Reviews

The Princess Groom Volume 1 Review

Square Enix Manga brings us a new fantasy romance, but with a twist! A prince who dreams of being doted on and a boisterous noble lady who wants to shower her husband-to-be with affection.

Demelza • 26th September 2026

Manga Review

Hand-in-Hand with Mu-chan: Lessons from My Autistic Daughter Volume 1 Review

A young mother attempts to come to terms with the fact that her infant daughter could be autistic.

Ian Wolf • 25th September 2026

Book Review

Demons’ Crest Volume 2 Review

Yuuma and his companions have made it through a life-or-death battle, but now they're faced with the reality that Sawa is possessed by a demon...

Demelza • 23rd September 2026

Manga Review

Fruit of the Underworld Volume 2 Review

Seiji has successfully made it down to the underworld, but there are all kinds of horrors standing between him and rescuing best friend Haru! Including the mighty Cerberus and the revival of the King of the Underworld...

Demelza • 22nd September 2026

Manga Review

The Devil’s in the Lunch Deals Volume 1 Review

Every day Lainey sells her delicious box lunches in the plaza; who would guess that she was once a terrifying goddess, now punished for her past crimes to live as a human?

Sarah • 20th September 2026

Manga Review

The Otaku Love Connection Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Summer is approaching in the world of The Otaku Love Connection, but first our two main characters must weather a storm of emotions as they realise they ship their favourite pair differently!

Demelza • 18th September 2026

Manga Review

Deep-Sea Aquarium Magmell Volume 1 Review

200 metres below Tokyo is Magmell, the world's first deep-sea aquarium where Kotaro spends his days working as a janitor and dreaming of becoming a caretaker.

Demelza • 16th September 2026

Manga Review

The Credits Roll Into the Sea Volume 1 Review

A love of cinema brings widowed Umiko and young film student Kai together. Will Kai’s work inspire Umiko to try her hand at making her own movies?

Sarah • 14th September 2026

Manga Review

Don’t Confuse Me, Yamori-kun Volume 1 Review

High-schoolers Mori and Yamori decide to change their looks over summer break – but who could have expected Yamori to return to school in a skirt?!

Sarah • 10th September 2026

Anime Review

Engage Kiss Collector’s Edition Review

A confusing mix of magical girlfriend rom-com hijinks and supernatural action, Engage Kiss struggles to get a footing, but when it does, Shu’s quest to find his sister who went missing in a disaster as a child really comes alive.

Onosume • 9th September 2026

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Two further volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi finally bring us into some original content that isn't depicted in the main series.

Demelza • 8th September 2026

Book Review

How Can My Manager Be So Stupid? Review

Popular author Kazumasa Hayami finally makes his English debut with this book that retail workers and bookworms alike will find great joy in reading.

Demelza • 7th September 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 9 and 10 Review

These two volumes conclude Just Like Mona Lisa, as we explore 'what if' futures where Hinase becomes male or female.

Demelza • 6th September 2026

Manga Review

Golden Man Volume 1 Review

The people of Neo York are protected by their hero. If only he could remember who he is...

Ian Wolf • 5th September 2026

Manga Review

Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind Volume 3 Review

Nicole has set her sights on studying abroad, but it's an uphill battle as she's looked down on by examiners and fellow students alike.

Demelza • 4th September 2026

Manga Review

Comeback After Fate Review

In a competitive omegaverse world of boy bands, young Eri is thrilled to be chosen to perform a dance routine with celebrated alpha idol Sooyoung Lee! But when they rehearse together, he realizes there’s something irresistibly attractive about his famous partner...

Sarah • 3rd September 2026

Manga Review

You Might As Well Be the One Volume 1 Review

College student Ichika is looking for someone to settle down in a serious relationship with and she thinks she's met the man of her dreams. But is he willing to enter into a long-term romance with her?

Demelza • 1st September 2026

Film Review

Kiki’s Delivery Service Review

The Miyazaki masterpiece Kiki’s Delivery Service has arrived in UK cinemas via a new 4K remaster and the natural end to the sentence would be “does it still hold up?” but I think we all know the answer to that question…

Cold Cobra • 30th August 2026

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition Volume 5 Review

Clara’s brother Urala is about to be sold at a secret Black Auction – and Iruma is determined to rescue him! But someone’s leaked their plans – are they running into a trap?

Sarah • 29th August 2026

Manga Review

Blue Summer Haze Volume 1 Review

Makoto and Shusuke made a perfect pair in baseball at junior high – until Shusuke moved away. Now in high school, Makoto’s paired up with Hokuto and all’s going well for the team – until Shusuke transfers back!

Sarah • 26th August 2026