Manga Review

The Snake Who Loved a Sparrow Review

Members of the sparrow clan should be terrified of snakes – but when Komazu’s life is saved by a white snake, it’s the start of an unusual relationship in a world in which forest creatures can assume human form.

Sarah • 7th December 2022

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The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine continues searching for mana crystals while arming herself for any future run-ins with the magical girl! Plus she takes her first trip to the nearby public bathhouse, which proves to be heaven...

Demelza • 6th December 2022

Manga Review

I Think Our Son is Gay Volume 4 Review

Daily life in the Aoyama household goes on as Tomoko watches over her sons and wonders how life would be for her eldest if he were to come out as gay.

Sarah • 3rd December 2022

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 01 Review

The ups and downs of day-to-day life of high school boys seen through the eyes of two dorm roommates getting to know each other…

Sarah • 28th November 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5, though relying on familiar set-ups for its storylines, continues to be a pleasing read, thanks to the strength of its characters and setting, and in how it grows and develops these aspects in interesting ways.

HWR • 27th November 2022

Manga Review

The Gay Who Turned Kaiju Review

Being bullied is Takashi Arashiro’s daily routine at high school – and he endures it in silence, hating himself, until one day something snaps. Meet…The Gay Who Turned Kaiju!

Sarah • 26th November 2022

Manga Review

An Older Guy’s VR First Love Review

An Older Guy's VR First Love does what it says on the tin, presenting us with a 40-year-old protagonist who experiences his first love in the world of virtual reality. But is that love strong enough to continue back in real life?

Demelza • 25th November 2022

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Scramblues Review

Designer Haru Kurosaki finds himself working on an album cover for musical prodigy Eddie Astley, a man known for being intimidating and fussy. Is Eddie all his reputation makes him out to be or is there someone gentler to be found beyond the reputation?

Demelza • 24th November 2022

Manga Review

Confessions of a Shy Baker Volume 1 Review

Toshi owns a real estate company, but his passion is baking low-calorie treats to share with his boyfriend Gonta. This genial cooking manga has plenty of recipes for readers to try for themselves!

Sarah • 22nd November 2022

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review

When high school student Akira finds himself caught up in a fight between an alien and an agent of a special forces team, his life will change forever. The latest series from Aoharu x Machinegun creator Naoe is here!

Demelza • 19th November 2022

Manga Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko is Shuzo Oshimi's first single-volume series from way back in 2003. Here we meet phallus-obsessed Yumeko Mochizuki and unsuspecting art club member Shoichi Honda - who may be just the person to help her...

Demelza • 18th November 2022

Manga Review

The Poe Clan Volume 2 Review

The immortal vampirnellas: Edgar, Alan and Marybelle are back to haunt their descendants in this second collection of Moto Hagio’s classic manga.

Sarah • 17th November 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 4 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 4 focuses more on the bonds between characters, especially how mentors influence their pupils, and also continues to grow Akari’s bond with the citizens of Neo-Venezia, whilst providing more striking imagery and fantastical happenings.

HWR • 15th November 2022

Manga Review

Wandance Volume 2 Review

Inspired by Hikari Wanda’s charismatic dance moves, Kaboku has joined the high school dance club – to find out he’s the only first-year boy! Find out how that’s working out for him in the second volume of Wandance.

Sarah • 12th November 2022

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 Review

Usotoki Rhetoric follows protagonist Kanoko Uraba who has the ability to "hear lies", an ability that has brought her no small amount of hardship. When she meets detective Iwai Souma, her fate begins to change for the better...

Demelza • 11th November 2022

Manga Review

Skygrazer Review

Mangaka Masakazu Ishiguro is known for being the mind behind SoreMachi: And Yet the Town Moves and the ongoing series Heavenly Delusion, but here we check out Skygrazer, one of the creator's single-volume works.

Demelza • 8th November 2022

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 7 Review

Enter Geoffroy Lambert, the handsome and charismatic concert pianist who’s been nursing a grudge against Fuyuki Kanda for many years. Why has he suddenly asked Mr. Kanda if he can study piano with him? Find out in Volume 7 of A Man & His Cat (and look out for kittens)!

Sarah • 7th November 2022

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My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 3 Review

When the village of Phastan finds itself under attack from some fearsome monsters, Yuji and his slime companions step in to protect everyone. But now seen as the hero of the village, Yuji considers moving on to pastures new...

Demelza • 5th November 2022

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She Likes to Cook, and She Likes to Eat Volume 1 Review

Nomoto is a keen cookery blogger in her spare time but has a tendency to get carried away and make too much! What will happen when she invites her neighbour Kasuga to dinner one night…?

Sarah • 1st November 2022

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CANIS Dear Hatter Volume 1 Review

Influential Japanese hatter Satoru Kutsuna is forced out of his comfort zone when a friend/rival enters him for New York Fashion Week – but can he break out of his creative slump?

Sarah • 27th October 2022