Anime Review

Shadows House Volume 1 Review

Enter the strange and sooty world of Shadows House in which the enigmatic aristocrats are served by living dolls who must act as their 'faces' in Volume 1 of the atmospheric manga by Somato.

Sarah • 22nd July 2022

Manga Review

SINoALICE Volume 1 Review

SINoALICE is a manga adaptation of a mobile game by acclaimed director Yoko Taro, but does it live up to the creator's other beloved series?

Demelza • 20th July 2022

Film Review

Fruits Basket – prelude – Review

If you’re a Fruits Basket fan, you’ll want to watch this film that tells the story of heroine Tohru Honda’s parents and how they first met.

Sarah • 18th July 2022

Manga Review

Aria the Masterpiece Volume 2 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 2 is a wonderful continuation of Akari’s story as she continues to develop her skills as an Undine, forms new friendships and grows further accustomed to the world of Neo-Venezia and its more fantastical aspects.

HWR • 17th July 2022

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 8 Review

Dunward, onetime vampire king, confronts the formidable Queen of the Night who has taken Guideau hostage. Matters finally come to a head in a magical showdown ‘Four Levels Below.’

Sarah • 15th July 2022

Anime Review

In/Spectre Season 1 Collector’s Edition Review

In/Spectre follows the story of Kotoko Iwanaga, a girl who, in exchange for one of her eyes and a leg, gained supernatural powers and became the God of Wisdom to yokai around Japan. Now she spends her days solving their problems and exploring mysteries related to them, all to fulfil her duty as their God of Wisdom.

Demelza • 14th July 2022

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 6 Review

Poor Yoshiharu Moriyama – there he is, on-stage, ready to give his first concert – but where are the other members of his band? As the audience grows increasingly restless, is there anything Mr. Kanda and his friends can do to help their young colleague?

Sarah • 13th July 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine finds herself face to face with the dastardly magical girl. Is her peaceful life about to come crashing down once more?!

Demelza • 12th July 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 6 Review

As something of a transitional volume for the series, Orient Volume 6 sees Musashi, Kojiro and Tsugumi head east as they encounter the Uesugi Alliance and get roped into their battle with Yamata no Orochi on Awaji Island.

Onosume • 11th July 2022

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Isekai Life sees protagonist Yuji complete the Adventurers' Guild exam and add a new monster companion to his party as he continues to adjust to living in this fantasy world.

Demelza • 10th July 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Welcome Back, Alice our protagonist continues to struggle with his feelings for his childhood friend but will a favourable change with his love interest help him put his thoughts in order?

Demelza • 9th July 2022

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 7 Review

Yatora starts his first year studying oil painting at Tokyo University of Arts - but nothing turns out the way he expected!

Sarah • 8th July 2022

Manga Review

Yuri Espoir Volume 1 Review

'Espoir' is French for ‘hope’. Is this a promising start for the new Yuri series from Tokyopop?

darkstorm • 7th July 2022

Anime Review

Alice in Borderland Collection Review

Alice in Borderland follows Ryohei Arisu and his two friends who find themselves in a post-apocalyptic parallel world where they must take part in death games to survive.

Demelza • 5th July 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 1 Review

Student Al Adley finds his quiet life turned upside-down when he’s interviewed by the police searching for the murderer of the mayor of London. A taut and twisty murder mystery manga set in our very own capital city!

Sarah • 21st June 2022

Manga Review

Death Note: Short Stories Review

Death Note Short Stories is going to mean something different to everyone but this is a lovely book with great stories to re-introduce yourself into this unique world.

darkstorm • 20th June 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 1 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's latest work explores the theme of gender, sexuality and growing up in this high school drama about three childhood friends reunited in high school.

Demelza • 19th June 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess takes a step back from all the madness as of late and gives our cast a chance to rest and regain their strength, but as usual Iana's troubles are only just beginning when another new character is introduced...

Demelza • 18th June 2022

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 7 and 8 Review

In these two volumes of Something's Wrong With Us, the cast reach a turning point as the story significantly changes direction.

Demelza • 16th June 2022

Manga Review

Our Colors Review

A sensitive and convincing exploration of one young man’s struggle to come to terms with his realization that he’s gay.

Sarah • 15th June 2022