Anime Review

Turn A Gundam: Part 1 Review

While Turn A Gundam may be the last of the classic pre-digital era Gundam series, it’s proving to be one of the best, with a strong plot, fun and diverse characters and a very Ghibli-esque tone to it all.

Onosume • 6th January 2021

Manga Review

Moriarty the Patriot Volume 2 Review

The first encounter between Professor Moriarty and a certain consulting detective takes place! But does the second volume of Ryosuke Takeuchi’s portrayal of the rivalry between two great minds bring a fresh new perspective to Conan Doyle’s characters?

Sarah • 5th January 2021

Anime Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Season 1 & 2 Review

Action-packed fantasy series Bungo Stray Dogs has finally made it to the UK, but has it been worth the wait? We take a look at this beloved franchise to find out how it fares.

Demelza • 4th January 2021

Manga Review

Elfen Lied Omnibus Volumes 2, 3 and 4 Review

The full Elfen Lied manga story is out in English, but has the wait been worthwhile?

darkstorm • 31st December 2020

Anime Review

Kemono Michi: Rise Up Review

Kemono Michi: Rise Up follows Genzo, a pro wrestler who dreams of opening a pet shop. When he's transported to a fantasy world in the middle of his championship match, he decides this could be just the right chance to fulfil his dreams!

Demelza • 28th December 2020

Manga Review

The Apothecary Diaries Volume 1 Review

If you're a fan of Ascendance of a Bookworm, then you may be interested in The Apothecary Diaries, a new slice-of-life mystery series from Square Enix Manga! In this manga, a humble apothecary finds herself wrapped up in plenty of challenges when she becomes a food taster for a high-ranking consort.

Demelza • 27th December 2020

Manga Review

Mashima Hero’s Review

In Mashima Hero's, the worlds of Fairy Tail, Rave Master and Eden's Zero come together for one big adventure on True Island. A must-own tale for Hiro Mashima fans awaits...

Demelza • 24th December 2020

Anime Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 2 Review

Kirito and Eugeo continue their effort to save Alice by climbing a tower guarded by, among others, Alice.

Ian Wolf • 21st December 2020

Manga Review

Eniale & Dewiale Volume 1 Review

Kamome Shirahama’s Eniale & Dewiale showcases the mangaka’s angelic art and devilish sense of humour in this tale of two friends on either side of the heavenly divide.

Sarah • 21st December 2020

Anime Review

Dr. Stone: Season 1 Part 1 Review

An anime that turns to science when people are stuck between a rock and a hard place... or indeed, just stuck in a rock.

Ian Wolf • 18th December 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of Rent-A-Girlfriend a new girl called Ruka arrives, ready to stir up trouble as she reveals she knows Kazuya and Mizuhara's secret.

Demelza • 17th December 2020

Manga Review

Remina Review

Nightmares await a girl when a world-destroying planet named after her heads towards the Earth.

Ian Wolf • 16th December 2020

Anime Review

Z/X Code Reunion Review

While it's nothing special, Z/X Code Reunion is a fun but whimsical schoolgirl sci-fi action series, where being familiar with the original card game it's based on doesn't matter too much.

Onosume • 15th December 2020

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, Natsu and his party continue to fight both friend and foe alike, while trying to protect the Wood Dragon. Will they succeed or end in defeat?

Demelza • 15th December 2020

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 1 Review

A series that in recent years became infamous for its hiatuses is still able to entertain as an anime.

Ian Wolf • 14th December 2020

Manga Review

Slasher Maidens Volume 1 Review

From one half of the team behind Akame ga Kill! comes a new shonen series. In a world where people's stress can transform them into dangerous monsters, protagonist Asume Sudou gets more than he bargained for when he gets involved with a secret organisation hoping to save the world from ruin...

Demelza • 13th December 2020

Manga Review

A Witch’s Love at the End of the World Volume 1 Review

This yuri manga series has the right ingredients for a magical love spell, but overall, it’s a quick but disappointing read.

darkstorm • 12th December 2020

Anime Review

Fairy Tail: Final Season Collection 23 Review

The disbanded guild members reunite as they prepare for their final battle.

Ian Wolf • 11th December 2020

Film Review

Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather Review

Blue Lynx/GRIZZLY brings Twittering Birds Never Fly – Kou Yoneda’s grim and gripping BL yakuza manga – to vivid life in the first of three films: The Clouds Gather.

Sarah • 10th December 2020

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 1 Review

Looking for a new dark fantasy/horror manga? You might want to try the first volume of The Witch and the Beast - although this stylish debut from Kousuke Satake may not appeal to everyone...

Sarah • 9th December 2020