Reviews

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

Are the accounts of the powerful Church in the Other World in order? Who better to find out than otherworld accountant Seiichirou Kondou? The only problem is the build-up of magic from the relics kept within the church which could prove deadly to our ‘bean counter’…

Sarah • 31st December 2024

Beware the Villainess! Volume 1 Review

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Beware the Villainess! Volume 1 Review

Beware the Villainess! Volume 1 Review

A student dies and gets reincarnated as a villainess in a novel she read... but what if she doesn't want to be one? What if she becomes the heroine's new Prince Charming?

Noemi10 • 29th December 2024

Lycoris Recoil Volume 1 Review

Lycoris Recoil Volume 1 Review

Lycoris Recoil Volume 1 Review

Popular anime series Lycoris Recoil has been adapted into a manga series! But does this adaptation capture the charms of the original?

Demelza • 28th December 2024

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

This 'The Little Mermaid' retelling continues to look absolutely gorgeous, but can it maintain its excellent atmosphere and quality storytelling in the second volume?

darkstorm • 26th December 2024

Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror – Collector’s Edition Review

Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror – Collector’s Edition Review

Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror – Collector’s Edition Review

In this fantasy spin-off of Love Live Sunshine!!, struggling singer Yohane returns to her hometown to rediscover herself, but gets caught in a magical adventure that places the fate of Numazu on her and her friends’ shoulders.

Onosume • 24th December 2024

Mono Volume 1 Review

Mono Volume 1 Review

Mono Volume 1 Review

Is this series about manga creators, travel, and photography worth snapping?

Ian Wolf • 23rd December 2024

Semantic Error Volume 1 Review

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Semantic Error Volume 1 Review

Semantic Error Volume 1 Review

What’s the best way to get under the skin of your fellow student? Jaeyoung Jang is out to upset Sangwoo Choo’s ordered life; surely the uptight computer genius deserves to suffer a little after spoiling Jaeyoung’s career plans?

Sarah • 22nd December 2024

Confession Review

Confession Review

Confession Review

A chilling tale to add to your manga collection, the 1998 psychological horror is out now in English!

darkstorm • 19th December 2024

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru offers to cook at Amane's place which means they'll be spending more time together than ever. And with the Angel's birthday fast approaching, Amane finds himself with all kinds of things to worry about!

Demelza • 18th December 2024

My Happy Marriage Art Book Review

My Happy Marriage Art Book Review

My Happy Marriage Art Book Review

This art book release by Square Enix Manga is a gorgeous tome to own, and a perfect gift for any My Happy Marriage fan.

darkstorm • 17th December 2024

K-On! Shuffle Volume 2 Review

K-On! Shuffle Volume 2 Review

K-On! Shuffle Volume 2 Review

The girls perform their first live gig and gain new members in the process.

Ian Wolf • 16th December 2024

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Set in a future where the world has expanded in size and monsters roam wild, protagonist Kuroki and his doggy companion Pomukichi work as Second-Grade Pioneers searching for familiar territory in Japan. One afternoon the two get more than they bargained for when they run into a formidable foe...

Demelza • 15th December 2024

Nukozuke! Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Nukozuke! Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Nukozuke! Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Meet Kei and Sasame, two adorable ‘nukos’, and their human, Yuya, who’s doing his best to look after them in this slice-of-life manga which is bound to appeal to cat-lovers…

Sarah • 14th December 2024

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock returns with a spin-off revolving around Reo and Nagi, which explores their origin and how they came to join the project seeking Japan's best striker.

Demelza • 13th December 2024

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 1 Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 1 Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 1 Review

Our Dating Story follows Ryuto Kashima who ends up dating the most popular girl at school, but will the unlikely duo be a perfect match or doomed to fall apart?

Demelza • 12th December 2024

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Volume 3 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Volume 3 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of the Villainess-isekai series continues the search for a way to lift the enchantment on Luciana!

darkstorm • 11th December 2024

Praise Me When I’m a Good Boy Review

Praise Me When I’m a Good Boy Review

Praise Me When I’m a Good Boy Review

High school teacher Watanabe has kept his nature as a Sub a secret from his friends and family, but after being dumped by his fiancée after coming clean, he hits rock bottom. Then he reunites with his former student Izumi, who might prove to be the answer to all his problems...

Demelza • 10th December 2024

Ajin: Demi-Human Complete Volume 1 Review

Ajin: Demi-Human Complete Volume 1 Review

Ajin: Demi-Human Complete Volume 1 Review

This new Complete edition of the horror manga is a monster of a book, in more ways than one; read our review of the new omnibus edition now!

darkstorm • 9th December 2024

She Likes Gays but Not Me Volume 3 Review

She Likes Gays but Not Me Volume 3 Review

She Likes Gays but Not Me Volume 3 Review

Sae has come to realize that although she loves Jun, he’ll never be able to return her feelings romantically. But perhaps they can be good friends? The final part of this bitter-sweet mature-rated manga.

Sarah • 7th December 2024

Home Office Romance Review

Home Office Romance Review

Home Office Romance Review

Sweat and Soap creator Kintetsu Yamada returns with a new romance story set during the pandemic where two neighbours slowly fall in love.

Demelza • 5th December 2024