Reviews

Rascal Does Not Dream of Petite Devil Kohai Review

The second book in the Rascal Does Not Dream Of series is here! Sakuta has been asking Mai out every day for a month but the day she finally agrees to be his boyfriend arrives at last. Unfortunately Sakuta is destined to relive this day over and over again as he finds himself trapped in a time loop.

Demelza • 31st August 2020

Manga Review

The Daily Lives of High School Boys Volume 1 Review

My overall first impressions of the first volume of The Daily Lives of High School Boys are very positive as it delivers a unique brand of humour which has left me enthusiastic for the next volume’s worth of laughs and bizarre scenarios.

HWR • 30th August 2020

Anime Review

Astra Lost in Space Review

A short but brilliant sci-fi story with so many revelations it is hard to keep count.

Ian Wolf • 28th August 2020

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 4 Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest continues to be a wonderful addition to the franchise. While this volume shows signs of the plot becoming unwieldy, it does also make great use of Fairy Tail members who aren’t in Natsu’s party. Fans of the series will certainly be happy with the developments this time around.

Demelza • 27th August 2020

Anime Review

Magic Knight Rayearth: Collector’s Edition Part 2 Review

Hikaru, Umi and Fuu are now fighting to save Cephiro from invasion from other worlds (except in the OVA, where they are fighting to save Earth from invasion from Cephiro).

Ian Wolf • 26th August 2020

Book Review

Last Round Arthurs Volume 2 Review

After a whole year between volumes, Last Round Arthurs returns with the release of Volume 2. With Luna eyeing up an expensive mansion (which she'll spend Rintarou's hard earned cash on!) and a old friend of Rintarou's transferring into school, things are about to change drastically for the duo...

Demelza • 25th August 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Part 1 Review

While this first half of Iron-Blooded Orphans does have its flaws, Mari Okada and Tatsuyuki Nagai's unique and distinct take on the Gundam franchise emerges as extremely dark, profusely political, and brutally bloody.

Onosume • 24th August 2020

Manga Review

Toritan: Birds of a Feather Volume 1 Review

Popular mangaka Kotetsuko Yamamoto makes a welcome arrival on SubLime's BL list - but is feathery fantasy Toritan a good place to start getting to know her work?

Sarah • 23rd August 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 1 Review

This new release of Chobits is not only a beautifully put-together book, with a new, more faithful translation, but is also a wonderful celebration of one of CLAMP's most interesting and provocative, if flawed, works.

darkstorm • 22nd August 2020

Manga Review

Little Miss P: The Second Day Review

Little Miss P returns with new stories and new woes for the poor female cast. In this collection of 7 stories featuring an unsupportive boyfriend, an alien relationship and what happens in a zombie apocalypse when you need pads?

Demelza • 20th August 2020

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 1 Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest proves a highly entertaining read with some impressive artwork. While there are unanswered questions as to why our protagonist wanted to be reincarnated in the first place, it’s hard to deny that the fun the manga offers outweighs this minor detail.

Demelza • 19th August 2020

Manga Review

Venus in the Blind Spot Review

Junji Ito's latest collection includes stories of sewn-up bodies, a vanishing woman and a vile tongue.

Ian Wolf • 18th August 2020

Book Review

There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1 Review

New publisher Tentai Books have arrived with their first release: There’s No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? Volume 1! We take a look to find out if this is a worthwhile entry in the romantic comedy genre.

Demelza • 17th August 2020

Anime Review

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone Review

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone is an interesting film. At times superbly done, others, very confusing and jarring to the new viewer. Now then, let’s PLAY FOR- oh wait, we’re not doing that in this film? Phew

Arbalest • 16th August 2020

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 2 Review

The second instalment in the lives of widower Mr. Kanda and his cat Fukumaru delivers plenty of amusing moments that will resonate with cat owners as well as revealing a little more about Mr. Kanda's past, delivering another charming read.

Sarah • 15th August 2020

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 14 Review

Silver Spoon Volume 14 is a wonderful continuation to the story with some great humour and emotional highs balanced with the continuing themes of future prospects - both educational and from a job perspective.

HWR • 14th August 2020

Book Review

May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace Volume 1 Review

A war between East and West has waged for 100 years. One day Rain Lantz stumbles across Silver Bullets with the ability to change history itself. Will he bring an end to the war or be destroyed by the pressure? We investigate with the first volume of May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace.

Demelza • 13th August 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 2 Review

There are a few stumbles in The Black Rose Saga’s run but the series continues to prove why it’s a beloved classic to begin with. Don’t miss picking up the gorgeous Blu-ray today.

darkstorm • 12th August 2020

Anime Review

Mysteria Friends Review

While being connected to the Rage of Bahamut mobile game presents a barrier to entry, and its very slow, methodical pace may bore some viewers, Mysteria Friends is a beautiful slice-of-life series with a surprisingly wholesome yet playful take on the yuri genre.

Onosume • 11th August 2020

Anime Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Set 4 Review

Boruto returns for his fourth batch of episodes on Blu-ray here in the UK, bringing with him a partial focus on a few of his allies, which is refreshing! That being said, if you are expecting that means the story seen here diverges from the usual plot points found in Naruto/Boruto, you might be disappointed…

Cold Cobra • 10th August 2020