24/7 Magical Maiden Mimi

When a boy is chosen to be a Magical Maiden, it turns out that "oh I can turn into a girl" is actually the least troubling part about his life. This book captures a ton of gender feelings in a small package, with the main conflict being Milo debating being Mimi 24/7---not because of gender, but because she's magical and cool. Stopping the adorable space blobs that become kaiju when stressed out is a big part of the story, yes, but it's Milo really figuring out who they are and what their best friend means to them that takes center stage in Mira Ong Chua's latest gorgeous indie manga.

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From the Author:

"When I was little,
I never understood why superheroes had to hide their secret identities.
I mean, if there was a version of yourself people liked way better...
Wouldn't you just wanna be that all the time?"

Lonely, unpopular middle schooler Milo has a secret: he's actually Magical Maiden Mimi, the plucky heroine that protects the city from the cuddly-yet-vicious aliens that threaten the peace!

When a magical slip-up leaks his identity to the public, Milo finds himself with the fame and admiration he's always dreamed of...but embracing his new popularity might push him away from the things that matter the most.