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Manga

Here's some notes/reviews on some manga I've read!
I'll mark my favorites with a star ~ !

Happiness (ハピネス / Happinesu)

Probably my favorite manga of all time, or just my favorite vampire manga.
If you love vampire manga/anime I highly reccomend this series. The pacing of this manga is so immaculate, as it balances rushed, stressful atmospheres with long, drawn-out atmospheres and time. Soo wonderful, and I am a huge fan of Shūzō Oshimi's other works (Inside Mari is also one of my favorite manga, but he is best known for Flowers of Evil). I'd like to read more of Oshimi's work.

Sugar Sugar Rune

I luckily picked up Vols 1,2,&3 at a used bookstore.
The backgrounds are really pretty! Their magical world is like year round halloween and reminds me so much of the Gothic Lolita Bible, so I love it.

Kobato. by CLAMP

I started reading this and do enjoy it but I haven't continued... Not sure if I will continue.

Death Note

I've read 3/6 omnibus, but at some point stopped reading. I want to eventually finish it.

Anime

Here's some notes/reviews on some anime I've watched!

Shiki

One of my favorite anime! And probably my favorite vampire anime.
I found out about Shiki through the Lolita fashion brand Metamorphose, who released a collaboration dress with the anime back in the mid/early 2000s. Shiki has a little uniqueness in the sense that it was based on an actual novel, not a manga or a light novel like most anime. I think this does wonders for the pacing and plot. In addition, it has a totally weird art style. It is super stylized and pretty edgy so its a great watch. Has some crazy scenes in it too! Honestly, I'm due for a rewatch!

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

If you are here, and have not watched it yet... how??
Its basically internet girl lore at this point. Go watch it!