Manga Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

It’s three years since Ichiro’s senior in the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau disappeared but he can’t forget her. Now he’s been given a new mission to investigate Shiro, a young gay yakuza who’s been sleeping with politicians. Could there be a connection…?

Sarah • 22nd May 2024

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless introduces us to Aia Utagawa, a man often scouted for his handsome appearance but who dreams of becoming a professional makeup artist. Together with classmate Jun, he takes slow but sure steps toward it.

Demelza • 20th May 2024

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 4 Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 4 Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 4 Review

Mr. Villain (in disguise as a human) continues to enjoy his stress-free days off on Earth…

Sarah • 19th May 2024

My Gemini Review

My Gemini Review

My Gemini Review

A boy tries to figure out which of a pair of identical twins is truly dead.

Ian Wolf • 17th May 2024

Lord Hades’ Ruthless Marriage Volume 2 Review

Lord Hades’ Ruthless Marriage Volume 2 Review

Lord Hades’ Ruthless Marriage Volume 2 Review

Lord Hades’ peaceful (yet dull) life in the Underground is interrupted again by a string of prospective brides: Hestia, Artemis, even the Sphinx! Who will protect him from the wiles of these ambitious women? Could Kore, goddess of spring, be the one to help him?

Sarah • 14th May 2024

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 Review

Just when Japan’s least motivated idol singer, Yuya Niyodo, shows signs at last of listening to the advice of his phantom mentor Asahi, who should appear but his mother? More ghostly goings-on in the world of J-pop ensue!

Sarah • 13th May 2024

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina has resolved to fill the role of Princess Alisha, but what will she do when she overhears Azure doing little to stop the assassination attempts on his life... ?

Demelza • 12th May 2024

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika tells the story of a girl living on borrowed time and what happens when she finds out the sad truth about her crush who's in a similar situation.

Demelza • 11th May 2024

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two new volumes of Usotoki Rhetoric treat us first to a collection of short stories revolving around some of the side cast before moving on to tying up some loose ends with Kanoko's past.

Demelza • 9th May 2024

Gachiakuta Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Gachiakuta Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Gachiakuta Volumes 1 and 2 Review

A manga that gives a new meaning to "taking out the trash".

Ian Wolf • 7th May 2024

Mobsters in Love Volume 1 Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 1 Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 1 Review

Akihiro Kashima is devoted to his mob boss – hopelessly, romantically devoted. As second-in-command in the Sawatari Group, he can never declare his love – but how long can he go on hiding his feelings?

Sarah • 6th May 2024

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 3 Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 3 Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 3 Review

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki spin-off manga Minami Nanami Wants to Shine comes to an end with its third volume, but does it offer a satisfying conclusion to Minami's story?

Demelza • 5th May 2024

I Cannot Reach You Volume 7 Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 7 Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 7 Review

They’ve been best friends since childhood but ever since Yamato confessed to Kakeru, Kakeru’s been struggling to find the best way to reply. Why do all his plans keep going wrong?

Sarah • 4th May 2024

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Virgin Love sees Shoko and Kei getting closer, but is there about to be trouble in paradise when they take things a step further? And what about Momo who has her eye on Kei too...

Demelza • 3rd May 2024

Whoever Steals this Book Volume 1 Review

Whoever Steals this Book Volume 1 Review

Whoever Steals this Book Volume 1 Review

If Whoever Steals This Book can keep its rules easy to understand and build on the mystery it has set up, there's a lot of promise and fun in this first volume of a new series.

darkstorm • 2nd May 2024

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 13 and 14 Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 13 and 14 Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 13 and 14 Review

As Something's Wrong With Us steadily heads toward its climax, Nao finds herself taking over Kogetsuan. While this is a huge win in avenging her mother, not everyone is happy about it and some shocking truths come to light...

Demelza • 1st May 2024

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman UK Arc: Under Volume 3 Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman UK Arc: Under Volume 3 Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman UK Arc: Under Volume 3 Review

Japanese omega Toushirou thinks he has found happiness with his Nyartigian mate Alex, but once in the United Kingdom, they discover that Alex’s family has other ideas – and someone else is scheming to drive the two apart!

Sarah • 30th April 2024

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 6 Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 6 Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 6 Review

Fumi may have felt her chances of getting with Akatsuki were zero after her confession fell flat at the summer festival. However, having now sorted through his feelings, at last Akatsuki is prepared to take a step forward that will change their relationship forever.

Demelza • 29th April 2024

Fox-Colored Jealousy Review

Fox-Colored Jealousy Review

Fox-Colored Jealousy Review

Akiha Konno is looking forward to starting college but wherever he goes, the family fox spirit goes too – and takes over his body at the most inopportune moments! A Boys’ Love manga with a vulpine twist!

Sarah • 28th April 2024

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 1 Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 1 Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 1 Review

Seeing Miss Yamada behind the till at the supermarket is a ray of sunshine in Mr. Sasaki’s dreary working life – until a certain Miss Tayama asks for a light behind the supermarket and a new friendship begins!

Sarah • 27th April 2024