Reviews

Manga Review

Wish Omnibus Review

Wish isn’t a series that’s likely to become your new favourite CLAMP manga but it’s a delightfully simple, fun, beautifully drawn series that easily pulls you into its story with likeable characters and genuine relationship chemistry.

darkstorm • 19th February 2019

Manga Review

Ran and the Gray World Volume 1 Review

The English translation of fantasy manga Ran and the Gray World has been much heralded. Will you be enchanted by Aki Irie's first full-length series? The omens are good...

Sarah • 18th February 2019

Video Game Review

Jump Force Review

This game marking Shonen Jump's 50th anniversary has great gameplay, but is hampered by just about everything else.

Ian Wolf • 17th February 2019

Film Review

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Review

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us is among the best Pokémon movies ever made. With a varied cast of characters and less focus on Ash and Pikachu, the film succeeds in offering a unique story that fans of all ages can enjoy.

Demelza • 16th February 2019

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 6 Review

The Future Trunks arc comes to a swift close in Dragon Ball Super’s sixth part, and after it comes what can only be described as filler, even if it isn’t technically filling in time for any other reason than old habits, I guess. Is it good filler though? Well…

Cold Cobra • 15th February 2019

Manga Review

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: The Complete Manga Collection Review

The I Want to Eat Your Pancreas anime movie has been praised highly, but does the manga adaption live up to the series' high quality? Demelza investigates!

Demelza • 14th February 2019

Manga Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 1 Review

Volume 1 of Record of Grancrest War offers a satisfying entrance into a compelling story about war and demons. Newcomers to the series will probably prefer this to the anime adaption and returning fans of the franchise should find plenty to like here.

Demelza • 12th February 2019

Anime Review

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card – Part 1 Review

Expect the unexpected! The first half of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is a solid starting point that offers a concise cut of what made the original so enjoyable, with a strong sense of fun, magic and mystery.

Onosume • 11th February 2019

Manga Review

Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World Volume 1 Review

Overall, the first volume of Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World is an entertaining read. Existing fans of the series should have a lot of fun reading this book, while newcomers may not get as much out of it but should still enjoy what it offers.

Demelza • 8th February 2019

Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 35 Review

Naruto Shippuden’s 35th two-disc release is, to the surprise of literally no-one, almost entirely filler. Unlike the previous box set though, the single canon episode on this set is extremely significant. Can you bear thirteen filler episodes for the sake of one good one?

Cold Cobra • 8th February 2019

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 provides a whirlwind of emotion and the tabletop RPG hijinks we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series so far.

Demelza • 7th February 2019

Manga Review

The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen Volume 1 Review

This prequel to the horror indie game is a gruesomely delightful book with a simple but effective story, dark imagery and strong lead character. The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen is best enjoyed when accompanied by knowledge of the game, however, so if you’ve yet to dive into it, there’s no time like the present.

darkstorm • 6th February 2019

Anime Review

Armed Girl’s Machiavellism Review

Armed Girl’s Machiavellism introduces us to five fiery young swordswomen – and one male transfer student who needs keeping in line. Is this anime series all about the girls - or the fighting?

Sarah • 5th February 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Ball Super – Volume 4 Review

Dragon Ball Super’s fourth manga volume continues to tell the same basic story as the anime of the same name, but once again takes some side steps and adds a few new details. With Future Trunks’ doomed future on the line, let’s see how the manga continues to handle this apocalypse within an apocalypse…

Cold Cobra • 3rd February 2019

Book Review

Masquerade and the Nameless Women Review

Masquerade and the Nameless Women offers everything I could want from a mystery novel. With a satisfying story, believable characters, and compelling twists and turns, this book is a real page-turner.

Demelza • 2nd February 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 1 Review

Overall, Dive!!’s first volume proves to be an enjoyable read. It’s somewhat difficult to recommend to fans of the sports genre with its reluctance to talk about diving in any detail, but those readers looking for a slice of life about diving will fare better.

Demelza • 31st January 2019