Manga Review

Dogs and Punching Bags Review

Kaori Ozaki's latest series makes it way to English in an omnibus format, but does this tale of leaving the city behind for a quiet island capture the same magic as Ozaki's other works?

Demelza • 7th February 2025

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of this dark yuri series feels like a light snack, rather than a full meal. Find out why in our review!

darkstorm • 6th February 2025

Manga Review

86: Eighty-Six – Operation High School Review

86 is reimagined in this cheerful alternate universe spin-off manga where the cast spend their days peacefully attending high school.

Demelza • 5th February 2025

Manga Review

Hitorijime, My Hero Volume 15 Review

Graduation looms ever closer for Setagawa and his friends – but there’s never a dull moment as a new baby is welcomed into the Ohshiba household!

Sarah • 2nd February 2025

Manga Review

Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood Volumes 1 and 2 Review

The first two volumes of Tougen Anki tread familiar ground but showcase potential with some intriguing world-building that will hopefully develop alongside its characters and concepts.

HWR • 1st February 2025

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 5-7 Review

It's Summer Break and Uka is enjoying spending time with Kai and her friends, but with the return to school looming, she's about to face a problem that could turn her whole world upside down.

Demelza • 31st January 2025

Manga Review

The Moon on Rainy Night Volume 6 Review

The introduction of a new disability really makes the latest volume of this yuri series feel more authentic!

darkstorm • 29th January 2025

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 13 Review

Volume 13 of this excellent yuri series is a great read and leaves the characters in a prime spot to be picked up where the mangaka left off whenever they are able to return.

darkstorm • 28th January 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 4 Review

If you go down to the woods today, you'd better sharpen your killing skills.

Ian Wolf • 27th January 2025

Manga Review

Love on the Horizon Volume 1 Review

Adjusting to student life can be difficult especially when, like first-year Nagi, you fall for your next-door neighbour and senpai Yu…

Sarah • 26th January 2025

Manga Review

The Revenge of My Youth: Re Life with an Angelic Girl Volume 1 Review

Shin'ichiro Niihama can't help but wonder what could have been had he made different choices in high school. Now stuck in a dead end job with a toxic boss, it's not long before Shin'ichiro collapses from overwork and finds himself waking up back in the very days he's been reminiscing about!

Demelza • 23rd January 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volumes 5 and 6 Review

Inori competes in her first tournament – and coach Tsukasa tells her that she has to go for gold!

Sarah • 21st January 2025

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 13 Review

As the citizens of Ezrest flee from the attack of a magically mutated giant bloodsucking leech, Quifrey’s apprentices help to care for the fugitives while Quifrey and Coco go in search of Custas in the city. Catch up with the thirteenth volume of this engrossing fantasy manga – possibly the most gripping so far!

Sarah • 18th January 2025

Manga Review

The Spellbook Library Volume 2 Review

Yan and Tohru have only just started work for Emel in the Spellbook Library when an evil spellbeast is released and goes on the rampage!

Sarah • 17th January 2025

Manga Review

Always a Catch! How I Punched My Way Into Marrying a Prince Volume 1 Review

With the birth of her baby brother, Maria's dreams of inheriting her father's dukedom suddenly go up in smoke. Now she's tasked with finding herself a husband, but that means moving to the neighbouring kingdom where she gets herself into all kinds of problems!

Demelza • 16th January 2025

Manga Review

Kurokiya-san Wants to Lead Him Around by the Nose Volumes 1 and 2 Review

With teachers at their wits' end with gyaru girl Ruu Kurokiya, it's up to honor student Tadao Tadashi to tutor her and prevent her from flunking out of high school. As it turns out, the two are old rivals whose roles were completely reversed in elementary school...

Demelza • 15th January 2025

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