Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volume 1 Review

Sahoko spends her days trying to fit in with the popular kids, but classmate Aoi effortlessly gets on with everyone. When Sahoko decides to become friends with Aoi, she soon finds out that Aoi's life isn't quite as easy as she first thought...

Demelza • 16th May 2021

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volumes 1 & 2 Review

Miyano (first year) likes BL – and Sasaki (second year) likes Miyano. Will real life mirror Miyano’s reading material? No way! (according to Miyano). But Sasaki is smitten. Where will all these feelings go?

Sarah • 15th May 2021

Manga Review

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality Review

Nagata Kabi is back with a new manga telling the story of her time spent in the hospital with pancreatitis. Having hit the lowest point in her life, can the creator build herself back up and move onwards?

Demelza • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 7 Review

The mood darkens in the seventh volume of Witch Hat Atelier as Coco learns a chilling secret about Qifrey's past. What will she do, armed with this new information? Will she abandon her quest to learn how to save her mother?

Sarah • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

Star-Crossed!! Volume 1 Review

Super-fan Azusa longs to get closer to her idol Chika-kun – but did she want to get this close? After an on-stage accident, the two find they've been body-swapped! Cue misunderstandings galore in Junko's latest romcom manga.

Sarah • 13th May 2021

Manga Review

After-school Hanako-kun Volume 1 Review

In this comedic spin-off of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, the cast spend their days playing games together and enjoying the more everyday elements of life, free from the drama of the main series.

Demelza • 11th May 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 2 Review

Things are going well for the protagonist of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, but the introduction of a new character threatens to throw a spanner in the works for our hero!

Demelza • 8th May 2021

Manga Review

In Another World with My Smartphone Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of the popular light novel series In Another World with My Smartphone is here! Follow the adventures of Touya Mochizuki, who is sent to a fantasy world and allowed to bring along his smartphone.

Demelza • 7th May 2021

Manga Review

Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Already adapted into an anime by Netflix and Gonzo, Kachou Hashimoto’s source manga that tells the tale of humanity warring it out with giant mutant bugs has a bit of a rough start, devoting more time to character building than getting moving with the central plot - but it at least seems to have enough potential to improve in later volumes.

Onosume • 6th May 2021

Manga Review

I’m The Catlords’ Manservant Volume 1 Review

This short-lived manga gives a new spin on the harem genre - a guy not surrounded by loads of girls, but male shapeshifting cats.

Ian Wolf • 5th May 2021

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 4 Review

The saga of the young witch Helga and the Demon Sword reaches a terrifying climax in the fourth volume of The Witch and the Beast.

Sarah • 4th May 2021

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 7 Review

My Boy continues to challenge accepted societal norms in exploring the friendship between two lonely people – one of whom is still a minor – who find pleasure in each other’s company and quietly asking: is this so very wrong?

Sarah • 3rd May 2021

Manga Review

Call of the Night Volume 1 Review

An interesting take on vampire romance, without the stereotypical ‘brooding’ vampire in it? The first volume of Call of the Night is full of promise.

darkstorm • 25th April 2021

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 2 Review

Yatora Yaguchi wants to become an artist. But the path from high school to university art school is filled with obstacles and examinations and the competition is fierce! Has he the strength of will - and talent - to achieve his dream?

Sarah • 23rd April 2021

Manga Review

Mint Chocolate Volume 2 Review

Does Mint Chocolate continue its blend of sweet and savoury in this story of step-siblings in love? Or has the novelty worn off?

darkstorm • 19th April 2021

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 1 Review

Kakeru and Yamato have been friends since childhood. But can they ever be more than that? The pains and misunderstandings of growing up are explored in Mika’s first manga to be published in English.

Sarah • 17th April 2021

Manga Review

A School Frozen in Time Volume 1 Review

From the mangaka behind Your Lie in April and the author behind Anime Supremacy! comes a new work. Eight students find themselves trapped at school - and in order to escape, they must relive the day a fellow student died two months ago...

Demelza • 17th April 2021

Manga Review

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Review Volumes 1 and 2

The anime adaptation of Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is coming July 2021, but is the original manga worth checking out?

darkstorm • 14th April 2021

Manga Review

Love of Kill Volume 1 Review

Love of Kill tells the story of two professional hitmen, Chateau Dankworth and Ryang-Ha Song. When they come across each other on a mission, it’s love at first sight for Ryang-Ha - but he has his work cut out for him since Chateau is completely uninterested!

Demelza • 10th April 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 1 Review

This first volume in Shinobu Ohtaka’s latest series offers a solid start, with some fantastic design work with its demonic enemies, and some great worldbuilding in this alternate twist on Japan’s feudal, warring states era.

Onosume • 8th April 2021