Manga Review

Manga Review

RWBY The Official Manga Volume 1 Review

The official manga adaptation of RWBY is an interesting altered take on the beloved series, but the changes fail to convey what made the show fun to watch in the first place.

darkstorm • 21st July 2020

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Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 Manga Review

Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 proves an entertaining read with a likeable protagonist and interesting stories. This manga adaptation is the best way to experience Elaina’s tale, with beautiful artwork that conveys the world and characters feelings wonderfully. Both readers new to the series and those who have read the source material will find a lot to like here. 

Demelza • 15th July 2020

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Prince Freya Volume 2 Review

The stand-in prince has to deal with enemies within her own kingdom in this second volume.

Ian Wolf • 14th July 2020

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Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend offers an entertaining read with a unique set-up. If you’re looking for a new long-running romcom to replace the recently concluded Domestic Girlfriend or just fancy something in the genre, then this is certainly worth a look. There is plenty of potential for ups and downs and I’m looking forward to seeing how things develop for the cast.

Demelza • 9th July 2020

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CANIS: Dear Mr. Rain Review

We've waited a long time for CANIS, ZAKK's ground-breaking manga that brings together the sinister world of the New York mafia and an up-and-coming young Japanese hat designer. Now KUMA have brought out the first volume in English - but it is as good a read as its reputation suggests?

Sarah • 5th July 2020

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Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of Snow White with the Red Hair shifts focus to Obi to deliver a thoughtful and entertaining look at how he has been changing lately. For anime fans, this instalment also kicks off a brand-new arc that wasn’t adapted. This time around there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

Demelza • 4th July 2020

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act-age Volume 1 Review

Can 16-year-old Kei Yonagi become a great actress, despite her father running away from home, her mother's death, and with two younger siblings to look after?

Ian Wolf • 3rd July 2020

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Sweat and Soap Volume 2 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 2 continues to offer a heart-warming and relatable read. A lot happens in this instalment and it’s rewarding seeing how much the cast grows from it. If you enjoyed Volume 1, then you’ll certainly want to read more of this delightful manga. 

Demelza • 24th June 2020

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Perfect World Volume 1 Review

Perfect World offers a realistic and honest look at living with a disability. Rather than shy away from the hardships of a relationship with someone in a wheelchair, Perfect World embraces everything to offer a satisfying read. While I have some small issues right now, given time, I think this manga could become something incredibly promising. 

Demelza • 11th June 2020

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Spy X Family Volume 1 Review

Spy x Family plunges the reader into the exploits of master spy Twilight and his most risky mission yet, for which he needs a wife and child. What could possibly go wrong?

Sarah • 10th June 2020

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Living-Room Matsunaga-San Volume 1 Review

Settling into her uncle's boarding house is full of challenges for seventeen-year-old Miko, not the least of which is learning to get along with all the other boarders. Is Living-Room Matsunaga-San just another slice-of-life shojo or does it have something new and fresh to offer?

Sarah • 9th June 2020

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Requiem of the Rose King Volume 12 Review

The loose reworking of Shakespeare's play sees Duke Richard's life in danger, as he takes another step to becoming king.

Ian Wolf • 6th June 2020

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Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 16 Review

Volume 16 sees the conclusion to the overall Tokyo Ghoul story as Kaneki, alongside his friends and allies, work to take down the sinister Furuta and the mysterious Organisation known as V, who have some sinister tricks in store for their enemies and the cooperation of the remaining Clowns who revel in the chaos.

HWR • 29th May 2020

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The Misfit of Demon King Academy Volume 1 Review

The first volume of The Misfit of Demon King Academy is very much an introduction setting up the characters and the world around them. There’s nothing particularly special or gripping about it so far, but the class divide between the demons gives it something to differentiate it from other similar works and could make an interesting central plot line in the long run.

Onosume • 28th May 2020

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Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san feels like more of a fan book than it does a conclusion to the overall series. Some readers will be disappointed by there being fewer chapters for their money, but if you’re heavily invested in the series then there is still a lot of fun to be found here.

Demelza • 27th May 2020

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Saiyuki The Original Series Resurrected Edition Volume 1

Saiyuki first made its debut back in 1997. Kodansha's handsome new 2-in-1 edition arrives to introduce a new generation of readers to this popular series. But has this swaggering road trip of a manga stood the test of time?

Sarah • 24th May 2020