Anime Review

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey Volumes 1-3 Review

How hard is it to become a mangaka? Young Akiko Hayashi has no idea of the problems that lie ahead when she decides that she will turn her love of reading shojo manga into a career. Find out more in the first three volumes of Akiko Higashimura's fascinating autobiographical manga...

Sarah • 18th April 2020

Manga Review

Blue Flag Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Blue Flag offers a thoughtful and intriguing look at youth and love. With an interesting collection of characters and some hints at deeper issues to be explored later, this is certainly a manga to keep an eye on.

Demelza • 16th April 2020

Manga Review

The New Gate Volume 1 Review

It’s really difficult to find one compelling reason to check out The New Gate. Nothing it presents is a new idea and none of what it offers is done particularly well, especially for a genre as crowded as this one is.

Demelza • 16th April 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 1 Review

Elements of 'The Prince and the Pauper' appear in this manga about a country girl forced to stand in for the prince of a troubled country.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2020

Film Review

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki – Review

For anyone who is interested in the behind-the-scenes goings on at Studio Ghibli and the work of Miyazaki, this is a really well put together documentary that reveals another side of the great director that we seldom see.

Onosume • 13th April 2020

Manga Review

If I Could Reach You Volume 3 Review

After her shocking discovery last volume, Kaoru's injured both physically and emotionally. Her family may be on the brink of falling apart, so isn't that the best time to get to know her sister-in-law, Uta? Things will never be the same after this third volume of yuri manga If I Could Reach You, but is that a good thing?

Josh A. Stevens • 12th April 2020

Anime Review

Anonymous Noise Review

Anonymous Noise offers a compelling and memorable shojo series. The twin focus on love and music gives this anime adaption a lot to work with and it certainly delivers. Hard to look away from and easy to fall in love with, this is a show not to be missed if you like this genre.

Demelza • 11th April 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 6 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 6 successfully delivers an action-packed instalment. This volume offers us some exhilarating fight scenes, while also further demonstrating how Raj has managed to become a likeable character since his reintroduction.

Demelza • 9th April 2020

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 1 Review

Mangaka Natsumi Ando has crafted a very intriguing and gripping josei mystery story. This first volume sets the scene well, drawing in the reader with a likeable protagonist and unique set-up that differentiates it from other romance manga on the market. Something’s Wrong With Us is a highly recommended read!

Demelza • 8th April 2020

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 6 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 6 successfully brings some of its long-running storylines to completion. With only two volumes left the series is beginning to set up for its conclusion which promises to be unforgettable.

Demelza • 7th April 2020

Anime Review

Persona 5: The Day Breakers Review

Persona 5: The Day Breakers proves an entertaining watch for fans of the franchise. If you’re a newcomer to Persona 5 then this will do nothing but confuse you and probably isn’t worth the investment.

Demelza • 6th April 2020

Anime Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 2 Blu-ray Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 2 is a mixed bag in which much of the story is skimmed through, leaving most arcs and many character motivations barely explored - though it does occasionally reach some emotional high points.

HWR • 4th April 2020

Manga Review

Beyond the Clouds: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky Volume 1 Review

Attractive art entices the reader to open the pages of new mangaka Nicke's first series - but does Beyond the Clouds live up to the promise of its striking cover image?

Sarah • 3rd April 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 1 Review

Fire in His Fingertips offers something different in the mature manga section. While I wish it wasn’t quite so wishy-washy with consent in the first chapter, the series offers a likeable cast and entertaining story. If nothing else it’s sure to set your heart alight!

Demelza • 31st March 2020

Anime Review

Bloom Into You Review

Bloom Into You is an exceptional yuri anime that portrays many LGBT+ themes in a unique, authentic, and compelling way.

darkstorm • 30th March 2020

Manga Review

Transformers – The Manga Vol. 1 Review

What happens when you take a campy 80s cartoon and create a manga tie-in? Well, a campy 80s manga with great artwork, but… well, little to no story. But is there more than meets the eye, or was that a painful attempt to reference the cartoon intro?

Cold Cobra • 27th March 2020

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 1 Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town offers an entertaining fantasy adventure. While an overpowered protagonist unaware of their powers is certainly not a new idea, the characters and striking art style more than make up for it. This is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 24th March 2020

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 2 Review

Tragic deaths, flickers of hope, and truths are revealed in one of the best Attack on Titan releases so far.

Ian Wolf • 23rd March 2020

Anime Review

The Girl in Twilight Blu-ray Review

The Girl in Twilight is a show that slipped under the radar for some but offers a fun story with a likeable cast who get their time to shine and develop.

HWR • 21st March 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 1 Review

Violence reigns as a group of convicts are sent to find the elixir of life in the first volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

Ian Wolf • 19th March 2020