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My Instructor Won’t Yield Review

Driving instructor Chiba is very strict about never allowing himself to be seduced by his female students – but how does he feel about his new student, the ‘Sharp-Suited Prince’, Yaotome?

Sarah • 5th September 2025

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Wind Breaker Volumes 10 and 11 Review

These two new instalments of Wind Breaker bring an end to the current arc, but not before Tsubakino gets to face off in an epic fight against the leader of Gravel - and then we meet someone pivotal to the history of Bofurin...

Demelza • 21st August 2025

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Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 7 Review

Hot on the trail of those responsible for the Tetra Building incident, Ichiro and Shiro find themselves up against retired gangster Satoshi Yamada – and he’s taken hostages!

Sarah • 17th August 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 2 Review

Has ‘icy prince’ Hiwatari fallen for his dashing boss Takanashi? Unfortunately he’s under investigation after an anonymous harassment claim has been made against him – and Takanashi is the one tasked with finding out the truth!

Sarah • 16th August 2025

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Dead Rock Volume 3 Review

Even this early on in the series, the central characters in Dead Rock are not safe from death!

Ian Wolf • 13th August 2025

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Medalist Volume 9 Review

Inori’s big moment has come – it’s all or nothing as she takes to the ice in the All-Japan Novice Championship!

Sarah • 12th August 2025

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The Fable Omnibus 8 Review

There is big trouble at the top of the Maguro Group. Meanwhile, our hitman comes up with flyers for Valentine's Day.

Ian Wolf • 10th August 2025

Manga Review

The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Volume 3

Why has Nanao kept the hairpin, once the gift of her former fiancé Reito, that has brought her such bad luck? At last she tells Yako the real reason – but then who should appear but Reito?

Sarah • 8th August 2025

Manga Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 3 Review

Will Osuke still want to be Nijio’s partner in supernatural investigations when he learns the truth about their first encounter, years ago?

Sarah • 5th August 2025

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Initial D Omnibus 6 Review

Takumi takes a break in this volume as his car gets fitted with a new engine, while best friend Itsuki falls in love with someone who loves him back.

Ian Wolf • 4th August 2025

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Tune In to the Midnight Heart Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Arius is searching for a girl he knew only as the livestreamer "Apollo" and now he's met four members of the school broadcast club who sound just like her! Can he figure out the identity of the person he's been so desperate to meet for all these years?

Demelza • 29th July 2025

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Shout Loud, My Heart! Review

Gen plays guitar in a group called Eve – and Mike is the singer for a band called Adam. From the moment they meet, they feel a connection – but is it just about the music, or is there more going on?

Sarah • 3rd July 2025

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Dead Rock Volume 2 Review

We begin to learn of some of the reasons why these demonic students joined the school.

Ian Wolf • 16th June 2025

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Medalist Volume 8 Review

Inori has made it to the All-Japan Novice tournament – but she will have to skate against Hikaru, the defending champion!

Sarah • 15th June 2025

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Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 25 and 26 Review

The Resort Arc continues in Rent-A-Girlfriend! Kazuya prepares to make the confession of a lifetime, but Mizuhara is being pressured by Mami to come clean about everything. What will happen next as the chaotic motivations of all involved come to a head?

Demelza • 14th June 2025

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Love on the Horizon Volume 2 Review

Nagi and Yu are art students who live next door to each other – and have now started dating! How will their relationship progress as Yu reaches the end of his course?

Sarah • 12th June 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 6 Review

It’s Christmas – but there’s little time to celebrate for Ichiro and Shiro as they close in on the shadowy figures behind the Tetra Building terrorist explosion…

Sarah • 8th June 2025

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Spacewalking With You Volume 1 Review

Spacewalking With You depicts the lives of two boys who have found themselves somewhat adrift in the world compared to their friends and classmates, but perhaps together they can find a way forward.

Demelza • 6th June 2025

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The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Volume 2 Review

Nanao, rescued from a life of drudgery by the ‘Tsubaki Demon’, Yako, begins her new life in the imperial capital…

Sarah • 2nd June 2025

Manga Review

Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards Volume 1 Review

When Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend is the secret daughter of a yakuza leader, he vows to protect her from the assassins coming for her life. So begins a tale of romance, comedy and a whole heap of action-packed fights!

Demelza • 31st May 2025