Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 5 Review

Death, transformations and elections appear in the final (for now) part of Hunter x Hunter.

Ian Wolf • 21st June 2021

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 2 Review

Mermaid Saga continues to offer a very dark and mysterious take on the mermaid myth while producing a fascinating examination of the dark side of the human condition.

Onosume • 17th June 2021

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Can't Stop Cursing You showcases a cat and mouse game between those with the power to use Curse Killing abilities and those destined to bring these evildoers to justice.

Demelza • 16th June 2021

Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 3 Review

The designers of Heaven's Design Team are ready to take on some new challenges - including one from Hell!

Sarah • 14th June 2021

Manga Review

How Do We Relationship? Volume 3 Review

Miwa and Saeko made it through the dramatic band training camp, but now new problems are creeping into their relationship. Will they be able to overcome them together?

Demelza • 12th June 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volumes 4 & 5 Review

Across Volumes 4 and 5 of Sweat and Soap, our lovebirds tackle the question of moving in together, as well as Kotaro finally meeting Asako's family for the first time.

Demelza • 11th June 2021

Manga Review

Sex Ed 120% Volume 1 Review

Meet Naoko Tsuji - a P.E. teacher whose passion for sex education means that she is not afraid to teach her girls the facts of life that are absent from Japan's curriculum.

Ian Wolf • 10th June 2021

Film Review

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Parts 1 and 2 Streaming Review

I cannot stress enough how wonderful it is to finally have Sailor Moon anime legally available again in the UK, even though it’s not the best version of the story.

darkstorm • 7th June 2021

Anime Review

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Collector’s Edition Part 1 Review

With Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the typical shonen formula has been given Ufotable’s cinematic touch with outstanding visuals and audio and is packed with tense, gripping action sequences that really pack a punch.

Onosume • 5th June 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya finally tells Ruka the truth about his arrangement with Mizuhara, but when Ruka later turns up at a family gathering, our protagonist finds himself in hot water!

Demelza • 2nd June 2021

Manga Review

I Think Our Son Is Gay Volume 1 Review

An affectionate and humorous portrayal of an ordinary family of four in which the elder son keeps involuntarily dropping hints that he might be gay.

Sarah • 27th May 2021

Anime Review

Kandagawa Jet Girls Review

This series is all about competitive jet-skiing... and fan service. OK, it's mainly about fan service.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2021

Anime Review

Paranoia Agent Review

Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent is a fascinating rollercoaster of a psychological thriller that expertly ties its character-driven story together into the realms of insanity and the paranormal to the point that you begin to question your own sanity.

Onosume • 24th May 2021

Manga Review

Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game Volume 1 Review

When best friends Sara and Joe are kidnapped and awake to find themselves strapped to tables, the pair discover that they're about to become involved in a game where their very lives are on the line...

Demelza • 19th May 2021

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 sees a return to the more offbeat humour and scenarios that have made the story memorable so far, whilst also introducing new characters with their own secrets to hide.

HWR • 18th May 2021

Anime Review

The Way of the Househusband Season 1 Review

The Way of the Househusband has gotten bad press due to it's animation, but is the actual series any good?

darkstorm • 17th May 2021

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volume 1 Review

Sahoko spends her days trying to fit in with the popular kids, but classmate Aoi effortlessly gets on with everyone. When Sahoko decides to become friends with Aoi, she soon finds out that Aoi's life isn't quite as easy as she first thought...

Demelza • 16th May 2021

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volumes 01 & 02 Review

Miyano (first year) likes BL – and Sasaki (second year) likes Miyano. Will real life mirror Miyano’s reading material? No way! (according to Miyano). But Sasaki is smitten. Where will all these feelings go?

Sarah • 15th May 2021

Manga Review

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality Review

Nagata Kabi is back with a new manga telling the story of her time spent in the hospital with pancreatitis. Having hit the lowest point in her life, can the creator build herself back up and move onwards?

Demelza • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 7 Review

The mood darkens in the seventh volume of Witch Hat Atelier as Coco learns a chilling secret about Qifrey's past. What will she do, armed with this new information? Will she abandon her quest to learn how to save her mother?

Sarah • 14th May 2021