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Crunchyroll to Release Makoto Shinkai’s Next Anime Film in 2023

Crunchyroll announces that they will release Suzume no Tojimari, the latest anime film from Your Name and Weathering With You director Makoto Shinkai, in cinemas worldwide - including the UK and Ireland, in early 2023!

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd May 2022

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 4 Review

Can things ever be the same again after Yamato kisses his childhood friend Takeru? Especially as he seems to have no memory whatsoever of having done so! Find out what happens next in Volume 4 of I Cannot Reach You…

Sarah • 23rd May 2022

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 1 Review

The author of Sweetness and Lightning returns with a new slice-of-life series about a mangaka who's trying to support his younger siblings after the death of his father. When his new assistant arrives, his life begins to change forever...

Demelza • 22nd May 2022

Manga Review

Ode to Kirihito Review

This disturbing tale of racism, rape and religion from Osamu Tezuka follows a doctor who contracts a disease making him undergo a canine transformation.

Ian Wolf • 21st May 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 1

Kodansha brings one of Shuzo Oshimi's older works to the English market for the first time, but does it contain what we know and love the author for?

Demelza • 20th May 2022

Manga Review

Sensei’s Pious Lie Volume 1 Review

Prim and proper Misuzu Hara is working as a high school teacher – but hides a terrible trauma from the world and her best friend.

Sarah • 19th May 2022

News

2022 Eisner Award Nominees Announced

Zom 100 and Junji Ito have two nominations each.

Ian Wolf • 18th May 2022

Book Review

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Volume 1 Review

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Volume 1 sees protagonist Princess Anisphia kidnap her brother's ex-fiancée and bring her into her world of studying Magicology and creating magical tools.

Demelza • 18th May 2022

Manga Review

The Music of Marie Review

What does the anticipated fantasy series, written by horror mangaka Usamaru Furuya, have in store? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 17th May 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend sees Sumi embark on a practice date with Kazuya in the hopes of gaining some confidence in herself.

Demelza • 15th May 2022

Book Review

The Detective is Already Dead Volume 3 Review

The secrets behind Siesta's death are resolved, but now those left behind must come to terms with inheriting her will. How will they react when they learn of the important role Siesta held in the world and the fact someone else must now fill it?

Demelza • 14th May 2022

Anime Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM (Season 3) Review

For the third series, we follow the girls engaging in cosplay, making their future life choices, and setting up a beer hall (serving foaming apple juice).

Ian Wolf • 13th May 2022

Manga Review

Little Miss P: The Fourth Day Review

Little Miss P returns for a fourth and final volume. This new collection of short stories once more explores what it means to deal with periods and other related elements of the human body.

Demelza • 11th May 2022

Anime Review

Girls und Panzer das Finale Part 2 Review

It's time for some self-deprecation as Ooarai take on a school inspired by the Japanese army.

Ian Wolf • 9th May 2022

Manga Review

Lovesick Ellie Volume 1 Review

Lovesick Ellie follows the story of Eriko, a girl who spends her days fantasizing about what it would be like to date Akira, the most handsome boy at school, and sharing these thoughts on her Twitter account. That is, until the day she discovers that Akira isn't quite the perfect boy he makes out to be and also learns all about Eriko's account. Now a romance begins to blossom between this unlikely pair...

Demelza • 6th May 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated introduces us to Saurva, a girl who wants to take Jahy's place as the Number Two ruler of the Dark Realm. If that wasn't enough Jahy must contend with Druj discovering her place of work and fooling her into believing that she owns the place!

Demelza • 4th May 2022

Manga Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 3 Review

Protagonist Unoki has finally realised he has feelings for Toramaru, but this puts a strain on their friendship resulting in Unoki keeping a distance from Toramaru. With summer vacation fast approaching, can they close the distance and perhaps even advance their relationship?

Demelza • 3rd May 2022

News

Anime Limited Reveals May 2022 Pre-Orders with Emma: A Victorian Romance Season 1 and Future Boy Conan Part 2 Releases

The second half of Miyazaki's Future Boy Conan and a new license announcement is planned for the month of May's pre-order schedule!

NormanicGrav • 2nd May 2022

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 6 Review

The first day of the vital second examination arrives - but Yatora feels like death warmed up! With so much riding on the results, will he be able to rise above his physical problems and attempt to create a painting to impress the examiners?

Sarah • 2nd May 2022

Manga Review

Blackguard Volume 1 Review

Blackguard tells the story of a world overrun by a virus that turns people into vicious monsters and those who fight them in the hopes of reclaiming the world for humanity.

Demelza • 1st May 2022