Reviews

Fly Me to the Moon Volume 1 Review

Kenjiro Hata is back with a brand-new series, Fly Me to the Moon! A boy meets girl story with a twist, where our protagonist ends up agreeing to marriage on his first meeting with the heroine. But does the series live up to Hayate the Combat Butler which the creator is famous for?

Demelza • 8th September 2020

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 2 Part 4 Review

The penultimate release of Black Clover's second season gets off to a strong start but sadly can't keep the magic going through this very brief visit to the Clover Kingdom

N.E.C • 7th September 2020

Manga Review

Not Your Idol Volume 2 Review

A few months ago Viz Media released the first volume of Not Your Idol into English. Despite a disappointing first instalment, we check out Volume 2 to find out if the series has improved.

Demelza • 6th September 2020

Manga Review

Perfect World Volume 2 Review

Perfect World Volume 2 is filled with new plot threads, but manages to flesh them out well. Just like the first instalment, this one is a difficult read due to the depressing nature of the content, but it’s engrossing all the same. If you enjoyed Volume 1, then you’re likely to enjoy this one too.

Demelza • 5th September 2020

Anime Review

O Maidens in Your Savage Season Collection Review

O Maidens in Your Savage Season is a highly recommendable watch. If you already know and love the original manga series, then you certainly shouldn’t hesitate in picking the anime up. Even without prior knowledge of the series, if you like Mari Okada’s blend of whacky teenagers and heartfelt coming of age stories, then this is the anime for you.

Demelza • 4th September 2020

Manga Review

Spy x Family Volume 2 Review

The first volume of Spy x Family was a wicked delight, filled with subterfuge, dark humour and double-bluffs. So does the second volume live up to the promise of the first?

Sarah • 3rd September 2020

Anime Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid – The Complete Series Review

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is a slice-of-life comedy that is both very funny and very relaxing to watch. These types of shows don’t come up very often these days, so if you’ve been craving something like it, then it’ll definitely scratch that itch.

Onosume • 1st September 2020

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of Petite Devil Kohai Review

The second book in the Rascal Does Not Dream Of series is here! Sakuta has been asking Mai out every day for a month but the day she finally agrees to be his boyfriend arrives at last. Unfortunately Sakuta is destined to relive this day over and over again as he finds himself trapped in a time loop.

Demelza • 31st August 2020

Manga Review

The Daily Lives of High School Boys Volume 1 Review

My overall first impressions of the first volume of The Daily Lives of High School Boys are very positive as it delivers a unique brand of humour which has left me enthusiastic for the next volume’s worth of laughs and bizarre scenarios.

HWR • 30th August 2020

Anime Review

Astra Lost in Space Review

A short but brilliant sci-fi story with so many revelations it is hard to keep count.

Ian Wolf • 28th August 2020

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 4 Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest continues to be a wonderful addition to the franchise. While this volume shows signs of the plot becoming unwieldy, it does also make great use of Fairy Tail members who aren’t in Natsu’s party. Fans of the series will certainly be happy with the developments this time around.

Demelza • 27th August 2020

Anime Review

Magic Knight Rayearth: Collector’s Edition Part 2 Review

Hikaru, Umi and Fuu are now fighting to save Cephiro from invasion from other worlds (except in the OVA, where they are fighting to save Earth from invasion from Cephiro).

Ian Wolf • 26th August 2020

Book Review

Last Round Arthurs Volume 2 Review

After a whole year between volumes, Last Round Arthurs returns with the release of Volume 2. With Luna eyeing up an expensive mansion (which she'll spend Rintarou's hard earned cash on!) and a old friend of Rintarou's transferring into school, things are about to change drastically for the duo...

Demelza • 25th August 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Part 1 Review

While this first half of Iron-Blooded Orphans does have its flaws, Mari Okada and Tatsuyuki Nagai's unique and distinct take on the Gundam franchise emerges as extremely dark, profusely political, and brutally bloody.

Onosume • 24th August 2020

Manga Review

Toritan: Birds of a Feather Volume 1 Review

Popular mangaka Kotetsuko Yamamoto makes a welcome arrival on SubLime's BL list - but is feathery fantasy Toritan a good place to start getting to know her work?

Sarah • 23rd August 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 1 Review

This new release of Chobits is not only a beautifully put-together book, with a new, more faithful translation, but is also a wonderful celebration of one of CLAMP's most interesting and provocative, if flawed, works.

darkstorm • 22nd August 2020

Manga Review

Little Miss P: The Second Day Review

Little Miss P returns with new stories and new woes for the poor female cast. In this collection of 7 stories featuring an unsupportive boyfriend, an alien relationship and what happens in a zombie apocalypse when you need pads?

Demelza • 20th August 2020

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 1 Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest proves a highly entertaining read with some impressive artwork. While there are unanswered questions as to why our protagonist wanted to be reincarnated in the first place, it’s hard to deny that the fun the manga offers outweighs this minor detail.

Demelza • 19th August 2020

Manga Review

Venus in the Blind Spot Review

Junji Ito's latest collection includes stories of sewn-up bodies, a vanishing woman and a vile tongue.

Ian Wolf • 18th August 2020

Book Review

There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1 Review

New publisher Tentai Books have arrived with their first release: There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1! We take a look to find out if this is a worthwhile entry in the romantic comedy genre.

Demelza • 17th August 2020