures to human world and discovers traditional japanese bath house. There, he met the eldest son of bathhouse owner Sakura. The manga follows the series of comedic yet heartwarming interactions between them.

I love Niko Izuki art! Luka is such a beauuuutifullll vampire, and he knows he’s beautiful haha. I really enjoys seeing all the food part of the manga as it does makes me hungry.

If you’re introducing yourself to BL genres and enjoys slice of life with fantasy element, i will recommend you to pick this one!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Just cheesy, goofy fun.

The art style is very pretty and easy to look at. I didn't really see much romance in this but overall, the story was cute. This felt like it needed something more and felt like something was missing. It did feel like there was supposed to be more to the series at some point.

A cute and I guess cozy manga about a vampire demon who takes up residence at a bath house and the antics he gets up to with the young man who works there and his little brother.

Initially I thought this was the translated version of Baban Baban Ban Vampire because how many stories can there be about a vampire in a bath house? At least 2, apparently. This wasn’t that, but it was good in its own way. Sakura, whose grandpa owns the bath house, takes care of his little brother and the daily operations of the bath house, as his parents work overseas. Luka, the demon vampire who also has magic, sees the bath house from the demon realm and grows interested and travels there. After biting Sakura to stabilize his mana, Luka and Sakura enter into a pact (unwittingly on Sakura’s part) and Luka starts freeloading with Sakura and his family.

I get some BL vibes (the pact between Sakura and Luka apparently also requires more physical connection, and yes that means what you think it does) but it’s still lightly grazing at this point so nothing explicit, and so far it seems more focused on showing heartwarming family moments and human connections with plenty of humor mixed in. I like the art style, though sometimes I confused Sakura and Luka. Pequeño (a little demon familiar) and Umenosuke (Sakura’s little brother) were so cute. Overall this was cute, but I’m just a little confused where this will be heading. More vibes than story, but nothing wrong with that.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a cute and fun read! I thought it was such an adorable story and I loved the artwork! I definitely picked this up because I loved the cover and I’m glad I did, would definitely recommend. Thank you so much NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC!

A hungover demonic vampire named Luka Edelmont Finsternis seeks refuge from his ailment in the human realm at the Full Moon Baths. Sakura Amamitsutsuki is shocked to find a completely naked man appear out of nowhere in the middle of his family’s business. Luka shows his magical prowess but depletes his magic in the process. He gains his magic back by drinking Sakura’s blood and making Sakura his Pact Partner. It is a wonderful romping slice of life manga, as Luka adapts to the human realm and its intricacies. It is worth the read.

#ThxNetGalley #NikoIzuki #AVampireintheBathhouse

*Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for early copy for review*

This is such a cute manga. I loved seeing our vampire, Luka, navigating the human world. Also other demons that showed up it was interesting how their powers differed. The art in this was also really good and I truly wished that this continued on.

There isn't any romance in this and it would have been nice if one had developed between Sakura and Luka.