Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 1 Review

Elements of 'The Prince and the Pauper' appear in this manga about a country girl forced to stand in for the prince of a troubled country.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2020

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If I Could Reach You Volume 3 Review

After her shocking discovery last volume, Kaoru's injured both physically and emotionally. Her family may be on the brink of falling apart, so isn't that the best time to get to know her sister-in-law, Uta? Things will never be the same after this third volume of yuri manga If I Could Reach You, but is that a good thing?

Josh A. Stevens • 12th April 2020

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Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 6 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 6 successfully delivers an action-packed instalment. This volume offers us some exhilarating fight scenes, while also further demonstrating how Raj has managed to become a likeable character since his reintroduction.

Demelza • 9th April 2020

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Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 1 Review

Mangaka Natsumi Ando has crafted a very intriguing and gripping josei mystery story. This first volume sets the scene well, drawing in the reader with a likeable protagonist and unique set-up that differentiates it from other romance manga on the market. Something’s Wrong With Us is a highly recommended read!

Demelza • 8th April 2020

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O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 6 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 6 successfully brings some of its long-running storylines to completion. With only two volumes left the series is beginning to set up for its conclusion which promises to be unforgettable.

Demelza • 7th April 2020

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Beyond the Clouds: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky Volume 1 Review

Attractive art entices the reader to open the pages of new mangaka Nicke's first series - but does Beyond the Clouds live up to the promise of its striking cover image?

Sarah • 3rd April 2020

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Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 1 Review

Fire in His Fingertips offers something different in the mature manga section. While I wish it wasn’t quite so wishy-washy with consent in the first chapter, the series offers a likeable cast and entertaining story. If nothing else it’s sure to set your heart alight!

Demelza • 31st March 2020

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Transformers – The Manga Vol. 1 Review

What happens when you take a campy 80s cartoon and create a manga tie-in? Well, a campy 80s manga with great artwork, but… well, little to no story. But is there more than meets the eye, or was that a painful attempt to reference the cartoon intro?

Cold Cobra • 27th March 2020

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Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 1 Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town offers an entertaining fantasy adventure. While an overpowered protagonist unaware of their powers is certainly not a new idea, the characters and striking art style more than make up for it. This is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 24th March 2020

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Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 1 Review

Violence reigns as a group of convicts are sent to find the elixir of life in the first volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

Ian Wolf • 19th March 2020

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Samurai 8 – The Tale of Hachimaru Volume 1 Review

Samurai 8 is the next Shonen Jump story penned by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto (although it's drawn by Akira Okubo). Following up ninjas with samurai makes sense; following up ninjas with space-travelling cyborg samurai might be going too far…

Cold Cobra • 19th March 2020

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The Golden Sheep Volume 3 Review

The final volume of The Golden Sheep delivers a satisfying conclusion. The cast has grown immensely since the first book and these final chapters show us that they’ll be just fine from now on. Those of you looking for a new slice of life series about adolescents need to look no further because this is a manga you need to have in your collection.

Demelza • 17th March 2020

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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 1 Review

Will a little mind-reading magic transform the lives of two 30-something salarymen? Find out in Cherry Magic! Yuu Toyota's first BL manga from the new Square Enix list.

Sarah • 16th March 2020

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Sweat and Soap Volume 1 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 1 brings a new tale of office romance to the market. While the cover and synopsis may put some readers off at first glance, I encourage you to look beyond that because there is a hidden gem underneath.

Demelza • 11th March 2020

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Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san marks a return to form for the series. It feels like the mangaka reclaimed their freedom to tell the stories they wanted to, which in turn makes for a more entertaining read than the previous instalment.

Demelza • 7th March 2020

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Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 15 Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 15 is straightforward yet engaging in its story as Kaneki’s friends desperately fight to save him from the Dragon, confronting their comrades along the way. The subsequent events and reunions are also emotionally satisfying.

HWR • 2nd March 2020

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Hi Score Girl Volume 1 Review

Hi Score Girl Volume 1 gets off on the wrong foot with some unlikeable characters and odd designs for its cast. However, if you like the anime adaptation or have an interest in the history of video games, it’s certainly worth a look.

Demelza • 1st March 2020

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Silver Spoon Volume 13 Review

Silver Spoon Volume 13 balances out tension and humour as the Equestrian Club make their way to the National Championship, Mikage tries to achieve her academic goals and there’s plenty of pizza to go around!

HWR • 28th February 2020

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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Volume 1 Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun offers an intriguing shonen series that’s perfect for fans of mysteries and the supernatural. Fans of the currently airing anime will enjoy reading the source material, while newcomers to the series will quickly fall in love with Hanako-kun and his fascinating adventures.

Demelza • 26th February 2020

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I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Volume 1 Review

I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Volume 1 is an entertaining slice-of-life comedy. The novelty of the title draws your interest while the interesting twists and turns will keep you turning the pages.

Demelza • 22nd February 2020