Manga Review

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality Review

Nagata Kabi is back with a new manga telling the story of her time spent in the hospital with pancreatitis. Having hit the lowest point in her life, can the creator build herself back up and move onwards?

Demelza • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 7 Review

The mood darkens in the seventh volume of Witch Hat Atelier as Coco learns a chilling secret about Qifrey's past. What will she do, armed with this new information? Will she abandon her quest to learn how to save her mother?

Sarah • 14th May 2021

News

Crunchyroll Expands One Piece Episodes 326-746 (Thriller Bark to Dressrosa) Streaming Availability for UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland viewers as well as select European territories will be able to access episodes from Thriller Bark up to Dressrosa in this latest batch!

NormanicGrav • 13th May 2021

Manga Review

Star-Crossed!! Volume 1 Review

Super-fan Azusa longs to get closer to her idol Chika-kun – but did she want to get this close? After an on-stage accident, the two find they've been body-swapped! Cue misunderstandings galore in Junko's latest romcom manga.

Sarah • 13th May 2021

Manga Review

After-school Hanako-kun Volume 1 Review

In this comedic spin-off of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, the cast spend their days playing games together and enjoying the more everyday elements of life, free from the drama of the main series.

Demelza • 11th May 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 4 Review

With a race of deadly Chimera Ants on the loose, Gon and his hunter friends have to deal with a case of extreme pest control.

Ian Wolf • 10th May 2021

Book Review

Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin Volume 1 Review

In Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin, protagonist Roland defeats the demon lord and wants nothing more than the freedom to have a normal life in return. Now the hero is turned into an ordinary adventurers' guild worker in this new fantasy series.

Demelza • 9th May 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 2 Review

Things are going well for the protagonist of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, but the introduction of a new character threatens to throw a spanner in the works for our hero!

Demelza • 8th May 2021

News

MVM Entertainment Announces UK Release Plans for Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, My Girlfriend is Shobitch & More

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul finally makes its UK home video debut later this year, alongside two older anime shows from MVM Entertainment.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021

Manga Review

In Another World with My Smartphone Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of the popular light novel series In Another World with My Smartphone is here! Follow the adventures of Touya Mochizuki, who is sent to a fantasy world and allowed to bring along his smartphone.

Demelza • 7th May 2021

News

Ghost in the Shell 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Steelbook & Standard Listed for UK Release

Mamoru Oshii's 1995 classic anime film Ghost in the Shell is now finally making its UK 4K debut with a standard and limited edition steelbook set available to pre-order.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021

Manga Review

Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Already adapted into an anime by Netflix and Gonzo, Kachou Hashimoto’s source manga that tells the tale of humanity warring it out with giant mutant bugs has a bit of a rough start, devoting more time to character building than getting moving with the central plot - but it at least seems to have enough potential to improve in later volumes.

Onosume • 6th May 2021

Manga Review

I’m The Catlords’ Manservant Volume 1 Review

This short-lived manga gives a new spin on the harem genre - a guy not surrounded by loads of girls, but male shapeshifting cats.

Ian Wolf • 5th May 2021

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 4 Review

The saga of the young witch Helga and the Demon Sword reaches a terrifying climax in the fourth volume of The Witch and the Beast.

Sarah • 4th May 2021

News

Anime Limited Details June & July 2021 UK Home Video Slate – Castlevania Season 2, The Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) & More

The Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) has returned to the UK in time for its 10th anniversary, while Castlevania fans will finally be able to add Season 2 to their Blu-ray collection this Summer!

NormanicGrav • 3rd May 2021

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 7 Review

My Boy continues to challenge accepted societal norms in exploring the friendship between two lonely people – one of whom is still a minor – who find pleasure in each other’s company and quietly asking: is this so very wrong?

Sarah • 3rd May 2021