Book Review

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Volume 1 Review

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Volume 1 follows protagonist Saku Chitose who is tasked with bringing a shut-in classmate back to class. The big question is: can he use his position as the most popular guy in school to help?

Demelza • 26th April 2022

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Bond and Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of “The Last Bookstore” Review

In Bond and Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of "The Last Bookstore" we see what it means for part-time worker Minami Tsuburaya to say goodbye to the bookstore she loves. As people come from far and wide to bid it farewell, we get to hear the stories of the customers who spent meaningful time here - some having had their whole lives changed by their experiences.

Demelza • 16th April 2022

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Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1 – Cyberpunk City Shinjuku Review

Although at times predictable, the mixture of science fantasy and reverse isekai elements make for an engrossing setting and central lead character: a magical evil overlord in a futuristic megacity.

Ian Wolf • 7th April 2022

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Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Short Story Collection Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a short story collection from Seiko Tanabe which follows women in various kinds of relationships and asks what it means to love and be loved.

Demelza • 5th April 2022

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Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

Demelza • 29th March 2022

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Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Review

As we reunite with the cast of Unnamed Memories, we find things are quite different as we embark upon a journey in a new timeline with the same characters and the same fated meeting, but with a whole new set of problems.

Demelza • 22nd March 2022

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Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Keisuke and Nito find themselves staying at a temple where they meet others living in the area. These meetings will set them down an emotional path as they explore the connections between everyone and, in some cases, hope to restore severed relationships.

Demelza • 19th March 2022

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You Call That Service? Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of You Call That Service? sees protagonist Ryouta return to Japan with Archbishop Alfoncina - but what lies in store for him as they spend two days alone together?

Demelza • 15th March 2022

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86: Eighty-Six Volume 9 Review

In the latest volume of 86 Kurena is forced to face her demons as she begins to wonder what lies beyond the war and what she's even fighting for right now. Elsewhere, the cast chase after a powerful Legion in the hopes of destroying it for good.

Demelza • 10th March 2022

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Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie Volume 1 Review

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie has a lot in common with My Next Life as a Villainess - but despite these similarities, does it offer an entertaining read in this crowded genre?

Demelza • 8th March 2022

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Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 4 Review

Oliver and his friends are now second-year students, but rather than celebrate making it this far, they must spend their time looking out for the new students and preparing for even more difficult classes.

Demelza • 27th February 2022

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Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 7 Review

In Volume 7 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series, we explore the origins of how Dazai and Chuuya first met, long before they were known as the Twin Dark dream team of the Port Mafia.

Demelza • 23rd February 2022

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Spy Classroom Volume 2 Review

The cast of Spy Classroom take on another impossible mission and now it's time for the mastermind of disguise, Grete, to take centre stage.

Demelza • 19th February 2022

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My Happy Marriage Volume 1 Review

Having been nothing but a slave to her stepmother and half-sister, Miyo Saimori is delighted when she's given the opportunity to leave her family home behind and become a marriage candidate for Kiyoka Kudou. The only problem is that Kiyoka is known for dismissing his potential brides after just three days, so Miyo may be stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire!

Demelza • 11th February 2022

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The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time Volume 1 Review

Having defeated the Demon Lord and no longer being of any use, Kaito finds himself betrayed by his companions and brutally murdered. In his dying moments, Kaito swears to take revenge if he is given a second chance but when that happens, just how will he carry out his act of vengeance?

Demelza • 9th February 2022

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Sabikui Bisco Volume 1 Review

Sabikui Bisco follows the story of a Mushroom Keeper on the search for a Rust Eater, a mushroom that could cure Japan of the Rust caused by the Rust Wind. In a world where humanity is literally rusting away, will this hero be able to save the day?

Demelza • 6th February 2022

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The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life opens with Akari being kidnapped by bandits! While on a mission to rescue her, Menou runs into an old friend who has also been taken captive and together they decide to destroy the group of kidnappers.

Demelza • 29th January 2022

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The Undead King’s Reign of Peace Volume 1 Review

A young girl on the verge of death is saved by an Undead King, but what will he want in exchange for saving her life?

Demelza • 28th January 2022

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Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside sees Ruti and Red reunite with Ares in a conflict that may prove life-changing for all involved.

Demelza • 26th January 2022

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Bond and Book: The Devotion of “The Surgery Room” Review

Bond and Book follows the story of Musubu, a boy who can hear the voices of books and takes on their requests for help, hoping that he can bridge the gap between humanity and the literature we love.

Demelza • 22nd January 2022