Manga Review

Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! Review

Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! Review

Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! Review

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha" sees a high school kid and nerdy Dragon Ball fan have an accident and wake up in the body of Yamcha. At first he freaks out, but soon he realises he can get off with Bulma, though only if he trains hard enough to kill Vegeta during the Saiyan arc… What on Earth am I going on about? Read on and find out!

Cold Cobra • 26th November 2018

Dementia 21 Review

Dementia 21 Review

Dementia 21 Review

Dementia 21 is a surreal mixture of horror and satire. While the quality may vary between its collection of stories, fans of dark humour and mind-bending art should definitely check it out.

N.E.C • 22nd November 2018

Bloom Into You Volume 1-2 Review

Bloom Into You Volume 1-2 Review

Bloom Into You Volume 1-2 Review

Bloom Into You is a thoughtful look at both what love is and how it can differ from person to person. Even if you’re not usually a fan of yuri series, I’d highly recommend checking this one out given how strong the story and its characters are. Regardless of your feelings on love, I’m sure you’ll find something to relate to.

Demelza • 21st November 2018

Bleach – Volume 74 Review

Bleach – Volume 74 Review

Bleach – Volume 74 Review

Our shores have finally made it to the end of Bleach, but is the 74th volume of this long-running series a fitting send-off? Does it tie up the current arc well and deliver a satisfying final goodbye? The answer to some of these questions may disappoint…

Cold Cobra • 13th November 2018

Boarding School Juliet Volume 1 Review

Boarding School Juliet Volume 1 Review

Boarding School Juliet Volume 1 Review

Boarding School Juliet has the flimsiest of connections to its Shakespearean origins. This rom-com manga might well appeal to fans of Ouran High School Host Club and makes for a fun but flimsy read.

Sarah • 11th November 2018

Fairy Tale Battle Royale Volume 1 Review

Fairy Tale Battle Royale Volume 1 Review

Fairy Tale Battle Royale Volume 1 Review

If you’re not interested in a horrifying take on classic fairy tales then there is little of interest to set this series apart from the crowded genre. However, fairy tale fans looking for something different are sure to have a great time with this dark take on some of their favourite stories!

Demelza • 9th November 2018

APOSIMZ Volume 1 Review

APOSIMZ Volume 1 Review

APOSIMZ Volume 1 Review

How you get on with APOSIMZ will depend on how willing you are to committing to reading more than a single volume. This first volume offers little in the way of substantial world building or characters, so all the series really has going for it is Tsutomu Nihei's name.

Demelza • 4th November 2018

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 offers a different take on the usual shojo tropes and proves an interesting read. Your enjoyment is really going to depend on what you're looking for from the genre.

Demelza • 3rd November 2018

Hinamatsuri Volume 1 Review

Hinamatsuri Volume 1 Review

Hinamatsuri Volume 1 Review

A great first volume that establishes a fun, unique comedy premise, with unusual but wacky characters. The slice-of-life format makes it very easy to drop into and follow the story.

darkstorm • 20th October 2018

20th Century Boys: Perfect Edition, Volume 1 Review

20th Century Boys: Perfect Edition, Volume 1 Review

20th Century Boys: Perfect Edition, Volume 1 Review

Conspiracies and cults abound in this brilliant new edition of Naoki Urasawa's sci-fi thriller.

Ian Wolf • 2nd October 2018

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Volume 1 Review

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Volume 1 Review

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Volume 1 Review

On the surface Dragon Goes House-Hunting may seem like an odd concept, but what we have here is a charming story about what it means to look for a new home.

Demelza • 19th September 2018

Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Volume 1 Review

Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Volume 1 Review

Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Volume 1 Review

Whether you’re a new fan experiencing the story for the first time or a diehard who wants to revisit a favourite, there’s no doubt that Sailor Moon Eternal Edition is the definitive way to read this classic

IncendiaryLemon • 14th September 2018

That Blue Sky Feeling Volume 1 Review

That Blue Sky Feeling Volume 1 Review

That Blue Sky Feeling Volume 1 Review

That Blue Sky Feeling delivers a likable story and provides a valuable resource, especially given its age-rating: Teen (13 +) as a means to read about - and maybe discuss - LGBT+ issues.

Sarah • 1st September 2018

Dr. Stone Volume 1 Review

Dr. Stone Volume 1 Review

Dr. Stone Volume 1 Review

A rock-solid start for this Shonen Jump adventure.

Ian Wolf • 31st August 2018

Dragon Ball Super Volume 3 Review

Dragon Ball Super Volume 3 Review

Dragon Ball Super Volume 3 Review

The third volume of the Dragon Ball Super manga pushes forward with the Future Trunks arc, full of twists, turns, timelines and dystopias. Is it any good though?

Cold Cobra • 23rd August 2018

Bleach Volume 73 Review

Bleach Volume 73 Review

Bleach Volume 73 Review

Volume 73 is Bleach’s penultimate book, but as we head towards the big finale, is the series suitably red-hot, or are we just plodding along to the end?

Cold Cobra • 8th August 2018

My Boy Volume 2 Review

My Boy Volume 2 Review

My Boy Volume 2 Review

Hitomi Takano continues to weave a compelling but disturbing narrative about an older woman's friendship with a boy in the second volume of the ongoing series My Boy.

Sarah • 28th July 2018

Grand Blue Dreaming Volume 1 Review

Grand Blue Dreaming Volume 1 Review

Grand Blue Dreaming Volume 1 Review

Despite some reservations about where the plot is going and any romantic pursuits it has in mind, I find myself thinking fondly of Grand Blue Dreaming. With its anime now airing, this is a good a time as any to jump on board this wacky comedy!

Demelza • 25th July 2018

Go For It, Nakamura! Review

Go For It, Nakamura! Review

Go For It, Nakamura! Review

Charming and funny, Syundei's BL manga uses its retro art-style to tell a story of a first crush that anyone who's ever been a love-smitten teenager will relate to.

Sarah • 20th July 2018

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Volume 1 Review

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Volume 1 Review

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Volume 1 Review

Overall, Tokyo Tarareba Girls is a fun read with an interesting concept behind it. While I’m not necessarily its target audience, fans of Princess Jellyfish and Higashimura’s other works will no doubt find a new favourite here.

Demelza • 28th June 2018