Ako and Bambi

First impression

Why it is on my shelf

Thoughts from a couple of volumes into the series.

Ako and Bambi has a very unique manga style, much less flashy than most. It’s subtle, dialogue-heavy, and the relationship building probably leans on some Japanese social idiosyncrasies that I may not totally understand. But what got me is simple: ghosts. Cute little ghost girlfriend hanging out in your room every now and then, somehow connected to another real person while neither of them really understands the other. There’s a strange little energy here. If you want to try something new, I think this is worth a go. It’s my honorable mention pick, and a reminder that there’s more to manga than the usual pattern. I’m only a couple volumes in, but I think I’m going to slow-burn this one. It has definitely opened me up to a different style. We might call you eccentric if this completely clicks for you, and honestly, that may be part of the appeal.