Reviews

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 1 Review

A Sister’s All You Need is a good read for an older audience. It's certainly not without its issues, but if you're looking for a story about creators working in the light novel industry with a focus on comedy then this is a good choice.

Demelza • 23rd May 2018

Manga Review

Golosseum Volume 1 Review

Golosseum makes its entrance in true WWE larger-than-life style. But wait - who is that I see on the cover: President Putinov!? Kodansha brings out a new martial arts manga with a difference... but is it worth your time?

Sarah • 22nd May 2018

Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 32 Review

Naruto Shippuden’s 32nd release is almost entirely filler, despite what the front cover wants you to think. The “New Chunin Exams arc”, as it’s often called, concludes at Episode 413, giving a whole two canon episodes! Is this filler arc worth sticking with, or are you going to buy the set for two episodes' worth of content? Let’s find out if either are going to be true…

Cold Cobra • 21st May 2018

Manga Review

Moteki: Love Strikes Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Yuri!!! on Ice comes the story of a man unlucky in love who finds himself the centre of four women's affections.

Ian Wolf • 19th May 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon Movie: Diamond & Pearl Collection Review

While still being within the period of ‘good’ Pokémon films, this set is worth every Pokémon fan having in their collections. Both new and old fans alike should find something to enjoy among the stories on offer. It’s just a shame that they’re all so similar overall.

Demelza • 18th May 2018

Book Review

Toradora! Volume 1 Review

With a heartwarming story and two interesting protagonists Toradora! not only brings something new to the western light novel market, but also provides a simply stellar release.

Demelza • 15th May 2018

Anime Review

Initial D Legend 2: Racer Review

After a promising setup with the first entry, Initial D Legend 2 Racer squanders the potential by being exceedingly average.

IncendiaryLemon • 14th May 2018

Book Review

From Truant to Anime Screenwriter: My Path to “Anohana” and “The Anthem of the Heart” Review

From Truant to Anime Screenwriter: My Path to “Anohana” and “Anthem of the Heart” is an incredibly honest and insightful look into Mari Okada’s life. This book tells the remarkable story of someone with deeply rooted social anxiety and depression and their journey into the working world. A highly recommended read!

Demelza • 9th May 2018

Anime Review

The Testament of Sister New Devil Review

A high school descendant of a line of demon-fighting warriors ends up living with a succubus and a future demon lord in The Testament of Sister New Devil.

IncendiaryLemon • 6th May 2018

Manga Review

Chi’s Sweet Adventures Volume 1 Review

A light, delightful little series that will appeal to all cat lovers. Chi’s Sweet Adventures has the added bonus of being a manga that can safely be shared with younger readers.

Sarah • 4th May 2018

Anime Review

Digimon Adventure tri. The Movie Chapter 4: Loss Review

Digimon Tri Chapter 4: Loss has its moments, but ultimately undermines the consequences of its predecessor.

IncendiaryLemon • 3rd May 2018

Anime Review

Mind Game Review

Masaaki Yuasa barfs rainbows straight into our eyes.

Paul • 2nd May 2018

Manga Review

Bleach – Volume 72 Review

Bleach Volume 72 continues to steer the manga towards its final end, an end that happened in 2016 for Japan, but (unless something gets delayed) for us here in the UK, the series will end this November. So just two volumes out from the finale, how is the story shaping up?

Cold Cobra • 1st May 2018

Anime Review

ERASED – Part 2 Review

After a sadly long eight months wait, the second half of the 2016 hit ERASED finally makes it to disc here in the UK. After such a promising first half, does the series get the big pay-off it deserves? Read on to find out! (Although you’ve probably already watched the end on Crunchyroll or Netflix in the past 8 months due to understandably running out of patience, but hey-ho…)

Cold Cobra • 27th April 2018

Anime Review

Fate/Apocrypha Episodes 13 – 24 Review (Streaming)

Fate/Apocrypha overall is a fun romp of fantastical action, memorable side characters and inconsistent but mostly good animation, that any new or old Fate fans should find enjoyable.

darkstorm • 26th April 2018

Anime Review

Kiss Him, Not Me! Review

Kiss Him, Not Me! is a true delight for shojo fans. While there might be some questionable content in terms of its realism, the series is undeniably great fun and not as shallow as the first episode or two would suggest. Shojo, especially good shojo, is so frequently not brought to home video in the UK that this is a rare treat all fans of the genre should give a go.

Demelza • 25th April 2018

Film Review

Fate/Grand Order: First Order Review

It’s a shame that this is likely to be the only way for U.K. fans to experience Fate/Grand Order in any form, but as a movie meant to be a long commercial for the app itself, it’s not bad.

darkstorm • 24th April 2018

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 1 Review

An unconventional friendship develops between two lonely individuals. My Boy delivers a sensitive and beautifully drawn story that will make readers think about the pressures of modern life on adults and children alike.

Sarah • 20th April 2018

Anime Review

GATE – Collector’s Edition Review

GATE is a hard show to talk about without getting into nationalistic propaganda debates and general right- wing unpleasantness, but ignoring this argument for the time being, the show has some merit, not least its premise of a modern army fighting a bunch of races and animals from a typical fantasy land. Is there more good than bad, though?

Cold Cobra • 19th April 2018

Manga Review

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Volume 1 Review

Wotakoi is a heartwarming comedy series with a firm message to convey in that love is difficult - not just for otaku but for everyone. Your hobbies can be judged and make people run for the hills but that isn’t right, and Wotakoi does its best to show you the great times you can have when the people around you do accept and understand you.

Demelza • 18th April 2018