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しがらみを蹴り飛ばせ――女と女の現代魔女アクション!
●女×女に大信頼◎ Sal Jiang先生による待望の新作!
<あらすじ>
山奥でひっそりと暮らすことに飽き飽きした現代の魔女・サダは、
森を抜け出しインフルエンサーに転身する。
そんな彼女に羨望の気持ちを抱く人間・ハナ。
しかし、サダが自身を「魔女」だと宣言したことで、反転してアンチに――!?
これは、呪いを打ち破り、自由奔放に生き尽くす現代の"魔女"たちの物語!
●女×女に大信頼◎ Sal Jiang先生による待望の新作!
<あらすじ>
山奥でひっそりと暮らすことに飽き飽きした現代の魔女・サダは、
森を抜け出しインフルエンサーに転身する。
そんな彼女に羨望の気持ちを抱く人間・ハナ。
しかし、サダが自身を「魔女」だと宣言したことで、反転してアンチに――!?
これは、呪いを打ち破り、自由奔放に生き尽くす現代の"魔女"たちの物語!
164 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2025
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June 1, 2026
firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!
a very fun and flirty first volume in a new series in which one of our fmcs sada stumbled upon a phone one day and discovers influencers; as a witch, she was forced to hide in the shadows and never interact with humans, but after seeing all of the attention influencers receive, she decides to leave her run down home in the mountains to become one too. (i was sad she abandoned her little rat friends💔)
our other fmc hanako initially follows and loves sada until she announces on a live stream that she’s a witch — hanako has been called a witch from a young age due to her supernatural strength, and from then on she decides to become one of sada’s haters… lol
this volume ends on a cliffhanger, and i’m def going to continue this series!
a very fun and flirty first volume in a new series in which one of our fmcs sada stumbled upon a phone one day and discovers influencers; as a witch, she was forced to hide in the shadows and never interact with humans, but after seeing all of the attention influencers receive, she decides to leave her run down home in the mountains to become one too. (i was sad she abandoned her little rat friends💔)
our other fmc hanako initially follows and loves sada until she announces on a live stream that she’s a witch — hanako has been called a witch from a young age due to her supernatural strength, and from then on she decides to become one of sada’s haters… lol
this volume ends on a cliffhanger, and i’m def going to continue this series!
April 7, 2026
It's particularly entertaining GL with witchy gal who's a social influencer x gal who's been unlucky with her own life doesn't like witchy gal. Now there's a lot of characters in this which can be confusing tbh, I wish they gave each character a profile to tell us who they are.
Got this with thanks from Netgalley and Kodansa comics 👍
Got this with thanks from Netgalley and Kodansa comics 👍
August 3, 2025
THIS SERIES IS SO REFRESHING!! It's a GL manga about a witch who wants to be famous on the internet and a human who hates her. I love that it's got
-a pretty art style (NO MOE ART STYLE!! finally adult women who look like adult women!!), fashionable MCs
-adult MCs who have interests outside of the romance
-a silly fantasy plot
-no homophobia, no misogyny, just fun escapism
which feels like such a low bar but it's genuinely so hard to find titles like these. Aside from that, it is genuinely so much fun. Sadako is a witch who has spent her entire life in hiding, but once she accidentally discovers the internet (ie. Instagram), she decides that she wants to live among humans, wear pretty clothes, post photos of herself, and become famous! Meanwhile, Hanako also loves wearing feminine, pretty outfits, but she's spent her entire life being bullied and being called a "witch" so she haaates this new influencer who throws that word around so lightly. Even though Hanako hates her, Sadako is intrigued because she is basically an attention hoe... While feuding, the two get involved with the greater organization of witches around the world who are /not/ happy with Sadako revealing the existence of witches to humans... And that's where volume 1 ends.
The official English edition is coming out in 2026! Really looking forward to it.
-a pretty art style (NO MOE ART STYLE!! finally adult women who look like adult women!!), fashionable MCs
-adult MCs who have interests outside of the romance
-a silly fantasy plot
-no homophobia, no misogyny, just fun escapism
which feels like such a low bar but it's genuinely so hard to find titles like these. Aside from that, it is genuinely so much fun. Sadako is a witch who has spent her entire life in hiding, but once she accidentally discovers the internet (ie. Instagram), she decides that she wants to live among humans, wear pretty clothes, post photos of herself, and become famous! Meanwhile, Hanako also loves wearing feminine, pretty outfits, but she's spent her entire life being bullied and being called a "witch" so she haaates this new influencer who throws that word around so lightly. Even though Hanako hates her, Sadako is intrigued because she is basically an attention hoe... While feuding, the two get involved with the greater organization of witches around the world who are /not/ happy with Sadako revealing the existence of witches to humans... And that's where volume 1 ends.
The official English edition is coming out in 2026! Really looking forward to it.
April 9, 2026
[Thanks to Netgalley and Kodansha for an ARC of this manga in exchange for an unbiased review.]
Well, this gets really wacky really quickly and, while that can easily make for an exhausting ride, it somehow manages to work here. No, it’s certainly not without a couple issues, but overall it’s just effervescent fun.
Sadako (don’t worry, you’ll have your Ringu reference before volume’s end) is a witch in hiding, secreted away from humans by an ancestor who warns her to stay hidden lest she be prosecuted.
At the beginning, this feels like it’s about to be one of those ‘culture shock’ stories as isolated girl learns to live in modern society. Except that when she gets hold of a phone and learns about the world, Sadako takes to it like a fish to water.
Suddenly, Sadako is posting pics via a purloined phone from an unwary ghost hunter and livestreaming herself. She picks up fashion and the realities of being online very, very quickly. It’s honestly far more clever than her being clueless about things - she’s certainly a bit straightforward, but she’s no fool and she’s having the time of her life.
One of her biggest boosters is Hana, who is trapped in an awful “friendship” with somebody who is using her desperation to keep her one friend against her. Hana is inhumanly strong and there’s more to her than meets the eye.
Of course, Hana’s trauma is rooted in being mocked for her strength and called a witch for years while others avoided her. So when Sadako outs herself on a livestream, Hana goes ballistic and becomes the type of toxic poster that often infests comment sections with negativity.
While I think the story explains Hana’s reasons well enough and her behaviour/posting is very believable, it does make her a little much once she goes to the dark side with her opinions. It’s possibly it’s all just too accurate, but I think it could have been curbed a bit since she just rages constantly after that.
The line between tsundere and being a total ass is very fine here. Also, she’s not being tsundere. It’s obvious how much this hurt her, but it needed more focus on the sad part. This really gets better once Sadako meets up with her, as Sadako’s unbothered attitude is basically required to make Hana tolerable.
Then they both run afoul of some other witches and the story looks to be veering off in a whole other direction and not in a bad way. This bounces around really quickly, but it becomes more engaging than frustrating with all the changes.
Honestly, this is very enjoyable, some Hana moments aside, and there’s a lot of promise here. Where have the two of them ended up? When will Hana learn to stand up for herself? Is this going to get really gay?
I’d recommend this anyway just because Sadako is so much fun - seeing her become a fame monster who enjoys having friends after decades without is a blast. With the lingering questions to be answered? It’s an easy call.
4 stars - solid start, although I’d really like Hana to get a little bit less constantly angry for a bit. She can be exhausting, but the rest of the book’s very much worth spending time on.
Well, this gets really wacky really quickly and, while that can easily make for an exhausting ride, it somehow manages to work here. No, it’s certainly not without a couple issues, but overall it’s just effervescent fun.
Sadako (don’t worry, you’ll have your Ringu reference before volume’s end) is a witch in hiding, secreted away from humans by an ancestor who warns her to stay hidden lest she be prosecuted.
At the beginning, this feels like it’s about to be one of those ‘culture shock’ stories as isolated girl learns to live in modern society. Except that when she gets hold of a phone and learns about the world, Sadako takes to it like a fish to water.
Suddenly, Sadako is posting pics via a purloined phone from an unwary ghost hunter and livestreaming herself. She picks up fashion and the realities of being online very, very quickly. It’s honestly far more clever than her being clueless about things - she’s certainly a bit straightforward, but she’s no fool and she’s having the time of her life.
One of her biggest boosters is Hana, who is trapped in an awful “friendship” with somebody who is using her desperation to keep her one friend against her. Hana is inhumanly strong and there’s more to her than meets the eye.
Of course, Hana’s trauma is rooted in being mocked for her strength and called a witch for years while others avoided her. So when Sadako outs herself on a livestream, Hana goes ballistic and becomes the type of toxic poster that often infests comment sections with negativity.
While I think the story explains Hana’s reasons well enough and her behaviour/posting is very believable, it does make her a little much once she goes to the dark side with her opinions. It’s possibly it’s all just too accurate, but I think it could have been curbed a bit since she just rages constantly after that.
The line between tsundere and being a total ass is very fine here. Also, she’s not being tsundere. It’s obvious how much this hurt her, but it needed more focus on the sad part. This really gets better once Sadako meets up with her, as Sadako’s unbothered attitude is basically required to make Hana tolerable.
Then they both run afoul of some other witches and the story looks to be veering off in a whole other direction and not in a bad way. This bounces around really quickly, but it becomes more engaging than frustrating with all the changes.
Honestly, this is very enjoyable, some Hana moments aside, and there’s a lot of promise here. Where have the two of them ended up? When will Hana learn to stand up for herself? Is this going to get really gay?
I’d recommend this anyway just because Sadako is so much fun - seeing her become a fame monster who enjoys having friends after decades without is a blast. With the lingering questions to be answered? It’s an easy call.
4 stars - solid start, although I’d really like Hana to get a little bit less constantly angry for a bit. She can be exhausting, but the rest of the book’s very much worth spending time on.
April 29, 2026
While this wasn’t perfect, it was so silly and chaotic that it was a lot of fun to read. When hermit witch Sadako (yes, you read that right) stumbles upon a phone, the world (aka social media) opens for her. Humans are colourful and quirky and not at all scary like she was made to believe. Her new plan: become a social media influencer. Wouldn’t hurt if she sowed some chaos on the way, right? The plot is straightforward, and you can probably guess where the story will go. I’d say the second half needed a bit more work as the silliness seems to take over too much. Where the manga does shine is regarding the artwork and the character design. Loved Hanako and their chemistry works so well. I need more strong women in manga.
Maybe a bit niche, but I found the reference to the ring hilarious when Sadako crawls out of her phone. 🤭
Thank you to NetGalley for granting me access to the ARC. All my opinions are my own.
Maybe a bit niche, but I found the reference to the ring hilarious when Sadako crawls out of her phone. 🤭
Thank you to NetGalley for granting me access to the ARC. All my opinions are my own.
May 3, 2026
Thank you Kodansha and Netgalley for the ARC
I loved this!
Shut in Witch turned social media star and a brutally strong hater who has been called a Witch her whole life but heads in this fantasy GL.
This was so fun and exciting. The art is stunning and the characters are bonkers and i love them already.
Looks like this will be a slow release as there is only 1 vol out so far in Japanese but i am excited to continue this series when the next volume releases!
I loved this!
Shut in Witch turned social media star and a brutally strong hater who has been called a Witch her whole life but heads in this fantasy GL.
This was so fun and exciting. The art is stunning and the characters are bonkers and i love them already.
Looks like this will be a slow release as there is only 1 vol out so far in Japanese but i am excited to continue this series when the next volume releases!
April 30, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley thank you ☺️
This was absolutely magical and wonderful! I loved it from beginning to end. It's cute and sweet. I was so excited while reading it. I loved the art; it's super cute! It's amazing!
This was absolutely magical and wonderful! I loved it from beginning to end. It's cute and sweet. I was so excited while reading it. I loved the art; it's super cute! It's amazing!
May 29, 2026
Sada the witch has been living in a decrepit old cabin deep in the woods for over a century. Keeping away from humans and slowly losing her mind, until a random hicker allows her to experience social media and discover the big, amazing world at her fingertips. What's a bored witch to do? She goes to the human world and becomes an influencer, but it gets her the wrong kind of attention.
I'm not sure what I was expecting out of this book, but the description does not do it justice. It's kind of insane in the best possible way. It's silly fluff that lulls you into thinking you're in for some quick laughs, then it hits you with super deep emotions and thoughts. And the ending also left me with a feeling that big things are coming. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
The art is good. Nothing out of this world, but you can clearly identify all the characters and the outfits on Sadako and Hanako are all super cute.
Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics for the super fun read!
I'm not sure what I was expecting out of this book, but the description does not do it justice. It's kind of insane in the best possible way. It's silly fluff that lulls you into thinking you're in for some quick laughs, then it hits you with super deep emotions and thoughts. And the ending also left me with a feeling that big things are coming. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
The art is good. Nothing out of this world, but you can clearly identify all the characters and the outfits on Sadako and Hanako are all super cute.
Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics for the super fun read!
May 15, 2026
I really enjoyed Wicked Spot! It’s bit of a toxic enemies to lovers yuri manga series. I had enjoyed both Sada and Hanako’s characters a lot, I liked that we got to see a decent bit of backstory for both of them. I thought it helped understand why the characters acted and reacted to certain things. It’s definitely (at least at the start) a decently toxic start to their friendship but it feels written so well, I liked the banter between them and I liked how things were progressing with them. Plot wise I’m very curious how things are going to proceed, the first volume has a bit of a cliffhanger ending and I don’t really know where it’s going to be going next but I’m really excited! I really liked the art style of Wicked Spot too, the character designs and outfits are the cutest plus the more scarier witchy and magic panels look so good! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my complimentary review copy.
April 11, 2026
I love the witchy-romcom vibes already.
Sadako is so clueless, but SUCH a girl lmfao. We love her, and her love for anything pretty 😭🤍 She’s also just such a troll in a playful way lmfao, I love it.
So curious about her origin as well, and as to why she was so secluded in the first place.
Hanako is a hothead lol!!
A loner, who’s only “friend” is such a 🤬
I feel for her. Everyone in her life is UGH, throw them all away please. Except Sadako obvi lol.
Soooo curious about her ability to sense things, and why she’s so strong LOL.
And the Sabbath?
I’m so intrigued, a very enjoyable debut. I can’t wait to see what trial they have planned, and to meet all the council members ‘cause the two are already fun.
Sadako is so clueless, but SUCH a girl lmfao. We love her, and her love for anything pretty 😭🤍 She’s also just such a troll in a playful way lmfao, I love it.
So curious about her origin as well, and as to why she was so secluded in the first place.
Hanako is a hothead lol!!
A loner, who’s only “friend” is such a 🤬
I feel for her. Everyone in her life is UGH, throw them all away please. Except Sadako obvi lol.
Soooo curious about her ability to sense things, and why she’s so strong LOL.
And the Sabbath?
I’m so intrigued, a very enjoyable debut. I can’t wait to see what trial they have planned, and to meet all the council members ‘cause the two are already fun.
April 21, 2026
[ARC Review]
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this hell of a ride.
While in the Western world witches have been killed, in Japan, all they have to do is hide. However, this rule seems to get lost in track as Sada decided she wants to be free and becomes an influencer. Amongst the euphoria of finally being seen after a century of hiding, she meets her first hater, Hanako, a girl who is tired of constantly being called a witch.
This story is such a wonderful, clever take on modern witches and their different cultural perceptions and representations. I loved the duality of the gorgeous, enchanting witch, who everyone seems to love, and the (equally gorgeous) girl who was bullied her entirely life and cannot put up with being called a witch anymore.
The art is tremendously gorgeous and the plot goes at such a fast pace that I found myself completely lost when I realized I’d gotten to the last page of the manga. I just know that the upcoming volumes will be filled with beautiful art and paced action (because even the moments in which there is any sort of fight are so well made), along with a handful of references that those into Japanese culture will surely not miss.
I will definitely be recommending this manga to anyone who’s getting started on the genre and has an interest in witches!
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this hell of a ride.
While in the Western world witches have been killed, in Japan, all they have to do is hide. However, this rule seems to get lost in track as Sada decided she wants to be free and becomes an influencer. Amongst the euphoria of finally being seen after a century of hiding, she meets her first hater, Hanako, a girl who is tired of constantly being called a witch.
This story is such a wonderful, clever take on modern witches and their different cultural perceptions and representations. I loved the duality of the gorgeous, enchanting witch, who everyone seems to love, and the (equally gorgeous) girl who was bullied her entirely life and cannot put up with being called a witch anymore.
The art is tremendously gorgeous and the plot goes at such a fast pace that I found myself completely lost when I realized I’d gotten to the last page of the manga. I just know that the upcoming volumes will be filled with beautiful art and paced action (because even the moments in which there is any sort of fight are so well made), along with a handful of references that those into Japanese culture will surely not miss.
I will definitely be recommending this manga to anyone who’s getting started on the genre and has an interest in witches!
April 8, 2026
golden retriever x black cat combo except it's either two girls?? yeah, sign me UP.
This was super cute and charming!! Fun and light read that was super fast paced, something to read after a dose heavy. The artwork was super gorgeous.
Thank you to Kodansha comics and netgalley for the arc!
This was super cute and charming!! Fun and light read that was super fast paced, something to read after a dose heavy. The artwork was super gorgeous.
Thank you to Kodansha comics and netgalley for the arc!
April 26, 2026
I absolutely loved this! This was such a delightful read with really good artwork.
Charming GL about a reluctantly reclusive witch named Sada who yearns to be admired by humans and finally goes out into their world. Instantly becoming a famous influencer, she catches the eye of Hanako, a witch hating supporter turned troll.
I can’t wait to read more of their story!
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the english ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Charming GL about a reluctantly reclusive witch named Sada who yearns to be admired by humans and finally goes out into their world. Instantly becoming a famous influencer, she catches the eye of Hanako, a witch hating supporter turned troll.
I can’t wait to read more of their story!
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the english ARC in exchange for my honest review.
June 1, 2026
Give me more unhinged Yuri protagonist. We all deserve more characters like those !! Im sooo excited for volume 2.
Thanks netgalley for the arc.
Thanks netgalley for the arc.
March 29, 2026
love the art and the whole aesthetic , can't stand hanako , story's a bit confusing , 2,5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
5 🌟
A witch in hiding is introduced to social media for the first time, what could possibly go wrong?
The Wicked Spot was fast-paced, action-packed, and wildly entertaining from start to finish.
There was a very fun ensemble of strong female characters which I loved! Every character had their distinctive quirky personality! Although they were strong, they were simultaneously goofy and hilarious enough to keep the vibes/energy light.
Illustrations
The artwork is beautiful! The illustrations are detailed and dynamic. I loved the facial expressions and the goofiness of them!
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so I am very excited to see what comes next.
Recommendation:
If you want a witchy manga with a charismatic female cast with humour you'll like this.
Thank you to Sal Jiang, Kodansha Comics, and NetGalley for the ARC.
A witch in hiding is introduced to social media for the first time, what could possibly go wrong?
The Wicked Spot was fast-paced, action-packed, and wildly entertaining from start to finish.
There was a very fun ensemble of strong female characters which I loved! Every character had their distinctive quirky personality! Although they were strong, they were simultaneously goofy and hilarious enough to keep the vibes/energy light.
Illustrations
The artwork is beautiful! The illustrations are detailed and dynamic. I loved the facial expressions and the goofiness of them!
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so I am very excited to see what comes next.
Recommendation:
If you want a witchy manga with a charismatic female cast with humour you'll like this.
Thank you to Sal Jiang, Kodansha Comics, and NetGalley for the ARC.
June 8, 2026
I received this book from the publisher on Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
In this one we have a dual POV thingie going on. We have a girl named Sadako who spend many many years hiding in a dilapidated home in the middle of nowhere. She is a witch and has learned NOT to show her. But she gets lonely and the only humans who pop in the house (on dares) drop either dead or just fall asleep (though I guess they are also dead). The only companions she has are two adorable mice. One day she finds a phone on one of the guys who dropped by and she gets enchanted by what she sees on there. Floors that have water? Things on girls faces? Shiny clothes? Sparkly things? Yes, yes, and yes. Sadako is all in for that and so starts her life as an influencer. I just loved Sadako from the start, I loved her innocence and seeing her discover the world of humans. I loved seeing her get better and better at doing her hair/make-up and clothes (really, at the start she looked terrifying, haha). Things really heat up when she announces she is a witch (because Sadako doesn’t care about what her old teacher who up and left her said). I really loved seeing Sadako navigate the haters and the trolls, go into witch mode, and find a girl she is interested in and who is a hater on her stuff. She is curious. She is wants this girl. And I love it.
Then we come to Hanako. Who, I guess isn’t so bad, I really disliked. I get that she has been bullied and things have been shitty for her since her childhood, but I just hated how instead of taking control she just spiralled and even the slightest hint of witch she flips. Even if it isn’t even aimed at her. Again, I know she has been through a lot, but that doesn’t mean you should become a bully yourself. So yeah. I wasn’t such a fan of her POV parts and just wanted to go back to Sadako ASAP. I hope that, given this will have multiple volumes, Hanako gets better and I will start to like her. There is potential but she really needs to flip her attitude to positive.
Despite not a fan of the other witches we meet (who aren’t too happy with Sadako threatening the balance in the world), I do love that one of them is Black. You don’t see that very often in anime or manga, so I love it. And she looks so cool! I do hope that the Sabbath turns out to be the good guys in the end because I really want to love this character and see more of her.
I am definitely curious about what is next for Sadako and Hanako and what that favour is. I am also curious if Sadako will ever have a real home (for now she just magics her clothes and lives at a construction).
The art is really fun and I definitely love the style of it. The expressions! The character designs! The sparkly way but also the terrifying way things are drawn. Perfection~
All in all, I would recommend this one. Despite some issues I really had fun with this one.
Review also posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
In this one we have a dual POV thingie going on. We have a girl named Sadako who spend many many years hiding in a dilapidated home in the middle of nowhere. She is a witch and has learned NOT to show her. But she gets lonely and the only humans who pop in the house (on dares) drop either dead or just fall asleep (though I guess they are also dead). The only companions she has are two adorable mice. One day she finds a phone on one of the guys who dropped by and she gets enchanted by what she sees on there. Floors that have water? Things on girls faces? Shiny clothes? Sparkly things? Yes, yes, and yes. Sadako is all in for that and so starts her life as an influencer. I just loved Sadako from the start, I loved her innocence and seeing her discover the world of humans. I loved seeing her get better and better at doing her hair/make-up and clothes (really, at the start she looked terrifying, haha). Things really heat up when she announces she is a witch (because Sadako doesn’t care about what her old teacher who up and left her said). I really loved seeing Sadako navigate the haters and the trolls, go into witch mode, and find a girl she is interested in and who is a hater on her stuff. She is curious. She is wants this girl. And I love it.
Then we come to Hanako. Who, I guess isn’t so bad, I really disliked. I get that she has been bullied and things have been shitty for her since her childhood, but I just hated how instead of taking control she just spiralled and even the slightest hint of witch she flips. Even if it isn’t even aimed at her. Again, I know she has been through a lot, but that doesn’t mean you should become a bully yourself. So yeah. I wasn’t such a fan of her POV parts and just wanted to go back to Sadako ASAP. I hope that, given this will have multiple volumes, Hanako gets better and I will start to like her. There is potential but she really needs to flip her attitude to positive.
Despite not a fan of the other witches we meet (who aren’t too happy with Sadako threatening the balance in the world), I do love that one of them is Black. You don’t see that very often in anime or manga, so I love it. And she looks so cool! I do hope that the Sabbath turns out to be the good guys in the end because I really want to love this character and see more of her.
I am definitely curious about what is next for Sadako and Hanako and what that favour is. I am also curious if Sadako will ever have a real home (for now she just magics her clothes and lives at a construction).
The art is really fun and I definitely love the style of it. The expressions! The character designs! The sparkly way but also the terrifying way things are drawn. Perfection~
All in all, I would recommend this one. Despite some issues I really had fun with this one.
Review also posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
April 5, 2025
2.5 rounded up bc I always appreciate the art of this author but I am reserving judgment on the story, knowing the style of their previous stories. This one's mostly cute so far though.
May 30, 2025
This is still an on-going series but I love the art style + some of the author's previous works. So far this is a nice witchy GL story & I can't wait to read more of 🤩
January 2, 2026
Yass girl, slay that runway
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a witch Sadako has had to spend her whole life living in the middle of nowhere in a cave so humans never earn of the existence of witches. One evening two young men show up to live stream themselves proving Sadako's existence, which of course ends in failure for them, however after finding one of their cell phones and through it social media a whole new world is opened up to Sadako. She realizes that through social media she doesn't have to be alone anymore, and thanks to her incredible looks and the fact that she can get people to just give her clothes she becomes a hugely popular influencer overnight.
Hanako has always been treated poorly by everyone around her. Thanks to her inhuman strength her classmates and even her own father deem her to be a witch a name that she finds to be the most vile insult imaginable, so when her new favorite influencer Sadako proclaims to be a witch on her very first live stream Hanako is determined to make Sadako admit to the world that she's lying.
What both of these women do not know is that a secret organization of witches, one tasked with ensuring humanity never knows of their existence has stumbled upon Sadako's account and they will stop at nothing to ensure Sadako understands the importance of never breaking a witches most important rule: The humans must not know.
Omigoodness this was just to freaking adorable!
Normally, we do characters first here, but honestly, this is such an original story I totally wanted to highlight this first. I think it's absolutely lovely that this to an extent paints social media in a positive light for people who find they don't fit into society perfectly. Putting Sadako's reasons aside for starting an account, Hanako's reasons however are pretty freaking relatable. When I decided to get homeschooled in high school (decades ago now) my social life consisted only of people I knew online (except the husband, bf then. why do I feel like I always need to clarify that), places like Neopets, Geocities, and mssg boards, as well the individual mssging services from back then were everything to me, where I could find people that had my same hang-ups I had with interacting with people IRL. It was absolutely wonderful. Not much has changed in that timeframe either, my main source of communication is through social media now and thanks to how social media works I can say that for the first time since those early years I am surrounded by people that understand my brand of introvertedness (that's a word, if it's not too bad I just made it up) and anxiety, that allows me to super open online but necessarily in real life. Plus, I think Jiang does a really good job of showing that there is a huge difference between "wanting attention" and being lonely. That being said I also think they do an excellent job of pointing out that wanting attention isn't necessarily a bad thing either.
Alright moving on, Sadako as this kind of naive character who has no idea how the world works but is somehow moving in it rather well. She catches on to how social media works pretty quickly (which to be fair that's not very difficult) but not many other social norms like having a place to live for example. She definitely has a childlike innocence going for her. Hanako is kind of the same but with interpersonal relationships. She knows how the world works and it's treated her like dirt and she's just kind of let it treat her that way. She's afraid to stick up for herself but will put herself on the line for others and that's kind of heartbreaking.
Finally, THE FASHION! Omg I think this is going to be a really fun one in terms of fashion. In this volume alone I think we get to see Sadako in three or four different outfits, which of course means the character designs are just amazing as well. Sorry, you can't have poor character designs but amazing clothes, it's a rule. Especially the witches, they are all so cool looking!!
I will definitely be continuing this series and I highly recommend it!
As always thanks to Kodansha and NetGalley for the eArc!
Hanako has always been treated poorly by everyone around her. Thanks to her inhuman strength her classmates and even her own father deem her to be a witch a name that she finds to be the most vile insult imaginable, so when her new favorite influencer Sadako proclaims to be a witch on her very first live stream Hanako is determined to make Sadako admit to the world that she's lying.
What both of these women do not know is that a secret organization of witches, one tasked with ensuring humanity never knows of their existence has stumbled upon Sadako's account and they will stop at nothing to ensure Sadako understands the importance of never breaking a witches most important rule: The humans must not know.
Omigoodness this was just to freaking adorable!
Normally, we do characters first here, but honestly, this is such an original story I totally wanted to highlight this first. I think it's absolutely lovely that this to an extent paints social media in a positive light for people who find they don't fit into society perfectly. Putting Sadako's reasons aside for starting an account, Hanako's reasons however are pretty freaking relatable. When I decided to get homeschooled in high school (decades ago now) my social life consisted only of people I knew online (except the husband, bf then. why do I feel like I always need to clarify that), places like Neopets, Geocities, and mssg boards, as well the individual mssging services from back then were everything to me, where I could find people that had my same hang-ups I had with interacting with people IRL. It was absolutely wonderful. Not much has changed in that timeframe either, my main source of communication is through social media now and thanks to how social media works I can say that for the first time since those early years I am surrounded by people that understand my brand of introvertedness (that's a word, if it's not too bad I just made it up) and anxiety, that allows me to super open online but necessarily in real life. Plus, I think Jiang does a really good job of showing that there is a huge difference between "wanting attention" and being lonely. That being said I also think they do an excellent job of pointing out that wanting attention isn't necessarily a bad thing either.
Alright moving on, Sadako as this kind of naive character who has no idea how the world works but is somehow moving in it rather well. She catches on to how social media works pretty quickly (which to be fair that's not very difficult) but not many other social norms like having a place to live for example. She definitely has a childlike innocence going for her. Hanako is kind of the same but with interpersonal relationships. She knows how the world works and it's treated her like dirt and she's just kind of let it treat her that way. She's afraid to stick up for herself but will put herself on the line for others and that's kind of heartbreaking.
Finally, THE FASHION! Omg I think this is going to be a really fun one in terms of fashion. In this volume alone I think we get to see Sadako in three or four different outfits, which of course means the character designs are just amazing as well. Sorry, you can't have poor character designs but amazing clothes, it's a rule. Especially the witches, they are all so cool looking!!
I will definitely be continuing this series and I highly recommend it!
As always thanks to Kodansha and NetGalley for the eArc!
June 5, 2026
I really enjoyed this first volume. It’s fun, and I finished it pretty quickly because I kept wanting to see what happened next.
The art style was the first thing that stood out to me. I wanted to read it as soon as I saw the cover and some of the character designs online. It’s one of the best parts of the series. The way Sal Jiang draws women is great. There are different body types and races without making characters look like stereotypes.
Hanako ended up being my favorite character. Her backstory is genuinely sad, and I felt for her a lot. The whole thing with her childhood friend—how she was called a witch and a monster for protecting him, and then he turned on her because he saw it as pity—was rough. She’s tough, and her reactions to everything happening around her are the best. She’s just really fun to read.
Sadako is also great. She’s funny in this weird, offbeat way because she doesn’t understand normal human things, and her logic is completely different from everyone else’s. The humor in this manga is really strong. The random line where Hanako threatens to dox Sadako on the internet was hilarious.
The story starts with a cute premise and then quickly expands into actual witch lore and a bigger supernatural world, which I liked. The reveal of Sabbath at the end was cool, and the slight cliffhanger definitely makes you want to keep reading.
That said, it isn’t perfect. The pacing moves fast, which is mostly good, but the worldbuilding and some character dynamics could use a little more room to breathe. I also wish we had a bit more time with some of the new characters before things escalated.
I started reading this after the author announced the series got axed, which made reading it a bit sad. It’s always rough when a series you’re enjoying gets cut short, especially when it clearly has more story to tell.
The art style was the first thing that stood out to me. I wanted to read it as soon as I saw the cover and some of the character designs online. It’s one of the best parts of the series. The way Sal Jiang draws women is great. There are different body types and races without making characters look like stereotypes.
Hanako ended up being my favorite character. Her backstory is genuinely sad, and I felt for her a lot. The whole thing with her childhood friend—how she was called a witch and a monster for protecting him, and then he turned on her because he saw it as pity—was rough. She’s tough, and her reactions to everything happening around her are the best. She’s just really fun to read.
Sadako is also great. She’s funny in this weird, offbeat way because she doesn’t understand normal human things, and her logic is completely different from everyone else’s. The humor in this manga is really strong. The random line where Hanako threatens to dox Sadako on the internet was hilarious.
The story starts with a cute premise and then quickly expands into actual witch lore and a bigger supernatural world, which I liked. The reveal of Sabbath at the end was cool, and the slight cliffhanger definitely makes you want to keep reading.
That said, it isn’t perfect. The pacing moves fast, which is mostly good, but the worldbuilding and some character dynamics could use a little more room to breathe. I also wish we had a bit more time with some of the new characters before things escalated.
I started reading this after the author announced the series got axed, which made reading it a bit sad. It’s always rough when a series you’re enjoying gets cut short, especially when it clearly has more story to tell.
April 19, 2026
My Selling Pitch:
A sapphic, urban fantasy manga about witches
Pre-reading:
The hand and that title for a cover is wildly suggestive lol.
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Internalized misogyny leads to bullying other girls? I’m shocked!
I like her little heart bangs so much,
Oh god, that’s a weird foot.
I like her when she’s being horror movie scary.
It’s fine, but not a complete story arc.
Post-reading:
What’s there is cute, but it’s hard to be satisfied with a volume when there’s no real plot advancement. This was all set up for the series and it cuts off mid-sentence. It’s so abrupt. There was no complete story arc with the sabbath to tell the audience what their goal is. The character designs are appealing, but their backstories are pretty cliché. It’s a story arc you’ve read before. It’s very Rapunzel-coded.
I don’t think it’s necessarily bad, but I don’t feel anything for it. There wasn’t enough here to get me invested enough to pick up the next volume.
Who should read this:
Sapphic witch fans
Tangled fans
Ideal reading time:
Anytime
Do I want to reread this:
No
Would I buy this:
No. Get this one from your library if it interests you.
Similar books:
* Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) by Sometime-campy fantasy manga, queer romance
* The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch-urban fantasy, light academia, family drama, queer romance, enemies to lovers
* A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft-fantasy, mystery, revenge thriller, queer romance
* A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft-fantasy, family drama, cozy mystery, queer romance
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A sapphic, urban fantasy manga about witches
Pre-reading:
The hand and that title for a cover is wildly suggestive lol.
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Internalized misogyny leads to bullying other girls? I’m shocked!
I like her little heart bangs so much,
Oh god, that’s a weird foot.
I like her when she’s being horror movie scary.
It’s fine, but not a complete story arc.
Post-reading:
What’s there is cute, but it’s hard to be satisfied with a volume when there’s no real plot advancement. This was all set up for the series and it cuts off mid-sentence. It’s so abrupt. There was no complete story arc with the sabbath to tell the audience what their goal is. The character designs are appealing, but their backstories are pretty cliché. It’s a story arc you’ve read before. It’s very Rapunzel-coded.
I don’t think it’s necessarily bad, but I don’t feel anything for it. There wasn’t enough here to get me invested enough to pick up the next volume.
Who should read this:
Sapphic witch fans
Tangled fans
Ideal reading time:
Anytime
Do I want to reread this:
No
Would I buy this:
No. Get this one from your library if it interests you.
Similar books:
* Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) by Sometime-campy fantasy manga, queer romance
* The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch-urban fantasy, light academia, family drama, queer romance, enemies to lovers
* A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft-fantasy, mystery, revenge thriller, queer romance
* A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft-fantasy, family drama, cozy mystery, queer romance
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC copy of this manga. This has not affected my review at all, which are my own thoughts.
Bored out of her mind after hiding for a loooong century in a decrepit cabin away from people, the witch Sadako comes upon modern social media and is instantly hooked to it and the attention it brings and it can bring to her persona, having always longed to be able to mingle with humanity. But she soon discovers that even the strongest supporters can swiftly become the worst of haters, and not all attention is good, for she's about to get more than she bargained for.
This one was quite the fun read. The pull and push between Sadako and Hanako (her personal hater), the way they come together and from such different backgrounds, yet find out they may have something in common, even if it is an enemy, hiding in shadows. I thought that this first volume would throw us in the face of danger almost right at the start, but it actually let tension and character build as slowly as allowed so we can have a good grasp of each protagonist before more players enter the board. Which I appreciated.
A fun read with some serious notes about social afflictions yet promising an intriguing plot, a world with secret witches and two complimenting protagonists that I'm sure can take on anything thrown their way and beyond. I don't tend to be the biggest fan of these type of manga, contemporary, promising romance, but I found myself having a god time with Sadako and Hanako, and I think I'm more than willing to keep an eye on them to see what happens next, because that ending was criminal😱 So, truly recommended ;)
Bored out of her mind after hiding for a loooong century in a decrepit cabin away from people, the witch Sadako comes upon modern social media and is instantly hooked to it and the attention it brings and it can bring to her persona, having always longed to be able to mingle with humanity. But she soon discovers that even the strongest supporters can swiftly become the worst of haters, and not all attention is good, for she's about to get more than she bargained for.
This one was quite the fun read. The pull and push between Sadako and Hanako (her personal hater), the way they come together and from such different backgrounds, yet find out they may have something in common, even if it is an enemy, hiding in shadows. I thought that this first volume would throw us in the face of danger almost right at the start, but it actually let tension and character build as slowly as allowed so we can have a good grasp of each protagonist before more players enter the board. Which I appreciated.
A fun read with some serious notes about social afflictions yet promising an intriguing plot, a world with secret witches and two complimenting protagonists that I'm sure can take on anything thrown their way and beyond. I don't tend to be the biggest fan of these type of manga, contemporary, promising romance, but I found myself having a god time with Sadako and Hanako, and I think I'm more than willing to keep an eye on them to see what happens next, because that ending was criminal😱 So, truly recommended ;)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wicked Spot 1 by Sal Jiang
Wicked Spot 1 is a yuri fantasy manga that uses witchcraft as a lens for modern visibility and online culture. Sada, an ancient witch who has spent centuries in isolation, decides to step into the modern world by openly embracing social media and publicly claiming her identity. What follows is less about secrecy or traditional fantasy conflict and more about what happens when myth becomes a public performance.
Hanako enters the story in a very different position. She is treated as a witch by others, though it is unclear how much of that is real versus imposed on her. Rather than a direct rivalry between the two leads, the tension comes from imbalance and perception. Sada chooses visibility and control over her narrative, while Hanako is caught in suspicion, projection, and social pressure that she does not fully control.
The art style fits the tone extremely well. It is expressive, exaggerated when it needs to be, and especially strong in facial reactions and character presence. Sada’s larger-than-life energy contrasts with Hanako’s more grounded design, reinforcing their different relationships to attention and identity. The paneling also shifts effectively between everyday social media moments and more stylized witchcraft imagery.
Overall, this is a strong opening volume that prioritizes atmosphere, character dynamics, and thematic setup over resolution. It is more interested in identity, perception, and public narrative than traditional plot structure, and it handles that focus with a lot of visual and tonal confidence. 4 stars.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this review. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Wicked Spot 1 is a yuri fantasy manga that uses witchcraft as a lens for modern visibility and online culture. Sada, an ancient witch who has spent centuries in isolation, decides to step into the modern world by openly embracing social media and publicly claiming her identity. What follows is less about secrecy or traditional fantasy conflict and more about what happens when myth becomes a public performance.
Hanako enters the story in a very different position. She is treated as a witch by others, though it is unclear how much of that is real versus imposed on her. Rather than a direct rivalry between the two leads, the tension comes from imbalance and perception. Sada chooses visibility and control over her narrative, while Hanako is caught in suspicion, projection, and social pressure that she does not fully control.
The art style fits the tone extremely well. It is expressive, exaggerated when it needs to be, and especially strong in facial reactions and character presence. Sada’s larger-than-life energy contrasts with Hanako’s more grounded design, reinforcing their different relationships to attention and identity. The paneling also shifts effectively between everyday social media moments and more stylized witchcraft imagery.
Overall, this is a strong opening volume that prioritizes atmosphere, character dynamics, and thematic setup over resolution. It is more interested in identity, perception, and public narrative than traditional plot structure, and it handles that focus with a lot of visual and tonal confidence. 4 stars.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this review. This is my honest and voluntary review.
April 26, 2026
In the modern age, witches are no more than fictional magical creatures, right? Wrong! They live in hiding, far away from human civilization, but they exist nonetheless. Humans didn't know that, until one day, a witch comes across a smartphone and finds out about all the pleasures of our modern times and decides she wants to show herself to humans and become like them.
The concept of this manga is so cool and I love it when old concepts like witches are combined with our modern technology. Our main character, Sada, learns about the modern age, about smartphones and social media and she decides to try and get out into society.
The interaction between her outdated and somewhat alien mindset and the humans of today made for some fun dynamics. She's been living a secluded lifestyle for hundreds of years and all of a sudden she got all this attention.
Our second main character (and what I strongly assume to be Sada's future love interest), Hana, stumbles across Sada's social media account and feels connected to her. I like how a backstory is established for both main characters right away so you get some insight and understanding into their motives and ways of thinking. I also like how different they are from each other, while neither are the stereotypical meek girly type. Their relationship dynamic is quite playful, yet there's still depth to it!
So far the story is fast paced, I love the art style and character design and I like the way the antagonists were introduced, how there already was some action and how the story is set up. This is only the first volume of course so we're only getting started but I love the start already!
The concept of this manga is so cool and I love it when old concepts like witches are combined with our modern technology. Our main character, Sada, learns about the modern age, about smartphones and social media and she decides to try and get out into society.
The interaction between her outdated and somewhat alien mindset and the humans of today made for some fun dynamics. She's been living a secluded lifestyle for hundreds of years and all of a sudden she got all this attention.
Our second main character (and what I strongly assume to be Sada's future love interest), Hana, stumbles across Sada's social media account and feels connected to her. I like how a backstory is established for both main characters right away so you get some insight and understanding into their motives and ways of thinking. I also like how different they are from each other, while neither are the stereotypical meek girly type. Their relationship dynamic is quite playful, yet there's still depth to it!
So far the story is fast paced, I love the art style and character design and I like the way the antagonists were introduced, how there already was some action and how the story is set up. This is only the first volume of course so we're only getting started but I love the start already!
April 20, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this!
Honestly this was such a good read!
Wicked Spot follows Sadako, a witch who's been in hiding for almost a century and finally goes out into the human world when she's fed up of not being able to join in on the fun of being a girl! The make up, the clothes, the attention - our girl wants it all. Enter Hanako (Hana), the Grumpy to Sadako's Sunshine, who was nicknamed a witch due to her overwhelming strength. What starts off as admiration quickly turns to hate when during a livestream, Sadako admits she's an actual witch!
It's hilarious to see the 2 interact as Hana tries to bully Sadako but Sadako doeesn't even realise it's happening. Taking the hateful comments Hana's made and piques her interest, to the point where she follows her home and basically taunts her so they can "hang out". I absolutely love how chaotic the story is. As it turns out, humans really aren't supposed to know that witches exist and we're about to find out what happens when you disobey the hidden witch community...
The story itself is whacky and has a great pace to it, leading to a killer cliffhanger that absolutely leaves you wanting more. The first volume of the manga explores their budding friendship (even if Hana won't admit it).
I loved this art style! It's so wonderfully sharp and has this perfect balance of striking and terrifying.
Will definitely pick up a physical copy of this when I get the chance!
Honestly this was such a good read!
Wicked Spot follows Sadako, a witch who's been in hiding for almost a century and finally goes out into the human world when she's fed up of not being able to join in on the fun of being a girl! The make up, the clothes, the attention - our girl wants it all. Enter Hanako (Hana), the Grumpy to Sadako's Sunshine, who was nicknamed a witch due to her overwhelming strength. What starts off as admiration quickly turns to hate when during a livestream, Sadako admits she's an actual witch!
It's hilarious to see the 2 interact as Hana tries to bully Sadako but Sadako doeesn't even realise it's happening. Taking the hateful comments Hana's made and piques her interest, to the point where she follows her home and basically taunts her so they can "hang out". I absolutely love how chaotic the story is. As it turns out, humans really aren't supposed to know that witches exist and we're about to find out what happens when you disobey the hidden witch community...
The story itself is whacky and has a great pace to it, leading to a killer cliffhanger that absolutely leaves you wanting more. The first volume of the manga explores their budding friendship (even if Hana won't admit it).
I loved this art style! It's so wonderfully sharp and has this perfect balance of striking and terrifying.
Will definitely pick up a physical copy of this when I get the chance!
May 14, 2026
thank you to netgalley and kodansha for the free arc!
a yuri romcom manga with a refreshingly unique premise, wicked spot introduces its main character in sadako with a bang. a witch who's been secluded and alone for eons due to lessons that impressed upon her the need for secrecy and seclusion from humans, her discovery of the modern human world and everything they have access to through social media and its immense power to gain attention emboldens her to immediately abandon the mountain lifestyle for influencing, a career path she flourishes in - if it wasn't for hanako, an adoring follower turned passionate hater.
although persistently light-hearted, the beginnings of the underlying through line are made clear in the isolation and yearning to find people that plagues sadako and hanako both (the sadako and hanako naming is a cute nod). despite finding attention and satisfaction in the constant praise from her fanbase, hanako's angrily tearful admittance of her own insecurities and fear of being alone is the first thing that has truly struck sadako since she resolved to leave her own isolated existence. and of course the story is inseparable from sal jiang's gorgeous art - the pages that depict sadako in a more eerie manner are particularly striking (especially when inspired by sadako's affection and contrasted with hanako's (short-lived) terror #scumenjoyer). a really wonderful first volume <3
a yuri romcom manga with a refreshingly unique premise, wicked spot introduces its main character in sadako with a bang. a witch who's been secluded and alone for eons due to lessons that impressed upon her the need for secrecy and seclusion from humans, her discovery of the modern human world and everything they have access to through social media and its immense power to gain attention emboldens her to immediately abandon the mountain lifestyle for influencing, a career path she flourishes in - if it wasn't for hanako, an adoring follower turned passionate hater.
although persistently light-hearted, the beginnings of the underlying through line are made clear in the isolation and yearning to find people that plagues sadako and hanako both (the sadako and hanako naming is a cute nod). despite finding attention and satisfaction in the constant praise from her fanbase, hanako's angrily tearful admittance of her own insecurities and fear of being alone is the first thing that has truly struck sadako since she resolved to leave her own isolated existence. and of course the story is inseparable from sal jiang's gorgeous art - the pages that depict sadako in a more eerie manner are particularly striking (especially when inspired by sadako's affection and contrasted with hanako's (short-lived) terror #scumenjoyer). a really wonderful first volume <3
June 3, 2026
Wicked Spot a été un petit coup de coeur pour moi.
On suit Sadako, une sorcière moderne qui en a assez de vivre cachée au fond des montagnes. Lorsqu'elle découvre un smartphone, tout bascule : fascinée par les réseaux sociaux, elle décide de devenir influenceuse et rêve enfin d'être admirée de tous. Mais en révélant en plein live qu'elle est une véritable sorcière, elle s'attire rapidement des ennuis.
J'ai adoré toute la partie autour des réseaux sociaux, qui rend le manga très actuel et vraiment drôle par moments. Sadako est complètement déjantée, en quête constante d'attention, et ses débuts d'influenceuse donnent lieu à des scènes hilarantes. Pourtant, derrière son côté excentrique, le manga aborde aussi des thèmes plus sensibles.
Hanako m'a particulièrement touchée. Son quotidien difficile et la blessure que réveille la confession de Sadako apportent une vraie dimension émotionnelle au récit. le duo qu'elles forment est atypique, mais fonctionne extrêmement bien.
Le rythme est excellent, on ne s'ennuie jamais, et les autres sorcières qui entrent en scène promettent déjà énormément de complications pour la suite.
Graphiquement, c'est aussi une réussite. Les dessins sont magnifiques et les expressions faciales des héroïnes rendent chaque émotion encore plus vivante.
En bref, un premier tome drôle, moderne et touchant, porté par des personnages attachants et un univers ultra addictif. J'ai déjà hâte de lire la suite.
On suit Sadako, une sorcière moderne qui en a assez de vivre cachée au fond des montagnes. Lorsqu'elle découvre un smartphone, tout bascule : fascinée par les réseaux sociaux, elle décide de devenir influenceuse et rêve enfin d'être admirée de tous. Mais en révélant en plein live qu'elle est une véritable sorcière, elle s'attire rapidement des ennuis.
J'ai adoré toute la partie autour des réseaux sociaux, qui rend le manga très actuel et vraiment drôle par moments. Sadako est complètement déjantée, en quête constante d'attention, et ses débuts d'influenceuse donnent lieu à des scènes hilarantes. Pourtant, derrière son côté excentrique, le manga aborde aussi des thèmes plus sensibles.
Hanako m'a particulièrement touchée. Son quotidien difficile et la blessure que réveille la confession de Sadako apportent une vraie dimension émotionnelle au récit. le duo qu'elles forment est atypique, mais fonctionne extrêmement bien.
Le rythme est excellent, on ne s'ennuie jamais, et les autres sorcières qui entrent en scène promettent déjà énormément de complications pour la suite.
Graphiquement, c'est aussi une réussite. Les dessins sont magnifiques et les expressions faciales des héroïnes rendent chaque émotion encore plus vivante.
En bref, un premier tome drôle, moderne et touchant, porté par des personnages attachants et un univers ultra addictif. J'ai déjà hâte de lire la suite.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wicked Spot 1 is a fantasy romcom manga blending witches, magic and social media. Isolated witch Sadako finds a phone in her cabin and has her first interaction with the human world through social media when she makes her first post blowing up online and gaining many fans. She also encounters Hanako, a determined hater, who is magic resistant and super strong; and so the flirting and antagonism begins.
The manga’s premise is kind of wacky when you think of a witch influencer, but it’s a fun story. The story is also emotional and has character depth which can be seen in Hanako with her back story and how she copes with trauma.
The art style and linework are crisp and clean and the cover art work definitely draws the eye and creates interest in what the manga will contain. This first volume launches the story and its developing plot and characters aiming for a balance between plot and character development. The manga also includes depictions of online bullying and the dangers of seeking validation online.
Overall, an interesting premise, funny read and bordering just cuckoo enough to still hold weight to the fantasy plot and romance it’s leading up to.
Thanks NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for this free arc/copy of Wicked Spot 1 by Sal Jiang; all opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The manga’s premise is kind of wacky when you think of a witch influencer, but it’s a fun story. The story is also emotional and has character depth which can be seen in Hanako with her back story and how she copes with trauma.
The art style and linework are crisp and clean and the cover art work definitely draws the eye and creates interest in what the manga will contain. This first volume launches the story and its developing plot and characters aiming for a balance between plot and character development. The manga also includes depictions of online bullying and the dangers of seeking validation online.
Overall, an interesting premise, funny read and bordering just cuckoo enough to still hold weight to the fantasy plot and romance it’s leading up to.
Thanks NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for this free arc/copy of Wicked Spot 1 by Sal Jiang; all opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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