Crow Hill: Don't Be Shy!!

Decided to write a review for this one as there isn't one already. Although the plot may be similar to other stories I've read in the past, I found this manga to be a breath of fresh air. Each chapter more or less either portrays a "case" in the first volume, with more emphasis on the couple's developing relationship in the second. The situations that the characters find themselves in are usually outlandish and absurd, so if you are a fan of realism in writing, this may be an issue. I found the comedy to be funny and ridiculous in all the best ways, similar tothe kind of comedy you can expect from Isaku Natsume. It was light hearted and good humoured throughout, which I appreciated! The artwork is one of the main highlights for me. The character design is absolutely beautiful in my opinion and you can see a lot of care was taken in terms of the characters' expressions, clothes' etc. It had a very modern feel to it also, i.e. the characters actually looked pretty trendy! The focus is on the main characters and there isn't a strong supporting cast, but I didn't see this as too much of an issue. One of the best things about this manga is the clear respect that the author has for her characters. This manga flirts with some of the more problematic tropes that plague the BL genre and thoroughly subverts them, in a way that I found surprising. We are left with a healthy and happy couple, with clear boundaries and mutual respect for one another. The importance of communication is highlighted and the end result is a couple you can't help but root for. All in all, if you are looking for a fluffy, light hearted manga depicting a healthy relationship with some surprisingly good silly comedy, look no further!