Reviews

Otaku x Gal Volume 2 Review

It's the Golden Week holidays, and while Otakura prepares to dive into his backlog of games and anime, Narumi has other ideas...

Demelza • 18th July 2026

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 5 Review

It’s all change at Kagi and Hirano’s high school as the third years graduate and the roommates prepare to move up a year. But has anything changed in their relationship?

Sarah • 15th July 2026

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 5, 6 and 7 Review

Ogami-san Can't Keep It In comes to its conclusion in these three volumes. But what will become of the relationship between Ogami and Yaginuma?

Demelza • 14th July 2026

Manga Review

Clumsy Kiss Review

Kumai has been unlucky in love – but now that he’s in the third year, he’s going to try once more. But having texted one of the girls in his class – why has one of the boys turned up instead?

Sarah • 12th July 2026

Manga Review

Whoever You Are, I Love You Volume 1 Review

Keiku Hagiwara's latest series to hit the English market is a mystery thriller following the story of Yuki Sato and the man she thought was a perfect partner...

Demelza • 9th July 2026

Manga Review

What If I Said “I Love You”? Volume 1 Review

What happens when one of a pair of childhood friends develops feelings for the other that are far stronger than friendship?

Sarah • 8th July 2026

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 3 Review

Adabana Volume 3 brings the story of Mako and Mizuki to an end, finally showing us what happened on that fateful day.

Demelza • 7th July 2026

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 12 Review

Fumi's father has returned and discovered her relationship with Akatsuki! Is there any hope for him to come to understand their love, or is it all over for their budding romance?

Demelza • 4th July 2026

Manga Review

Please Look After the Dragon Volume 2 Review

Young dragon Ilsera and her human roommate Murakami must confront the angry local dragon god to save the town and the festival!

Sarah • 3rd July 2026

Book Review

The Keeper of the Camphor Tree Review

Keigo Higashino's latest mystery novel brings us a story of a man entrusted with being the keeper of the camphor tree, a sacred place known for granting wishes. But is there any truth to its supernatural abilities?

Demelza • 1st July 2026

Manga Review

Magical Karina Volume 1 Review

This new series from Kodansha follows a young girl struggling with the passing of her grandmother and the threat of a soul-sucking monster that's looming over the town. Will she be able to rise up and fight as a magical girl?

Demelza • 30th June 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Volumes 8 and 9 Review

Before the fifth scenario starts, Dokja with a ragtag band of sort of allies needs to stop whoever is trying to anticipate the end of the world!

Noemi10 • 28th June 2026

Manga Review

Hitting Rewind with You Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Twenty years old Wakaba and Fumito missed out on their high school days, so they come up with a simple solution... dress up as high schoolers and go on dates!

Noemi10 • 27th June 2026

Manga Review

Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom Review

A manga depicting some of the (adult) things David Attenborough doesn't get to talk about in his documentaries.

Ian Wolf • 25th June 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Unholy Blood Volumes 2, 3 and 4 Review

Hayan and Detective Euntae are going after the Angels of Death one after another, but it won't take long before the vampires decide to strike back.

Noemi10 • 24th June 2026

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volumes 11 and 12 Review

Having now had his faction decided at last, Will prepares himself for a new way of life in the Tower. But things take a turn for the worst when he and his friends are told to figure out who the traitor that's infiltrated the Tower is...

Demelza • 20th June 2026

Manga Review

Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind Volume 2 Review

Having realised just how badly he's strained his relationship with Nicole, Keios is determined to make amends in this second volume of Perfectly Fine on My Own. But is it too late to patch things up?

Demelza • 18th June 2026

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 11 Review

Reiko Kujirai (A) has learned the sad truth about the end of the relationship between Reiko Kujirai (B) and Kudou. But there are more revelations about Generic Kowloon to come!

Sarah • 17th June 2026

Manga Review

Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri Volume 1 Review

College student Nanase is spending her summer vacation working as a manager for a popular actor. But while he seems incredibly sweet on the surface, when they're alone he shows his bossy and uncaring attitude! Will these two mismatched individuals be able to work together?

Demelza • 16th June 2026

Manga Review

Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (manga) Volume 1 Review

How can someone be a hero and a prisoner at the same time? Well, that's for Xyro to decide who he wants to be.

Noemi10 • 14th June 2026