Anime Review

Manner of Death Volume 1 Review

A young woman’s death looks like a suicide – but the coroner Dr. Bunnakit is not fooled. Suddenly, his life is turned upside-down as he finds himself dragged into a sinister and complex murder mystery…

Sarah • 4th June 2023

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun Volume 1 Review

Iruma is a 14-year-old human who is sold to a demon and forced to attend demon school. Can he survive the next few years and find himself?

Noemi10 • 3rd June 2023

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 6 Review

In this volume of Magus of the Library, one of Theo's classmates is causing problems as her beliefs clash with those of the other students around her. Can he help her become more open-minded or is she destined to fall out of the Kafna training program?

Demelza • 2nd June 2023

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 6 Review

High-schoolers Yamato and Kakeru have been friends from childhood – but how did their friendship begin? Volume 6 winds back the clock to their days at elementary school…

Sarah • 1st June 2023

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of detective series Usotoki Rhetoric sees our cast explore a haunted house after reports of a ghost sighting!

Demelza • 30th May 2023

Anime Review

Non Non Biyori – Season 1 Review

Relaxing and heartfelt, Non Non Biyori depicts the lives of a group of young girls who live in a sleepy faming village as they learn, grow and embark on a range of fun adventures in the idyllic Japanese countryside.

Onosume • 29th May 2023

Manga Review

Lovely Muco! The happy daily life of Muco and Mr. Komatsu Volume 1 Review

Meet Lovely Muco and her owner, glassblower Mr. Komatsu, in this lively series of daily life snapshots told from a dog’s point of view.

Sarah • 28th May 2023

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong with Us Volumes 11 and 12 Review

The Old Master challenges Nao and Tsubaki to a duel, promising that whoever makes the most delicious sweet can inherit Kogetsuan. While the two put their all into creating something to satisfy the Old Master, those around them have secrets to get off their chest...

Demelza • 20th May 2023

Manga Review

My Dear Agent Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Dear Agent sees Riichi and coworker turned boyfriend Tachibana enjoying their new relationship, but how well does Riichi really know his new partner?

Demelza • 18th May 2023

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus Volume 1 Review

Mao and Hisashi are good friends who share a dorm room at high school – but no more than friends. So will Mao’s involvement in the film club’s new project change how they see each other?

Sarah • 17th May 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 3

Miyo Saimori has finally found her place the world, at Kiyoka Kudo’s side as his fiancée. But her cruel stepmother and half-sister Kaya are not done with her. Can Miyo ever truly be happy? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 16th May 2023

Film Review

Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Parts 1 and 2 Review

Penguindrum's 10th anniversary 2-part film is in cinemas exclusively at Odeon, but how does the series translate into film format? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 15th May 2023

Manga Review

ARIA The Masterpiece Volume 7 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 7 delivers a wonderful conclusion to a superb manga series that brings the story full circle, whilst showcasing how the central trio have matured and found their way, offering a glimpse into the future that provides a satisfying finale.

HWR • 13th May 2023

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 1 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky sees twin sisters Mio and Himari swapping places for a couple of days, but after a traumatic incident leads to Himari becoming a shut-in, will she be able to take her sister's place at school?

Demelza • 12th May 2023

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 2 Review

Shintaro has been living with Towa for almost a week and so far he's kept her safe, but now he's in trouble as childhood friend Tsumugi has seen her flying around! All this and more in the second volume of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included.

Demelza • 11th May 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Run Away With Me, Girl sees Midori and Maki taking a trip to visit friend Komari. Away from their everyday lives, can they figure out the feelings they have for one another and the future they want?

Demelza • 10th May 2023

Film Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! Collector’s Edition Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! finds its way to home video after a successful theatrical run late last year.

Demelza • 9th May 2023

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 1 Review

Hiromu Arakawa returns to the English manga scene with a brand new shonen series. But does it hit the heights of her other beloved works?

Demelza • 8th May 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volumes 11 and 12 Review

A part-time teaching role working with children finds Yatora learning as much from his young charges as they do from him…before he’s plunged back into the second year of his art course, where he comes up against the fearsome Professor Inukai. Perhaps he’s not cut out to study art at university…?

Sarah • 7th May 2023

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Last Gender: When We Are Nameless follows the story of several more visitors to BAR California, all looking for shelter from the harshness of the outside world and a place where they can simply exist as who they are.

Demelza • 4th May 2023