Reviews

Manga Review

Penguin & House Volume 1 Review

A manga about a carefree student and his house-proud pet penguin, told in bite-size chapters…

Sarah • 14th April 2022

Manga Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 1 Review

Minami Nanami is struggling with finding a place to belong, especially after her classmate Aoi Hinami begins to outshine her at track-and-field. Now Nanami is offered the opportunity to go into modelling, but will this role give her the chance to become the shining star she dreams of being?

Demelza • 13th April 2022

Manga Review

Catch These Hands! Volume 1 Review

The two first met when they were delinquents - now they're adult women and one has a romantic confession to make.

Ian Wolf • 12th April 2022

Manga Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Manga) Volume 2 Review

As Aileen tries to curry favour with Demon King Claude to have him attend the soiree as her escort, threatening letters addressed to Prince Cedric’s new fiancée, Lilia, put her under suspicion which only intensifies when Lilia suddenly disappears. Can Aileen find the culprit and clear her name before it is too late?

Onosume • 11th April 2022

Book Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1 – Cyberpunk City Shinjuku Review

Although at times predictable, the mixture of science fantasy and reverse isekai elements make for an engrossing setting and central lead character: a magical evil overlord in a futuristic megacity.

Ian Wolf • 7th April 2022

Book Review

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Short Story Collection Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a short story collection from Seiko Tanabe which follows women in various kinds of relationships and asks what it means to love and be loved.

Demelza • 5th April 2022

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 7 Review

Volume 7 starts with Minare and Mizuho attempting to resolve a family’s personal struggles but it’s the inclusion of an unexpected story turn which makes for a more engaging read.

HWR • 1st April 2022

Manga Review

New York, New York Volume 1 Review

Yen Press bring out the first English edition of a classic manga: a gay love story set in 1990s New York that is not afraid to explore real-life issues that are still relevant today.

Sarah • 31st March 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

Demelza • 29th March 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 7 Review

The latest instalment of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest sees protagonist Matthias face-off against his most formidable foe yet, but can he bring down the enemy and protect the kingdom?

Demelza • 24th March 2022

Manga Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Volume 0 Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun first came to life in a three-chapter mini-series, which has been collected in this Volume 0 release. Find out how things differed between this and what became a long-running shonen series.

Demelza • 23rd March 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Review

As we reunite with the cast of Unnamed Memories, we find things are quite different as we embark upon a journey in a new timeline with the same characters and the same fated meeting, but with a whole new set of problems.

Demelza • 22nd March 2022

Manga Review

Deko-Boko Bittersweet Days Review

Highschool romance can be sweet – but can it survive beyond graduation? Dekoboko Bittersweet Days follows Rui and Yuujirou as they face some difficult decisions…

Sarah • 21st March 2022

Manga Review

Sex Ed 120% Volume 3 (Final Volume) Review

Naoko Tsuji has been teaching her pupils a lot about sexuality, but when she falls in love, can she deal with her own?

Ian Wolf • 20th March 2022

Book Review

Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Keisuke and Nito find themselves staying at a temple where they meet others living in the area. These meetings will set them down an emotional path as they explore the connections between everyone and, in some cases, hope to restore severed relationships.

Demelza • 19th March 2022

Manga Review

Double Volume 4 Review

Actor Takara Takarada and his onetime friend and mentor Yuujin Kamoshima have gone their separate ways – until a new theatrical production offers the chance to perform on the same stage together again. Will this make or break their friendship?

Sarah • 16th March 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of You Call That Service? sees protagonist Ryouta return to Japan with Archbishop Alfoncina - but what lies in store for him as they spend two days alone together?

Demelza • 15th March 2022

Film Review

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Review

Coming to UK cinemas this week is Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a rare Shonen Jump! movie that is actually canon to the anime its based on, and in this case is actually based on an earlier version of the original manga so it acts as a prequel to the core series, with a familiar supporting cast and antagonist but a whole new protagonist at its heart…

Cold Cobra • 13th March 2022

Film Review

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Collector’s Edition Review

From beloved Studio BONES comes a new film centred around a university student and the disabled girl he becomes friends with. This meeting changes the course of their lives while pushing the two forward in ways they didn't know they needed.

Demelza • 11th March 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 9 Review

In the latest volume of 86 Kurena is forced to face her demons as she begins to wonder what lies beyond the war and what she's even fighting for right now. Elsewhere, the cast chase after a powerful Legion in the hopes of destroying it for good.

Demelza • 10th March 2022