Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 6 Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 6 Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 6 Review

After seeing off the threat of Kankandara and sending the US Marines home, Sorawo and Toriko kick back and chill at the beach in Okinawa… or what should have been Okinawa as they once again find themselves slipping through to the Otherside, where nothing is ever as it seems!

Onosume • 11th January 2024

My Ultramarine Sky Review

My Ultramarine Sky Review

My Ultramarine Sky Review

Together since middle school, high-schoolers Ren and Kai find their friendship is put to the test when they’re placed in different classes. And perhaps it wouldn’t matter if the separation hadn’t made Kai realize that he’s developed feelings much stronger than friendship for Ren…

Sarah • 9th January 2024

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 1 Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 1 Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 1 Review

Nina the Starry Bride follows orphan Nina who's whisked away to become the replacement for Princess Alisha - but will she be able to live up to the demands placed upon her?

Demelza • 8th January 2024

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 5 Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 5 Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 5 Review

Back from Kyoto, Fumi and Akatsuki find the mood awkward thanks to Fumi confessing she's in love with someone. Now editor Kaneishi is interfering just as Akatsuki's trying to make sense of his feelings, while Fumi's thoughts wander to the up-coming summer festival...

Demelza • 7th January 2024

Glitch Volume 2 Review

Glitch Volume 2 Review

Glitch Volume 2 Review

Glitches haunt the town of Touka-cho and four school students have got together to investigate why people and pets have been disappearing. Could the forest in the centre of the town be linked to the mysteries – and why is it out of bounds?

Sarah • 4th January 2024

Magical Girl Incident Volume 2 Review

Magical Girl Incident Volume 2 Review

Magical Girl Incident Volume 2 Review

Magical Girl Incident Volume 2 introduces us to a magical boy and delves into plenty more important world-building - but at what cost?

Demelza • 3rd January 2024

She’s My Knight Volume 1 Review

She’s My Knight Volume 1 Review

She’s My Knight Volume 1 Review

The comedy romance boldly makes its way into the English market; read our review now!

darkstorm • 31st December 2023

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 2 Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 2 Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 2 Review

This fantasy yuri manga continues to surprise in all the right ways; Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 29th December 2023

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 04 Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 04 Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 04 Review

The room-share in the high school dorm was going so well for Hirano and Kagiura – until Kagi’s unrequited feelings for his senpai started to get in the way. Is there any way to make this work?

Sarah • 28th December 2023

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 2 Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 2 Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 2 Review

The ironic 'slow burn' of a romance between The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl continues to be an easy breezy, enjoyable read.

darkstorm • 27th December 2023

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 1 Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 1 Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 1 Review

Two childhood friends nearing the end of high-school have spent their years by one another's side but never considered dating. This manga is about what happens when one day one of the two suggests they give dating a chance.

Demelza • 24th December 2023

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 6 Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 6 Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 6 Review

Will has failed his final exam, but there's no time to worry about that when the town comes under threat from a powerful group of enemies.

Demelza • 23rd December 2023

The Summer With You: The Sequel (My Summer of You Volume 3) Review

The Summer With You: The Sequel (My Summer of You Volume 3) Review

The Summer With You: The Sequel (My Summer of You Volume 3) Review

Film fans and busy college students Chiharu and Wataru have had little time to see each other all year but they plan to spend their third summer together – and that includes a movie date. But where is their relationship heading?

Sarah • 22nd December 2023

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

As Welcome Back, Alice approaches its conclusion, the cast are faced with choices to make. The relationship between Yohei, Kei and Yui continues to worsen as their feelings get more complicated.

Demelza • 16th December 2023

Shadows House Volume 5 Review

Shadows House Volume 5 Review

Shadows House Volume 5 Review

Kate and her living doll Emilico have passed their debut and enter the Children’s Building at Shadows House. Kate is determined to learn all she can about the power structure of the vast and sinister mansion – but who can she trust?

Sarah • 15th December 2023

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 1 Review

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 1 Review

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 1 Review

The anime may have exploded in popularity, but how does the original source material fare for Bocchi the Rock?

Demelza • 14th December 2023

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Review

The Shiunji Family Children is a new series from Rent-A-Girlfriend creator Reiji Miyajima, but rather than harem antics, this manga seems focused on telling a story that's more thoughtful and heartfelt. For now, at least.

Demelza • 12th December 2023

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 1 Review

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 1 Review

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 1 Review

Chaos ensues in the Underworld when Eros shoots the ruthless Lord Hades with one of his arrows. Now Hades is fated to fall in love with the next person he sees!

Sarah • 10th December 2023

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

A yuri manga with Class-S tropes and vampires? What could go wrong? Our review of the first volume is here.

darkstorm • 8th December 2023

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 2 Review

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 2 Review

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 2 Review

With Yuki having discovered the existence of vampires, Volume 2 of Black Cat & the Vampire leaves him with plenty of questions that need answering. Not least, what will become of his relationship with Jean now he knows the truth about him being one of the vampires?

Demelza • 7th December 2023