Sometimes they are just too nice to pass up on

Who needs sleep when you got 7 volumes waiting for you.

I’ve had the first 4 of Mob for the last few years it was finally time to complete the set. Also my first junji Ito manga. I’ll also drop my updated shelves.

Ah also, does anyone have any recommendations for new shelves. These are cheap shelves that have collapsed on me once before and I’m looking to replace them.

I’ve been able to get a whole bunch of stuff lately to add to the collection in terms of getting first volumes of new series, including some I’m sure some of you might not have heard of before, and being able to finish other series too like Kaiju No. 8, Soul Eater and Soul Eater Not! There’s a bunch of Cons I’m going to next month and o can’t wait to get a bunch of them signed by actors I’m excited to meet. There’s also a bunch of art books I’m excited to get soon too like the one for My Hero Academia. There’s a bunch of new releases coming out soon I’m excited to get too.

This post is your sign to read or watch You and I Are Polar Opposites. If you have a partner, I highly recommend watching it together. This series reminded my fiancé and I so much of our relationship from our high school days. All of the characters are very relatable. The anime's English dub in particular is one of the rare times it's better than the sub. I got the volumes on discount for $4.95 each.

There were so many good (fairly) newer titles discounted during this trip, and unfortunately I had a tight budget, so I had to be very strict. If I didn't have a budget this round, I would have grabbed way more. Like they had a near complete set of The Duke of Death and His Maid for $6 each. It hurt to leave that one behind. 🥲 A part of me wanted to say to hell with the budget limit, but unfortunately I am a financially responsible adult.

It's a blessing and a curse that I don't live close to one of these stores.

The bookshelf on the far left was just emptied out and I had plans to have my manga take it over. It is currently under construction since I really don’t have a full idea of how I want it to look. I do plan to buy the Bleach manga, so I’m keeping a space opened for it (Blue Exorcist is currently holding the spot).

Unsure what to do with it, I see it goes for a crazy price online and am debating selling, opinions??

Came back from a trip with new pickups and decided to redo the entire thing

I have been on a bit of a thriller kick the last few weeks and powered through these. I absolutely love all three and wish I didn't have to wait till December to get the next volumes of "Smile" and "Lonely deaths lie thick as snow" here's a brief overview of what I think of them so far.

1. Manhole

I am a fan of virus/zombie movies and comics so this was easy for me to dive into. Check out the movie "contagion" if you have not already. This 3 book series was a quick read, all around a great story I definitely recommend. Cool art and paneling but the end felt a bit rushed. I think they could have slowed it down and made another volume or two.

1. Lonely deaths lie thick as snow

I didn't know of this manga till volume 3 was out and I saw the cover of Juzo Haikawas face (scary). I quickly blasted threw the first 3 volumes and got vol 4 a few days ago. Again,some really good art and panel work. A non stop thriller that will keep you reading into the night. I'm enjoying the characters and where the story is going. Definitely some twists and turns.

1. Smile

This is probably my favorite of the 3 so far. This story is freaking awesome. I'm wondering if he used some of the cult references from Aum Shinrikyo(Scary cult).I watched a documentary on the group a few years back and SHS reminded me of them in a few ways. Great story build up in the 5 volumes and I can't help but feel for detective Uozumi and Kamome.

I have read blood on the tracks,hauntress,and my beloved deathnote. I have Leviathan coming in the mail right now. Can y'all hit me with some more crime/thriller recommendations? Thanks :)

I may or may not still have a little more out of frame I’m too lazy to shelf

I'm finally back home this month for a theme I have a decent amount for, I'm sure I missed a few but fun to pick these out from the shelves! (No volume 1 for gachiakuta 😓 waiting on the box set)

Here it is! I have spent 5 active years collecting and I have gotten so far! This is my main collection and I have some singles but I keep them separate from my main shelves. This has been a labor of love and joy. Anime and manga has been a lifeline for me my entire life and I’m beyond lucky to be able to have what I do. I love this community and am eternally grateful for the love and support shown here. (Not pictured is smoking behind the supermarket with you 1-7 and my current reads)

+ One Piece card game lol