Reviews

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 8 Review

This series takes a break from the high stakes drama for a more character-driven volume, but what mysteries will be uncovered in the meantime?

darkstorm • 9th January 2025

Manga Review

Hereditary Triangle Review

Hereditary Triangle is one of those rare special manga that manage to both be satisfyingly complete within a short run and leave behind a strong impression on the reader for the foreseeable future.

Demelza • 8th January 2025

Anime Review

Honey Lemon Soda Episodes 1 and 2 Review

After being bullied for years, Uka Ishimori dreams of having friends and being able to stand up for herself in high school, but she doesn't know where to start to change. Kai Miura might be the 'push' she needs to make her dreams come true.

Noemi10 • 7th January 2025

Manga Review

Luciole Has a Dream Volume 1 Review

A boy is awakened from a very long sleep by a self-styled magician to find that the world he remembered has fallen to ruins and they are – perhaps – the only humans left alive.

Sarah • 6th January 2025

Anime Review

Zenshu Episode 1 Review

Hotshot anime director Natsuko Harose is penning her big new anime film when she kicks the bucket and finds herself in the world of her favourite anime movie! Join us as we take a peak at this weird and wonderful new isekai series.

Onosume • 5th January 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 2 Review

A new character and her beloved dog make an appearance in this new volume of Pupposites Attract where Chiharu and Kiyotaka continue to enjoy walking their beloved canine companions together.

Demelza • 4th January 2025

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

Are the accounts of the powerful Church in the Other World in order? Who better to find out than otherworld accountant Seiichirou Kondou? The only problem is the build-up of magic from the relics kept within the church which could prove deadly to our ‘bean counter’…

Sarah • 31st December 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Beware the Villainess! Volume 1 Review

A student dies and gets reincarnated as a villainess in a novel she read... but what if she doesn't want to be one? What if she becomes the heroine's new Prince Charming?

Noemi10 • 29th December 2024

Manga Review

Lycoris Recoil Volume 1 Review

Popular anime series Lycoris Recoil has been adapted into a manga series! But does this adaptation capture the charms of the original?

Demelza • 28th December 2024

Manga Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

This 'The Little Mermaid' retelling continues to look absolutely gorgeous, but can it maintain its excellent atmosphere and quality storytelling in the second volume?

darkstorm • 26th December 2024

Anime Review

Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror – Collector’s Edition Review

In this fantasy spin-off of Love Live Sunshine!!, struggling singer Yohane returns to her hometown to rediscover herself, but gets caught in a magical adventure that places the fate of Numazu on her and her friends’ shoulders.

Onosume • 24th December 2024

Manga Review

Mono Volume 1 Review

Is this series about manga creators, travel, and photography worth snapping?

Ian Wolf • 23rd December 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Semantic Error Volume 1 Review

What’s the best way to get under the skin of your fellow student? Jaeyoung Jang is out to upset Sangwoo Choo’s ordered life; surely the uptight computer genius deserves to suffer a little after spoiling Jaeyoung’s career plans?

Sarah • 22nd December 2024

Manga Review

Confession Review

A chilling tale to add to your manga collection, the 1998 psychological horror is out now in English!

darkstorm • 19th December 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru offers to cook at Amane's place which means they'll be spending more time together than ever. And with the Angel's birthday fast approaching, Amane finds himself with all kinds of things to worry about!

Demelza • 18th December 2024

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Art Book Review

This art book release by Square Enix Manga is a gorgeous tome to own, and a perfect gift for any My Happy Marriage fan.

darkstorm • 17th December 2024

Manga Review

K-On! Shuffle Volume 2 Review

The girls perform their first live gig and gain new members in the process.

Ian Wolf • 16th December 2024

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Set in a future where the world has expanded in size and monsters roam wild, protagonist Kuroki and his doggy companion Pomukichi work as Second-Grade Pioneers searching for familiar territory in Japan. One afternoon the two get more than they bargained for when they run into a formidable foe...

Demelza • 15th December 2024

Manga Review

Nukozuke! Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Meet Kei and Sasame, two adorable ‘nukos’, and their human, Yuya, who’s doing his best to look after them in this slice-of-life manga which is bound to appeal to cat-lovers…

Sarah • 14th December 2024

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock returns with a spin-off revolving around Reo and Nagi, which explores their origin and how they came to join the project seeking Japan's best striker.

Demelza • 13th December 2024