Reviews

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Omnibus Review

Cocoa Fujiwara's The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies currently has an anime adaptation airing, but how does the original manga compare?

Demelza • 18th September 2024

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volume 1 Review

In a world where everyone is blessed with skills and a class at age ten, our protagonist Arel is surprised to find himself receiving neither at his blessing ceremony. But he's not going to let that stop him becoming a formidable adventurer!

Demelza • 17th September 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tied to You Volume 2 Review

Wooseo Jin has found that his fated Ring Partner is Jigeon, older brother of his friend (and secret crush) Jiseok. Are they destined to be together for life – or is there a way to break the connection?

Sarah • 16th September 2024

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 23 and 24 Review

As Rent-A-Girlfriend enters into a longer arc, we witness Kazuya dealing with problems from every avenue when all he really wants to do is convey his love to that special someone in his life.

Demelza • 14th September 2024

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 3 Review

Miss Yamada is shocked to hear from a coworker at the supermarket that Mr. Sasaki, her regular customer, is married! Can it be true? Misunderstandings galore ensue in – and behind – the supermarket as Christmas approaches.

Sarah • 13th September 2024

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 4 Part 1 Review

When a mandatory request arrives, the members of Hestia Familia must head for the deep floors of the dungeon. With a powerful party beside him, Bell isn't too worried - at least not until they encounter the strange monster that's stronger than anything should be down here...

Demelza • 11th September 2024

Manga Review

Kind of a Wolf Review

Why is Shiroki’s neighbour so noisy at night-time? Oogami is a student – surely he should be studying!

Sarah • 10th September 2024

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 2 Review

Are you an urban fantasy/horror fan? The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant could be your next favourite read with its subtle but effectively chilling story set in and around a dusty Japanese antique shop…

Sarah • 9th September 2024

Anime Review

Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Episodes 1 – 12 Streaming Review

Despite a few bumps in the pacing and plot, Rozé of the Recapture is a worthy sequel to one of the biggest anime series of the 2000s. Streaming now on Disney+!

darkstorm • 8th September 2024

Manga Review

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 2 Review

High-schooler Jun has tried to hide his homosexuality by dating classmate Sae. Sae really likes him but when the two are forced to face up to the truth about Jun’s sexuality, a classmate overhears their conversation!

Sarah • 7th September 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volumes 2 and 3 Review

What should be a joyful moment for Yuuki when she's confessed to by her childhood crush leaves her torn about how to respond. Has the moment passed for these two, is Yuuki actually falling for Iori instead, or is there something else going on?

Demelza • 6th September 2024

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 5 Review

We’ve met the Earth Rangers, Mr. Villain’s opponents – but now we encounter more members of the terrifying Evil League… although not, of course, on Mr. Villain’s precious day off.

Sarah • 5th September 2024

Book Review

Brunhild the Dragonslayer Review

Brunhild the Dragonslayer tells the story of a girl raised by a dragon who wishes to take revenge on humanity for taking all that she holds dear.

Demelza • 4th September 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 4 Review

As the series concludes, how does Megumi, a girl ashamed of her love of manga back in the 1990s, end up a single mother to daughter, unabashed by her otakuness?

Ian Wolf • 3rd September 2024

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volumes 8 and 9 Review

Protagonist Iana has decided to stand against Konoha in the race to become a saint in order to save her beloved sister's life. Iana has sided with the other candidate Isaac, whom she doesn't remember creating in her original story, so this could lead to all kinds of problems...

Demelza • 2nd September 2024

Anime Review

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter Theatrical Review

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter treats us to the first three episodes of this up-coming TV series on the big screen. Prepare yourself for a whacky adventure as we encounter not only ghosts, but aliens as well?!

Demelza • 31st August 2024

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 7 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's Welcome Back, Alice reaches its conclusion in this seventh volume. But will it prove a satisfying end to the story?

Demelza • 28th August 2024

Manga Review

Gogogogo-Go-Ghost Volume 1 Review

When struggling Ushiro Akechi has a near-death experience she meets her self-proclaimed guardian spirit, Masako. Together the two decide to take revenge on those who have caused Ushiro misfortune in the form of cursing them! Has her life suddenly taken a turn for the better?

Demelza • 25th August 2024

Anime Review

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie Parts 1 and 2 Streaming Review

The end of Sailor Moon?! The Cosmos Movies are streaming on Netflix, read our review now!

darkstorm • 23rd August 2024

Manga Review

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Manga) Volume 1 Review

Once homeless and destitute, the former adventurer Matthew finds himself being taken in by the former Kingdom of Mactarode’s famous Princess Knight. While she fights in the local dungeon, Matthew spends what little money she gives him on brothels and booze. Yet despite his debauchery, he spends his nights working in the shadows protecting the place they both call home.

Onosume • 21st August 2024