Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 2 Review

Having left the village he's spent his whole life in, Yuru finds himself in Tokyo, a vast city with technology that's completely alien to him. But while he should be laying low, Yuru can't help but wonder where his sister Asa is...

Demelza • 29th November 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology Review

It’s always interesting to see little glimpses of other mangakas’ interpretations of a well-loved manga series – and here the characters from Sasaki and Miyano get the full anthology treatment!

Sarah • 27th November 2023

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 9 Review

Volume 9 is something of a mixed bag from a story perspective as the cult and kidnapping elements have already been explored in earlier volumes, but does offer some nice quieter moments and maintains the charm and likeable character dynamics established so far.

HWR • 25th November 2023

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 1 Review

When two high school students bump into each other backstage at a super sentai show, Honda is surprised to discover that his classmate Kaido is performing as one of the Rangers! But now Honda knows Kaido’s secret – can he be trusted to keep it?

Sarah • 24th November 2023

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volume 4 Review

It's finally time for the Battler Party, and Iruma and his friends can showcase what they have been working on. However, their battler president has some nefarious plans in place for the party and it's up to Iruma to stop him.

Noemi10 • 22nd November 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 5 Review

Take another trip to bustling Kowloon Walled City where Reiko Kujirai (A) is trying to unravel who she really is and disassociate herself from the other Reiko Kujirai (B) in the fifth volume of Jun Mayuzuki’s must-read manga: Kowloon Generic Romance!

Sarah • 19th November 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 19 and 20 Review

With Mizuhara struggling after the loss of a loved one, Kazuya goes all out in creating the perfect date plan. But will he be able to break through her walls and get her to open up to him about her feelings?

Demelza • 18th November 2023

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 2 Review

Everyone needs a day off – even the leader of an evil alien organization plotting to take over the Earth. So why does ‘The General’ choose to spend his downtime on Earth, in disguise as a human? Could it be because he’s obsessed with pandas?

Sarah • 16th November 2023

Manga Review

Send Them a Farewell Gift for the Lost Time Review

Tsukushi and his novelist boyfriend Toui have been together for four years – until one day, Tsukushi walks out. When did they stop communicating? Is their relationship beyond saving? Do they really want to break up?

Sarah • 14th November 2023

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 1 Review

A re-release of the classic 1990s CLAMP manga following a flamboyantly-dressed solver of supernatural mysteries (who is definitely gay, despite some mutterings from ANN).

Ian Wolf • 13th November 2023

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 4 Review

Fumi may have resolved to give up on Akatsuki, but now summer vacation is here and the two will be spending everyday alone together! Luckily, our heroine is invited on a research trip to Kyoto with the author and his editor, but could the trip reignite the feelings Fumi is desperately trying to bury?

Demelza • 12th November 2023

Manga Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 1 Review

It's getting colder; does that mean that romance is in the air? This new romance manga may have the answer!

darkstorm • 11th November 2023

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus 3: overlap Review

Second-year students Mao and Hisashi met as roommates in the school dorm, made a film together, and are now in a secret relationship! But their busy lives mean they have little time to spend together…and as the third year approaches, important decisions have to be made about the future…

Sarah • 9th November 2023

Manga Review

If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die Volumes 2-4 Review

In these three new volumes ChamJam host a popularity contest, which causes Eripiyo to work all hours possible while Maina is left wondering what their relationship actually is.

Demelza • 8th November 2023

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 5 Review

Toriko and Sorawo return to Station February to save what remains of the stranded US Marines, but with 5 km between them and their escape point filled with traps, glitches and monsters, will Sorawo and her mystical eye be able to get them out, or will they meet an untimely demise?

Onosume • 7th November 2023

Manga Review

Cheerful Amnesia Volume 1 Review

The first volume of this yuri manga will certainly put a smile on your face; read our review to find out why!

darkstorm • 6th November 2023

Manga Review

Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord Volume 1 Review

Is this a yuri manga series worth signing up for? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 5th November 2023

Manga Review

Never Let Go Volume 1 Review

All the students welcome good-looking Alpha student Haruto when he transfers into an all-gender high school – except the student council president Miyabi who treats him with contempt. Haruto is intrigued – and determines to find out why Miyabi is so hostile.

Sarah • 31st October 2023

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 3 Review

Out shopping one day, Shintaro encounters a schoolgirl in need of help. Later it turns out she's a vampire and that she even attends his school! Our protagonist is left wondering why he attracts so many supernatural beings while contending with the chaos it causes in his everyday life...

Demelza • 27th October 2023

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness: I’ll Spoil Her with Delicacies and Style to Make Her the Happiest Woman in the World! Volume 1 Review

I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness follows protagonist Allen who finds a young woman collapsed in the forest near his home. She's a wanted criminal from a neighbouring country, but learning she's been framed for crimes she didn't commit and lived a horrible life up until now, Allen vows to spoil her rotten and keep her safe!

Demelza • 25th October 2023