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

Film Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Review

The sequel to the movie trilogy doesn’t ruin the original TV ending, or improve on it in any meaningful way, it sits comfortably in the middle; a 'take it or leave it' film that’s entertaining in its own right.

darkstorm • 8th December 2020

Manga Review

How Do We Relationship? Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of How Do We Relationship? couple Miwa and Saeko must cope with being apart on a weekend-long training camp. Unable to tell those around them about their relationship, tensions begin to mount as the two contend with their loneliness and jealousy.

Demelza • 8th December 2020

Anime Review

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Review

While it does lose some of its early momentum in its second half, Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs is a decent ecchi romantic comedy that is at times surprisingly good-hearted when it puts its full weight against its fun cast of characters.

Onosume • 7th December 2020

Anime Review

Akira Limited Edition 4K Review

Akira is a landmark film, not just in anime but in general. It inspired so much after it and it’s so well loved that there is every chance you already have a copy on your shelf right now. So the real question is “should I buy the 4K version?” Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 7th December 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Yoshi no Zuikara protagonist Tohno finds himself facing a crisis when he's given the opportunity to attend a book signing for his series! Now he must prepare himself for his first visit to Tokyo where he'll not only have to meet his fans but also his editor for the first time.

Demelza • 6th December 2020

Manga Review

Spy x Family Volume 3 Review

A dazzling blend of sly, dry humour and crazy antics for the Forgers makes for another page-turning read in the third volume of Spy x Family!

Sarah • 4th December 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 2 Review

CLAMP’s Chobits continues to march forward with relatable characters and multi-layered themes that stay with you after the last page has been read.

darkstorm • 3rd December 2020

Manga Review

Chainsaw Man Volume 2 Review

Denji learns about the deadly Gun Devil... and touches some boobs in the second volume of Chainsaw Man.

Ian Wolf • 2nd December 2020

Anime Review

Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious – Complete Series Review

Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious offers a fun and enjoyable comedy isekai with a likeable and quirky cast and enough serious moments to keep the stakes up.

HWR • 30th November 2020

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 4 Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 4 builds upon some of the developments found in #3 and sets up events that should be interesting to see play out, hopefully with the unique humour and character we’ve come to know so far from the series.

HWR • 28th November 2020

Anime Review

Fire Force Season 1 Part 2 Review

While its goofy and, at times, sexist comedy often holds it back, Fire Force remains a decent shonen action sequences with competent animation and exciting fight sequences.

Onosume • 27th November 2020

Manga Review

Mieruko-chan Volume 1 Review

Mieruko-chan follows the story of Miko, a girl haunted by horrifying spirits. In this supernatural slice-of-life series we follow her daily life to find out if she'll ever rid herself of these scary beings.

Demelza • 26th November 2020

Anime Review

After the Rain Review

Charming and bitter-sweet, After the Rain is a delightful and many-faceted anime that will evoke all kinds of feels in the viewer.

Sarah • 25th November 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Fire in His Fingertips, things are heating up as Souma and Ryo begin to get closer. As Ryo dreams of settling down with Souma, her jealousy grows as she sees him with other women. Will their nascent relationship crash and burn under the pressure?

Demelza • 24th November 2020

Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 1 Review

Fast-moving, zany - AND factual; the first volume of Heaven's Design Team delivers a new version of the creation myth that'll keep readers well-informed and amused at the same time!

Sarah • 22nd November 2020

Manga Review

I Wish I Could Say “Thank You” Review

A review of I Wish I Could Say "Thank You", Yukari Takinami's autobiographical 'essay comic' about cancer, bereavement and what filial piety means to her.

Rui • 18th November 2020

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This first volume of Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid Saga proves to be a very interesting read that successfully dabbles in the horrors surrounding mythical creatures in a typical Japanese style.

Onosume • 16th November 2020