Manga Review

Welcome Back, Aureole Review

Can a childhood friendship survive the stresses and strains of junior high and high school? What happens when one of the two boys develops feelings that go far beyond friendship? Find out in the BL standalone by the mangaka of Skip and Loafer…

Sarah • 17th March 2023

Manga Review

Shonen Note: Boy Soprano Volume 1

Our Dreams at Dusk creator's earlier work Shonen Note: Boy Soprano finally makes it to the English market, but does it offer a similarly engrossing read?

Demelza • 16th March 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 4 Review

With the anime adaptation of A Galaxy Next Door approaching what better time to return to the manga? In Volume 4 we find Shiori and Ichiro preparing to tackle some difficult times in their respective careers but together they can get through anything, right?

Demelza • 15th March 2023

Manga Review

My Clueless First Friend Volume 1 Review

It’s difficult being the target of bullies day after day in elementary school – but is lonely Nishimura’s life going to change when a new boy transfers into her class?

Sarah • 14th March 2023

Manga Review

I’m Quitting Heroing Volume 1 Review

I'm Quitting Heroing follows the hero Leo who once defeated the Demon Lord, but now finds himself feared and hated by humanity. With no place to call home, Leo heads to the Demon Lord's castle where he hopes to get a job working for the enemy!

Demelza • 12th March 2023

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, heroine Fumi is forced to face up to the fact she's developing feelings for Akatsuki, but that's the least of her problems when transfer student Aioi has her working as a gopher and her father is struggling to make the payment for their debts again...

Demelza • 10th March 2023

Manga Review

Wandance Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Wandance follows Kabo and Wanda, the promising first year dancers, as they seek out new dance styles in the park at night.

Sarah • 8th March 2023

Manga Review

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Volume 12 Review

Can the human teacher Haruaki Abe have a peaceful teaching career in a school full of youkai? Well, the dream is there but these youkai are slowly entering their scaredy cat teacher's heart.

Noemi10 • 7th March 2023

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volume 1 Review

In Honey Lemon Soda we meet protagonist Uka Ishimori, who was relentlessly bullied in middle school. Now she's hoping to make a fresh start in high school chasing after a boy who stood up for her in the past.

Demelza • 5th March 2023

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 9 and 10 Review

With protagonist Nao having opened her own store, the wheels of fate continue to turn as she continues to look for a way to prove her mother's innocence.

Demelza • 4th March 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Peeps (Manga) Volume 1 Review

Sasaki and Peeps manga adaptation's first volume introduces us to a corporate drone looking to make a change in his life. He gets more than he bargained for when he brings home a Java sparrow who can talk!

Demelza • 3rd March 2023

Manga Review

Shy Volume 1 Review

Shy by name, shy by nature - which is a problem when you are a superhero representing the whole of Japan.

Ian Wolf • 2nd March 2023

Manga Review

ARIA, The Masterpiece Volume 6 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 6 is more low-key in its approach to storylines, leaning less into the more fantastical side of the world of Neo-Venezia, and focuses instead on the themes of change and self-improvement, with some hints of romance in the process, making for a more introspective read.

HWR • 28th February 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 1 Review

First-year student Kongpob stands up for his fellow freshmen when Arthit and the other third years impose a strict regime of hazing on the new members of the engineering faculty. Has Arthit met his match in this stubborn young man?

Sarah • 27th February 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Welcome Back, Alice introduces us to a new character who helps give Yohei an outlet for his feelings. Between that and plenty of unexpected twists, there's a lot going on this time around!

Demelza • 25th February 2023

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of My Isekai Life sees the protagonist facing off against a powerful dragon, converting mushrooms into potions and once more setting off for new experiences.

Demelza • 21st February 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 07 Review

It’s taken Miyano a long time to realize that he likes Sasaki ‘in that way’ – and becoming a couple just as third year exams and university entrance are taking place is the first of many external pressures that they’re going to have to face together…

Sarah • 20th February 2023

Manga Review

If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die Volume 1 Review

Three years after the anime adaptation, the source material for If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die finally makes its way to the West. But has it been worth the wait?

Demelza • 18th February 2023

Manga Review

WANDANCE Volume 3 Review

It’s contest time – and Kaboku and Wanda are excited about taking part with the dance club for the first time. But how will the Ichirin High School dance club fare when competing on a public stage?

Sarah • 17th February 2023

Manga Review

Barbarities Volume 1 Review

Strait-laced justice minister Lord Montague needs a bodyguard. Who should the king send but devilishly handsome and charming Adam, Viscount Canning? But Adam is intrigued by Joel, Lord Montague’s scholarly nephew – cue a romantic comedy of manners, with darker shadows of treason and rebellion on the horizon.

Sarah • 15th February 2023