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IT’S MEGANE MARCH! Here are my thoughts on Bend Over Backwards.

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Hey everyone Crafty here! I was not expecting last month to be so difficult…I was expecting a challenge to find titles, but it was almost impossible in a way, because you had no idea if it was just character coloring or ethnicity unless they were explicitly a foreigner. The stories are written from countries where black foreigners are in less than the single digits of percents (0.02% in Japan and less than 1% in korea), so… I’m not sure what I was expecting but… A lot of the titles I read the character just may have been tan some never went into any linage. That’s likely due to the fact that, Most of the time the melanated character was just the ML and not the protagonist of the story, so no need to really get into them and their lives.

 My Favorite Read from last month had to be Sweet for Sweets and Foreigners & Chase Me, Watchdog.

 

Apologies for being behind for my March picks and reviews I had a bad case of the flu and I’ve been sick for 2 whole weeks and I still have the lingering cough, so pardon my tardiness. For the month of March I want to feature Meganes! As a 4 eyed baddie myself, I love stories featuring someone in glasses. I have so many titles that I love that feature a beautiful 4 eyed specimen, so stay tuned and I hope you enjoy these titles as much as I do!

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🙏📿 *rubs prayer beads together* praying this gets licensed in English. We have an adorable crybaby, virgin sub and a beautiful, bearded, melanated, mafia Ahjussi dom what more could we ask for🤧😮‍💨

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Great WEBTOON 4/5 stars and a 4/5 in spice

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Feb 2025 Manga Reading Challenge

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February is here, and in honor of Black History Month, I’m dedicating my reading list to manga featuring dark-skinned/tanned characters! While representation in anime and manga has been a long-standing discussion, there are plenty of incredible titles where darker-skinned characters shine—whether they’re fierce warriors, lovable protagonists, or underrated side characters who deserve more attention. This month, I’ll be diving into series that celebrate diversity, exploring how these characters are portrayed, and highlighting the stories that bring them to life. From classic favorites to hidden gems, expect reviews, recommendations, and fun discussions about the impact of representation in manga. If you’re looking for series that feature dark-skinned leads, strong supporting characters, or unique cultural influences, this is the perfect time to join in! I’ll be sharing my thoughts on character design, storytelling, and how these series contribute to a more inclusive manga landscape. Got a favorite title that fits the theme? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to add more to my reading list! Let’s celebrate these characters together and make February a month of discovery, appreciation, and amazing reads. Wish me luck!