Manga Review

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Omnibus 1 Review

Over 55 years since it debuted, arguably the most influential sports manga ever is finally available in English.

Ian Wolf • 14th January 2025

Manga Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 3 Review

Is yakuza second-in-command Aki’s love for his boss destined to be forever unrequited? The third and final volume of this mobster romcom reveals all…

Sarah • 13th January 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 7 Review

The dynamic (and as it turns out Earth-threatening) battle against Ririka continues in Volume 7 of Tokyo Aliens! And if that isn't bad enough, Akira has managed to flunk several tests at school putting his ordinary life at risk of crashing down around him...

Demelza • 12th January 2025

Manga Review

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy At All Volume 1 Review

This new yuri manga is a great first read, with its unique, eye-catching style, and really niche but relatable love for Western music.

darkstorm • 11th January 2025

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 4 (Light Novel) Review

On the way home from visiting Kiyoka's family, he and Miyo are ambushed by a man claiming to be Miyo's father. Now the two are on high alert and Kiyoka summons an old friend to act as Miyo's bodyguard, but what relationship does she have to Kiyoka and how will Miyo feel about it...?

Demelza • 10th January 2025

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 8 Review

This series takes a break from the high stakes drama for a more character-driven volume, but what mysteries will be uncovered in the meantime?

darkstorm • 9th January 2025

Manga Review

Hereditary Triangle Review

Hereditary Triangle is one of those rare special manga that manage to both be satisfyingly complete within a short run and leave behind a strong impression on the reader for the foreseeable future.

Demelza • 8th January 2025

Manga Review

Luciole Has a Dream Volume 1 Review

A boy is awakened from a very long sleep by a self-styled magician to find that the world he remembered has fallen to ruins and they are – perhaps – the only humans left alive.

Sarah • 6th January 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 2 Review

A new character and her beloved dog make an appearance in this new volume of Pupposites Attract where Chiharu and Kiyotaka continue to enjoy walking their beloved canine companions together.

Demelza • 4th January 2025

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

Are the accounts of the powerful Church in the Other World in order? Who better to find out than otherworld accountant Seiichirou Kondou? The only problem is the build-up of magic from the relics kept within the church which could prove deadly to our ‘bean counter’…

Sarah • 31st December 2024

Manga Review

Lycoris Recoil Volume 1 Review

Popular anime series Lycoris Recoil has been adapted into a manga series! But does this adaptation capture the charms of the original?

Demelza • 28th December 2024

Manga Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

This 'The Little Mermaid' retelling continues to look absolutely gorgeous, but can it maintain its excellent atmosphere and quality storytelling in the second volume?

darkstorm • 26th December 2024

Manga Review

Mono Volume 1 Review

Is this series about manga creators, travel, and photography worth snapping?

Ian Wolf • 23rd December 2024

Manga Review

Confession Review

A chilling tale to add to your manga collection, the 1998 psychological horror is out now in English!

darkstorm • 19th December 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru offers to cook at Amane's place which means they'll be spending more time together than ever. And with the Angel's birthday fast approaching, Amane finds himself with all kinds of things to worry about!

Demelza • 18th December 2024

Manga Review

K-On! Shuffle Volume 2 Review

The girls perform their first live gig and gain new members in the process.

Ian Wolf • 16th December 2024

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Set in a future where the world has expanded in size and monsters roam wild, protagonist Kuroki and his doggy companion Pomukichi work as Second-Grade Pioneers searching for familiar territory in Japan. One afternoon the two get more than they bargained for when they run into a formidable foe...

Demelza • 15th December 2024

Manga Review

Nukozuke! Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Meet Kei and Sasame, two adorable ‘nukos’, and their human, Yuya, who’s doing his best to look after them in this slice-of-life manga which is bound to appeal to cat-lovers…

Sarah • 14th December 2024

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock returns with a spin-off revolving around Reo and Nagi, which explores their origin and how they came to join the project seeking Japan's best striker.

Demelza • 13th December 2024

Manga Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 1 Review

Our Dating Story follows Ryuto Kashima who ends up dating the most popular girl at school, but will the unlikely duo be a perfect match or doomed to fall apart?

Demelza • 12th December 2024