Anime Review

Barbarities Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

Barbarities Volume 1 Review

Barbarities Volume 1 Review
Strait-laced justice minister Lord Montague needs a bodyguard. Who should the king send but devilishly handsome and charming Adam, Viscount Canning? But Adam is intrigued by Joel, Lord Montague’s scholarly nephew – cue a romantic comedy of manners, with darker shadows of treason and rebellion on the horizon.
• 15th February 2023
My Coworker Has a Secret! Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

My Coworker Has a Secret! Volume 1 Review

My Coworker Has a Secret! Volume 1 Review
My Coworker Has a Secret! follows idol fanatic Akari, who spends all her money on her hobbies and doesn't even have enough to pay for lunch! Her destitute ways soon lead her to an encounter that will hopefully improve her life for the better.
• 11th February 2023
Cut-Over Criteria Review
Manga Review

Cut-Over Criteria Review

Cut-Over Criteria Review
Systems engineer team manager Seto has turned thirty and devotes all his time to his work. So when a bright young graduate, Jin, joins his team, he has high expectations – but the last thing he’s expecting is a declaration of love from the new recruit!
• 10th February 2023
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 2 Review
Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 2 Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 2 Review
Despite being warned by Mami not to go into Kamihama City, Kyouko Sakura heads there anyway. Lulled into a false sense of security by how easily she defeats some of the witches there, Kyouko finds herself thrust into one of Kamihama’s rumours and ends up cursed! Faced with mysterious slips of paper that appear out of nowhere and seem to be counting down to something, Kyouko returns to Kamihama to find out what is going on and stop the countdown before it is too late.
• 9th February 2023
Phantom of the Idol Volume 3 Review
Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 3 Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 3 Review
Up-and-coming idol duo ZINGS are doing well – although Yoshino, unaware of the ghostly influence of phantom idol Asahi, is increasingly troubled by the dramatic mood swings of his partner Niyodo on and off-stage. What will happen if Yoshino discovers what’s really going on?
• 8th February 2023
The Witch and the Beast Volume 9 Review
Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 9 Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 9 Review
While Guideau and Ashaf are investigating a lifesize doll, the Paladin Corps has been preparing to defend a certain castle against a magical storm that’s heading their way – one whipped up by a group of witches. But what exactly do the witches want? Find out in the ninth volume of The Witch and Beast...
• 6th February 2023
Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 5 Review
Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 5 Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 5 Review
It’s time for the final showdown with Madame La Médium as her evil plot reaches its climax. Can Belle and the Beast stop her before it is too late, and will the pair ever declare their love for each other and find true happiness? All the answers are here in this explosive final volume of Kaori Yuki’s Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost!
• 1st February 2023
I Want to Be a Wall Volume 2 Review  
Manga Review

I Want to Be a Wall Volume 2 Review  

I Want to Be a Wall Volume 2 Review  
How is marriage working out for platonic couple Gakurouta and Yuriko? Perhaps a ‘pilgrimage’ to Kochi will bring them closer together... except it's only on the plane that Yuriko learns that Gakurouta's never travelled by air before.
• 29th January 2023
Lost Lad London Volume 3 Review
Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 3 Review

Lost Lad London Volume 3 Review
Is Al Adley going to be falsely accused of the murder of Mayor King? Does D.I. Ellis still believe in Al’s innocence – and how can he save the student when someone, perhaps the real murderer, is leaking information about Al to the media? Find out in the third and final volume of Lost Lad London!
• 26th January 2023
[Oshi No Ko] Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 1 Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 1 Review
Just by reading the first volume, you can tell that Oshi No Ko is going to be a very popular and talked about series when the anime adaptation comes out in April. Check out the review for Volume 1 here!
• 25th January 2023
A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review
Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review
In these two volumes of A Galaxy Next Door, we watch over Ichiro and Shiori as they navigate the difficulties of their new relationship. From telling Ichiro's siblings to a visit from Shiori's parents and a few cute dates in between, there's a lot happening here!
• 21st January 2023
Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story Volume 2 Review
Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story Volume 2 Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story Volume 2 Review
Detective Yukito Ayatsuji's nemesis is still alive and causing even more chaos as he creates a dangerous mystery for Yukito to solve. With their backs against the wall, can the detective and trusty partner Mizuko find a way to bring their enemy to justice once and for all?
• 20th January 2023
ARIA The Natural Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray Review
Anime Review

ARIA The Natural Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray Review

ARIA The Natural Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray Review
ARIA the Natural continues to deliver a wonderful series overall that builds upon its characters, settings, and thematic qualities. The longer season provides some real highlights that enhance the quiet yet endearing and unique atmosphere. 
• 19th January 2023