Reviews

The Dawn of the Witch Volume 1 Review

The Dawn of the Witch follows protagonist Saybil, who's on the verge of being expelled from The Royal Academy of Magic. In a bid to solve his problem, the headmaster sends him and some other handpicked students off to a remote village where they can prove themselves in a less traditional way.

Demelza • 28th January 2023

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 13 Review

For Volume 13 of A Sister's All You Need, Miyako takes the spotlight as she begins working for Branch Hill Publishing. Now a rookie editor, Miyako is tasked with looking after a rookie writer for a new imprint that presents all kinds of new challenges!

Demelza • 27th January 2023

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 3 Review

Is Al Adley going to be falsely accused of the murder of Mayor King? Does D.I. Ellis still believe in Al’s innocence – and how can he save the student when someone, perhaps the real murderer, is leaking information about Al to the media? Find out in the third and final volume of Lost Lad London!

Sarah • 26th January 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 1 Review

Just by reading the first volume, you can tell that Oshi No Ko is going to be a very popular and talked about series when the anime adaptation comes out in April. Check out the review for Volume 1 here!

darkstorm • 25th January 2023

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 9 and 10 Review

Two more volumes of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest bring more difficult challenges for Matthias and his team. With demons, corrupt lords and powerful monsters waiting in the wings, there's never a dull moment for this party!

Demelza • 24th January 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of A Galaxy Next Door, we watch over Ichiro and Shiori as they navigate the difficulties of their new relationship. From telling Ichiro's siblings to a visit from Shiori's parents and a few cute dates in between, there's a lot happening here!

Demelza • 21st January 2023

Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story Volume 2 Review

Detective Yukito Ayatsuji's nemesis is still alive and causing even more chaos as he creates a dangerous mystery for Yukito to solve. With their backs against the wall, can the detective and trusty partner Mizuko find a way to bring their enemy to justice once and for all?

Demelza • 20th January 2023

Anime Review

ARIA The Natural Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray Review

ARIA the Natural continues to deliver a wonderful series overall that builds upon its characters, settings, and thematic qualities. The longer season provides some real highlights that enhance the quiet yet endearing and unique atmosphere.

HWR • 19th January 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 10 Review

The end of first-year art show looms large for Yatora and his fellow students – and he’s struggling to decide what to paint. Has he fallen out of love with making art?

Sarah • 18th January 2023

Film Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond Theatrical Review

Rimuru and co make their theatrical debut in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond. When an Ogre called Hiiro makes his way to Rimuru's nation he's reunited with old friends and asks them for help with a problem facing his home Raja and its queen, Towa.

Demelza • 17th January 2023

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 2 Review

After seeing off the Eight-Foot-Tall Lady, Sorawo and Toriko are spirited away to “Station February”, an abandoned railway station on the Otherside where a lost platoon of US Marines is defending against a literal horde of faces.

Onosume • 16th January 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 1 Review

Can Penelope survive as the ultimate villainess in a dating game where all male leads are supposed to fall for the heroine and kill the villainess?

Noemi10 • 15th January 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of this romance series, the world-building is growing but it’s the gentle romance of the leads and the peeling back of layers from the growing cast of characters that make it an absorbing read.

darkstorm • 14th January 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 1 Review

First love may not have worked out for protagonist Maki, but when she's reunited with high school sweetheart Midori, she begins to realise that even ten years later her feelings haven't faded. Could this reunion be destiny?

Demelza • 13th January 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 9 Review

Art student Yatora is about to start the second term of his course at TUA – but he seems to be suffering from some crippling kind of block. Is this the end of his dreams to become an artist?

Sarah • 12th January 2023

Book Review

Sasaki and Peeps Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Sasaki gets more than he bargained for when he brings home Java sparrow Peeps, who turns out to be a mighty mage from a world completely different from Japan! On top of that, it turns out Sasaki has a talent for magic, one he can develop, should he take up Peeps' invitation to visit this other world...

Demelza • 11th January 2023

Manga Review

I Want to Be a Wall Volume 1 Review

Yuriko and Gakurouta have just got married – but they've embarked on a twenty-first century marriage of convenience and companionship, not a partnership based on love, as she’s asexual and he’s gay. Can this evolve into a rewarding relationship for the two of them?

Sarah • 10th January 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Up-and-coming J-pop duo ZINGS start to attract attention – but no one guesses that they have supernatural assistance – from the ghost of a famous young idol!

Sarah • 9th January 2023

Book Review

Ishura Volume 1 Review

Battle Royale series Ishura introduces us to a large cast who are embroiled in a battle to prove themselves the most powerful. A fresh idea in this isekai-filled market, but can it deliver on the ambitious premise?

Demelza • 8th January 2023

Manga Review

The Witcher: Ronin Review

Geralt the Witcher is on a mission in snowbound Edo-period Japan to find the Lady of the Snow in this original manga spin-off from Andrej Sapkowski’s popular fantasy series.

Sarah • 7th January 2023