Dick Fight Island by Reibun Ike | Sublime Manga | Podcast Notes

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Available to buy on Amazon

Sublime Manga Website: https://www.sublimemanga.com/dick-fight-island

Age Rating: Mature

The latest BL release from Sublime Manga. It was released this month (May)
It’s 2 bestsellers on amazon already. Placing next to “My Hero Academia” It is very hype online. Most people have already got this manga. It also available to buy ebooks on kindle. I bought it on kindle straight away.
After I read it, I really want to physical copy so bad! It is such an entertaining, fantastic manga. It has everything I like.
The physical copy of the manga is not relaxed yet in the Uk. Only per order so I have to wait until June. But I’m glad I read it on kindle first and have the opportunity to read it. You can buy the digital copy on Sublime Website.

My first impression of this manga, I was in love with the drawing and the character designs. It took me by surprised at the scene and the downstairs department and booty is on full display. It is very eye candy. So much testosterones.

Great drawings, love how the male characters are drawn. Each character is unique and interesting. Very heavily focus on the downside department. The storyline is wild but heartwarming/ wholesome. It is a mixture of testosterone dominant. a lot of sexy action, lewd expressions and angels. the manga is censored but it hardly covers the genitals, you can still see it on full display. it’s becoming my new favourite. My Instant top five BL manga.

BL Review: Birds of Shangri-La | Volume 1 by Ranmaru Zaiya

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Author: Ranmaru Zaiya

Publisher: Sublime Manga

Age Rating: Mature

I recently brought Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 1 by Ranmaru Zaiya. 

This manga was recently published by Sublime manga (an English publication). I knew I had to get it this year. I’m a fan of Ranmaru Zaiya manga from Coyote, Void and Liquor and Cigarettes. The manga artist creates a brilliant storyline and beautiful illustrations. Birds of Shangri-La has become another of my favourite BL manga. The drawing, the setting and the male characters are beautifully drawn.

The storyline is very theme adult. it is not suitable for every reader who is not into a heavy subject such as sex work and abuse.

It is a sexy read. I love the intimate scene with Phi and Apollo. There is chemistry between both men. It’s not a romantic story but a story of attraction. Both characters are attracted to each other and are curious to learn from each other. Perhaps it could turn into a romance in volume 2.

Highly recommended reading Birds of Shangri-la.

Birds of Shangri-la is available to buy at Sublime MangaBook DepositoryBarnes & Noble

BL Review: MADK by Ryo Suzuri Vol.1 | Sublime Manga

Available to buy and read Sublime Manga: https://www.sublimemanga.com/madk

MADK: Motsu (Guts), Akuma (Demon), Danshi (boy), Kokosei (highschooler)
Story and Art by Ryo Suzuri
English Publication: Sublime Manga
Rated 18+

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I finally got MADK. I have been talking about it for a while. I per ordered it a while back since February but the release date has been moved to a later date. So I had to cancel it and waited for the manga to be fully available. It was only recently that this manga was available to buy, Book Depository and other online book stores now have it available to buy. But Amazon hasn’t released it yet.

MADK was announced last year. Everyone was excited when it was announced on Twitter. It hasn’t been talked much about it online.

I read MADK immediately when it arrived. I got to say it is really unique, surreal, interesting, and messed up the story I have ever read! I knew it would be a dark theme. But I wasn’t expecting to be this dark and twisted!

MADK Is such a twisted, dark, and fascinating manga I have ever read. The drawing is fantastic, some of the panels are drawn with artistic gestural line work and expressional emotions. There are a few panels were there is a lot of etching to create a dark intense mood. But the rest of the manga, The line are light and fluid.

The storyline is extremely intriguing. The first chapter got me hooked. I had a feeling the storyline would be bizarre.

Makoto has a fetish for eating flesh. He is a strange boy who is interested in cannibalism, serial killer, and road kills. society would judge him for being a disgusting hobby. He hasn’t committed any crime but he felt like a criminal. He is aware of his dark desire but at the same time, he doesn’t want to harm no one. He feels truly conflicted with himself. So he tries to summon a demon. He summons Archduke J. A beautiful, flamboyant demon. The demon asks Makoto what he wishes for and Makoto said he wants to eat demon flesh. The Demon was shocked by his request but accept it. He allows Makoto to eat him alive. Also, Makoto has sex with the demon while he eats him.

The demon fulfills Makoto dark desire and then takes Makoto to hell with him. Makoto mysteriously dies in the real world. However, The demon took a liking to Makoto and make Makoto his pet demon.

In Hell, Makoto has to adjust and learn the rule of the demon world. He gets a new body and has to get a job. He meets other demons in the underworld. The Archduke J is sadistic and dominated toward Makoto but at the same time, he can sometimes be nice to Makoto. It is a strange relationship between them. It is not a pure romance between J and Makoto, it is more of a lustful relationship. The sex scenes are extremely erotic and raw.

There is a lot of content that will be problematic for some readers as it has a theme of gore and non-consent. Which some readers will find disturbing. So I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. But If you like dark twisted fantasy stories then I highly recommended MADK.

I’m very interested in volume 2, will Makoto surpass J? How would J feel when Makoto becomes a real demon, or will the relationship status change?

I personally enjoyed MADK by Ryo Suzuri, it’s a 9/10 for me. I’m so glad Sublime Manga published this manga MADK in English.

BL Review: Therapy Game By Meguru Hinohara volumes 1 and 2

A plan of Seduction

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Shizuma wakes up to a man next to him. he couldn’t remember a thing last night as Shizuma was drinking his sorrow away after been dumped by his girlfriend.


Minato felt annoyed by this and wanted to take revenge on Shizuma. He has a plan to seduce him and then break his heart. However, there is a twist. Minato is the one who starts to have feelings for Shizuma.

The artwork is very clean, unique and beautifully drawn. I love the bedroom scenes. It’s very spicy. I am glad that the manga is uncensored. Normally Japanese publication by law has to censor pornographic content. In the second Volume of Therapy Game, I started to warm up to both Minato and Shizuma side of the story.

The second volume is very emotional. Mintaa shares Shizuma his tragic childhood. Shizuma understands why Mintao finds it hard to fall in love. Both Minato and Shizuma get past the emotional barriers together.
The storyline is very good Bl manga highly recommends read Therapy Game.

You can buy Therapy Game By Meguru Hinohara volumes 1 & 2 on Amazon, Book Depository , Right Stuf Anime, Sublime Manga Site

Yaoi Recipe’s Manga List To Read This Winter 2019/2020

Note: this post was written in 2019 on https://reebekillustrations.wordpress.com

I created a list of 10 Yaoi/BL I would recommend reading this winter. The Winter season can be a difficult time, with low sunlight, feeling cold all the time and just feeling a bit depressing. Reading Yaoi is an excellent way to warm you up and makes you feel better during the cold winter months. (and the whole year)

These are my general recommendations for you to add to your yaoi collections. The manga I listed are from Sublime Mangas and from Renta

Finder

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Ah yes, Finder!  This manga will rais the temperature 100C, you burning up from head to toes. it perfect for the winter theme as it the night, the underworld of criminal gangs, action, dangerously handsome men, and of course EROTIC BEDROOM SEX!

Embracing Love

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I talk highly about Embracing love on social media, as it has everything I love. the drama and sauce will heat you up. The male character is Gorgeous and the bedroom scene is sensual and damn sexy!

Don’t be cruel

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Don’t be cruel is a good choice to read this winter. I always read this manga series during the winter months and it fills me up very warmly inside.

NightS

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Nightime in the winter come earlier. so does NightS. Another great manga to read during the winter as it involves all the activities done at night.

Blue Morning

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If you want to read a manga that is story divine base, drama and a kinky affair with the Master and Butler. then Blue Morning is a good choice to consider reading this winter.

The Arrogant Prince and Our Secret Love

Needed something a little more exotic? this manga will take you to a first-class flight to the Middle East land desert for much need sun, luxury and a sexy prince.

Our Addictive Carnal Games

Feeling naughty I see you. I don’t blame you. I started to read this manga recently vol 1 and 2 of Our Addictive Carnel game, it’s by the same mangaka artist as ‘Just another Hard Days at Work’ but my God! this manga is really spicy and fun to read.

A Hole in the Wall

And if you feel extra naughty and want pure smut, this manga Hole in the Wall will definitely get the downstair department going (cough cough). there’s an element of mystery to who is Yuji’s customer behind the wall.  and yes yes 100% Fire Smut

Love in Limbo

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A Fantasy manga, take you on a different realm, where both characters are in a limbo world, between heaven and hell. they live normally. the main characters have to deal with monsters daily to keep everyone safe. overtime their love for each other blossoms.

Coyote

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The artwork in Coyote is really artistically drawn with great plot and smut.

BL Review: Man of Tango by Tetuzoh Okadaya

The Passion

It has been a while since I did a BL manga review. But I wanted to write about Man of Tango and why I believe is a really good manga to read. This manga is Bara sub-genre. As it is based on mature male relationships, older men, masculine features and more adult themes. It took me by surprise how much I grew to enjoy reading Man of Tango. (I wish I could find more Bara titles to read)

The Story

Angie is a professional Tango dancer and performs in clubs with his dance partner Bene. Angie has one-night stands with male strangers. The sex is great but Angie doesn’t feel satisfied. He longs for a deep connection with someone. That changed when he meets Hiro. There was an instant connection between both men. 

Angie invited Hiro for a drink at his home. After a few drinks, both men become comfortable with each other. Hiro talks and opens up about his tragic childhood past. There is a beautiful moment when Angie comforts Hiro after Hiro told Angie about his harsh childhood. The child inside Hiro began to heal from all the pain. Then Hiro opens his body to Angie. Then Both Hiro and Angie had sex. When Hiro Woke up the next day and he realised that he slept with Angie. 

Hiro regretted his drunken one-night stand with Angie. however, he cannot get Angie out of his mind. Even when he has sex with someone else, he can stop thinking about Angie. his feelings for Angie grows stronger but not sure if it’s real. So Hiro meets Angie again to clear up the confusion. But Angie confesses his feelings. Then it became all clear that Hiro has fallen in love with Angie.

I really love this manga. it is a realistic and touching story. I instantly connected with the characters and really felt sorry for Hiro. Angie was so loving and tender to Hiro. 

The bedroom scene is very sexy. not too over the top but done right. The art style is solid and distinctive. 

This manga is similar to 10 Dance (another boy love story) with the ball dance theme but I personally like Man of Tango more than 10 Dance.

Highly recommend adding Man of Tango to your BL collection. It’s solid characters and sensual drawings.

You can buy The Man of Tango on Amazon  or Book Depository  (Print Only)

5 stars

BL Review: Embracing Love by Youka Nitta

One word. HOT!

Author: Youka Nitta

Genre: Drama, Romance

Publisher: Sublime Manga

I wanted to read something new. My Yaoi book collection is growing. Soon I be running out of space to store my books. I heard Embracing Love by Youka Nitta, highly recommended by readers. I have read Spiritual Police and I wasn’t a fan of the storyline. But I wanted to read other manga by Yuoka Nitta. So Embracing Love caught my interest.

I say this manga is one of Youka Nitta best. The main characters Iwaki Kyousuke and Katou Yoji are attractive together. Full-on steamy bedroom scene. Youka Nitta has a really nice art style. The drawing is beautifully drawn.

You be never disappointed with the love scenes, it’s extremely spicy.

Two adult film stars iwaki Kyousuke and Katou Yoji were invited to star in a new erotic film. The director requested both Katou and Iwaki to perform a love scene in the spot with each other. However, Katou still peruses Iwaki outside the film production. Their relationship developed throughout the story. The couple goes through challenges, conflict and emotional struggles.

The manga has a lot of pages, containing both volumes 1 and 2. So there are a lot of Plots and reading.

I like it so much, After reading Embracing Love 1&2, I brought the second volume 3&4.

I highly recommend reading Embracing Love series.

Embracing Love series is available to buy at Sublime Manga, Amazon, Book Depository, Wordery

BL Review: Punch Up! by Shiuko Kano

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Punch Up! by Shiuko Kano

English Publication: Sublime Manga

Art and story by Shiuko Kano

Romance, Since of Life, drama, comedy

Punch Up, has everything I like, Interesting character, an engaging storyline, and hot sex!

Plus there are Cats

I did not know what to expect from reading Punch Up. but from the first volume. I’m HOOKED!

What I liked the most about Punch Up is the relationship between Maki Motoharu and Ohki Kouta is nice and playful. I liked that they discover a sexy scenario together and they were naturally attracted to each other. Both Maki and Ohki learn from each other and make a procession in their relationship.

The manga is creative with its layout panels. The character is good-looking and has a quirky personality. Maki acts like a horny, silly teenager. He is 31 years old.

Ohki is often a reserved character. He can get aggressive and punch anyone who crosses with him.

Maki and Ohki are like chalk and chess but together in the bedroom, they are HOT! The bedroom scene does not shy away from male parts (no sir) the Mangaka artist draws the scene from the crudest angle.

The drawing is clean. It has a distinctive style. The artist draws the male character’s eyes very beautiful. I love male eyes drawn beautifully in the manga.

Overall this manga is highly recommended for its high smut level and interesting storyline. there are 5 volumes available at Sublime Manga, Book Depositary, Amazon or Wordery.

I’m updated with all the volumes and looking forwarded to buying more BL titles from Shiuko Kano’s manga.

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BL Review: NightS by Kou Yoneda

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It is one of those mangas that took me by surprise

NightS by Kou Yondea

English published by SublimeManga

There are main stories Nights, Emotional Spectrum and Reply. The manga mainly focuses on attraction. it is very sensual and moody. the artist used tone to set the sensuous ambience of the night.

NightS and Reply I enjoyed reading. I liked the intimate relationship between Masato Karashima and Musaki Hozumi.

The men are drawn great and not overly stylised, or realistic. The emotions and expressions are subtle and in dept. I felt the Mangaka artist wanted you to explore the character’s thoughts and the build-up of Intimacy before the bedroom scene. I thought the dialogue is very well written.

The bedroom scene is short but very sensual and steamy.

Nights is an engaging read, you would want to take your time. the pages are easy to read with a simple layout.

The front art cover is beautifully illustrated and mysterious.

Personally, I felt this manga was a work of art, brilliantly executed and well-thought out characters. My top 5 mangas to read.  6/6 Stars

There are Nights- Another Nights is an additional one-shot manga available only on kindle to buy. where the bedroom scene between Masato Karashima and Musaki Hozumi gets very saucy.