So realtalk, I requested this because I got it confused with aNOTHER vampire in a bathhouse series (that recently became an anime) but actually this one was... better than I'd heard the other one was? There's still a few questionable things (the titular vampire Luca hitting on human Sakura despite being turned down a bunch, a cross-dressing or transwoman side character who appears briefly but they make it obvious that she was designated male at birth) but overall I actually quite enjoyed it. Sakura is a hard-working guy with a super cute little brother and even the mascot character didn't give me a single eye roll and listen, I'm so tired of mascot characters! Pequeno can stay though.

This was a cute slice of life living as part of a really sociable community manga where everyone in the shopping district really cares for each other and the newcomers alike. The art was pretty/cute and I had a good time. It was sort of weird as a one-shot because the main story ends on a cliffhanger, but then the bonus sort of handwaves what happens in that cliffhanger without further development. Unsure if the series was cancelled before it could expand or what, but I'm glad there was that quick tying up of loose ends even if it was pretty quick so we weren't stuck wondering as to Sakura's fate.

Thank you to Kodansha and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for review!

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“Whenever our hopes are is where the full moon baths will be.”

This was surprisingly cute and very pleasant for in between

This copy was kindly given to me for review from the publisher and Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This was equal parts cutesy and funny. It was fun and fast read, not sure if I will continue with the series or not.

A super cute, slice-of-life manga about a vampire coming to the human world to visit a bathhouse. He loves it so much, he decides to stay. The art was fantastic and the little brother of the male lead was super adorable.

This ended up being such a cute story! I expected a regular BL but was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this. It would make a great anime.

A sweet and funny manga

It definitely had me smiling and I was surprised at the unexpected tenderness

Dude what the hell did I just read?? 💀💀 I think whoever wrote this just wanted to draw a naked vampire man in a bath house 💀😂😂 I'm giving it a 4* because it was funny as hell and I wasn't expecting it 😂😭

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a free copy of this manga in exchange for my honest opinion!

Debut manga with beautiful cover art that features a vampire in a bathhouse?! Um, yes please!! I've been reading too many tragic stories lately, so this cozy slice-of-life manga really hit the spot. I do wish the romance had been more than just hinted at (blame my shipper heart), but overall this was just a really nice, feel-good story that got wrapped up pretty quickly in one volume. I definitely wouldn't be mad if the creator decided to make more volumes in the future, or similar stories!

This was kind of cute slice-of-life vampire x human story. Some of it felt sort of disjointed as I read, like missing context, and then I realized it was previously separately released stories, combined into one larger edition/story. So that sorta explains that. A quick, enjoyable read - I enjoyed the lore of this vampire and how much he adored the humans.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this e-arc. I absolutely loved A Vampire in The Bathhouse. While it did feel a bit rushed at times and I wish there were more, the story overall flowed really well and all of the characters were so loveable and unique in their own ways.

A Vampire in the Bathhouse is a very whimsical and engaging read. The art is stunning, and the characters are unique and endearing. I quickly connected to each chapter in their story and look forward to re-reading this for another comforting experience.

2.5 Stars Rounded Up

Sadly, this didn’t work for me. It felt very disjointed and not like a cohesive story (especially with the rather abrupt ending). The description stated this was a full story in one volume, but it felt more like random pieces of a larger story strung together. Also, I wonder if there were issues with the translation as there were several places I had to reread to understand what was happening.

Super cute story, fast paced and perfect. I loved the story line of the vampire falling in love with a bathhouse and wanting to stay in the human realm because of it. The art was perfect! I can’t wait to see if the story continues.

2.5 Stars
I did not dislike it but did not enjoy it either. The comedy did not work for me and I did not really care about the characters. It's just not my cup of tea but if you are looking for a wholesome slice of life with queer representation then this might be for you. Also the art and character designs are welll done.

This is a cute and cosy manga with LGBT+ characters.
I found myself to be laughing at moments.
I absolutely adored the little devil chibi character.
If you want to read a manga about a magical bathhouse, then you will like this one.

I liked the book, however, I found the romance bit to be a bit disappointing, especially as I felt like there was a build-up for a relationship development that never quite reached where it was supposed to...? I enjoyed it nonetheless. The characters were quite nice, and my favourite was the protagonist. If there's a second volume, I'd be interested in reading more about the story.

Expected: a vampire in a bathhouse, slightly cheesy but fun all the same

Received: that vampire was definitely in that bathhouse and this was such a fun read

A Vampire in a Bathhouse opens with Luka, a bored vampire journeying to the human realm to
experience the wonderous healing properties of the bathhouse ran by the Amamitsutsuki family, Sakura, his little brother Umenosuke, and their Gramps. There is some predictable shenanigans: Luka can only refresh his magic by drinking blood (Sakura’s), however it’s handled well with some comedic timing thrown in. It’s a heartwarming read involving domestic character growth and a very sweet relationship developing between all of the characters.

Fans of Buddy Daddies and Spy x Family would enjoy this book.

This manga was so incredibly funny, cute and heartwarming. This is my definition of a cozy realism fantasy.

It was so interesting to see characters that are the complete opposite of each other form a bond with each other through many different situations, and the main character to be in real word community.

The art itself was beautiful, especially looking at each of the powers the fanatical characters have and how they were portrayed.

The ending seems to be a cliffhanger but the bonus story says otherwise? So I'm not sure if this is a standalone or if there is another volume coming out.

Thank you to Kodansha for the e-arc of this manga!
This was really cute! I like stories where a fantastical character has to learn about the real world (probably stemming from watching Enchanted so much as a kid) and this really delivered. Luka and Sakura have a fun dynamic, and contribute to such a cute found family. Overall, 3.75 🌟

A really cute manga with an adorably clumsy and clueless vampire. It's not too long and each chapter featured a different situation that was made even more interesting by the vampire. You won't be able to resist falling in love with the characters.

Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley!