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!

I love all the characters and the story! it's so cute and warm hearted! I wish there were more! I hope it gets turned into a series!

I found this manga to be cute as hell. The part where the king of darkness because so small is so freaking cute. I hope the two mmcs will have a bit of a romance happen, but if it doesn't that's okay as well. It was nice to actually see a bit of the plot happen in the first volume then just have character development.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC!

This isn't normally the kind of thing I read, like, at all. I requested the ARC on a whim, because it sounded silly, and I guess my expectations were met?

I went into this expecting a romance, but there was none at all. This is mostly quirky shenanigans from the vampire exploring human stuff, and also the little kid doing cute little kid stuff. I also expected more bathhouse stuff, but that didn't really happen much.

The book ends with a big cliffhanger, which made me think there would be a sequel, but then right at the end, there is a bonus short story? And that short story takes place in the near future and off-handedly mentions how that cliffhanger gets resolved, so I guess there's no more loose threads to tie up? So this is a standalone.

Anyway, I didn't love this, but also I don't think I'm the target audience for this kind of thing.

Luka, a vampire, appears in Sakura's bathhouse when he decides to visit the human realm.

The manga is hilarious and I love the slice of life feel. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Sakura and Luka blossom as they navigate normal everyday events.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-Arc and this is my honest opinion.

This is short and sweet, a good read for anyone looking for something funny and fast.
The art is is very nice, the comedy is pretty light and fluffy and the story is nice enough, even if it's not something very deep.

This one is a little strange. I didn't love it, but the art was beautiful. I love Luka's character design. I didn't care too much about the plot though.


Themes/Tropes:
- Found Family
- Vampire x Human
- Slice of Life
- Heartwarming and comedic tone

This was very quick and fun to read. The banter was great. The cozy vibes. It was just such a good manga to pick up and binge. And the artwork is stunning!!

Luka is a hungover vampire who is seeking relief from what ails him when he discovers the Full Moon Bathhouse in Japan. He has his assistant teleport him there, which results in him showing up naked, lol. Hilarity ensues when Luka decides to stay in Japan after meeting Sakura (the eldest grandson who runs the bathhouse) whom he takes as a pact partner. This is a wonderful slightly ecchi manga that is a completed story. If you like surprise demon guest, bougie vampires, cozy-ish fantasy slice of life, you should definitely check out this manga.

This was a cute, cosy, and wholesome slice of life manga (with vampires)! The art style was beautiful and the character's were super enjoyable to read about, I loved the found family dynamics. The ending wasn't very satisfying unfortunately, but I'll be keeping my eye out for any future volumes!

Luka, a vampire takes a look at the human world and decides to check out this human bathhouse where he ends up meeting Sakura, a man who helps out at his family’s bathhouse. When Sakura first sees luka pop out of no where at the bathhouse he’s a little annoyed but luka likes it there and decides to stay their and help out round the bathhouse. As time goes by Sakura starts to be more fond of luka. I Enjoyed reading this manga as it made me laugh for most parts of it but there were some portions that felt a bit weird and unnecessary.
Also Lukas familiar is just the cutest thing ever

Thank you so much NetGalley, kodansha comics and Niko Izuki for the gifted earc, i got this in exchange for an honest review
*3.75 stars

Funny with a nice artstyle, but nothing special.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book for an honest review.

This book was absolutely adorable! I loved the dynamics for all the characters and I wish there was more!

This was way more wholesome than I expected but that made me love it even more.

I love the relationship between Sakura and his little brother. It was so pure and sweet. Luka is so earnest with the humans. This was a fun and cute read!

Thanks for the arc!

A Vampire in the Bathhouse is a cute manga with a fun idea and great characters! I really loved the art style and the entire premise. Sakura and his little brother are amazing and I never thought I'd be so interested in a story revolving around a bathhouse. I do wish there were more volumes to build on a romance between Luka and Sakura but their partnership was very cute. This whole manga was cozy, fun and sweet and I really enjoyed it!

thank you NetGalley for a copy of the book!

oh my gosh, it was so cute. just a very lighthearted, fun, easy read.

the story is very queer — the vampire luka makes a pact with the human sakura to replenish his “mana” (magic). apparently the best way to do this is by having sex…? (eyebrows raised) though nothing ever explicitly happens between the two characters, their relationship was really fun and sweet.

there were several laugh out loud moments thanks to sakura and his dry wit. i’m also a sucker for the fish-out-of-water type character, and luka and yomi both delivered! ume was also so sweet and loveable.

while the story isn’t anything special, a few snapshots of their shenanigans, it is written well and at times heartwarming. i recommend this to anyone looking for something cosy and wholesome to read.

I really like stories than can be told in one book or tome in case of manga. In this one the trama was good and evolved properly but I felt like there was no proper ending, it left me kinda waiting for more.

A Vampire in the Bathhouse is a wholesome episodic slice of life manga with a touch of magic. And to make it even better, it's a standalone.
The art style is beautiful, and I really enjoyed the attention to detail.
It's mostly silly with some small moments that are more serious but super sweet. The characters were all lovable, even the one that were very full of themselves.