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One witch’s foray into the magic of social media flings her and an unnaturally strong, witch-hating young woman into a fantastical, flirtatious adventure!
Magic meets the modern-day in the first installment of this witchy influencer fantasy romcom manga, perfect for fans of yuri and AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO!
Selfies + Spells = Wickedly Sweet Seduction!
After spending over a century hiding in the shadows, powerful sorceress Sadako stumbles upon the dazzling world of social media and decides to post her way into her first real contact with humanity. She soon becomes an internet sensation, attracting a huge following of doting fans—and shocks them all by announcing she is a witch. The big reveal turns one follower called Hanako, a lonely young woman with seemingly inhuman strength and a curious resistance to magic, into a dedicated hater, and inadvertently sends them both on a whirlwind adventure beyond their wildest dreams!
From popular yuri author Sal Jiang comes a fun, sexy, and free-spirited tale of modern-day magic!
Magic meets the modern-day in the first installment of this witchy influencer fantasy romcom manga, perfect for fans of yuri and AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO!
Selfies + Spells = Wickedly Sweet Seduction!
After spending over a century hiding in the shadows, powerful sorceress Sadako stumbles upon the dazzling world of social media and decides to post her way into her first real contact with humanity. She soon becomes an internet sensation, attracting a huge following of doting fans—and shocks them all by announcing she is a witch. The big reveal turns one follower called Hanako, a lonely young woman with seemingly inhuman strength and a curious resistance to magic, into a dedicated hater, and inadvertently sends them both on a whirlwind adventure beyond their wildest dreams!
From popular yuri author Sal Jiang comes a fun, sexy, and free-spirited tale of modern-day magic!
172 pages, Paperback
Expected publication May 26, 2026
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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 👍
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!
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.
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.
March 29, 2026
love the art and the whole aesthetic , can't stand hanako , story's a bit confusing , 2,5
May 4, 2026
I received this book from the publisher on Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
All in all, I would recommend this one. Despite some issues I really had fun with this one.
Review to come in June.
All in all, I would recommend this one. Despite some issues I really had fun with this one.
Review to come in June.
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!
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
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.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sada has been a good witch for decades. She has kept to herself, stayed away from humans, and been utterly bored the whole time. When ghost hunters come to her isolated run down home, they die of fright almost immediately and Sada gets access to their phone…and best of all - Social Media. Through socials, Sada discovers how large the world she has been denied access to is and she craves the attention and experiences the human world has to offer her.
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Hana is a human woman (at least for now?) with supernatural strength that has isolated her since childhood. Blackmailed to hold onto her last remaining friendship, Hana has grown bitter and angry at the world and seeing Sada’s naive wonder as she gains fame on social media sends her into a fury that has the fate of these two characters colliding.
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Sal Jiang is a master at expressions from disgust to horror to desperation and fascination - it feels like a treat to watch the characters bounce from expression to expression. The art style is so unique and eyecatching that I somehow drink in every panel while still flying through the pages. Wicked Spot is yet another Sal Jiang win for me and now I’m reading to go through everything I can get my hands on. I’m hooked!
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*I received an eARC from Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*
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Hisses & Kisses 🐍
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Hana is a human woman (at least for now?) with supernatural strength that has isolated her since childhood. Blackmailed to hold onto her last remaining friendship, Hana has grown bitter and angry at the world and seeing Sada’s naive wonder as she gains fame on social media sends her into a fury that has the fate of these two characters colliding.
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Sal Jiang is a master at expressions from disgust to horror to desperation and fascination - it feels like a treat to watch the characters bounce from expression to expression. The art style is so unique and eyecatching that I somehow drink in every panel while still flying through the pages. Wicked Spot is yet another Sal Jiang win for me and now I’m reading to go through everything I can get my hands on. I’m hooked!
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*I received an eARC from Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*
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Hisses & Kisses 🐍
May 13, 2026
This was such a weird little chaotic read in the best way possible. Sadako is a witch hiding from the world who suddenly discovers the internet after finding a phone. Once she starts posting online about her life, she quickly gains a following and becomes internet famous. Honestly, watching her experience modern life and social media for the first time was hilarious.
Things take a turn when one of her fans, Hana, becomes a full blown hater after Sadako reveals something personal during a livestream. Hana clearly has her own issues and trauma going on, and it feels like future volumes are going to dig much deeper into that. Even so, I really enjoyed the interactions between the two of them. Their dynamic was messy, awkward, and surprisingly cute at times.
Then the story suddenly shifts again when other witches get involved, and it starts heading in a completely different direction. Weirdly enough, it worked for me. The whole manga feels unpredictable and slightly unhinged, but that chaotic energy made it incredibly fun to read.
The art style fits the tone perfectly and adds to the over the top feel of everything happening. I am definitely curious to see where the story goes next.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC.
Things take a turn when one of her fans, Hana, becomes a full blown hater after Sadako reveals something personal during a livestream. Hana clearly has her own issues and trauma going on, and it feels like future volumes are going to dig much deeper into that. Even so, I really enjoyed the interactions between the two of them. Their dynamic was messy, awkward, and surprisingly cute at times.
Then the story suddenly shifts again when other witches get involved, and it starts heading in a completely different direction. Weirdly enough, it worked for me. The whole manga feels unpredictable and slightly unhinged, but that chaotic energy made it incredibly fun to read.
The art style fits the tone perfectly and adds to the over the top feel of everything happening. I am definitely curious to see where the story goes next.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC.
April 13, 2026
Thank you to Kodansha Comics for the Advanced Reader's Copy. This review is voluntary and my honest opinion ♡
Eeeee! What a cute first volume of a sapphic comic! It starts off quick and keeps a quick pace throughout really, but it is such a fun one. I love our main characters. We have Sadako who is a witch who has been holed up her whole life until she stumbles upon social media and quickly becomes addicted to the attention. She loves fashion and is such a fun character. She's a bit one-sided/flat right now but I'm sure as the series goes on and we see more of her backstory, there will be a lot more sides to her to uncover. Then we have Hanako who we see a bigger depth to with her painful childhood. I felt sad for her and am so excited to see more of her personality as I read more. Like I said, it moves fast. I would like to see the story slow down a bit more but overall, I am obsessed already. I love the fashion throughout and its just such a light and fun read. The art is pretty and shows so much personality. I would definitely recommend it and am excited to see future volumes.
Eeeee! What a cute first volume of a sapphic comic! It starts off quick and keeps a quick pace throughout really, but it is such a fun one. I love our main characters. We have Sadako who is a witch who has been holed up her whole life until she stumbles upon social media and quickly becomes addicted to the attention. She loves fashion and is such a fun character. She's a bit one-sided/flat right now but I'm sure as the series goes on and we see more of her backstory, there will be a lot more sides to her to uncover. Then we have Hanako who we see a bigger depth to with her painful childhood. I felt sad for her and am so excited to see more of her personality as I read more. Like I said, it moves fast. I would like to see the story slow down a bit more but overall, I am obsessed already. I love the fashion throughout and its just such a light and fun read. The art is pretty and shows so much personality. I would definitely recommend it and am excited to see future volumes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This manga is fast paced, full of humor, and fun! Sada is a witch who has lived in isolation in the woods for over a century. After accidentally getting a hold of a humans phone, she discovers social media and the human world by extension. Sada accidentally becomes a popular online personality and then outs herself as a witch. Her biggest fan HATES witches, and becomes her biggest hater. The story then takes off and honestly is both silly and compelling. The story introduces itself and it's two main characters in a great way! It really makes you want to know more about them and their personalities. Also, always a sucker for the "looks like a cinnamon roll (could actually kill you)" vs "looks like they could kill you (actually a cinnamon roll)" type of relationships! The art style was also super fun, and the artist clearly enjoys drawing fashion and diversity among women. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this series!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
• ARC Review •
[Wicked Spot Vol 1]
🔥 Release Date: [May 26 2026] 🔥
Thank you to Kodansha Comics, Sal Jiang, and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
★★★★★
This was such a fun, fast little punch of a read. Sal Jiang really doesn’t waste time, it just drops you straight into this messy, chaotic, kind of addictive world, and I ended up reading it in one sitting without even realizing it.
The energy is a little wild in the best way. The humor lands, the character dynamics are messy and fun, and it leans into this slightly unhinged energy that makes it even more addictive.
The art is super expressive, but still simple enough that it lets everything else breathe. And the pacing just moves. It doesn’t drag or overexplain anything, it just lets the characters play off each other and it works.
It kind of feels like a teaser, but not in a bad way. Like it gives you enough to be satisfied, but you can tell there’s more coming.
Short, stylish, and just really entertaining. I’m definitely curious where the next one goes.
[Wicked Spot Vol 1]
🔥 Release Date: [May 26 2026] 🔥
Thank you to Kodansha Comics, Sal Jiang, and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
★★★★★
This was such a fun, fast little punch of a read. Sal Jiang really doesn’t waste time, it just drops you straight into this messy, chaotic, kind of addictive world, and I ended up reading it in one sitting without even realizing it.
The energy is a little wild in the best way. The humor lands, the character dynamics are messy and fun, and it leans into this slightly unhinged energy that makes it even more addictive.
The art is super expressive, but still simple enough that it lets everything else breathe. And the pacing just moves. It doesn’t drag or overexplain anything, it just lets the characters play off each other and it works.
It kind of feels like a teaser, but not in a bad way. Like it gives you enough to be satisfied, but you can tell there’s more coming.
Short, stylish, and just really entertaining. I’m definitely curious where the next one goes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Manga | Witches | Social Media
Thank you to Kodansha for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
• Plot:
Wicked Spot 1 is about witches. In this story, witches are known to be feared. Our MC was isolated from humans as a child until the present day as a young adult. The outside world keeps showing up to her door, and one day she ends up interacting with the world she’s been kept from, mostly because of discovering social media.
• What I Liked:
The MC has several outfit changes because she loves fashion.
• What Didn’t Work for Me:
There is a lot of bullying of the other MC because she’s abnormally strong.
• Themes / Ideas:
From bullying to friends?, outcasts & secret society.
• Who I’d Recommend It To:
If you have an interest in witches and magic. Like to see diversity in stories.
• Overall Thoughts:
Not sure if this is going to become Yuri, but the story is dominated by women. A social media star and hater are probably going to become friends or closer than friends. The art is nice.
Thank you to Kodansha for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
• Plot:
Wicked Spot 1 is about witches. In this story, witches are known to be feared. Our MC was isolated from humans as a child until the present day as a young adult. The outside world keeps showing up to her door, and one day she ends up interacting with the world she’s been kept from, mostly because of discovering social media.
• What I Liked:
The MC has several outfit changes because she loves fashion.
• What Didn’t Work for Me:
There is a lot of bullying of the other MC because she’s abnormally strong.
• Themes / Ideas:
From bullying to friends?, outcasts & secret society.
• Who I’d Recommend It To:
If you have an interest in witches and magic. Like to see diversity in stories.
• Overall Thoughts:
Not sure if this is going to become Yuri, but the story is dominated by women. A social media star and hater are probably going to become friends or closer than friends. The art is nice.
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