Reviews

Wandance Volume 1 Review

All his life, Kaboku has struggled to express himself. Inspired by seeing his classmate Hikari dancing, he joins the high school dance club. Has she shown him the way to overcoming his stutter and communicating non-verbally?

Sarah • 23rd September 2022

Book Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Humanity is on the brink of extinction as they face off against an unknown enemy known as Pillars. This prequel to the popular anime series follows Rusalka as she tries to find her place in the world while helping defend against these powerful foes.

Demelza • 21st September 2022

Manga Review

Heaven’s Door: Extra Works Review

In Heaven’s Door: Extra Works, take a peek into the mind of manga artist Keiichi Koike with a trippy and fantastically written collection of psychedelic science fiction one-shots.

Onosume • 18th September 2022

Manga Review

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 3 Review

Intrepid round-the-world travellers Asahi and Mitsuki reach the United Kingdom in this lively and engaging third volume of Our Not-So Lonely Planet Travel Guide.

Sarah • 17th September 2022

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma follows electronic investigator Echika Hieda and her artificial human partner Harold Lucraft as they investigate a criminal case that's putting people in hospital and could bring down society as it stands if left unresolved.

Demelza • 16th September 2022

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volume 2 Review

Being dragged by mistake into a parallel world was bad enough but now salaryman Seiichiro Kondo discovers that his body has not adjusted to the new atmosphere and he might die. Luckily, young knight captain Aresh is on hand to look after him – if they can agree on anything, that is!

Sarah • 15th September 2022

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 1 Review

My Happy Marriage light novel series gets a manga adaptation, but is it any good? Read our review to find out!

darkstorm • 14th September 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 3 Review

Welcome Back, Alice sees Yohei and Yui begin a relationship but only if Yohei promises to keep away from Kei. Will he be able to follow through on this promise?

Demelza • 13th September 2022

Book Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods tells the story of Yae who was reborn in a fantasy world after her death. Here creatures with no names turn into monsters, and it becomes her job to save them.

Noemi10 • 12th September 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 2 Review

After the mayor of London is found stabbed to death on a tube train, student Al Adley is prime suspect – even though he just happened to be on the same train. As the police close in on him, he’s sheltered by an unlikely ally: D.I. Ellis. But can he be trusted?

Sarah • 11th September 2022

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 10 Review

In Volume 10 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest the multiverse arc comes to its conclusion, but will Natsu's team be able to save everything from certain destruction?

Demelza • 9th September 2022

Anime Review

Is This a Zombie? + Is This a Zombie? Of the Dead Collection Blu-ray Review

Both seasons in the Is This a Zombie? series provide a supernatural comedy series with decent action and, depending on your personal pretence, comedy that utilises the off-kilter premise and story.

HWR • 8th September 2022

Manga Review

Loved Circus Review

Salaryman Kei believes his life is over when he gets into debt helping out a call girl he’s fallen for. But when he accepts the lifeline that’s thrown him by the men working at the mysterious Circus, he discovers a new side of himself…

Sarah • 7th September 2022

Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 1 Review

When witches start disappearing from Mitakihara, Mami Tomoe takes it upon herself to uncover the cause, leading her to Kamihama City. Faced with an abundance of witches and a new type of magic, Mami must now expose Kamihama’s dark secrets in this alternate take on Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

Onosume • 6th September 2022

Manga Review

Tales of the Kingdom Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Kingdom leads the reader into an exotic fantasy alternate world, brought to life by Asumiko Nakamura's striking artwork.

Sarah • 5th September 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Devil Ecstasy, protagonist Noboru moves in with succubus Melulu but can they make this inter-species relationship work? And what about the fight between humans and succubi that's brewing in the background?

Demelza • 4th September 2022

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 5 Review

Adachi and Kurosawa have been on their first date together – but Adachi has still not told Kurosawa about his telepathic magical power. He wants to be honest with the man he loves but fears the consequences…

Sarah • 3rd September 2022

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid, Sumire and co. find themselves working for a group of Egyptian mummies and a handsome bartender, then take a trip to an underwater resort.

Demelza • 2nd September 2022

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022