Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volume 1 Review

A present-day Japanese workaholic accountant is dragged - by mistake - into another world. So far, so standard isekai…except Seiichirou Kondou’s life ends up taking a very non-standard isekai route when he meets Knight Captain Aresh.

Sarah • 17th August 2022

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Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 1 Review

Kowloon Walled City – a place where the past, present and future seem to intermingle and realtor Reiko Kujirai might just be falling for her co-worker, the laid-back Hajime Kudou. But not everything is as it seems…

Sarah • 16th August 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 8 Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 8 sees our cast set out for a new city, but first, they must make it through the forest of Chykrysbia.

Demelza • 15th August 2022

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Saeyama finds himself dealing with some brutal Curse Killers in Volumes 2 and 3 of Can't Stop Cursing You. Will he be able to figure out their motivations and put a stop to the killings before more innocents are harmed?

Demelza • 14th August 2022

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I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 4 Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 4 introduces a new character into the mix - but what history does she have with Unoki and what does it mean for his relationship with Toramaru?

Demelza • 7th August 2022

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volumes 8 & 9 Review

Coco and her fellow apprentice witches are getting ready to take part in the Silver Eve Festival in the city of Ezrest in the latest compelling volumes of Witch Hat Atelier!

Sarah • 5th August 2022

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 1 Review

From the creator of As Miss Beelzebub Likes comes a new romantic comedy about a high-school student and the angel he finds sleeping on his balcony.

Demelza • 30th July 2022

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 1 Review

Rose, who's known as the Good Witch of the Lake, is thrown for a loop when her crush turns up requesting a love potion!

Demelza • 29th July 2022

Manga Review

Penguin & House Volume 2 Review

The second instalment of this quirky manga about a house-proud penguin and his human follows their adventures together from the ski slopes to the local mall, by way of many experiments in the kitchen.

Sarah • 28th July 2022

Manga Review

I Think Our Son Is Gay Volume 3 Review

Caring mother, Tomoko, continues to watch anxiously over her elder son Hiroki as he joins the school choir alongside his secret crush Daigo and childhood friend Asumi – Hiroki is keen but can he sing in-tune?

Sarah • 24th July 2022

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 1 Review

Enter the strange and sooty world of Shadows House in which the enigmatic aristocrats are served by living dolls who must act as their 'faces' in Volume 1 of the atmospheric manga by Somato.

Sarah • 22nd July 2022

Manga Review

SINoALICE Volume 1 Review

SINoALICE is a manga adaptation of a mobile game by acclaimed director Yoko Taro, but does it live up to the creator's other beloved series?

Demelza • 20th July 2022

Manga Review

Aria the Masterpiece Volume 2 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 2 is a wonderful continuation of Akari’s story as she continues to develop her skills as an Undine, forms new friendships and grows further accustomed to the world of Neo-Venezia and its more fantastical aspects.

HWR • 17th July 2022

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 8 Review

Dunward, onetime vampire king, confronts the formidable Queen of the Night who has taken Guideau hostage. Matters finally come to a head in a magical showdown ‘Four Levels Below.’

Sarah • 15th July 2022

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 6 Review

Poor Yoshiharu Moriyama – there he is, on-stage, ready to give his first concert – but where are the other members of his band? As the audience grows increasingly restless, is there anything Mr. Kanda and his friends can do to help their young colleague?

Sarah • 13th July 2022

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The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine finds herself face to face with the dastardly magical girl. Is her peaceful life about to come crashing down once more?!

Demelza • 12th July 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 6 Review

As something of a transitional volume for the series, Orient Volume 6 sees Musashi, Kojiro and Tsugumi head east as they encounter the Uesugi Alliance and get roped into their battle with Yamata no Orochi on Awaji Island.

Onosume • 11th July 2022

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My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Isekai Life sees protagonist Yuji complete the Adventurers' Guild exam and add a new monster companion to his party as he continues to adjust to living in this fantasy world.

Demelza • 10th July 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Welcome Back, Alice our protagonist continues to struggle with his feelings for his childhood friend but will a favourable change with his love interest help him put his thoughts in order?

Demelza • 9th July 2022

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 7 Review

Yatora starts his first year studying oil painting at Tokyo University of Arts - but nothing turns out the way he expected!

Sarah • 8th July 2022