Reviews

After the Rain Review

Charming and bitter-sweet, After the Rain is a delightful and many-faceted anime that will evoke all kinds of feels in the viewer.

Sarah • 25th November 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Fire in His Fingertips, things are heating up as Souma and Ryo begin to get closer. As Ryo dreams of settling down with Souma, her jealousy grows as she sees him with other women. Will their nascent relationship crash and burn under the pressure?

Demelza • 24th November 2020

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World – Volume 2 Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World is a trilogy of light novels set shortly after the end of the manga’s final arc, and with its second volume the story starts kicking into full gear - but is it all too much to follow?

Cold Cobra • 23rd November 2020

Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 1 Review

Fast-moving, zany - AND factual; the first volume of Heaven's Design Team delivers a new version of the creation myth that'll keep readers well-informed and amused at the same time!

Sarah • 22nd November 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of A Sister's All You Need presents an emotional storyline that shows the series at its very best, perfectly balancing drama and maturely approaching its subject matter.

Demelza • 20th November 2020

Book Review

In the Land of Leadale Volume 1 Review

Keina Kagami spends her days playing VRMMORPG game World of Leadale, but one day she suddenly finds herself waking up in Leadale 200 years in the world's future! In this relaxed slice-of-life light novel, we follow Keina on her adventures in this land.

Demelza • 19th November 2020

Manga Review

I Wish I Could Say “Thank You” Review

A review of I Wish I Could Say "Thank You", Yukari Takinami's autobiographical 'essay comic' about cancer, bereavement and what filial piety means to her.

Rui • 18th November 2020

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This first volume of Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid Saga proves to be a very interesting read that successfully dabbles in the horrors surrounding mythical creatures in a typical Japanese style.

Onosume • 16th November 2020

Book Review

Three Days of Happiness Review

In Three Days of Happiness protagonist Kusonoki sells off his remaining lifespan for ¥300,000, leaving himself with only three months left to live. This book shows us how he lives out his remaining days and if there is any happiness to be found within them.

Demelza • 15th November 2020

Manga Review

By the Grace of the Gods Volume 1 Review

With its anime currently airing, what better time to jump into the manga for By the Grace of the Gods, which follows protagonist Ryoma Takebayashi as he spends his days peacefully alongside the many slimes he's tamed!

Demelza • 14th November 2020

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 2 Part 5 Review

The final part of Black Clover's second season goes out with a bang and delivers some of the most explosive action in the series to date.

N.E.C • 13th November 2020

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 1 Review

Blue Period paints a fascinating portrait of a high school student suddenly discovering his passion for making art.

Sarah • 12th November 2020

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 2 Review

Whilst the story isn’t as engaging as other Fate properties, and will never be as immersive as the original game, this volume has a lot more going for it than the first book did.

darkstorm • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fly Me to the Moon Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Fly Me to the Moon our newlyweds take a trip to the bathhouse! Plus Nasa gets kidnapped by his new sister-in-law - but that's nothing when you're married to the love of your life, right?

Demelza • 10th November 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 13 Review

Volume 13, unlucky for some maybe, but not for all, as the Duke of Gloucester becomes King Richard III.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2020

Anime Review

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Complete Collection Review

The new Blu-ray Complete Collection of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirits from MVM will appeal to anyone who enjoys a meaty historical or fantasy epic.

Sarah • 7th November 2020

Book Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 brings the the final season of Monogatari to an exciting end in what feels like the perfect send-off for Araragi and the many characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 6th November 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya and Mizuhara begin to grow closer after a life-threatening incident. The series continues to offer comedy and a healthy dose of drama.

Demelza • 4th November 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 10 Review

We've reached the tenth volume of Snow White with the Red Hair and to celebrate this important milestone, Zen and Shirayuki embark upon their first date! If that isn't enough, we also learn about Kiki's history before joining the prince's group.

Demelza • 3rd November 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Barakamon comes a new series! Protagonist Tohno Naruhiko is a struggling mangaka who finds himself moving into a new genre for his latest work, but will he be able to make it big with something so different to his usual stories?

Demelza • 1st November 2020