Ikoku Nikki

[Babbelfish]

Since Mizukami's Spirit Circle no manga has so often brought me to tears. The sharpness of the grief the main characters feel contrasted with the warmth of the theme of being deserving of unconditional compassion.
I see a lot of myself in Makio, her eternal struggle with focus, frustration with the niceties of society, her desire to be as honest as possible, and I thank the mangaka for that.

Also all the plumes for the translator(s)! This feels high quality to me.

I will certainly follow this one.

 

[Schnekk]

Love each chapter that comes out! Thank you for your dedication in bringing readers this fantastic story, scanslators！

 

[maisai]

Wonderful to see a main character who is very much not neurotypical, and her struggles with fitting into a neurotypical world. As someone who is diagnosed with adult ADHD and social anxiety, I often find myself relating to her often.

 

[goronyanpai]

I can't repeat the praise that has been said. Ikoku Nikki is very realistic and it's hitting hard for some. I'm the one who's awkward in expressing things so that relatable feelings make me itchy. That jealousy comes from an understanding environment. Reality doesn't make it easy.

 

[Obloquy]

Great art. For some reason I’m not feeling the story though. It seemed to drag on so I only go through the first two chapters. Will prolly come back to it.

 

[Tamahomenuriko]

@maisai who is not neurotypical?

 

[Babbelfish]

@Tamahomenuriko Not maisai, but they are probably talking about Makio. I agree with that assessment if that is the case.

 

[Bighomer]

This is oh so good

 

[nicklablue]

This is a fantastic one. The relationships and dialogue feel very authentic, and the story goes through the whole gamut of emotions.

 

[rakim]

Does anyone remember the chapter no. with the 3 Idiots reference or is it some other manga?

 

[hotdogislife]

This story is not even supposed to be a sad story and I’ve already cried twice. It hit close to home. Too close, really.

 

[OG_Calculus]

@rakim Chapter 34 Page 9

 

[ki4x]

this manga is sooo good and underrated

 

[maisonaustyn]

It's a pure drama. The fact that it doesnt do anything special is what is so unique about it. It's not generic by any means but doesn't try to be anything it isn't.

A simpler way to describe it is that it's very real. Almost like reading someones recollection of a time in their life that was the most impactful on them