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Ashley's Overgrown Shelf
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Blog
Freebies
Shop the Shelf
Manga Snacks
Cozy Color Palettes
Manga Picks
About Me
Contact Me
Newsletter
Blog
Freebies
Shop the Shelf
Manga Snacks
Cozy Color Palettes
Manga Picks
About Me
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Newsletter
Junji Ito Starter Guide | Where to Begin (and What to Save for Later)
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

Junji Ito Starter Guide | Where to Begin (and What to Save for Later)

New to Junji Ito’s horror manga? This starter guide breaks down where to begin, what to skip (for now), and which stories are best for different fear levels; from spirals and sea creatures to Satan and short stories.

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Dissolving Classroom by Junji Ito - A Polite Descent into Madness
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 5/5/25

Dissolving Classroom by Junji Ito - A Polite Descent into Madness

Junji Ito’s Dissolving Classroom delivers a grotesque yet clever short horror manga featuring toxic apologies, satanic guilt, and a wildly chaotic little sister. A quick, unsettling read that earns 4 out of 5 stars.

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10 Moody Manga Picks for Cozy Chaos Readers
Manga Picks Ashley Bexar 4/28/25 Manga Picks Ashley Bexar 4/28/25

10 Moody Manga Picks for Cozy Chaos Readers

10 moody manga picks for when you want your reading corner to feel haunted, chaotic, and a little overgrown. From Junji Ito to Tokyo Ghoul; these are the cozy chaos must-haves.

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Plant & Panel Pairing: Tomie by Junji Ito + Purple Passion Plant
Plant & Panel Pairings Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Plant & Panel Pairings Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

Plant & Panel Pairing: Tomie by Junji Ito + Purple Passion Plant

A soft, fuzzy plant paired with an immortal, manipulative manga girl? Yep. This pairing is all drama, all beauty, and just a little toxic; exactly how Tomie would want it.

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Why Uzumaki by Junji Ito is the Creepiest (and one of the Best) Manga I’ve Ever Read
Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Manga Reviews Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

Why Uzumaki by Junji Ito is the Creepiest (and one of the Best) Manga I’ve Ever Read

Uzumaki is the kind of manga that quietly crawls under your skin…and stays there. Here’s why Junji Ito’s masterpiece is still my all-time favorite horror manga.

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How to Style a Cozy, Slightly Haunted Manga Corner (Vintage Vibes + Plant Chaos)
Shelf Styling Ashley Bexar 4/25/25 Shelf Styling Ashley Bexar 4/25/25

How to Style a Cozy, Slightly Haunted Manga Corner (Vintage Vibes + Plant Chaos)

Create the ultimate manga reading corner with cozy lighting, vintage finds, chaotic plants, and maybe a dinosaur or two. Here’s how to style your own haunted reading nook!

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