What Do You Take Me For Manga Read

What Do You Take Me For, A Manga Snob?

Okay, let's be honest. We all have our guilty pleasures, right? Mine? Manga. And I'm not ashamed. Well, not *too* ashamed.

But here's the thing. Some people think I only read super deep, philosophical stuff. Like, only Osamu Tezuka and nothing else. Do I *look* that intense?

The "Real Manga" Argument

You know the type. They scoff at anything remotely mainstream. "Oh, that's just shonen trash!" they declare. As if I'd only appreciate sophisticated art.

They probably think I only read Akira. Or maybe some obscure experimental series. Newsflash: I also enjoy a good power-up sequence!

Seriously, a well-executed Kamehameha is a work of art in itself. Don't @ me.

Guilty Pleasures and Magical Girls

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the classics. But sometimes, I just want to relax with something fluffy. Something with sparkly eyes and improbable transformations.

Yes, I said it. I enjoy magical girl manga. Sue me. Sometimes, I just want to see a teenager save the world with the power of friendship and a really cute outfit.

Is that so wrong? Is my sophisticated literary palate suddenly invalid because I enjoy Sailor Moon?

The Isekai Intrigue

And what about isekai? Oh, the *horror*! Another soul gets reincarnated into a fantasy world. Usually with overpowered abilities and a harem of adoring admirers.

Okay, maybe it's a bit of a trope. But sometimes, tropes are fun! It's comforting. Like a warm blanket made of wish fulfillment.

Besides, who *hasn't* dreamed of being the chosen one? Don't lie.

Beyond the Gatekeepers

The point is, manga is diverse. There's something for everyone. From highbrow art to lowbrow entertainment, it's all valid.

I refuse to be gatekept by self-proclaimed manga experts. My taste is my taste, and it's perfectly valid, thank you very much.

So, what do you take me for? Someone who only reads "serious" manga? Think again. I'm a manga enthusiast, plain and simple. And I embrace it all!

In Conclusion: Read What You Like!

So the next time someone judges your manga choices, just shrug. Tell them you're expanding your horizons. Or tell them to mind their own business.

Because at the end of the day, reading is about enjoyment. If it makes you happy, who cares what anyone else thinks?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a reincarnated slime and his adorable goblin sidekicks. Don't judge.

"There is no such thing as a guilty pleasure. Only pleasure." - Someone probably wise.