Manga Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: After the Revolution Review

The way that After the Revolution sells itself, from the cover art to the blurb on the back, is quite different to what we eventually get. Overall, it’s a nice experiment, but not what all fans are going to be expecting for the series’ 20th anniversary.

darkstorm • 20th October 2020

Manga Review

Sneeze Review

The Beatles, psychic tramps, cartoon mice and tourists to a destroyed Tokyo all star in this short story collection.

Ian Wolf • 19th October 2020

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest protagonist Mathias has joined the Second Royal Academy where he can enjoy his peaceful school days. This involves tutoring the other students in magic and doing some dungeon exploring, just little things when you're such a powerful sage!

Demelza • 18th October 2020

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 15 Review

Silver Spoon Volume 15 manages to provide a solid ending to a wonderful manga series full of personal ups and downs as we followed the students of students of Ooezo Agricultural High School and the lessons they've learned, both from an educational and a life perspective.

HWR • 15th October 2020

Manga Review

Bestia Volume 1 Review

Bestia has just the right mixture of familiar, unusual and interesting for an urban fantasy manga that I can definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested.

darkstorm • 9th October 2020

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 6 Review

A striking cover invites us back into the enchanted world of Coco and the witches as she investigates the wonders of the Great Hall in Volume 6 of Witch Hat Atelier. Is the latest volume in this fantasy manga series as magical as the earlier ones?

Sarah • 7th October 2020

Manga Review

Moriarty the Patriot Volume 1 Review

If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you won't want to miss this alternate manga version of his life and times - told from the point of view of his arch-nemesis: Professor Moriarty.

Sarah • 6th October 2020

Manga Review

Chainsaw Man Volume 1 Review

Is this The Tokyo Chainsaw Massacre? Whatever it is, the main character certainly stands out.

Ian Wolf • 4th October 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 9 Review

In Volume 9 of Snow White with the Red Hair it's a race against time as a mysterious illness takes down the citizens of Lilias. Shirayuki and Ryu are faced with their most difficult task yet as they hunt for the answers to save everyone before it's too late...

Demelza • 3rd October 2020

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 2 Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 2 is a great continuation that continues to focus on Minare’s personal developments whilst also shining a light on the goings-on for some of the supporting characters and their situations that I hope will see more developments soon!

HWR • 1st October 2020

Manga Review

Weathering With You Volume 1 Review

The manga adaption for Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You is finally here, but does it capture the same magic as the film?

Demelza • 27th September 2020

Manga Review

With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun Volume 1 Review

Do you have a dog? AND a cat? Even if you don't, you're bound to enjoy this lively new manga from Hidekichi Matsumoto.

Sarah • 26th September 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 2 Review

The second volume of romcom manga Rent-A-Girlfriend places the focus on protagonist Kazuya chasing after his ex-girlfriend. While it's a mixed bag in terms of content there is still plenty to enjoy if you liked the first book.

Demelza • 25th September 2020

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of office romance Sweat and Soap, Kotaro sets off on a four-day business trip with assistant Korisu. As Asako grows anxious about her relationship with Kotaro, Korisu has only her demons to face as she finally discovers the two are dating...

Demelza • 24th September 2020

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Something's Wrong With Us Nao and Tsubaki deliver sweets to an important client, but somewhere along the way the sweets have been ruined! Now Nao must work hard to regain the client's trust before the store loses their business forever...

Demelza • 24th September 2020

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 2 Review

Now that Lloyd has taken the exam to become a soldier, he believes he's about to become busier. However, our young hero has actually failed and is now faced with having to find a part-time job! As those around him look on in wonder at his incredible strength, we enter the second volume of this light novel adaptation.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020

Manga Review

Clover: Collector’s Edition Review

CLAMP's stark, minimalist cyberpunk work is now out as an extra large, hardback edition.

Ian Wolf • 21st September 2020

Manga Review

Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition Volume 1

If you have yet to get yourself acquainted with Rumiko Takahashi’s work, or are looking to upgrade your copies, now’s a great time to invest in this series.

darkstorm • 17th September 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 4 Review

This already violent story takes a more disturbing sexual turn in this volume.

Ian Wolf • 16th September 2020

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 7 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 7 contains all the character drama and masterful storytelling we’ve come to expect from the series. As we gear up for the final instalment, the cast are given the perfect reason to come together and rise up to protect the things they hold dear.

Demelza • 10th September 2020