Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 6 sees Akira on a date with a wanted criminal who turns out to have a surprising connection to his father. And could it be that she's actually innocent...?

It’s three years since Ichiro’s senior in the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau disappeared but he can’t forget her. Now he’s been given a new mission to investigate Shiro, a young gay yakuza who’s been sleeping with politicians. Could there be a connection…?

Bless introduces us to Aia Utagawa, a man often scouted for his handsome appearance but who dreams of becoming a professional makeup artist. Together with classmate Jun, he takes slow but sure steps toward it.

Mr. Villain (in disguise as a human) continues to enjoy his stress-free days off on Earth…

A boy tries to figure out which of a pair of identical twins is truly dead.

Lord Hades’ peaceful (yet dull) life in the Underground is interrupted again by a string of prospective brides: Hestia, Artemis, even the Sphinx! Who will protect him from the wiles of these ambitious women? Could Kore, goddess of spring, be the one to help him?

Just when Japan’s least motivated idol singer, Yuya Niyodo, shows signs at last of listening to the advice of his phantom mentor Asahi, who should appear but his mother? More ghostly goings-on in the world of J-pop ensue!

Nina has resolved to fill the role of Princess Alisha, but what will she do when she overhears Azure doing little to stop the assassination attempts on his life... ?

A Brief Moment of Ichika tells the story of a girl living on borrowed time and what happens when she finds out the sad truth about her crush who's in a similar situation.

These two new volumes of Usotoki Rhetoric treat us first to a collection of short stories revolving around some of the side cast before moving on to tying up some loose ends with Kanoko's past.

A manga that gives a new meaning to "taking out the trash".

Akihiro Kashima is devoted to his mob boss – hopelessly, romantically devoted. As second-in-command in the Sawatari Group, he can never declare his love – but how long can he go on hiding his feelings?

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki spin-off manga Minami Nanami Wants to Shine comes to an end with its third volume, but does it offer a satisfying conclusion to Minami's story?

They’ve been best friends since childhood but ever since Yamato confessed to Kakeru, Kakeru’s been struggling to find the best way to reply. Why do all his plans keep going wrong?

Volume 2 of Virgin Love sees Shoko and Kei getting closer, but is there about to be trouble in paradise when they take things a step further? And what about Momo who has her eye on Kei too...

If Whoever Steals This Book can keep its rules easy to understand and build on the mystery it has set up, there's a lot of promise and fun in this first volume of a new series.