Reviews

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 1 Review

Jun Andou is a high school student with a secret: he’s gay. But when he sees his classmate Sae Miura furtively buying a BL book in the local bookstore, they get into conversation. Could she be a way to achieve his impossible dream of having a wife and family one day?

Sarah • 4th June 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 1 Review

This story about a hitman who must spend a year without killing is not just dramatic, but surprisingly lends itself to humour as well.

Ian Wolf • 3rd June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Business Proposal Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Taemu and Hari finally realise their own feelings, but the road to their happy ever after is full of chaos and fake-dating.

Noemi10 • 2nd June 2024

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 3 Review

In this third volume of the charming romance series, protagonist Rose finds herself busy with winter preparations and being visited by the princess! Will learning the love potion is for her finally clear up the misunderstanding between her and Harij?

Demelza • 1st June 2024

Film Review

Deep Sea Review

Deep Sea is a Chinese animated film that tries its best to go after the Studio Ghibli market and story-wise it comes off as a film trying to be Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle but not completely getting it. Visually though the film is quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen before…

Cold Cobra • 31st May 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 2 Review

Late-starter figure skater Inori enters her first competition – but will her nerves and lack of experience spoil her chances?

Sarah • 30th May 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 3 Review

A reminder that this is a Nineties manga, as Subaru deals with the supernatural among users of premium rate party phone lines.

Ian Wolf • 29th May 2024

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 6 Review

A Galaxy Next Door reaches its conclusion here in Volume 6, but is it the send-off we've all been hoping for?

Demelza • 28th May 2024

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volume 1 Review

Nakatani Nio returns to the West with new series God Bless the Mistaken where protagonist Kon lives in a world that goes through a variety of "bugs". How are you supposed to live an ordinary life when you never know what's going to happen to the world next?!

Demelza • 27th May 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 1 Review

You might want to brace yourself when reading this. Partly because those used to cute guys doing sport are in for a shock when they see these characters, and partly because the action is so thrilling.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2024

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 7 Review

Vampire rom-com You Call That Service? reaches its conclusion here in Volume 7, but will it prove an entertaining farewell?

Demelza • 25th May 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 6 Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 6 sees Akira on a date with a wanted criminal who turns out to have a surprising connection to his father. And could it be that she's actually innocent...?

Demelza • 24th May 2024

Film Review

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Review

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle sees Karasuno and Nekoma face one another for the first time in a tournament setting. Who will come out on top in this long awaited showdown between two talented teams?

Demelza • 23rd May 2024

Manga Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

It’s three years since Ichiro’s senior in the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau disappeared but he can’t forget her. Now he’s been given a new mission to investigate Shiro, a young gay yakuza who’s been sleeping with politicians. Could there be a connection…?

Sarah • 22nd May 2024

Anime Review

Rent-a-Girlfriend Review

After Kazuya gets dumped by his first girlfriend, he turns to a rental girlfriend service and hires out first-rate beauty Chizuru Mizuhara. However, after a run-in with both their grandmothers they now have to pretend they are actually dating! Discover an unapologetic look at messy relationships in this cheesy rom-com!

Onosume • 21st May 2024

Manga Review

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless introduces us to Aia Utagawa, a man often scouted for his handsome appearance but who dreams of becoming a professional makeup artist. Together with classmate Jun, he takes slow but sure steps toward it.

Demelza • 20th May 2024

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 4 Review

Mr. Villain (in disguise as a human) continues to enjoy his stress-free days off on Earth…

Sarah • 19th May 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tomb Raider King Volumes 4 and 5 Review

It's time to end the fight with General Kiera Clark, so Jooheon needs to move his pawns correctly while also dealing with some other enemies that pop up and a giant organisation hell-bent on getting rid of him.

Noemi10 • 18th May 2024

Manga Review

My Gemini Review

A boy tries to figure out which of a pair of identical twins is truly dead.

Ian Wolf • 17th May 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

My Gently Raised Beast Volumes 4 and 5 Review

It's time for Briddy and Amon to take the next steps in their relationship, while avoiding assassination attempts and nefarious plans to take control over the divine beasts.

Noemi10 • 16th May 2024