Just finished reading Kakukaku Shikajika. It's basically an autobiographical story of the mangaka's life, centered around her relationship with her teacher. I'd say the most striking thing about it is how honest it is. While most of it is pretty lighthearted and funny, it portrays her (the mangaka) faults honestly, without looking away which allows it to be relatable and emotionally potent when it wants to be.

I really enjoyed it, and its pretty darn short at only 34 chapters, so it is a quick read too.

Marcille the Elven Mage is a real treasure.  She's the real star of the manga.  Also, never eat giant paracite raw.

I know there are already a fair share of recommendations coming up lately, but heck, I'll do one too since it's been awhile that I've posted one myself! I considered saving this for halloween, but I'm really enjoying it and figured I could just post it now.

This is a manga called Gigi Goegoe, or Tales of the Unusual, a collection of short self contained mystery and/or scary stories. There some interesting stories that deal with more than just ghosts or monsters, but of stranges rumors that turn out to be true, myths, and objects with unusual but dangerous powers. Stories usually end with shocking and sometimes grim twists. I definitely recommend it for people who love mysteries and suspense

Has anyone ever seen a job listing inside a popular manga?  Kind of made me chuckle.

Dang it, looks like I'm not qualified to do it... I don't have nor know how to use clip studio, and I'm not good with backgrounds. Oh well, there will be other chances for me... T_T

Also, that twin tail girl looks pretty cute o_o

I've been meaning to check out some of the recent manga recs, but so far I've only read some of Kakukaku Shikajika, since I find it to be a little relate-able, since I also love drawing and would love to do comics and other illustrations some day, and so far I've found it to be an interesting read. I really want to learn more about the teacher with the bamboo sword. I figure he's an artist too, but I'd love to learn more about him.... as well as the mangaka who studied and improved under him xD

But I've really been absorbed into Tales of the Unusual. There's been a lot of unique stories with some really weird premises and often, grim ends. They're not all horror themed though. There's a few sweet and even comical ones as well xD

There's always a million reasons not to do something. Have more confidence! You'll miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

Arg!  ARG!  Why do I catch up with Dungeon Meshi JUST as the story goes into critical mode!  Arg!

At first I read that as Clip Art and I was like, "oh, I can do clip art!"  But I guess it is a little more complicated than that.  

You'll never make it as a professional assistant if you can't do backgrounds.  Have you read Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun?  It was interesting watching everyone help make manga with Nozaki-kun.  I learned a lot.  Also, one editor added Tanuki to everything.

And I'm pretty sure that girl is an Oni.

I figure this opening was in Japan as well, which is also a bit of a problem for me... x_x;

I have heard of this manga. I recall reading a chapter about... perspective I think. It was about how the characters were in a sort of 'box club' and they all used boxes for different purposes (a funny excuse to explain why the height of characters in different panels were all weird). That really cracked me up xD I should get back to it, for some good laughs, and maybe some tips... TwT

Ichikawa is my favorite.