Anime Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 3 Review

A fun, emotionally satisfying tale of adventure about how books and stories should be shared and nurtured, not kept away from everyone. Out now via Yen Press.

darkstorm • 5th November 2024

Manga Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 1 Review

Cute girls do cute things, like making coffee or baking bread in the shape of a rabbit that is the reincarnated soul of their dead granddad.

Ian Wolf • 4th November 2024

Manga Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 2 Review

This series isn’t perfect but it’s really trying to be an engaging, Alice in Wonderland-esque adventure with love for books and stories at the centre of it.

darkstorm • 1st November 2024

Manga Review

The Spellbook Library Volume 1 Review

Two young hopefuls join the crowd of other applicants to try to pass the examination to become librarians at the prestigious National Spellbook Library.

Sarah • 26th October 2024

Anime Review

Look Back Review

In cinemas this Friday, the anime film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" has been an unexpected hit overseas, but is it as good as people say it is?

Josh A. Stevens • 25th October 2024

Manga Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Just in time for Halloween, Victoria's Electric Coffin comes to an end with Volumes 2 and 3. Will their story reach a satisfying conclusion?

Demelza • 24th October 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Haruka and his classmates set out to face off against KEEL who are holding Anzai's childhood friend hostage. Will they be able to carry out their rescue mission or will they prove to be dangerously outnumbered?

Demelza • 23rd October 2024

Manga Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Volume 2 Review

Reincarnated in a BL world, Otokawa finds himself playing the lead in the school festival play opposite delinquent Onizuka. But the student president is plotting behind the scenes to disrupt the performance…

Sarah • 20th October 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika reaches its third and final volume, but is there a satisfying conclusion to Ichika and Yurugi's story?

Demelza • 17th October 2024

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 12 Review

There’s never been a dull moment in pianist Fuyuki Kanda’s household since he adopted Fukumaru, the exotic shorthair. But what’s Fukumaru to do when a dog turns up in the garden and Kanda’s daughter lets it into the house?!

Sarah • 16th October 2024

Manga Review

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ichika finds herself transported to a fantasy world, but she's shocked to learn that not only did her sister get here first but she's also stolen Ichika's identity?!

Demelza • 15th October 2024

Anime Review

Wolf Girl & Black Prince Collection Anime Review

High school student Erika lies about having a boyfriend to fit in with her new friends. Kyoya is the school prince who comes to her rescue but who turns out to be a villain instead... Will Erika be able to find love?

Noemi10 • 14th October 2024

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 3 Review

What’s happened to Rion Nakaba? Ichiro and Shiro, pretending to be lovers to further their investigation, run into new and unforeseen difficulties in the third volume of this twisty mystery manga!

Sarah • 10th October 2024

Manga Review

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero follows heroine Mugi as she tries to navigate her new high school life, dreaming of finding a boyfriend and making friends with everyone in her class. Will her dreams become a reality?

Demelza • 9th October 2024

Manga Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 follows the story of Yuta who's dreaming of confessing to the girl he likes when his class suddenly finds themselves transported to a fantasy world. Here they're ranked based on their Ludea Rates and our protagonist finds himself in all kinds of trouble when he ranks low...

Demelza • 8th October 2024

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus: Long Take Part 1 Volume 5 Review

Will Mao and Hisashi’s relationship be affected by new pressures as Hisashi auditions for the Christmas play and Mao, now vice president of the film club, finds himself in a situation he’d never imagined?

Sarah • 6th October 2024

Manga Review

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Heroine Ranko Haruno's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and she finds herself with a dangerous delinquent stepbrother, but perhaps she might be able to become friendly with him even if only to protect her mother's newfound happiness.

Demelza • 3rd October 2024

Manga Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

This geeky Boys' Love manga continues to be an enjoyable read, with the relationship developing slowly but surely. Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 1st October 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

How far will a girl go to get to race with Takumi? Find out in the third omnibus edition of Initial D!

Ian Wolf • 30th September 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 4 Review

Young Inori is making up for lost time as she does her best to catch up with other figure skaters her age. A summer training camp sounds a good idea – but why must she share her coach Tsukasa with sullen Rioh?

Sarah • 28th September 2024