Kadokawa Adds 'Exiled? So What!' & 'Love Tattoo' Manga

Oh, great, more manga licenses. Kadokawa is dropping two more titles into the already saturated market, apparently. 'Exiled? So What! A Genius Saint Can Shine Anywhere!' sounds like the usual isekai fluff designed to lull you into a false sense of security before hitting you with some contrived plot twists. And 'Love Tattoo'? A BL manga, no less. Because that’s *exactly* what the world has been clamoring for, right? More romance that probably relies on tired tropes.

I suppose for some people, this is exciting news. They’ll probably dive headfirst into these stories, looking for that emotional payoff that I'm sure is just *waiting* to be discovered. I mean, who *doesn't* love a genius saint who's been 'exiled' or a forbidden love story that’s bound to be fraught with manufactured drama? It’s the kind of escapism that keeps people hooked, I guess. Just don’t expect me to be sending fan mail.

Look, I get it. People like these genres. They find comfort in them. And if Kadokawa and Seven Seas are giving them what they want, then fine, more power to them. It's just that sometimes I wish they'd put as much effort into something genuinely original as they do into churning out these familiar formulas. But hey, if you're into that sort of thing, enjoy your new reads.

Source: Kadokawa Releases Exiled? So What! A Genius Saint Can Shine Anywhere!, Love Tattoo Manga in March