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

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 1

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- is what you'd expect from a soulless manga adaptation of a video game; you’re better off re-watching the anime film First Order again rather than giving this a read.

darkstorm • 18th September 2019

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 10 Manga Review

Volume 10 is a lot of fun, as is expected for Silver Spoon, and maintains the quality in story and characters established by mangaka Hiromu Arakawa so far. We get some character development for Hachiken and Komaba, get to witness the production and sale of sausages and meet a colourful new character in Shingo's Russian wife Alexandra.

HWR • 15th September 2019

Manga Review

Cells at Work! Code Black Volume 1 Review

Not worried about smoking, drinking and unprotected sex? This manga might change your ways.

Ian Wolf • 10th September 2019

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 3 Review

Overall, this volume of O Maidens in your Savage Season brings the series into a comfortable position where it begins to flesh out the story. With the characters learning a lot about themselves and their emotions in this springtime of youth, the manga is still a fantastic read that will keep you eagerly turning the pages.

Demelza • 28th August 2019

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 3 Review

As Coco and Agott fall foul of the stern Knights Moralis, are their budding careers as witches over before they’ve barely begun? Find out in the third enthralling instalment of Kamome Shirahama’s exquisitely drawn fantasy manga.

Sarah • 27th August 2019

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 1 Review

Overall, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is a wonderful return to the franchise. Longtime fans will be overjoyed to be reunited with their favourite characters as they embark on a whole new adventure.

Demelza • 21st August 2019

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 1 Review

Overall, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san is a real treat for book lovers. If you’re an existing fan thanks to the anime then the manga is well worth jumping into, but newcomers will also greatly enjoy their first steps into Honda-san’s world.

Demelza • 14th August 2019

Manga Review

Sky Hawk Review

Sky Hawk is a western-themed manga that tells the story of two former samurai, Hikosaburô Soma and Manzô Shiotsu, who in May 1869 crossed to San Francisco on an immigrant ship to seek a new world. The two samurai thought they had left behind the way of Bushido but find themselves embroiled in the awful conflicts between the Native American tribes and the American government.

HWR • 13th August 2019

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 2 Review

Overall the second volume of Snow White with the Red Hair shifts the focus away from romance and onto the growing cast of characters. This move delivers some excellent character development which will no doubt increase our enjoyment of the series going forward.

Demelza • 4th August 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 3 Review

Overall Dive!! comes to an end without leaving a splash. Those of you looking for a shorter sports series may enjoy this provided you don’t mind the lack of technical information on diving.

Demelza • 1st August 2019

Manga Review

Cardcaptor Sakura Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This handsome (but pricey) collector's edition of the classic magical girl series from CLAMP would make a splendid special gift for a fan – or a new reader to the series.

Sarah • 30th July 2019

Manga Review

Love in Focus Volume 3 Review

Now that we’ve reached the end of Love in Focus, I can look back and say I enjoyed the series quite a lot. The characters were likeable and the romance was intriguing. Anyone looking for a shorter shojo series should definitely give this one a read.

Demelza • 27th July 2019

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 1 Review

Overall, I loved every second I spent with Magus of the Library. Theo is a likeable main character, with a passion for books as mighty as my own. The story itself is relatable to anyone who loves printed media, and younger readers will be captivated by the fantasy elements.

Demelza • 23rd July 2019

Manga Review

Monster and the Beast Volume 1 Review

Man encounters monster in a dark forest...but which one is the true beast? New mangaka Renji introduces us to a very odd and unlikely couple in the engaging first volume of Monster and the Beast.

Sarah • 19th 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

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

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