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☚୧୨☛ When a story gives me that exciting, breathtaking feeling while reading, I simply know it's a great one! And that was definitely the case with "Hishakaishindo": I loved every bit of it so much! I loved the characters, their interaction, the general dynamic of the story...simply EVERYTHING! Enjo really became one of my fav mangaka in no time! Their stories have so many of my top fav elements, they're totally my thing, and the art-style is beautiful...absolutely a must-read author!

❂ [Baka-Updates] Suddenly stricken with lupus, a photographer loses sight in one eye. Faced with an uncertain prognosis, he feels an urgent need to revisit the South Pacific island that inspired his career. Can he convince the man he encountered there years ago, now a medical researcher in Southern California, to accompany him on his journey? > I really loved this story! Especially when they went back to the island together and when they finally made love immersed in the nature...it was truly beautiful and fascinating! Also, Mani's tribal tattoos looked so good on him! # Half-South-Pacific Half-French Uke

Step-brothers // Older Brother, Uni student x Younger Brother, High-school student > Tbh I think this story could have been better! I mean, it wasn't a disappointing reading, but, while I loved at the beginning (like in ch.1-2) the characters' interaction and how things were going, then my excitement kinda abated because the dynamic wasn't great later on. Anyway, I still really liked it, because I'm weak when it comes to step-bros stories!

️I admit that I love stories with a middle-school student in love with an older guy, so at the beginning I kinda hoped that would be the case, but here it seems it's a reunion adult love between the older brother and his ex-lover saw from the point of view of the younger brother. Well, it's interesting anyway and maybe this third party's pov actually makes the story somehow unique. Just like the atypical art style: I really love it and the vibe it gives to the story!️

Unique story in terms of setting and art style. I really liked the characters. In particular, I loved the duo Jean and his friend Nino and their little moments! As for the plot, I actually thought it wouldn't involve me much, as the story seemed kinda flat at first, but after a few chapters it started taking form and things became definitely interesting! It was also nice to follow Jean into the different districts, each characterized by its own scenery and peculiarities, with Nino always following him as well. So, while at first I really liked it mostly for the characters, I ended up liking the plot as well. Adapted to anime - In the anime, the unique color palettes together with the art style gave a refreshing feel and also made the characters stand out even more. Especially the contrast between those bright vibrant colors and the main character's calm, seemingly-indifferent attitude created just the right balance! > The anime fully adapted the story of the manga. In the last episode, after the credits, there's a bonus scene of Jean and Nino that is not present in the manga. Then, there're also additional special episodes and an OVA whose contents are not present in the manga. Prequel: ACCA - 13-ku Kansatsuka P.S. (not scanlated? I don't know, but I didn't find it) - Coming out after the original ACCA series, this story gives more info about some characters, including for example the five chief officers of ACCA, Nino, and Mauve. Side Story: ACCA - 13-ku Kansatsuka Gaiden - Paula to Michelle (not scanlated) - About two rival Juumoku families and their daughters, who are the same age. Spin-off: BADON (not scanlated) - About 4 men befriending each other in prison and then, after being released, opening a tobacco shop together in the capital Badon.

// Complete // - Note: The story ends with ch. 4. Ch. 5-8 are some french uploads. Adapted from novel - There's also a live-action movie.