Reviews

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 2 Blu-ray Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 2 is a mixed bag in which much of the story is skimmed through, leaving most arcs and many character motivations barely explored - though it does occasionally reach some emotional high points.

HWR • 4th April 2020

Manga Review

Beyond the Clouds: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky Volume 1 Review

Attractive art entices the reader to open the pages of new mangaka Nicke's first series - but does Beyond the Clouds live up to the promise of its striking cover image?

Sarah • 3rd April 2020

Book Review

The World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker Volume 2 Review

The World’s Strongest Rearguard Volume 2 isn’t going to win you over if you weren’t a fan of the first entry. Given the fact that this instalment is just as long as the last, only the most dedicated readers are going to have the drive to keep up with it. If you are one of those people, you’ll certainly enjoy your time with the series.

Demelza • 2nd April 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 1 Review

Fire in His Fingertips offers something different in the mature manga section. While I wish it wasn’t quite so wishy-washy with consent in the first chapter, the series offers a likeable cast and entertaining story. If nothing else it’s sure to set your heart alight!

Demelza • 31st March 2020

Anime Review

Bloom Into You Review

Bloom Into You is an exceptional yuri anime that portrays many LGBT+ themes in a unique, authentic, and compelling way.

darkstorm • 30th March 2020

Manga Review

Transformers – The Manga Vol. 1 Review

What happens when you take a campy 80s cartoon and create a manga tie-in? Well, a campy 80s manga with great artwork, but… well, little to no story. But is there more than meets the eye, or was that a painful attempt to reference the cartoon intro?

Cold Cobra • 27th March 2020

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 1 Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town offers an entertaining fantasy adventure. While an overpowered protagonist unaware of their powers is certainly not a new idea, the characters and striking art style more than make up for it. This is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 24th March 2020

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 2 Review

Tragic deaths, flickers of hope, and truths are revealed in one of the best Attack on Titan releases so far.

Ian Wolf • 23rd March 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 3 Review

The third volume of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novels shines the spotlight on genius detective Ranpo - which is sure to be a major hit with his fans. Even if you don’t have fond feelings for him, readers will still enjoy exploring the origins of the Armed Detective Agency.

Demelza • 22nd March 2020

Anime Review

The Girl in Twilight Blu-ray Review

The Girl in Twilight is a show that slipped under the radar for some but offers a fun story with a likeable cast who get their time to shine and develop.

HWR • 21st March 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 delivers some lighthearted fun while navigating through the problems of falling in love with your friends. Coupled with more of the industry-focused stories we know and love, this proves to be another satisfying read.

Demelza • 20th March 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 1 Review

Violence reigns as a group of convicts are sent to find the elixir of life in the first volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

Ian Wolf • 19th March 2020

Manga Review

Samurai 8 – The Tale of Hachimaru Volume 1 Review

Samurai 8 is the next Shonen Jump story penned by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto (although it's drawn by Akira Okubo). Following up ninjas with samurai makes sense; following up ninjas with space-travelling cyborg samurai might be going too far…

Cold Cobra • 19th March 2020

Anime Review

Twin Star Exorcists Part 4 Review

While Twin Star Exorcists is not the greatest shonen anime out there, it can still be quite fun to watch, with Part 4 giving you a satisfying conclusion to the series despite some sketchier plot points.

Onosume • 18th March 2020

Manga Review

The Golden Sheep Volume 3 Review

The final volume of The Golden Sheep delivers a satisfying conclusion. The cast has grown immensely since the first book and these final chapters show us that they’ll be just fine from now on. Those of you looking for a new slice of life series about adolescents need to look no further because this is a manga you need to have in your collection.

Demelza • 17th March 2020

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 21 (Episodes 493-516) Review

Over a year since the last One Piece release, we see the outfall of Marineford, the origins of Luffy and Ace's friendship, and the start of a new adventure.

Ian Wolf • 16th March 2020

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 1 Review

Will a little mind-reading magic transform the lives of two 30-something salarymen? Find out in Cherry Magic! Yuu Toyota's first BL manga from the new Square Enix list.

Sarah • 16th March 2020

Book Review

Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 Review

Wandering Witch is off to an interesting start. Fans of Kino’s Journey will certainly want to check it out for its similar style of storytelling, while others may be put off by some of the grim tales being told.

Demelza • 14th March 2020

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 1 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 1 brings a new tale of office romance to the market. While the cover and synopsis may put some readers off at first glance, I encourage you to look beyond that because there is a hidden gem underneath.

Demelza • 11th March 2020

Anime Review

King’s Game The Animation Review

King’s Game The Animation proves an entertaining entry in the horror genre. It has a reputation for being a terrible anime but, provided you don’t take it seriously, there is a compelling narrative to be found here.

Demelza • 9th March 2020