Manga8.3Minor SpoilersCompleted
Is 2001 Nights Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
Closer to Arthur C. Clarke in comic form than to most manga — cold, gorgeous, and full of wonder.
Spoiler-light · Honestly rated
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We use the whole 1–10 scale and judge each title against the best version of what it is trying to be — a comedy on how funny it is, a thriller on its tension — not against some other genre. As a rough guide: 9+ is all-time great, 8 excellent, 7 a solid recommendation with caveats, 5–6 mixed or average. A 7 is a genuine yes, not a knock. The “Community score” in each review is the crowd rating from AniList, MAL, and MangaUpdates, shown next to ours for comparison.
Latest reviews
Manga9.0Minor SpoilersCompleted
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Is Girls' Last Tour Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
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Manga7.9Minor SpoilersCompleted
Is Fist of the North Star Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
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Is Astro Boy Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
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Manga8.8Minor SpoilersCompleted
Is Planetes Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
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Is Dr. Stone Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
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Manga7.4Minor SpoilersOngoing
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Manga7.8Minor SpoilersCompleted
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Manga8.0Completed
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