Anime Review

Manga Review

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles Volume 1 Review

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles is a series that focuses its efforts on an appreciation of hearty broths and luscious noodles with the characters almost feeling secondary - though there are some nice moments that offer developments for the story.

HWR • 13th October 2019

Manga Review

The Golden Sheep Volume 1 Review

Overall, The Golden Sheep is off to an intriguing start. Mangaka Kaori Ozaki has crafted yet another thought-provoking and emotional tale that leaves you wondering what’s going to happen next to the cast.

Demelza • 9th October 2019

Film Review

Okko’s Inn Review

Okko’s Inn is an entertaining and often poignant film that deals with its themes maturely but also with a warmth that makes it accessible for a younger audience but deep enough for older viewers to appreciate too. Director Kitarô Kôsaka shows some promise and I look forward to their future works.

HWR • 8th October 2019

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 5 Review

A job move back to Tokyo is on the cards for Satoko – which means she’ll be able to see Mashuu. But will she accept...and even if she does, what’s in store for them both? Find out in the fifth volume of Hitomi Takano's engrossing slice-of-life manga.

Sarah • 7th October 2019

Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 38 Review

In a moment that feels somewhat bittersweet, given I’ve already reviewed the first Boruto set, the final Naruto Shippuden release is here, but with the main story already finished in the previous release, what is there left to do in these final episodes?

Cold Cobra • 4th October 2019

Manga Review

The Drifting Classroom, Perfect Edition 1 Review

Now in hardback, Kazuo Umezz's award-winning manga witnesses a young boy who finds himself and his whole school suddenly appearing in a horrific wasteland.

Ian Wolf • 2nd October 2019

Manga Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 12 Review

Volume 12 presents a considerable turning point in the overall narrative as Kaneki finally finds true companionship, we get two weddings, and investigators within the CCG begin to see the problems with Furuta’s vicious regime. 

HWR • 1st October 2019

Anime Review

Fate/Apocrypha – Part 1 Review

The first half of Fate/Apocrypha sets itself up as an exciting and tense action series, while also focusing on its deep and satisfying character relationships. With no ties to previous entries in the Fate universe, this also makes it a great place to start for newcomers.

Onosume • 30th September 2019

Anime Review

Steins;Gate 0 Part 2 Review

Can Rintaro Okabe travel through time to save the world – and his friends? The stakes are high - but does the second part of Steins;gate 0 deliver a satisfying conclusion?

Sarah • 29th September 2019

Manga Review

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls Volume 1 Review

Komaru Nagei, sister of original hero Makoto, takes centre stage in the latest Danganronpa manga released in English - helped by a certain novelist/serial killer.

Ian Wolf • 28th September 2019

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 2 Review

Magus of the Library continues to impress with its likeable characters, fascinating story and beautiful artwork. Now that my concerns from the end of Volume 1 have been alleviated, I’m looking forward to seeing where Theo’s journey takes him and if he truly can become a Kafna.

Demelza • 26th September 2019

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 3 Review

The third volume of Snow White with the Red Hair brings with it some new challenges for the cast and reintroduces Raji into the mix - a character many of us grew fond of, thanks to the anime.

Demelza • 25th September 2019

Manga Review

If I Could Reach You Volume 1 Review

When high school girl Uta realises the feelings she has for her first love, it's more than a little too late - as the bubbly Kaoru's only just married Uta's brother! Now living together, Uta must come to terms with her too-late love in "If I Could Reach You", a stunning new yuri manga series, and the debut of tMnR.

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd September 2019

Anime Review

Overlord III Review

Overlord III is stronger than the previous season in its approach to exploring its world and showcasing the advancements in Ainz's kingdom-building. Where its flaws lie are in some wonky CGI and a lack of tension in places due to Ainz's level of control.

HWR • 22nd September 2019

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 gets off to an exciting and high-impact start, before settling into a long stretch of what can only be described as filler, despite the series not being based on a manga… Is it still worth a watch though?

Cold Cobra • 21st September 2019

Anime Review

Devils and Realist Review

The war between Heaven and Hell is given an unusual Victorian twist as Devils and Realist brings demons and angels to an exclusive boys’ boarding school with dramatic results.

Sarah • 20th September 2019