Reviews

Stardust Family Review

Stardust Family is a dense book that explores abuse, society’s pressure to fit in whatever the cost, and the complex nature of raising children, all in deep and respectful ways.

darkstorm • 1st July 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 7 Review

CLAMP's classic concludes (in a way) with Seishiro revealing his true, deadly nature to Subaru.

Ian Wolf • 30th June 2025

Manga Review

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Volumes 15 and 16 Review

Abe-sensei is back to his normal routine after he dealt with the drama at Kyoto with the help of his students. Now it's the students' turn to become the protagonists and invite the readers to participate in their daily school lives!

Noemi10 • 27th June 2025

Manga Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 2 and 3

The Shiunji Family Children's anime may have come to the end, but how does the manga compare with a further two volumes under its belt?

Demelza • 26th June 2025

Manga Review

Teppeki Honeymoon Volume 1 Review

In the latest debut from publisher One Peace Books, we find a heroine in debt but her fortunes take a turn for the better when she finds herself suddenly engaged to the heir of a famous security company...

Demelza • 25th June 2025

Manga Review

Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 ups the stakes as the students and teacher of Rasetsu Academy face off in a fight they may not be able to win.

HWR • 24th June 2025

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volumes 9 and 10 Review

We've hit the 'mainstay arc' but is this drama series still reaching for the stars? Find out in our review of the latest volumes!

darkstorm • 22nd June 2025

Manga Review

My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending Volume 1 Review

An average college student finds himself reincarnated into the world of his favourite video game, but rather than being a hero, he winds up in the body of the villain!

Demelza • 21st June 2025

Manga Review

Desperate March for Love Review

This yuri manga explores the messy relationship between two teenage girls. Read our review of this new title!

darkstorm • 20th June 2025

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Review

Sakuta is busy preparing for college entrance exams, but his world is turned on its head when he learns his mother wants to see him and Kaede. What will happen when the family reunites for the first time in over two years...?

Demelza • 19th June 2025

Manga Review

I’m Here, Beside You Volume 2 Review

Ibuki has been given a second chance to relive his high school days and tell his crush Mikami how he really feels about him. But will it work out?

Sarah • 18th June 2025

Manga Review

Dead Rock Volume 2 Review

We begin to learn of some of the reasons why these demonic students joined the school.

Ian Wolf • 16th June 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 8 Review

Inori has made it to the All-Japan Novice tournament – but she will have to skate against Hikaru, the defending champion!

Sarah • 15th June 2025

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 25 and 26 Review

The Resort Arc continues in Rent-A-Girlfriend! Kazuya prepares to make the confession of a lifetime, but Mizuhara is being pressured by Mami to come clean about everything. What will happen next as the chaotic motivations of all involved come to a head?

Demelza • 14th June 2025

Manga Review

Love on the Horizon Volume 2 Review

Nagi and Yu are art students who live next door to each other – and have now started dating! How will their relationship progress as Yu reaches the end of his course?

Sarah • 12th June 2025

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volume 3 Review

Garyo has found himself banned from working with Shonen Wonder after the events of the Serialisation Boot Camp. However, he's not about to just give up on his dreams and soon finds himself reunited with his old mentor...

Demelza • 11th June 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volume 5 Review

Jieum has finally made a step forward in her relationship with Seoha, but a new hurdle might pop up when someone realises she's the reincarnation of Juwon.

Noemi10 • 10th June 2025

Manga Review

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 1 Review

The tale of a boy into Lolita fashion and a girl into punk who begin to fall in love, unaware they also co-workers in the same office.

Ian Wolf • 9th June 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 6 Review

It’s Christmas – but there’s little time to celebrate for Ichiro and Shiro as they close in on the shadowy figures behind the Tetra Building terrorist explosion…

Sarah • 8th June 2025

Manga Review

I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volume 1 Review

One Peace Books latest debut is a slice-of-life romance between a part-timer and the single mother he's been in love with for six months. Will he be able to get her attention and prove himself worthy of becoming her boyfriend?

Demelza • 7th June 2025