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Yen and Jin are brothers in elementary school and the next generation in the Ragun family's tradition of battling evil spirits. In their world, the fight against spirits is essentially a game of guessing the opponent's "name." Knowing the name gives you control over the battle. Both Yen and Jin possess secret names known only to themselves, which they must keep hidden to avoid risking their lives!
(Source: Tokyopop)
Lagoon Engine was initially published by Tokyopop from May 15, 2006, to December 14, 2010. Later, VIZ Media acquired the license and released the series digitally from July 22, 2014, to January 20, 2015.
Story: The narrative is composed of small scenarios, each one touching and significant. What makes the story stand out is its balance between seriousness and humor. There are light-hearted moments scattered throughout, like when Yen Ragun questions a character's gender, leading to an amusingly awkward resolution.
Art: The artwork is impressive overall, though it can get a bit chaotic during battle scenes with too many elements flying around. Despite this, the visual quality remains commendable.
Characters: The characters are fantastic! Each one possesses unique traits that set them apart. For instance, Shintaro Nagasaku, the editor of Ragun's mother, enjoys cross-dressing, adding layers to his personality.
Enjoyment: I rate this a perfect 10 because the art beautifully complements the characters, who in turn enhance the story. It all culminates in a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.
Overall: This manga series earns a solid 9. It's simply great!
Those are weird because everyone wants to ride the mc because of basically just one aspect of them that's interesting, and because they are kind. Despite there being loads of others with the same criteria who aren't as sub-optimal as the mc.
That's...basically this. Just, instead of romance, it's a bromance... except when it's also a romance.