The Black Witch Runs Her Own Boarding House in Another World.

The Black Witch Runs Her Own Boarding House in Another World opens with a young woman who dies in a fire at work and wishes she had more time. She is reborn as a black witch, and her talking black cat master tells her that witches can change the world. Her own dream is more modest and more appealing: to run a boarding house that welcomes all kinds of guests. The premise is tender and cosy.The series is most charming in its hospitality. The idea of making a home for guests of every kind gives each chapter a warm purpose, and the kemonomimi and anthropomorphic characters add variety. The gentle humour and kind tone keep the pages pleasant.The weakness is brevity. At three volumes, the series has little time to develop its cast, and stakes stay mild throughout. Readers who enjoy quiet, welcoming slice-of-life will find a warm read. Those wanting drama may find it too soft, though the heart of the story is sincere.