I found this Manga an enjoyable read about a vampire who seeks comfort in a bathhouse.

The author does a great job of mixing humor and emotion, allowing readers to connect with the vampire's struggles and friendships.

The characters are well developed, each bringing their own charm to the story.

The writing is engaging and keeps you interested throughout. Overall, a fun read for anyone who enjoys fantasy and a touch of romance, offering a fresh take on vampire stories.

I liked the art style!
A sweet slice-of-life story following a vampire that finds himself transported to a bathhouse.
4 stars.
arc provided by Netgalley

It was an okay read - i did love the art style and the character designs, it was split into mini episodes with pretty easy to follow "slice of life"-esque plot lines. It did get a tad boring after the second episode but if you're not looking for exciting plot, its a really cute read. Though it is marked as LGBTQIA+ on netgalley which felt a little misleading as there's nothing really in the book to suggest any of the characters are, except a throwaway line about demons not caring about gender ..

This book gave what it needed to give. The art style was amazing. I am honestly jealous and wish I could draw even a quarter as well as the illustrator.

Once again, I am a simple person. Give me an easy-to-follow plot, good characters, and a cute child to soothe my humble heart, and yes, I will love it. This book is cozy, and I would very much recommend it to anyone looking for an easy palette cleanser.

⋆˚࿔ Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Niko Izuki for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

Luka is a vampire in need of something relaxing and what better way to do so than in a bathhouse in the human realm. It also turns out that Sakura, the human in charge of the bathhouse is in need of help to take care of it.

This was a really fun and cute manga. I really loved very single character even though I'm not exactly a fan of how the pact between Luka and Sakura started off (I don't like when consent isn't clearly established).

It's a slice of life manga that never gets boring because there are also some pretty intriguing plotlines being introduced. As a fan of the genre, I just loved how soft and sweet and cozy everything was.

The art is also really pretty with cool character designs and a nice attention to detail in the environments. The writing goes perfectly well with the ambiance of the manga! Overall, it was a great quick read!

Huge thanks to Kodansha Comics and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

Finished reading:
A Vampire in the Bathhouse
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Pages: 212
Genre: Manga. Fantasy/romance
LGBTQIA+ rep: Achillean romance
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Thank you @netgalley for providing me with an ARC for this manga!

It really was a cute and sweet manga, with many heartfelt moments and thought provoking moments too. It really leans heavily on how powerful a community can be and that you need people to make a business a welcoming and warm place!

The sweet nature of Luka and Sakura was inspiring too! Luka made a pact with Sakura in the beginning, and it is clear that they like to have each other around, but Sakura can be mean against Luka, which he so casually ignores it makes it even funnier.

All in all, this was a very enjoyable, sweet and funny manga 🥰

This was so CUTE. Absolutely no notes, I loved this book. All the characters were adorable, it had such good vibes. Like, early 2000s manga vibes. Like, manga I used to read online at 2am vibes. I loved it!!

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this was such a fun manga to read! i loved the characters, and the story was so unique. if you're looking for a quick, funny and lighthearted read, i absolutely recommend reading this manga! wish we got more though!

˗ˋˏ ୨୧ thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Niko Izuki for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review! ୨୧ ˎˊ˗

Title: A Vampire in the Bathhouse
Where I Read: Arc via @netgalley and @kodansha_en
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Luka is the most handsome, regal vampire around- who also happens to be entirely hungover. He demands a change and decides to look into the human realm for entertainment. What he finds instead is a cure for his problems. A sweet, Japanese bathhouse with rejuvenating properties to cure his aching self. At his arrival of Full Moon Baths, he meets Sakura the eldest son who thought his biggest thing to worry about was being short staffed. Boy, is he in for a surprise.
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I had never heard of this manga before and was very excited for the opportunity to read it! It’s deliciously hilarious and heart warming at the same time. Luka is hella sassy and sweet and very straightforward which I absolutely love. Sakura is such a “this is my life now” and is such a mood. 😂 I wish it was far longer than a one shot.

This was so cute and funny! It was wholesome with a little bit of sexual innuendos sprinkled in. I liked the art style, and the story gave me similar vibes to Mr. Villains Day Off. Very enjoyable read.

Overall, this manga was very enjoyable. The story was cute, heartwarming, and also funny. There were many different characters in the story, and they were all delight. I particularly enjoyed seeing the adorable friendship between Ume and Pequeño.

I hope that there will be more in this series and I look forward to further works by this author!

This was such a wholesome manga!
The art style was adorable, the characters were cute and all loveable. It’s more of a cozy manga as this isn’t really a rise and fall plot but that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. The only problem I had was that the beginning’s pacing was a little off so much happens in like one to two pages. I know it’s to set up the rest of the manga but it could’ve been fleshed out a little more, also the ending felt very abrupt. I believe it’s a standalone but it feels like it could be a duology or series. I thought there would be more romance in it but that doesn’t take away from my enjoyment like the pacing issues did.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Niko Izuki for this early copy!


This manga is such a cute, fun and charming read with a unique premise. The art style is something I really enjoyed in this one, the main 3 men were some of the most beautiful characters I have ever seen! and so full of personality, perfectly matching the tone of the story.

The characters are quirky and lovable, and their interactions bring a lot of warmth and humour. Some moments had me genuinely laughing out loud. While not overly deep, it’s a delightful manga that’s both visually appealing and entertaining and gives a good needed giggle!

Definitely worth picking up if you’re looking for something lighthearted with a supernatural twist.

This is definitely one of my favorite manga of the year. Each character I wholeheartedly adored! Can't wait for this to continue. Definitely gave me Devil is a Part-Timer or Blood Lad vibes which only made me love it that much more.

A Vampire in the Bathhouse was such a cute read. It’s very much a slice of life story where we follow Luka who learns about a human bathhouse and decides to visit it from the demon realm. Once there, he meets Sakura and falls in love with the cozy bathhouse 💖

My favorite character in this manga absolutely had to be Umenosuke. He was such a cutie pie! He’s Sakura’s younger brother, and it’s clear how much he loves his older brother. He’s a very caring little boy, so he’s super sweet with Sakura, Luka, Pequeño, and Yomi. It’s no wonder everyone likes him because his sweet temperament makes it inevitable!

Luka was also a fun character! Despite coming from a privileged background in the demon realm, he’s fully invested in working at the bathhouse. He helps Sakura clean and run the bathhouse without complaint and, in fact, it makes him very happy! I, of course, loved the fact that everyone in the town immediately loved him because he’s gorgeous 😂 It’s a fun trope.

Finally, Sakura was great too. He found both Luka and Yomi over the top, but he was still nice to them. He’s a bit of a grouch, but it works in contrast to the over the top personalities of the vampires.

All in all, I’m excited to have this volume in my collection! I preordered it based on the cute cover alone, and having read an eARC through Netgally I’ve confirmed I’m definitely keeping it!

This is such a wholesome story full of crazy vampires, demons, reluctant romance, and a bathhouse. The artwork is beautiful, the story is well paced for a slower more wholesome BL. I enjoyed how the MC, Sakura, really didn’t fall for the Vampire, Luka’s charms so easily. Luka had to do things Sakura’s way to gain any traction in their connection. I enjoyed the fun characters that caused all kinds of chaos in the story and created some really funny moments.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-Arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I decided to request this one as it was on ‘read now’ and I thought it looked fun. I used to love reading manga when I was younger, but I haven’t read any in years so I thought I’d give it a go again.

Unfortunately, this one just isn’t for me. To be fair, I haven’t read much of it, but nothing is making me want to continue. The art style is really nice and I like the character art, but it’s the story that is lacking for me sadly.

Obviously it could get better after what I’ve read, but as I have quite a lot of books on my TBR (over 100 physical books on my shelves!), I can’t bring myself to spend time on a novel I’m not enjoying.

The majority of reviews I’ve seen for this have been really good and positive though, so if you’re a fan of manga and think this sounds good, I’d definitely still give it a go! Maybe I’ll even come back to this in a few months to see if my own opinion has changed :)

thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the e-arc!!

i love slice of life now!! ahhh Luka, Sakura and Ume's daily life in the bathhouse is such slapstick comedy (chat am i using this right) but also actually very heartwarming to read. i love the dynamic of a family they have going on, especially with the inclusion of the people and community that makes it special, which Yomi learns later on.

i thought the blood pact and magic would play more of a role in the bigger plot but i love how this is a very homey story altogether.

The story is light and funny with some heartwarming moments and the art is just beautiful, all the little details making it even more gorgeous and enjoyable. The characters are hilarious and well, I just loved the whole thing! Very wholesome manga, maybe the most wholesome I've read so far!

Book Review: A Vampire in the Bathhouse by Niko Izuki
Overview:
A Vampire in the Bathhouse, written by Niko Izuki and published by Kodansha Comics, is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy manga released in April 2025. The story centres on a “hot vampire” who, seeking a break from his supernatural woes, finds unexpected solace in a family-run bathhouse.
Plot and Characters:
The manga introduces readers to a charming vampire protagonist who is tired of his immortal routine, stumbles upon a traditional Japanese bathhouse. Rather than terrorizing the locals, he simply wants to relax and unwind. The family operating the bathhouse is initially bewildered by their unusual guest, but as the vampire’s quirks and vulnerabilities emerge, the dynamic shifts from suspicion to acceptance and camaraderie.
The narrative thrives on the contrast between the vampire’s supernatural mystique and the mundane, everyday warmth of the bathhouse setting. The family’s interactions with their immortal guest lead to comedic misunderstandings, heartfelt moments, and a gradual deepening of friendship.
Themes:
• Found Family: The story explores how bonds can form in the most unexpected places, with the bathhouse family and the vampire gradually becoming a surrogate family for one another.
• Comedy and Heart: The manga balances slapstick humour with genuinely touching scenes, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
• Self-Acceptance: The vampire’s journey is as much about finding a place to belong as it is about learning to accept himself, quirks and all.
Art and Style:
Niko Izuki’s artwork complements the story’s tone, blending expressive character designs with detailed backgrounds that capture the cozy atmosphere of the bathhouse. The comedic timing is enhanced by visual gags and exaggerated reactions, while quieter moments are rendered with warmth and subtlety.
Strengths:
• Engaging Characters: Both the vampire and the bathhouse family are well-drawn and endearing, making their interactions a highlight.
• Atmosphere: The unique setting adds charm and novelty, standing out among supernatural comedies.
• Balance of Humour and Emotion: The manga succeeds in delivering both laughs and heartfelt moments.
Potential Drawbacks:
• Light Plot: Readers seeking high-stakes drama or intense action may find the story’s slice-of-life approach too gentle.
• Familiar Tropes: While the “supernatural meets everyday life” formula is well-trodden, the manga’s execution keeps it feeling fresh.
Conclusion
A Vampire in the Bathhouse is a delightful, feel-good manga that offers a refreshing twist on vampire lore. With its blend of comedy, warmth, and found-family themes, Niko Izuki’s series is perfect for readers looking for a cozy, uplifting read with supernatural flair.