Manga Review

Nezumi’s First Love Volume 1 Review

Nezumi's a hitman for the yakuza who couldn't imagine ever falling in love, but then she meets Ao. Could he be the boy to soften her heart? And what does getting involved with a hitman mean for his future...?

Demelza • 28th November 2025

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 9 Review

Akatsuki's normal editor is out on sick leave, so now he's working with substitute Sayoko Uneda. At first, Fumi gets on perfectly well with the newcomer but as time goes on, could she prove a rival for her boyfriend's love?!

Demelza • 26th November 2025

Manga Review

Semantic Error Volume 4 Review

The game development is going well and so is Jaeyoung and Sangwoo’s relationship – or it would be, if Jaeyoung weren’t due to leave to study abroad in July…

Sarah • 25th November 2025

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 10 Review

Reiko Kujirai is trying to unravel the mystery behind the talisman stickers in Generic Kowloon. Is she just part of an experiment or is there more going on in G-Kowloon where it’s always summer?

Sarah • 20th November 2025

Manga Review

The Maid is a Vampire: The Complete Omnibus Review

Can a human male from a prestigious family and a horny vampire female maid co-exist? Find out in our review of this new omnibus!

darkstorm • 19th November 2025

Manga Review

Thunder 3 Volumes 6 & 7 Review

Even when depicting the almost total eradication of humankind, this manga still feels dull at times.

Ian Wolf • 17th November 2025

Manga Review

Light of My Life Review

What caused the future plans of two high school best friends to fall apart? Is their friendship ruined forever – or is there a spark of some stronger emotion there that draws the two back together, years later?

Sarah • 16th November 2025

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Short Story Collection Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Short Story Collection is here! Iana gets herself embroiled in all kinds of new trouble as she spends some one-on-one time with the male cast.

Demelza • 14th November 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 9 Review

Akira has been kidnapped and is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! With no idea where he is, Sho is left with no choice but to visit informants Yuen and Meimei who can hopefully point the AMO in the direction of our protagonist.

Demelza • 13th November 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 3 Review

Takanashi – ‘The Dashing Zaddy’ – has become a media sensation overnight! How can his younger colleague Hiwatari protect his boss from the relentless paparazzi?

Sarah • 12th November 2025

Manga Review

Tower Dungeon Volumes 1 & 2 Review

Tower Dungeon presents an atmospheric dungeon-crawling dark fantasy narrative which has so far provided a slow-burning exploration of its world and characters in their quest to save their princess from an evil Necromancer atop the Dragon Tower.

HWR • 11th November 2025

Manga Review

Shoot Juliet Down Volume 1 Review

Juri is the Number 1 host of Velvet Kiss Host club but Akatsuki is only Number 2... and he wants more. The first volume of the new mature Boys' Love manga is here!

darkstorm • 10th November 2025

Manga Review

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 2

How long will it be until Lolita Sotaro and punk Akira find out they're work colleagues?

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2025

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 8 Review

Reluctant idol Yuya Niyodo is so exhausted that he can’t see or hear his phantom muse, Asahi. How is he going to perform on stage without her? Is this the end of their unconventional partnership?

Sarah • 7th November 2025

Manga Review

You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister Volume 1 Review

Another of Natsu Hyuuga's stories makes it to the West! This time the setting is a fantasy world where our sharp-eyed protagonist is tasked with investigating a murder...

Demelza • 6th November 2025

Manga Review

The Hitman Stans Volume 2 Review

Hitman Owaru Endou tries to put his past behind him to concentrate on his newfound passion for idol Kaorin – but it’s not so easy to walk away from the crime underworld unscathed; they’re out to get him!

Sarah • 5th November 2025

Manga Review

Magical Midlifer Volume 1 Review

In a world where magical girls are not only known, but full-on celebrities, one man works behind the scenes to rid the world of the witches' familiars. The new series by Yen Press is here!

darkstorm • 1st November 2025

Manga Review

Yankee & Carameliser Review

Akito is a would-be influencer; ‘bad boy’ Maki is a secret online baker. When Akito guesses Maki’s secret, could this be the beginning of a fruitful online partnership – or something more?

Sarah • 31st October 2025

Manga Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Volume 1 Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World follows Kenichi Hamada as he finds himself transported to another world - but with the ability to access his favourite online shopping website!

Demelza • 29th October 2025

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?

Cold Cobra • 24th October 2025