Manga Review

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Omnibus Review

Cocoa Fujiwara's The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies currently has an anime adaptation airing, but how does the original manga compare?

Demelza • 18th September 2024

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volume 1 Review

In a world where everyone is blessed with skills and a class at age ten, our protagonist Arel is surprised to find himself receiving neither at his blessing ceremony. But he's not going to let that stop him becoming a formidable adventurer!

Demelza • 17th September 2024

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 23 and 24 Review

As Rent-A-Girlfriend enters into a longer arc, we witness Kazuya dealing with problems from every avenue when all he really wants to do is convey his love to that special someone in his life.

Demelza • 14th September 2024

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 3 Review

Miss Yamada is shocked to hear from a coworker at the supermarket that Mr. Sasaki, her regular customer, is married! Can it be true? Misunderstandings galore ensue in – and behind – the supermarket as Christmas approaches.

Sarah • 13th September 2024

Manga Review

Kind of a Wolf Review

Why is Shiroki’s neighbour so noisy at night-time? Oogami is a student – surely he should be studying!

Sarah • 10th September 2024

Manga Review

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 2 Review

High-schooler Jun has tried to hide his homosexuality by dating classmate Sae. Sae really likes him but when the two are forced to face up to the truth about Jun’s sexuality, a classmate overhears their conversation!

Sarah • 7th September 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volumes 2 and 3 Review

What should be a joyful moment for Yuuki when she's confessed to by her childhood crush leaves her torn about how to respond. Has the moment passed for these two, is Yuuki actually falling for Iori instead, or is there something else going on?

Demelza • 6th September 2024

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 5 Review

We’ve met the Earth Rangers, Mr. Villain’s opponents – but now we encounter more members of the terrifying Evil League… although not, of course, on Mr. Villain’s precious day off.

Sarah • 5th September 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 4 Review

As the series concludes, how does Megumi, a girl ashamed of her love of manga back in the 1990s, end up a single mother to daughter, unabashed by her otakuness?

Ian Wolf • 3rd September 2024

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volumes 8 and 9 Review

Protagonist Iana has decided to stand against Konoha in the race to become a saint in order to save her beloved sister's life. Iana has sided with the other candidate Isaac, whom she doesn't remember creating in her original story, so this could lead to all kinds of problems...

Demelza • 2nd September 2024

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 7 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's Welcome Back, Alice reaches its conclusion in this seventh volume. But will it prove a satisfying end to the story?

Demelza • 28th August 2024

Manga Review

Gogogogo-Go-Ghost Volume 1 Review

When struggling Ushiro Akechi has a near-death experience she meets her self-proclaimed guardian spirit, Masako. Together the two decide to take revenge on those who have caused Ushiro misfortune in the form of cursing them! Has her life suddenly taken a turn for the better?

Demelza • 25th August 2024

Manga Review

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Manga) Volume 1 Review

Once homeless and destitute, the former adventurer Matthew finds himself being taken in by the former Kingdom of Mactarode’s famous Princess Knight. While she fights in the local dungeon, Matthew spends what little money she gives him on brothels and booze. Yet despite his debauchery, he spends his nights working in the shadows protecting the place they both call home.

Onosume • 21st August 2024

Manga Review

Penguin Highway (Manga) Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Penguin Highway is brought to life in this manga adaptation by Keito Yano, which serves as a new way to enjoy this entertaining story.

Demelza • 20th August 2024

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two new volumes of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included see our cast engage in some much earned summer fun, including a hot spring trip and fireworks!

Demelza • 17th August 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 2 Review

Thanks to the intervention of Ichika's brother, Professor Yurugi finally learns of our heroine's terminal illness. How will this affect the budding relationship between them?

Demelza • 15th August 2024

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 1 Review

Atami is so good-looking that all the girls want to date him. The only problem? He prefers guys to girls. Will anyone understand how he really feels?

Sarah • 14th August 2024

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 4 Review

The relationship between Honda and Kaido began in high school and has weathered some storms. But now that Kaido’s film career is taking off, he’s in Los Angeles – and Honda is still in Japan. How will things turn out for the two?

Sarah • 11th August 2024

Manga Review

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Volumes 13 and 14 Review

It's time for Class 2-3 to enjoy their trip to Kyoto, which also used to be the home of Abe no Seimei, Haruaki's ancestor. There is no doubt that something troublesome is about to go down!

Noemi10 • 10th August 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 3 Review

It’s time to compete in the West Japan championships – but is young Inori ready to demonstrate the skills on the ice that her coach Tsukasa her taught her? And, more to the point, where are her skates?

Sarah • 4th August 2024