Reviews

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review

The spin-off manga set within the original “Erdrick Trilogy” of games continues with its second volume, taking us through an all-too-familiar desert town but with a few unexpected twists…

Cold Cobra • 12th January 2026

Manga Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Spacewalking With You, the duo must prepare for exams or face being banned from club activities over the summer should they fail! But Kobayashi has never been good at studying and has no idea where to begin...

Demelza • 11th January 2026

Manga Review

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review

This full-colour yuri collection is a fun book in small bursts, that may inspire your creativity due to its beautiful illustrations. Out now!

darkstorm • 10th January 2026

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 6 Review

Seiichirou Kondou’s life is in danger! Sent by the prime minister to investigate the finances of the Church of Abran, he’s uncovered irregularities and worse. Will the bean counter's devoted partner Aresh get back in time to save him?

Sarah • 9th January 2026

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Rintaro is overwhelmed by his feelings for Kaoruko and now they're attending the Summer Festival together. If he does confess, how will she respond and where will their relationship go from here?

Demelza • 8th January 2026

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Kon continues to adjust to the weird but comfortable lifestyle he's leading living with Kasane and the other residents of the sharehouse. What new and whacky bugs will he experience in these two volumes?

Demelza • 7th January 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound Volume 1 Review

Vikir Von Baskerville is killed by the man he served all his life. Given the chance to re-do his life, he'll make sure to pay back every single person who stood in his way and betrayed him.

Noemi10 • 6th January 2026

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 14 Review

Why has Kanda disguised himself with a wig, facemask and dark glasses? Poor Fukumaru is alarmed when he sees this strange man and starts to hiss and yowl! Find out why in the fourteenth volume of A Man & His Cat…

Sarah • 5th January 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Beatrice Volume 1 Review

A former slave-turned-princess, Beatrice finds her life upended once again when her kingdom is conquered. Will she survive, this time as a war slave?

Noemi10 • 3rd January 2026

Manga Review

Flip Flip Slowly Review

When librarian Hagiwara gives new borrower Yabumi a lift to the station, will their shared love of books bring them closer together?

Sarah • 1st January 2026

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 9 Review

While a quieter volume after the conclusion of the Little Birds in the Box arc, this delivers some rewarding character moments and more spooky goings on as Sorawo and Toriko finally get their titular Otherside Picnic!

Onosume • 31st December 2025

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volumes 2-4 Review

Earth Expansion comes to a conclusion in Volume 4, but does it manage to reach a satisfying end, despite the short run?

Demelza • 30th December 2025

Manga Review

Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life Volume 2 Review

Suzuki Kaoru is enjoying his new high school life – but yearns to join the Home Ec Club. The problem? All the members are girls – and his intimidating outward appearance is certain to put them off!

Sarah • 28th December 2025

Manga Review

The Terrifying Students at Ghoul School! Volume 1 Review

We've already met Abe-sensei and his class of misfit yokai. But what were his students doing before he joined them in their sophomore year? Were they as troublesome? Well, there's only one way to find out!

Noemi10 • 27th December 2025

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review

These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

Demelza • 26th December 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volumes 4 and 5 Review

With their first mission fast approaching, Desir and his team need to put into practice everything they learned to succeed and survive in their first shadow realm

Noemi10 • 24th December 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Villainess Is a Marionette Volume 1 Review

Can Kayena in her third life finally take her fate into her own hands or is she destined to be used and manipulated once again?

Noemi10 • 23rd December 2025

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review

A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Demelza • 22nd December 2025

Manga Review

What Do You Call This Trash? Review

An everyday story of a teenage boy and girl in love - albeit the girl is a stalker still lusting after the boy's older brother.

Ian Wolf • 19th December 2025

Anime Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review

Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back time...

Demelza • 18th December 2025