Manga Review

Wish Omnibus Review

Wish isn’t a series that’s likely to become your new favourite CLAMP manga but it’s a delightfully simple, fun, beautifully drawn series that easily pulls you into its story with likeable characters and genuine relationship chemistry.

darkstorm • 19th February 2019

Manga Review

Ran and the Gray World Volume 1 Review

The English translation of fantasy manga Ran and the Gray World has been much heralded. Will you be enchanted by Aki Irie's first full-length series? The omens are good...

Sarah • 18th February 2019

Manga Review

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: The Complete Manga Collection Review

The I Want to Eat Your Pancreas anime movie has been praised highly, but does the manga adaption live up to the series' high quality? Demelza investigates!

Demelza • 14th February 2019

Manga Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 1 Review

Volume 1 of Record of Grancrest War offers a satisfying entrance into a compelling story about war and demons. Newcomers to the series will probably prefer this to the anime adaption and returning fans of the franchise should find plenty to like here.

Demelza • 12th February 2019

Manga Review

Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World Volume 1 Review

Overall, the first volume of Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World is an entertaining read. Existing fans of the series should have a lot of fun reading this book, while newcomers may not get as much out of it but should still enjoy what it offers.

Demelza • 8th February 2019

Manga Review

The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen Volume 1 Review

This prequel to the horror indie game is a gruesomely delightful book with a simple but effective story, dark imagery and strong lead character. The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen is best enjoyed when accompanied by knowledge of the game, however, so if you’ve yet to dive into it, there’s no time like the present.

darkstorm • 6th February 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Ball Super – Volume 4 Review

Dragon Ball Super’s fourth manga volume continues to tell the same basic story as the anime of the same name, but once again takes some side steps and adds a few new details. With Future Trunks’ doomed future on the line, let’s see how the manga continues to handle this apocalypse within an apocalypse…

Cold Cobra • 3rd February 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 1 Review

Overall, Dive!!’s first volume proves to be an enjoyable read. It’s somewhat difficult to recommend to fans of the sports genre with its reluctance to talk about diving in any detail, but those readers looking for a slice of life about diving will fare better.

Demelza • 31st January 2019

Manga Review

For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams Volume 1 Review

The mangaka behind Erased is back with new series: For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams. Demelza takes a look to find out if this new manga lives up to Kei Sanbe's previous work.

Demelza • 30th January 2019

Manga Review

We Never Learn Volume 1 Review

We Never Learn breaks into the slice of life comedy scene with a delightful first volume and shows that we can, in fact, learn with the right teacher and methods. With a lovable collection of characters, realistic dreams, and just a little bit of teenage high jinks along the way, the series promises to be an entertaining read for months to come.

Demelza • 25th January 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 1 Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger could have been a recipe for generic isekai fodder but thankfully it’s been written and drawn by long-term Final Fantasy fans and their love for the franchise shines through.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2019

Manga Review

10 Dance Volume 1 Review

Dazzlingly drawn dance scenes, great dialogue and two undeniably hot lead characters make 10 Dance a must-read manga for BL and ballroom dancing fans alike.

Sarah • 19th January 2019

Manga Review

Hitorijime My Hero Volume 1 Review

A likable cast of characters and a distinctive graphic style make the first volume of Hitorijime My Hero an engaging read – but there are some dramatic and emotional moments as well to tug at the heartstrings.

Sarah • 18th January 2019

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 1 Review

If you’re a yuri fan, or perhaps interested in getting into it but not sure where to start, Yuri is My Job! is a fun and strong start of a new series that is worth picking up.

darkstorm • 17th January 2019

Manga Review

The Quintessential Quintuplets Volume 1 Review

Overall, The Quintessential Quintuplets is an okay entry in the romcom genre. It’s perhaps outshone by VIZ Media’s recent debut of We Never Learn but, nevertheless, if you like this genre I think The Quintessential Quintuplets is worth checking out at some point - even if it’s not right now.

Demelza • 11th January 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Half Omnibus Volume 1 Review

Dragon Half was an enjoyable read, despite me having no real incentive to continue reading it beyond this release. While this style of comedy isn’t for me, I think those who like classic comedy manga will really enjoy Seven Seas’ release.

Demelza • 9th January 2019

Manga Review

Puella Magi Tart Magica: The Legend of Jeanne d’Arc Volume 1-5 Review

One of the best Madoka Magica spin-off manga, this takes the story of Joan of Arc and gives it a fantastical twist, producing an entertaining story that will satisfy both Madoka fans and history buffs.

Onosume • 22nd December 2018

Manga Review

Ghost in the Shell – Global Neural Network Review

Ghost in the Shell - Global Neural Network is a collection of four short stories based on Shiro Masamune’s all time classic, written and drawn by Western authors and artists. An interesting idea, but does it work, or is it the live action movie all over again?

Cold Cobra • 11th December 2018

Manga Review

Edens Zero Volume 1 Review

Is Hiro Mashima's new series nothing more than 'Fairy Tail in space'?

Ian Wolf • 30th November 2018

Manga Review

Hiro Mashima’s Playground Review

The original pilot for Fairy Tail is among the eight stories in this short story collection.

Ian Wolf • 29th November 2018