Reviews

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Ahead of the anime adaptation this summer, we return to The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity for two more volumes that put the spotlight on Rintaro and Kaoruko's friends.

Demelza • 1st May 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Lady Devil Volume 1 Review

Giovinetta makes a wish to a demon to get out of an arranged marriage, but she doesn't expect her wish to be twisted into an illicit relationship with her twin brother who happens to take on the appearance of a monster.

Noemi10 • 30th April 2025

Manga Review

Dead Rock Volume 1 Review

The creator of Fairy Tail takes us to the school from Hell.

Ian Wolf • 29th April 2025

Manga Review

Tamaki & Amane Review

Follow the lives of two individuals, Tamaki and Amane, who are drawn to each other again and again throughout history.

Sarah • 28th April 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Villainess Turns the Hourglass Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Secrets are dropping on Aria one after the other, and Lord Asher being the prince might not be the most shocking one of all, not when her father might be alive and coming for her!

Noemi10 • 27th April 2025

Manga Review

Toxic Daughter Chi-chan Review

From popular mangaka Shuzo Oshimi comes a new story about a troubled teenager and her friends who wish to try and reform her...

Demelza • 26th April 2025

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 12 Review

86 Volume 12 deals with the aftermath of Volume 11, where several of the cast are weighed down by the events in the Republic. Still, there's never a moment to rest and when a team goes rogue with radioactive material it could quickly become a disaster...

Demelza • 24th April 2025

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 4 Review

Mr. Sasaki still treasures the time he spends smoking behind the supermarket with Miss Tayama, still not realizing she’s his favourite cashier, Miss Yamada. But when Miss Yamada has a little too much to drink will she finally reveal the truth?

Sarah • 22nd April 2025

Manga Review

Wash It All Away Volume 1 Review

Wash It All Away takes us to the charming seaside town of Atami, where we meet Wakana Kinme who's been running a laundry service for the last two years. This series follows her everyday life running the business and the customers she meets along the way.

Demelza • 19th April 2025

Manga Review

How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega Review

Elite Alpha student Kouta has been avoiding his scary-looking neighbour – until one day they meet outside their apartments…!

Sarah • 17th April 2025

Manga Review

Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Volume 1 Review

From publisher One Peace Books and ahead of its anime adaptation comes Volume 1 of Detectives These Days Are Crazy! But does this new series that follows a mismatched detective duo prove entertaining?

Demelza • 16th April 2025

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 13 Review

One more cat – Marin – comes to stay in Mr. Kanda’s house but she’s put on so much weight she hardly fits in her cat carrier! Can Mr. Kanda, Fukumaru and the five rescue kittens help her to slim down?

Sarah • 15th April 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 6 Review

The hitman finds himself involved in a case of kidnapping and revenge.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 1 Review

Young executive Iwatari has always looked up to his successful and attractive boss Takanashi – but one evening he finds out the shameful secret Takanashi has been living with for a whole year…

Sarah • 13th April 2025

Anime Review

Dark Gathering Collection Blu-ray Review

Dark Gathering lives up to its name with extremely effective horror and ghost designs to send a chill up your spine. Out now on Blu-ray!

darkstorm • 12th April 2025

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 5 Review

Even if you’re deep into the light novels, or have watched all the anime by now, the manga continues to bring its own flavour of this romance story to the table.

darkstorm • 11th April 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Just as Ichiro and Shiro think they've discovered the four responsible for the terrorist incident at the Tetra building twenty years ago, a fifth perpetrator is revealed – and he’s much more dangerous!

Sarah • 10th April 2025

Anime Review

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Theatrical Review

Kaiju No. 8 comes to cinemas thanks to recap film Mission Recon, which retells the first season of the TV anime.

Demelza • 9th April 2025

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 6 Review

Be like Mr. Villain on his days off on Earth: come for the cute pandas but stay for the delicious ice cream and the unexpected encounters with Earthlings who maybe aren’t as bad as first imagined…

Sarah • 8th April 2025

Manga Review

The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Volume 1 Review

Nanao’s life is turned upside-down when she’s attacked by a vicious ayakashi and ‘tainted’. Is there no way out for her from a life of drudgery?

Sarah • 6th April 2025