Anime Review

Lullaby of the Dawn Volume 3 Review

The mystery surrounding the kannagi who defend the island from the monsters who emerge from the Black Sea at night deepens when Alto makes an extraordinary discovery.

Sarah • 14th February 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Anime Review

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2 Collector’s Edition Review

After the success of the first School Idol Festival, the girls of Nijigasaki High quickly move to put on its second iteration, but the sudden appearance of Zhong Lanzhu throws everything up in the air. Faced with an upstart rival who denies everything their club stands for, the girls are going to have to take their battle to the stage if they want to get Lanzhu to join them!

Onosume • 11th February 2024

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 6 Review

Ichimura and Yoi haven't seen each other since their trip to Kobe and they're struggling to find time due to Yoi's busy schedule. How will they deal with the loneliness? And what happens when co-worker Takuto invites Yoi out for the afternoon?

Demelza • 10th February 2024

Manga Review

Hollow Regalia Volume 1 Review

Strike the Blood author Gakuto Mikumo returns with new series: Hollow Regalia. In a post-apocalyptic Japan where powerful monsters run amok, protagonist Yahiro works as a salvager while looking for clues as to the whereabouts of his sister.

Demelza • 9th February 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 2 Review

This time, Subaru is called upon to help a girl in a coma, while Hokuto runs into a foreigner living in Japan without a visa.

Ian Wolf • 8th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 1 Review

Back when loving anime and manga had its drawbacks, one girl tried to hide her passion for the sake of love.

Ian Wolf • 5th February 2024

Manga Review

Since I Could Die Tomorrow Volume 1 Review

Sawako Honna, busy, single career woman (42), develops alarming physical symptoms. Is it time to reassess her priorities in life?

Sarah • 4th February 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail Omnibus 1 (Volumes 1-3) Review

While it is a great series, this omnibus edition doesn't feel the best way to introduce the story to new readers.

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2024

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 3 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky reaches its conclusion here in Volume 3. With the twins' secret revealed, they're confronted by their love interests. How will their lives change from here?

Demelza • 31st January 2024

Manga Review

One More Step, Come Stand by My Side Review

A collection of tales detailing the doings of kidnapped princesses, cancer patients and foolhardy explorers.

Ian Wolf • 30th January 2024

Anime Review

Mari Okada’s Maboroshi Review

Following the success of Maquia, the acclaimed anime writer and director Mari Okada teams up with Studio MAPPA for a story about a town trapped in time. "Maboroshi" is a teen love story as beautiful as it is transgressive, and unflinchingly Okada - but is it good?

Josh A. Stevens • 26th January 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volume 1 Review

When Yuuki meets Iori while out clubbing with her friend, she can't even begin to imagine that he might help her in her quest to find her one true love. In fact he may even be that very person she's hoping to find!

Demelza • 25th January 2024

Manga Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman: UK Arc Over Volume 2 Review

Alex (Nyartigian and alpha) has been summoned back to the UK on an assignment – and he’s been told to bring Toushirou (omega) with him. But will London society and Alex’s parents prove to be as welcoming as Toushirou hopes… or is he in for a rude surprise?

Sarah • 22nd January 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 1 Review

Virgin Love tells the story of 26-year-old Shoko Shoji who's well respected among her peers but hopeless in love! Hoping to change, she applies for The Love House project, where she'll live under one roof with five other single people. Will this be what she needs to turn her love life around?

Demelza • 19th January 2024

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus 4: the evening monologues Review

It’s back to Midorigaoka High School and first-year Shion Yoshino has just joined the Film Club. Is he passionate about cinema and keen to make films? No way; he’s there to find himself a boyfriend!

Sarah • 18th January 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 5 Review

Akira and Amamiya are on a mission involving a black-market auction for illegal trade of extraterrestrial creatures. Akira soon finds himself well over his head when one of the creatures is let loose, but surely Amamiya will come to his rescue, right...?

Demelza • 16th January 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 13 and 14 Review

Two new instalments of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sees Natsu's group fight another of the Dragon Gods as they strive to learn more about Selene's motives and bring this challenging quest toward an end.

Demelza • 15th January 2024