Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 1 Review

Fast-moving, zany - AND factual; the first volume of Heaven's Design Team delivers a new version of the creation myth that'll keep readers well-informed and amused at the same time!

Sarah • 22nd November 2020

Manga Review

I Wish I Could Say “Thank You” Review

A review of I Wish I Could Say "Thank You", Yukari Takinami's autobiographical 'essay comic' about cancer, bereavement and what filial piety means to her.

Rui • 18th November 2020

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This first volume of Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid Saga proves to be a very interesting read that successfully dabbles in the horrors surrounding mythical creatures in a typical Japanese style.

Onosume • 16th November 2020

Manga Review

By the Grace of the Gods Volume 1 Review

With its anime currently airing, what better time to jump into the manga for By the Grace of the Gods, which follows protagonist Ryoma Takebayashi as he spends his days peacefully alongside the many slimes he's tamed!

Demelza • 14th November 2020

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 1 Review

Blue Period paints a fascinating portrait of a high school student suddenly discovering his passion for making art.

Sarah • 12th November 2020

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 2 Review

Whilst the story isn’t as engaging as other Fate properties, and will never be as immersive as the original game, this volume has a lot more going for it than the first book did.

darkstorm • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fly Me to the Moon Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Fly Me to the Moon our newlyweds take a trip to the bathhouse! Plus Nasa gets kidnapped by his new sister-in-law - but that's nothing when you're married to the love of your life, right?

Demelza • 10th November 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 13 Review

Volume 13, unlucky for some maybe, but not for all, as the Duke of Gloucester becomes King Richard III.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya and Mizuhara begin to grow closer after a life-threatening incident. The series continues to offer comedy and a healthy dose of drama.

Demelza • 4th November 2020

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Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 10 Review

We've reached the tenth volume of Snow White with the Red Hair and to celebrate this important milestone, Zen and Shirayuki embark upon their first date! If that isn't enough, we also learn about Kiki's history before joining the prince's group.

Demelza • 3rd November 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Barakamon comes a new series! Protagonist Tohno Naruhiko is a struggling mangaka who finds himself moving into a new genre for his latest work, but will he be able to make it big with something so different to his usual stories?

Demelza • 1st November 2020

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 manages to pair eccentric storylines with character developments as Minare and Mizuho explore some supposed supernatural happenings with their neighbour.

HWR • 29th October 2020

Manga Review

Farming Life in Another World Volume 1 Review

Not everyone reborn in a fantasy world wants to become a hero or fight a demon lord. No, the protagonist of Farming Life in Another World simply wants to live out his days peacefully growing crops and living with the local wildlife!

Demelza • 27th October 2020

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Revolutionary Girl Utena: After the Revolution Review

The way that After the Revolution sells itself, from the cover art to the blurb on the back, is quite different to what we eventually get. Overall, it’s a nice experiment, but not what all fans are going to be expecting for the series’ 20th anniversary.

darkstorm • 20th October 2020

Manga Review

Sneeze Review

The Beatles, psychic tramps, cartoon mice and tourists to a destroyed Tokyo all star in this short story collection.

Ian Wolf • 19th October 2020

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The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest protagonist Mathias has joined the Second Royal Academy where he can enjoy his peaceful school days. This involves tutoring the other students in magic and doing some dungeon exploring, just little things when you're such a powerful sage!

Demelza • 18th October 2020

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 15 Review

Silver Spoon Volume 15 manages to provide a solid ending to a wonderful manga series full of personal ups and downs as we followed the students of students of Ooezo Agricultural High School and the lessons they've learned, both from an educational and a life perspective.

HWR • 15th October 2020

Manga Review

Bestia Volume 1 Review

Bestia has just the right mixture of familiar, unusual and interesting for an urban fantasy manga that I can definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested.

darkstorm • 9th October 2020

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 6 Review

A striking cover invites us back into the enchanted world of Coco and the witches as she investigates the wonders of the Great Hall in Volume 6 of Witch Hat Atelier. Is the latest volume in this fantasy manga series as magical as the earlier ones?

Sarah • 7th October 2020

Manga Review

Moriarty the Patriot Volume 1 Review

If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you won't want to miss this alternate manga version of his life and times - told from the point of view of his arch-nemesis: Professor Moriarty.

Sarah • 6th October 2020