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A little look into my corner of the internet! 🎀

Sometimes I forget just how many stories I've reviewed until I start scrolling through my own website. 😭

From manga and manhwa to manhua and everything in between, I've been slowly building a collection of reviews, recommendations, and thoughts on stories I love (and some I have mixed feelings about).

Quick Pix is just one section of Blush & Pixels, where I share shorter reviews for readers looking for their next read.

It's also a little reminder of how much work I've put into creating content beyond social media.

Still growing, still reviewing, and definitely adding more stories to the collection!

Have you checked out any of my reviews yet?

Manga Reviews, Manhwa Reviews, Manhua Recommendations, Book Blogging, Otaku Content

#BlushAndPixels #MangaReviews #ManhwaReviews #BookBlog #MangaRecommendations by @pink_moon_lay

I DID IT!! ALL 23 VOLUMES OF ITAZURA NA KISS!! 😭📚

Remember that little ItaKiss surprise I was teasing?? WELL, HERE IT IS!!

I got the ENTIRE original Japanese manga collection by Kaoru Tada, Volumes 1–23!!

If you've seen my previous haul, you already know how much I struggle finding the English DMP editions without spending a ridiculous amount of money. So imagine how happy I am to finally own the complete Japanese set!!

And YES, I can read Japanese, although Kanji still humbles me sometimes. 😂 Guess who's getting some extra reading practice?

Itazura Na Kiss is my FAVORITE romance anime and one of my top 3 anime of all time. Having all 23 volumes sitting on my shelf genuinely makes me so happy.

Now tell me, would you collect your favorite manga in Japanese if the English editions were nearly impossible to find? Or do you already own Japanese manga?

Follow for more manga hauls, anime, shoujo romance, and collector chaos!

Itazura Na Kiss, ItaKiss, Kaoru Tada, Japanese manga collection, complete manga set, vintage shoujo manga, manga unboxing, rare manga, romance manga, out of print manga, Kotoko Aihara, Naoki Irie, anime collector

#ItazuraNaKiss #MangaCollection #JapaneseManga #ShoujoManga #MangaUnboxing by @pink_moon_lay

✨ What if The Little Mermaid didn't end there? 🌊🫧

As someone who has been a huge Little Mermaid fan since I was a little girl, I was beyond excited when Goodbye, Lara was announced. Seeing a new original anime inspired by one of my favorite stories made this an instant watch for me.

The first episode immediately pulled me in with its gorgeous visuals, nostalgic '80s-inspired aesthetic, and emotional atmosphere. It takes the familiar fairy tale in a fresh direction while still capturing the magic that made me fall in love with the original story.

If you're looking for a fantasy romance with beautiful animation and an emotional story, I definitely recommend checking this one out. 💙

Have you started Goodbye, Lara yet, or is it on your watchlist? 👀

💙 Follow @pink_moon_lay for more anime recommendations, reviews, and first impressions!

Copyright Disclaimer: This video contains brief clips from Goodbye, Lara for the purpose of commentary, review, and discussion. All rights to the original animation, characters, audio, and artwork belong to their respective copyright owners. No copyright infringement is intended.

#goodbyelara #anime #newanime #summeranime2026 #animerecommendation animeedit animeclips animelover fantasyanime romanceanime animecommunity crunchyroll weeb animefan animegirl otaku anireels animewatch by @pink_moon_lay

Act Like You Love Me! Vol. 1 by Xuann 🎀

One of the WEBTOON romances I've already finished finally has a physical edition!

I was genuinely excited when this was announced, and I'm happy to revisit Ji-eon and Doyun's chaotic story.

Published by WEBTOON Unscrolled.

Act Like You Love Me • Physical Manhwa • Romance Manhwa • New Manhwa Release • Manhwa Recommendations • Manhwa Review • Webtoon • Physical Media • Book Review

#ActLikeYouLoveMe #WEBTOONUnscrolled #ManhwaReview #RomanceManhwa #Bookstagram

Act Like You Love Me! Vol. 1

Ji-eon works three jobs just to make ends meet. After a mix-up at a broadcasting studio, she ends up assisting famous actor Doyun Nam.

Then she discovers a magical plush doll that lets her control him. 😭

Volume 1 collects episodes 1–10 of the original WEBTOON.

Ji-eon Lee • Doyun Nam • Enemies to Lovers • Supernatural Romance • Workplace Romance • Romantic Comedy • Korean Manhwa

#ActLikeYouLoveMe #RomComManhwa #WorkplaceRomance #WEBTOON #ManhwaRecommendations

Act Like You Love Me! | My Thoughts

I've already read the entire WEBTOON, so getting to revisit the beginning in a physical edition was such a nice experience.

I forgot how funny some of Ji-eon and Doyun's interactions were! The facial expressions and the ridiculous situations involving the doll still make me laugh.

I'm really hoping the rest of the series gets printed because I'd love to collect it all.

Act Like You Love Me Review • Xuann • WEBTOON Romance • Physical Manhwa Collection • Romantic Comedy • Manhwa Reader • WEBTOON Unscrolled

#ManhwaReview #ActLikeYouLoveMe #WEBTOONRomance #ManhwaCollection #RomanceReads

Act Like You Love Me! | Why Read?

If you enjoy slow-burn romance, supernatural comedy, and characters who constantly get on each other's nerves, this one is worth checking out.

The magical doll makes everything so much more ridiculous, and the artwork captures every reaction perfectly.

Romance Manhwa Recommendations • Slow Burn Romance • Supernatural Romantic Comedy • Celebrity Romance • Funny Manhwa • Full Color Manhwa • Completed WEBTOON

#RomanceManhwa #SlowBurnRomance #ManhwaRecommendations #WEBTOONSeries #RomComManhwa

Have you read Act by @pink_moon_lay

The undead have officially taken over!

From zombie romances and supernatural mysteries to apocalyptic survival and even zombie idols, these anime prove that the undead come in all forms.

Whether you love horror, action, comedy, or something a little bizarre, there's something here for everyone.

Which undead anime is your favorite?

🏷 Undead Anime, Zombie Anime, Horror Anime, Supernatural Anime, Anime Recommendations

#ZombieAnime #HorrorAnime #AnimeRecommendations #SupernaturalAnime #AnimeCommunity

Sankarea: Undying Love

A zombie romance? Yes, please!

What starts as an experiment to bring a beloved pet back turns into an unusual love story between a zombie-obsessed boy and a girl who gets a second chance at life.

A little creepy, surprisingly sweet, and definitely unconventional.

Would you watch a zombie romance?

🏷 Sankarea, Undead Romance, Supernatural Romance, Zombie Anime, Horror Comedy

#Sankarea #RomanceAnime #ZombieAnime #SupernaturalAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Zombie-Loan

Imagine being able to see when someone's time is running out, only to discover two classmates who shouldn't even be alive.

Now add supernatural contracts, zombie hunting, and a debt that must be repaid.

An underrated supernatural anime with an interesting premise!

Have you heard of this one?

🏷 Zombie Loan, Supernatural Mystery, Zombie Hunters, Horror Anime, Underrated Anime

#ZombieLoan #SupernaturalAnime #MysteryAnime #HorrorAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Highschool of the Dead

School is already stressful enough without a zombie outbreak!

A group of students must navigate a collapsing society where the undead aren't their only problem.

Action, chaos, survival, and plenty of fan service. This one definitely doesn't hold back.

Did you watch this anime back in the day?

🏷 Highschool of the Dead, Zombie Apocalypse, Survival Anime, Action Horror, Classic Anime

#HighschoolOfTheDead #ZombieAnime #SurvivalAnime #ActionAnime #HorrorAnime

Gungrave

Friendship, betrayal, and revenge from beyond the grave.

Brandon Heat returns as Beyond the Grave, determined to confront the criminal organization and the best friend responsible for his downfall.

A darker story about loyalt by @pink_moon_lay

SUPERNATURAL ANIME RECOMMENDATIONS 🖤

Demons, curses, fallen angels, supernatural beings, and everything in between.

From dark fantasy and psychological horror to action, mystery, and even romance, these anime explore worlds where humanity and the supernatural collide.

Some are disturbing, some are emotional, and others are just pure chaos.

Whether you're looking for something dark this spooky season or your next supernatural obsession, here are a few anime worth checking out!

Which ones have you watched, and what would you add to this list?

🏷 Supernatural Anime, Dark Fantasy, Demon Anime, Psychological Horror, Anime Recommendations, Spooky Season

#SupernaturalAnime #DarkFantasyAnime #AnimeRecommendations #HorrorAnime #SpookySeason

BERSERK

A story of ambition, betrayal, and survival in a world where humanity can be more terrifying than the monsters themselves.

Guts' journey as the Black Swordsman is filled with tragedy, supernatural horrors, and one of anime's most unforgettable rivalries.

Have you watched Berserk, or have you read the manga?

🏷 Berserk, Guts, Griffith, Dark Fantasy Anime, Psychological Horror, Anime Recommendations

#Berserk #DarkFantasyAnime #SeinenAnime #AnimeRecommendations #SupernaturalAnime

CLAYMORE

Silver-eyed warriors, shape-shifting monsters, and a world where losing control of your powers could mean losing your humanity.

Clare's journey is filled with terrifying enemies, revenge, and secrets surrounding the very organization that created her.

Would you survive in the world of Claymore?

🏷 Claymore, Clare, Dark Fantasy, Monster Hunting, Supernatural Anime, Anime Recommendations

#Claymore #DarkFantasy #ActionAnime #SupernaturalAnime #AnimeRecommendations

BLACK BUTLER 🖤

A young earl, his demon butler, and a contract that comes with a terrifying price.

Set in Victorian England, Black Butler combines supernatural mysteries, revenge, and gothic aesthetics with the complicated relationship between Ciel and Sebastian.

And let's be real, Sebastian is one unforgettable butler.

Who's your favorite Black Butler character?

🏷 Black Butler, Kuroshitsuji, Ciel Phantomhive, Sebastian Michaelis, Gothic Anime, Supernatural My by @pink_moon_lay

Ghostly Anime

👻 Some spirits are friendly. Others? You might want to run.

From haunted schools and mysterious ghosts to powerful exorcists and gods, these 10 supernatural anime bring a little bit of everything!

Whether you're looking for horror, mystery, romance, BL, or action, there's something here for your spooky season watchlist. 🌙

Which supernatural anime is your favorite?

🏷 Supernatural Anime, Ghost Anime, Spooky Anime Recommendations, Halloween Anime, Anime Watchlist

#SupernaturalAnime #AnimeRecommendations #GhostAnime #SpookySeason #AnimeToWatch

In/Spectre

Imagine falling for someone who communicates with supernatural beings!

A self-proclaimed Goddess of Wisdom, a man with mysterious abilities, and supernatural mysteries that aren't always what they seem.

Throw in some romance, clever mind games, and plenty of unusual spirits, and you've got quite the supernatural duo. 🌙

🏷 Supernatural Mystery Anime, Romance Anime, Yokai Anime, Fantasy Anime, Anime Recommendations

#InSpectre #SupernaturalAnime #MysteryAnime #RomanceAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Mieruko-chan

Imagine seeing the most HORRIFYING ghosts imaginable and having to pretend you see absolutely NOTHING.

No screaming. No running. Not even a reaction.

Just a normal school day while nightmare fuel stands right beside you. 💀

Could you keep a straight face?

🏷 Horror Anime, Ghost Anime, Supernatural Comedy, Creepy Anime, Anime Recommendations

#MierukoChan #HorrorAnime #SupernaturalAnime #GhostAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun

What happens when you summon a legendary bathroom ghost and discover he's nothing like the rumors?!

A mischievous spirit, a girl searching for love, and a school overflowing with supernatural secrets.

The adorable art style might fool you, but there's a much darker story hiding underneath. 🌙

🏷 Supernatural Anime, School Mysteries, Ghost Stories, Fantasy Romance, Anime Recommendations

#ToiletBoundHanakoKun #HanakoKun #SupernaturalAnime #MysteryAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Noragami

A broke god with no shrine, barely any followers, and dreams of becoming famous?!

Yato might accept jobs for just five yen, but his world is anything b by @pink_moon_lay

Cute animation doesn't always mean a cute story.

Some anime look innocent at first, but the deeper you get, the darker everything becomes.

Here are 10 anime that prove appearances can be VERY deceiving. Perfect for your Halloween watchlist.

Which one caught you completely off guard?

Horror anime recommendations • Dark anime • Psychological thriller • Halloween anime watchlist

#HorrorAnime #AnimeRecommendations #DarkAnime #PsychologicalAnime #AnimeToWatch

Pretty transformations, magical powers, and adorable characters. What could possibly go wrong?

A LOT, actually.

This is one of those anime where you realize pretty quickly that being a magical girl isn't exactly a dream come true.

Magical girl anime • Dark fantasy • Psychological thriller • Anime recommendations

#MadokaMagica #MagicalGirlAnime #DarkFantasyAnime #PsychologicalAnime #AnimeRecommendations

The animation is beautiful, but the story gets surprisingly heavy.

What starts as a mysterious dream world becomes an emotional journey through grief, trauma, and painful memories.

Definitely not the lighthearted adventure its visuals might suggest.

Psychological anime • Supernatural mystery • Emotional anime • Dark fantasy

#WonderEggPriority #PsychologicalAnime #DarkAnime #AnimeRecommendations #SupernaturalAnime

Don't let the adorable character designs fool you.

This adventure starts with curiosity and wonder, but the deeper they descend, the more disturbing things become.

Seriously, this anime is NOT for the faint of heart.

Dark fantasy anime • Adventure horror • Psychological horror • Mystery anime

#MadeInAbyss #DarkFantasyAnime #HorrorAnime #AnimeRecommendations #AdventureAnime

A beautiful orphanage, happy children, and a loving caretaker.

Sounds perfect, right?

Well, there's a reason they're not allowed beyond the gates.

Season one had me questioning EVERYTHING.

Psychological thriller • Survival anime • Dark mystery • Horror anime

#ThePromisedNeverland #PsychologicalThriller #DarkAnime #AnimeRecommendations #MysteryAnime

A peaceful countryside village, close friends, and a summer festival.

Sounds like a wholesome slice-of-life anime until the strange incidents begin.

And suddenly, by @pink_moon_lay

Need something creepy to add to your watchlist?

I've put together 16 horror anime and animated series, from supernatural mysteries and disturbing urban legends to psychological thrillers, vampires, and gothic fantasy.

Some are genuinely terrifying, while others are more unsettling than scary.

Swipe through and see what catches your attention!

Horror anime recommendations, spooky season, supernatural anime, psychological horror, dark fantasy, anime watchlist

#HorrorAnime #AnimeRecommendations #SpookySeason #PsychologicalHorror #HorrorRecommendations

What if urban legends weren't just stories?

Fushigi travels across Japan with his human-faced dog Jimmy, capturing supernatural beings in a magical notebook while searching for the girl responsible for their existence.

If you enjoy creepy folklore and urban legends, this might be one to check out!

The Horror Collector, supernatural anime, urban legends, mystery anime, horror recommendations

#TheHorrorCollector #HorrorAnime #UrbanLegends #SupernaturalAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Urban legends, black magic, and strange disappearances? Sounds like trouble.

Sumireko and Ren investigate supernatural incidents across the city, but both have their own mysterious connections to the things they're investigating.

One for fans of paranormal mysteries!

Mysterious Disappearances, supernatural mystery, paranormal anime, urban legends, horror anime

#MysteriousDisappearances #MysteryAnime #SupernaturalAnime #UrbanLegends #AnimeRecommendations

Not all unsettling stories need jump scares.

In a world divided between humans and cursed beings, a mysterious creature finds a little girl named Shiva. Despite being from two different worlds, they form an unexpected bond.

This one has such a haunting fairy-tale atmosphere.

The Girl from the Other Side, gothic fantasy, dark fantasy anime, supernatural drama, fantasy recommendations

#TheGirlFromTheOtherSide #DarkFantasy #GothicFantasy #SupernaturalAnime #AnimeRecommendations

Would you sacrifice your own soul just to get revenge?

Ai Enma, also known as Hell Girl, can send anyone straight to Hell. But there's a price, and the person requesting revenge will eventually pay it to by @pink_moon_lay

Horror manga lovers, I have something for you!

If you love disturbing mysteries, psychological horror, supernatural curses, death games, and stories that make you question EVERYTHING, this list is for you.

I'm sharing some horror manga from Yen Press, including completed series, ongoing titles, and upcoming releases for the end of 2026.

Some are genuinely terrifying, while others mix horror with comedy, fantasy, and even romance.

Which one are you adding to your reading list?

Horror Manga, Manga Recommendations, Yen Press, Psychological Horror, Supernatural Manga, Dark Fantasy

#HorrorManga #MangaRecommendations #YenPress #MangaCollection #HorrorBooks

Another

Imagine transferring to a new school only to discover that your entire class is hiding something terrifying.

And then your classmates start dying.

A deadly curse, a mysterious girl, and a classroom full of secrets. This is one of those horror mysteries where you really don't know who to trust.

The manga is complete and available in an omnibus edition!

Have you watched the anime or read the manga?

Another Manga, Mei Misaki, School Horror, Supernatural Mystery, Horror Anime

#AnotherManga #MeiMisaki #HorrorManga #PsychologicalHorror #MangaRecommendations

From the Red Fog

A boy raised in isolation finally enters society, but there's something deeply unsettling about him.

Wherever he goes, a mysterious red fog follows, leaving destruction behind.

Set in 19th-century England, this completed five-volume horror series combines a historical setting with a seriously disturbing atmosphere.

Would you give this one a read?

From the Red Fog, Historical Horror, Dark Manga, Psychological Horror, Yen Press Manga

#FromTheRedFog #HorrorManga #HistoricalHorror #DarkManga #MangaRecommendations

Aphorism

A school, a false god, a deadly labyrinth, and psychopathic warriors being resurrected.

Yeah, I don't think these students are getting a normal education.

With Judgment approaching, surviving might be the least of their problems.

This dark fantasy horror series is complete with 14 volumes!

Would you survive this nightmare?

Aphorism Manga, Survival Horror, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural Manga, Horror Recomme by @pink_moon_lay

Fangirl × Callboy, Vol. 1 by Kotora Aoshima

For my fellow otaku romance lovers, especially if you enjoyed Wotakoi or Sweat and Soap, I have another manga for you!

A shut-in gamer, a callboy, and an unexpected connection over their favorite RPG. What could possibly happen?

🏷 Seinen romance • Otaku manga • Gaming romance • Manga recommendations • Romantic comedy

#FangirlXCallboy #MangaReview #RomanceManga #OtakuRomance #MangaRecommendations

Fangirl × Callboy, Vol. 1

Originally published in Japan as Deriwo no Oshigoto (デリヲの推しごと) through Kodansha's Morning Two, this seinen romantic comedy is now getting an official English release from Kodansha USA!

And yes, Volume 2 is already scheduled for February 2027!

I love seeing more unconventional romance manga getting English translations.

🏷 Kodansha USA • Japanese manga • Seinen manga • English manga releases • Kotora Aoshima

#Kodansha #SeinenManga #MangaCollector #MangaNews #FangirlXCallboy

Fangirl × Callboy, Vol. 1

Imagine hiring a callboy only to find out he plays the SAME game you're obsessed with. 😭

That's exactly what happens when Sakurako meets Fuji.

Instead of the night she originally planned, the two end up bonding over their favorite RPG. Different favorite characters, same obsession!

And that's how one very unexpected friendship begins.

🏷 Otaku romance • Gamer couple • Romantic comedy • Unlikely friendship • Manga synopsis

#RomanceManga #OtakuLife #MangaRecommendations #FangirlXCallboy #GamingManga

Fangirl × Callboy, Vol. 1

I genuinely didn't expect this manga to be so HEALING?!

Sakurako and Fuji's friendship is one of my favorite things about this first volume. I love how he encourages her to step outside her comfort zone without forcing her to become someone she's not.

BUT FUJI?! Why is this man constantly blushing around her?!

Their chemistry is adorable, and I'm already so invested in these two.

🏷 Heartwarming manga • Slow-burn romance • Wholesome romance • Manga review • Character chemistry

#HeartwarmingManga #SlowBurnRomance #MangaReview #RomanceRecommendations #FangirlXCallboy

Fangirl × Callboy, Vol. 1

Four reasons I'm recommending this manga:

♡ Two otaku bonding over thei by @pink_moon_lay

Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!!

Two rival gang leaders, one massive secret crush, and a whole lot of blushing!

If you love BL romances where the supposed enemy is actually just painfully shy, you might want to add this one to your reading list.

4.6/5

🏷 BL manga • Rivals to lovers • Romantic comedy • Completed manga • Manga recommendations

#BLManga #MangaReview #BoysLove #RivalsToLovers #MangaRecommendations

Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!! | Aki Yukura

Karasugaoka is divided between two rival vigilante gangs, and their leaders supposedly can't stand each other.

Except Sou has been secretly crushing on Shinba this entire time!

And the poor guy is so awkward that his feelings keep coming across as hostility. 😭

Complete 2-in-1 omnibus
Releases: October 20, 2026
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment

🏷 BL omnibus • Secret crush • Rival gang leaders • Shy protagonist • LGBTQ romance

#BLRecommendations #BoysLoveManga #MangaRelease #RomanceManga #SevenSeasEntertainment

My Thoughts | 4.6/5

SOU'S BLUSHING FACES!! 😭

I'm sorry, but this man was absolutely adorable. He wasn't even trying to be mean. He just had no idea how to act around his crush!

And Shinba? Sou fell first, but Shinba definitely fell harder.

I loved the supportive cast, the drag café, and how wholesome their relationship became. I just wanted a little more spice!

🏷 BL manga review • He fell first he fell harder • Wholesome romance • Funny manga • Queer representation

#BLManga #MangaThoughts #BoysLove #RomanceRecommendations #MangaCommunity

4 Reasons to Read Crow Hill: Don’t Be Shy!!

If you're looking for your next BL read, here's why I'd recommend this one!

1. Ridiculous misunderstandings that are genuinely funny.
2. A romance where one falls first and the other falls harder.
3. Supportive side characters and a welcoming queer community.
4. Both volumes collected into one complete omnibus!

Which of these would convince you to pick it up?

🏷 BL recommendations • Rivals to lovers • Completed boys love • Romantic comedy manga • Two-in-one omnibus

#WhyRead #BLRecommendations #CompletedManga #MangaMustRead #BoysLoveManga

Looking for more manga recommendations?

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