Manga Review

Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review

Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review

Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review

Old Boy is often remembered for the Korean film adaptation of the same name (minus the space between the two words) which won many awards and still appears on several “greatest of all time” lists, but what of the manga original that it was based on? Does it hold up as well?

Cold Cobra • 2nd February 2026

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Shiro and Ichiro – both wounded – face off against the ruthless Lon Aterof. Could this be the end of their partnership?

Sarah • 1st February 2026

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

This yuri manga, with an anime adaptation due this year, finally gets the second half of the main couple on the romance train. Read our review of Volume 8 now!

darkstorm • 31st January 2026

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 continues to present a solid if condensed adaptation of the the classic 2002 video game that all ages can enjoy.

HWR • 30th January 2026

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 is a fast romp of action and revelations, which is much appreciated after several volumes of talking. The manga adaptation of the villainess light novel continues!

darkstorm • 28th January 2026

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review

Novelist Tsuge and dancer Minato have been trying to keep the fact they’re going out together secret – but now a sneak photo of them together has gone viral! Will this mean the end of their relationship?

Sarah • 27th January 2026

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

Takanashi has moved in with Hiwatari to avoid the media – but their relationship hasn’t progressed at all after that initial kiss at Tokyo Tower, if anything it’s stalled completely!

Sarah • 24th January 2026

Sayuri Review

A horror omnibus about a house that isn't what it seems... from the author of High Score Girl.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2026

Demon Lord 2099: The Complete Omnibus Review

Demon Lord 2099: The Complete Omnibus Review

Demon Lord 2099: The Complete Omnibus Review

The adventures of Veltol Velvet Velsvalt now arrive in manga form, adapting the first novel in the series.

Ian Wolf • 22nd January 2026

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Wakana's daily life in Atami continues as she tackles establishing an online presence and the requests her friends and neighbours regularly bring to the store. Amidst it all, is she any closer to regaining her lost memories?

Demelza • 21st January 2026

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

Ten takes Osuke to investigate some strange goings-on in a remote village. Then Nijio and Takao lose all contact with them. Have they been spirited away by the local deity?

Sarah • 20th January 2026

You’re All Mine Tonight Review

You’re All Mine Tonight Review

You’re All Mine Tonight Review

Kanzaki returns to Japan after a five-year assignment abroad to find that one of his new subordinates in the company closely resembles the young man he was seeing and has been unable to forget. Could it be…?

Sarah • 18th January 2026

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 2 Review

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 2 Review

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 2 Review

Fatima lost everything, even her name, when the Mongols invaded – but for the last eight years, she’s been biding her time as a slave in the household of one of the sons of Genghis Khan, waiting for a chance to take her revenge…

Sarah • 17th January 2026

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review

Theo Aspel is trying to become a strong adventurer, which leads him to summon the demon Helvy. But instead of asking her to grant him strength, he asks her for her hand in marriage!

Demelza • 16th January 2026

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The Suzume manga adaptation comes to an end with these two volumes, but has it improved at all compared to its debut?

Demelza • 14th January 2026

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review

The spin-off manga set within the original “Erdrick Trilogy” of games continues with its second volume, taking us through an all-too-familiar desert town but with a few unexpected twists…

Cold Cobra • 12th January 2026

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Spacewalking With You, the duo must prepare for exams or face being banned from club activities over the summer should they fail! But Kobayashi has never been good at studying and has no idea where to begin...

Demelza • 11th January 2026

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review

This full-colour yuri collection is a fun book in small bursts, that may inspire your creativity due to its beautiful illustrations. Out now!

darkstorm • 10th January 2026

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 6 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 6 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 6 Review

Seiichirou Kondou’s life is in danger! Sent by the prime minister to investigate the finances of the Church of Abran, he’s uncovered irregularities and worse. Will the bean counter's devoted partner Aresh get back in time to save him?

Sarah • 9th January 2026

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Rintaro is overwhelmed by his feelings for Kaoruko and now they're attending the Summer Festival together. If he does confess, how will she respond and where will their relationship go from here?

Demelza • 8th January 2026