Reviews

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Theatrical Review

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid returns to our screens in a film that proves heartfelt and visually impressive as Kanna's estranged father returns and our little dragon's life might be about to change forever.

Demelza • 2nd March 2026

Manga Review

Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Kanata leaves the Royal Capital behind and sets out on an adventure in search of new fluff! And it doesn't take her very long to happen upon a Fenrir in trouble...

Demelza • 1st March 2026

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Chiaki and Subaru's relationship goes through all kinds of changes in these two volumes of Gazing at the Star Next Door! Will they end up friends, lovers, or something entirely different?

Demelza • 28th February 2026

Book Review

Villains Are Destined to Die (novel) Volume 1 Review

After being transported inside the story of a dating video game as the villainess, can Penelope improve her relationship with the love interests and survive until the end when everyone seems out to get rid of her?

Noemi10 • 27th February 2026

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 5

Masamichi believes that his specter master Shino has defeated Kagiroi, a rival specter from his Heian past…until the vengeful Kagiroi waylays him when Shino is away on business!

Sarah • 26th February 2026

Manga Review

The Fake Alchemist Volume 1 Review

Can Paracelsus make a life in this new world he finds himself in where magic and magical creatures exist?

Noemi10 • 25th February 2026

Manga Review

Mad Miniscape Volume 1 Review

An excellent start to a new horror series, that the mangaka was clearly passionate about telling. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 24th February 2026

Manga Review

Tamer: Trash-Tier to Top-Tier Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Varius was known as an almighty tamer in his past life. However after an unfortunate mishap with his storage magic, he finds himself reincarnated into a world where tamers are known as one of the weakest classes...

Demelza • 23rd February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Ailette has survived her first dungeon, but her adventure hasn't ended yet as now she needs to save the novel protagonist's future and bring her family back together!

Noemi10 • 22nd February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Merman Trapped in My Lake Volume 1 Review

An interesting romance that deals with toxic relationship dynamics, depression and other dark themes; the manhwa is out now in a lovely, full-colour volume.

darkstorm • 20th February 2026

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, our protagonists find themselves facing off with Yoichi Isagi of Team Z. Now subjected to the full force of Isagi's love of soccer, Nagi is beginning to awaken to feelings he never imagined.

Demelza • 19th February 2026

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 7 Review

More restful days off on Earth with Mr. Villain…as well as some insights into the daily lives of the Evil League and their opponents, the Earth Rangers.

Sarah • 18th February 2026

Manga Review

A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Sena has been revealed as the Caller. Can she protect herself and Keith from both humans and dragons who want to take advantage of her powers?

Noemi10 • 16th February 2026

Anime Review

Tokyo Mew Mew New – Season 1 and Season 2 review

A welcome revival of the environmentally-themed magical girl series, complete with catgirl lead.

Ian Wolf • 15th February 2026

Manga Review

Keyaki Shopping District’s Sakura Bathhouse Volume 1 Review

How has third-year Tatsumi ended up helping second-year Shunpei at his grandma’s bathhouse? Why has Shunpei acquired such a fearsome reputation at school? And why does Shunpei suddenly ask Tatsumi to go out with him? There’s never a dull moment at the Sakura Bathhouse.

Sarah • 14th February 2026

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Harij rescues Rose from a thief, but the next day he accidentally drinks some of her love potion and finds himself confessing all kinds of things to her. Will Rose open up about her own feelings and take a step toward establishing a relationship with him at last?

Demelza • 13th February 2026

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Garyo is finally ready to launch his new series, but first he's going to have to find some trusty assistants to help him with his serialisation!

Demelza • 12th February 2026

Manga Review

Kaijin Fugeki: Kindled Spirits Volume 1 Review

Jin and Gao are fugeki with the power to fight back against calamities called the Nights. But is their power of dance strong enough to protect the people they love and their hometowns?

Noemi10 • 11th February 2026

Anime Review

Gungrave: Collector’s Edition Review

What to you get when you take a full-on action heavy PS2 game called “Gungrave” and adapt it into an anime? If you said “a mafia thriller centred on the relationship between two characters and what tears them apart” then you’ll be oddly correct, at least for half the series anyway…

Cold Cobra • 10th February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volumes 8 and 9 Review

It's finally time to catch the culprit behind Juwon's death. Can Jieum and Seoha get their happy ending after this last hurdle in their relationship? More importantly, is this really the last hurdle?

Noemi10 • 9th February 2026