Reviews

Manga Review

I’m Here, Beside You Volume 1 Review

What would you do if you had a second chance to get close to your high-school crush? Salaryman Ibuki is about to find out when he wakes up to find he’s back in high school…

Sarah • 8th February 2025

Manga Review

Dogs and Punching Bags Review

Kaori Ozaki's latest series makes it way to English in an omnibus format, but does this tale of leaving the city behind for a quiet island capture the same magic as Ozaki's other works?

Demelza • 7th February 2025

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of this dark yuri series feels like a light snack, rather than a full meal. Find out why in our review!

darkstorm • 6th February 2025

Manga Review

86: Eighty-Six – Operation High School Review

86 is reimagined in this cheerful alternate universe spin-off manga where the cast spend their days peacefully attending high school.

Demelza • 5th February 2025

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 3 Review

Can specters go abroad and fly on airplanes? Find out as Masamichi and his master, Shino, are invited to solve a supernatural mystery in England!

Sarah • 4th February 2025

Manga Review

Hitorijime, My Hero Volume 15 Review

Graduation looms ever closer for Setagawa and his friends – but there’s never a dull moment as a new baby is welcomed into the Ohshiba household!

Sarah • 2nd February 2025

Manga Review

Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood Volumes 1 and 2 Review

The first two volumes of Tougen Anki tread familiar ground but showcase potential with some intriguing world-building that will hopefully develop alongside its characters and concepts.

HWR • 1st February 2025

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 5-7 Review

It's Summer Break and Uka is enjoying spending time with Kai and her friends, but with the return to school looming, she's about to face a problem that could turn her whole world upside down.

Demelza • 31st January 2025

Manga Review

The Moon on Rainy Night Volume 6 Review

The introduction of a new disability really makes the latest volume of this yuri series feel more authentic!

darkstorm • 29th January 2025

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 13 Review

Volume 13 of this excellent yuri series is a great read and leaves the characters in a prime spot to be picked up where the mangaka left off whenever they are able to return.

darkstorm • 28th January 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 4 Review

If you go down to the woods today, you'd better sharpen your killing skills.

Ian Wolf • 27th January 2025

Manga Review

Love on the Horizon Volume 1 Review

Adjusting to student life can be difficult especially when, like first-year Nagi, you fall for your next-door neighbour and senpai Yu…

Sarah • 26th January 2025

Book Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori Volume 1 Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori starts with a student stealing pencils to shave and eat over rice, but trust me when I say there's far stranger things afoot here...

Demelza • 24th January 2025

Manga Review

The Revenge of My Youth: Re Life with an Angelic Girl Volume 1 Review

Shin'ichiro Niihama can't help but wonder what could have been had he made different choices in high school. Now stuck in a dead end job with a toxic boss, it's not long before Shin'ichiro collapses from overwork and finds himself waking up back in the very days he's been reminiscing about!

Demelza • 23rd January 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Uncanny Counter Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Mun is getting used to being a Counter but balancing his newfound job, family, friends and school is not easy, especially when a group of bullies starts targeting him.

Noemi10 • 22nd January 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volumes 5 and 6 Review

Inori competes in her first tournament – and coach Tsukasa tells her that she has to go for gold!

Sarah • 21st January 2025