This manga is really good, though it's quite bittersweet.  I suppose it's kind of a cross between a coming-of-age and a slice-of-life story with a good dash of cooking-manga.

It's titled Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san.  It's about two close friends, Kiyo and Suu, who have dreamed of becoming Maiko (sort of like Geisha in Kyoto who dance or play during performances and feasts).  It's a very strict and traditional lifestyle.  Suu is thin and graceful but she is also very dedicated and her potential for becoming a special Maiko is spotted instantly.  Kiyo, on the other hand, has no talent at being a Maiko at all.  It's not long before she is told that her dream is over.  However, at that time, the cook at the dorm where the apprentice Maiko live is unable to work and Kiyo steps in to save the day.  Even though she can't be a Maiko, she is extremely hard-working and good-natured and an excellent cook.  She is hired to handle kitchen duties.  Thus the two stay together, though on very different paths.

Ha, I didn't even think about that, I just posted a good picture from near where I was at in the manga.  I guess that would be confusing (and kind of amusing).

I also like how stylized the art is, it really stands out for an "alternate past" type story.  The story gets really twisted, too, and jumps the tracks of expectations.  I like that it's not predictable.  It's serious and violent but it's also funny and cute.  It's a samurai story with a lot of politics but it also has crazy powers and mythical characters.

Fluff-chan is a beast.  

OP: Pretty much a perfect storm of shit. I have no idea how they'll get out of this. 

Germa 66 power-up was pretty cool, though they're not characters I want to root for. Still rooting for Sanji to kick Judge's ass, and not for this to be swept under the rug due to typical villain reforming tropes.

I can't wait to see how the Strawhats rebound...if that's even possible.  

MHA: Agreed...while at first glance it might seem like typical nakama power stuff, I liked the focus on the villain's teamwork, and how Suneater was able to empathize. They were definitely were more than simple throw-away villains like they seemed at first.  

Neverland: Demons everywhere!

I hope the dog demons team up with the humans to beat the samurai and swordless samurai demons. They samurai called the dog a lesser race. Race riot foreshadowed?

I wanna know who Emma's group met up with. 

I can't get enough of her XDD

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Other Manga updates

Shokugeki: Damn, Girl

I'm honestly more interested in this fight than I was with Souma's. It might be predictable that the bad guys will win, but it's cool to get extra development for the Elite 10 characters. Looking forward to more Kuga and Megashima next week. 

Fairy Tail: 6 Chapters Left

Even if I'm sure Natsu will win everything on his own, this page made me smile. Can't think of a more fitting final battle than for the dragon slayers to defeat the strongest dragon. Hopefully the other six play a role and it's not just Natsu non-stop.  

Seven Deadly Sins: Meliodas-sama Forever

The reincarnation twist was obvious, though I didn't realize it was to that level. Kinda explains why Meliodas keeps his blow-up doll at arms length. He doesn't know how long this one will last :( 

Rindou is my second favorite girl mainly because of her chaotic neutral nature. Really excited to see what she cooks up since this is the very first time the audience sees her cook.

Agreed, every panel with her is a delight. Love how her motives are just "What's the most fun for Rindou?"

Also she's crazy cute.

Sorry I been away for awhile. I was busy, as well as my manga log piling up, but now I am caught up. I'll need to post some of my thoughts on some manga, and perhaps post a page of something I've been reading lately.

Also, glad to hear people showing interest in Only Sense Online I've been enjoying this greatly as well.

I've stared reading Toki, a spinoff from Saki.

Toki was just awesome in the Saki manga.  She's low-energy, quiet, pessimistic, and cute.  At the same time, though, she's also brave and determined.  Her giving it her all despite her ability affecting her health made me a fan.

It seems it's starting from when she first met her eventual best friend.

New Uratarou.

Some people are poor at making good first impressions.  Also, this manga has fantastic character designs.

Reading the Saki spin-off made me remember that the live action just started.  Looks like there are four episodes out and I watched the first two.

• Saki is so.bad.ass.
• The skirts aren't as short as in the manga but they did well enough.  I don't want anyone to get arrested.
• I haven't been able to determine if underwear exist in the live action.  It's believed by many that they do not exist in the manga.
• They did pretty well in choosing an actress for Saki.

I've read the manga and watched the anime but I still got excited in the live action when people underestimate Saki.  The author is just so darn good at creating dramatic tension.  

Also, while I'm off-topic, what an adorable Hinata (from the stage play) ..