Anime Review

Mirai Review

While this release may be lacking some of the extras that the US release has, the film itself certainly deserves its Oscar nomination.

Ian Wolf • 11th July 2019

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 2 Review

Harry Potter fan? Then you’ll love this fantasy manga series! Find out more about apprentice witch Coco’s struggles to master magic in the enthralling second volume of Witch Hat Atelier.

Sarah • 9th July 2019

Anime Review

Welcome to the Ballroom: Part 1 Review

Welcome to the Ballroom applies the sports anime formula to competitive ballroom dancing with great success, filling the screen with beautiful dance work and character drama. Despite Anime Limited's release being very bare-bones, this is show anyone can have a lot of fun with.

Onosume • 8th July 2019

Manga Review

Little Miss P Review

Overall, Little Miss P is an entertaining read on a usually taboo subject. It’s certainly not for everyone but I can see plenty of people getting a kick out of the quirky stories being told.

Demelza • 2nd July 2019

Anime Review

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Part 1 Review

With only six episodes in this set, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online struggles for a while to grip you but thankfully there are signs of more interesting things to come.

Demelza • 1st July 2019

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 1 Part 3 Review

Black Clover Part 3 builds on its cast and introduces some interesting new antagonists for Asta and Yuna, but the inconsistent animation lets down this latest release.

N.E.C • 28th June 2019

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 1 Review

Overall, this manga adaption of KonoSuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World is off to a strong start. While fans might want to wait for the original light novels to be released, those who prefer reading manga (or happen to be diehard fans of the franchise) will find plenty to like here.

Demelza • 27th June 2019

Manga Review

Animeta! Volume 1 Review

Animeta! offers a fascinating look at what it means to be an animator. With an enthusiastic main character, it’s easy to get sucked into the passion of the story and invested in what promises to be a journey like no other.

Demelza • 22nd June 2019

Anime Review

The Ancient Magus’ Bride Part Two Review

Relationships and the bonds we share are at the forefront of this last volume in Wit Studio's dark fantasy, but will Chise and Elias leave us spellbound in the conclusion to The Ancient Magus' Bride?

Josh A. Stevens • 21st June 2019

Anime Review

Kakegurui XX Episodes 1-12 Review (Streaming)

Although the story and pacing aren’t as strong as the first season, Kakegurui XX is still highly binge-able and worth indulging in.

darkstorm • 19th June 2019

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 2 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 2 continues to offer a Mari Okada story not to be missed. As more of the cast get their chance in the spotlight, my feelings for the series only grow stronger.

Demelza • 18th June 2019

Anime Review

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Review

This fantasy epic will leave you with tears in your eyes.

Ian Wolf • 17th June 2019

Anime Review

Hanasaku Iroha Part 1 Review

MVM’s release of Mari Okada’s hot spring teen drama finally means we can watch it again in the UK. But does it soothe our aching souls, or just leave us all hot and bothered?

Teapot • 14th June 2019

Anime Review

Lupin the 3rd: Part IV (English Language Version) Review

This version of Lupin the Third: Part IV is a follow-up from the English Dub-less original release from Anime Limited last year, and features the English language version exclusively. Does the dub hold up? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 14th June 2019

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 1 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair is off to a fine start. With a relaxed story, strong female lead and likeable set of characters the series has a promising future. Fans of the anime won’t be disappointed and newcomers are certainly going to be coming back for more.

Demelza • 12th June 2019

Anime Review

Twin Star Exorcists Part 2 Review

After the shocking revelations of the last volume, Rokuro and Benio must confront their shared pain in the latest volume of Twin Star Exorcists, but was this long-awaited instalment really worth the wait?

Josh A. Stevens • 10th June 2019

Film Review

Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu Review

Kizumonogatari is off to a slow but entertaining start. Having read the novel, I’m looking forward to what comes next in the films. However, even newcomers to Kizumonogatari’s story will be hooked from this intriguing beginning.

Demelza • 7th June 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Ball Super – Volume 5 Review

The manga version of Akira Toriyama’s Super storylines continue their release here in the UK with Volume 5, containing the final chapters of the Future Trunks arc, and the start of the next, rather crazy, storyline…

Cold Cobra • 6th June 2019

Manga Review

Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World continues to offer a compelling adventure series. Although it's not for the faint-hearted, if you can look past the depressing nature of these stories you’ll find a fascinating message about humanity.

Demelza • 5th June 2019

Anime Review

My Hero Academia – Season 1 Review

The first season of My Hero Academia gets the series off to a solid start, telling Midoriya’s origin story and introducing many of the series’ popular characters with style.

Onosume • 4th June 2019