Manga Review

A Girl on the Shore Collector’s Edition Review

Inio Asano's A Girl on the Shore returns in a new collector's edition format, providing another way to get people reading this emotional story.

Demelza • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 3 Review

Fresher engineering student Kongpob has tried to hide his feelings for faculty upperclassman and head hazer, Arthit. But now the training period is over, he can’t pretend any longer – but will proud Arthit reject him, once and for all?

Sarah • 1st October 2023

Manga Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too Volume 1 Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too follows the daily lives of a couple not yet married but comfortable in their relationship. Having made the decision to move in, they're taking the next steps on their path together.

Demelza • 28th September 2023

Manga Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (manga) Volume 1 Review

Naoya Fukamachi has a special skill—he can hear when people lie. Can this skill that has only brought him pain since childhood turn into an advantage when helping folklore professor Akira Takatsuki solving paranormal cases?

Noemi10 • 27th September 2023

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 1 Review

It’s never easy making a fresh start in a new town, but siblings Minato and Akira never expected to see vast shadowy figures moving through the buildings. What’s more, most of the inhabitants don’t even seem to notice that they’re there! What’s going on?

Sarah • 26th September 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, it's time for the school festival! With plenty of fun to be had, Mona is hoping that she can win Medaka's heart once and for all.

Demelza • 25th September 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 5 and 6 Review

What’s next for idol duo ZINGS? A role in a TV drama for Niyodo? His ghostly companion, Asahi, is delighted – but when the star of the series, Yakumo, begs Niyodo (of all people) to help him with his acting, all bets are off!

Sarah • 24th September 2023

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volume 1 Review

Wind Breaker follows the story of Haruka Sakura, who's transferred into Furin High School. The school is known for being a home to delinquents and Haruka is hoping to fight his way to the top, but the reality he finds here is quite different from what he expected...

Demelza • 20th September 2023

Manga Review

Our Not-So Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 4 Review

Intrepid travellers and boyfriends Mitsuki and Asahi arrive in South America, ready to continue their round-the-world journey. But an unexpected phone call throws Asahi off-balance as it turns out that his younger brother is also holidaying in Rio de Janeira and wants to meet up! And Asahi hasn’t told him about his relationship with Mitsuki…

Sarah • 19th September 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 17 and 18 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend the series swaps the comedy and harem antics for something more heartfelt as the release of Mizuhara's film grows closer.

Demelza • 18th September 2023

Manga Review

The Yakuza’s Bias Volume 2 Review

Ken Kanashiro of the Washio clan has discovered a new meaning to his life: K-pop idol group MNW! And when this hardened gangster learns there's the chance to meet his bias in person at a handshake event, he'll do everything he can to win a ticket...

Sarah • 17th September 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 4 Review

Lord Kudo is working longer hours and Miyo's health is declining, but what does the mysterious Arata Tsuruki want with them? Volume 4 of My Happy Marriage manga is here!

darkstorm • 16th September 2023

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 4 Review

With Toriko missing, Sorawo and Kozakura plunge into the Otherside to search for her, but end up fighting for survival themselves as they have to face the alternate reality’s harsh swamps, forests and other things that go bump in the night, all while being followed by the mysterious Space-Time Man.

Onosume • 14th September 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 continues to really push the story, not shying away from the darker aspects of the entertainment industry, especially with a newish phenomenon such as ‘cancelling’.

darkstorm • 13th September 2023

Manga Review

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 1 Review

Yuki Hasegawa attends the prestigious all-boys boarding school Blanc College, where he keeps to himself and tries his best to study hard. Unfortunately for him, head boy Jean has taken a liking to him and drags him into all kinds of student council work! And now there appears to be someone attacking students, someone who's rumoured to be a vampire...?

Demelza • 12th September 2023

Manga Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 1 Review

Does this new yuri comedy series cast a spell over the reader? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 11th September 2023

Manga Review

Touring After the Apocalypse Volume 1 Review

A nice little trip around Japan - while the entire country crumbles.

Ian Wolf • 10th September 2023

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 3 Review

Souma and Kanako are on the run after finding they don’t have enough money for the rent, but their fortunes might be about to take a turn for the better when they run into Kaoru’s sister Miyabi Hanasaki…

Demelza • 9th September 2023

Manga Review

Coffee Moon Volume 1 Review

What happens when a girl who has been happily stuck in a time loop for over a thousand days tries to break the cycle?

Ian Wolf • 6th September 2023

Manga Review

Nichijou Volume 11 Review

After six years away, the surreal comedy returns, complete with jaguars, floating boxes and very expensive ham.

Ian Wolf • 3rd September 2023