Reviews

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines Episodes 1-4 Review

Summer 2024 is arguably the season of the romcom anime, but what has made "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines" such a stand-out that it's reportedly attracted the attention of Makoto Shinkai? Let's find out...

Josh A. Stevens • 7th August 2024

Book Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (light novel) Volume 2 Review Church Management Support Plan

Accountant Seiichirou grudgingly depends on Knight Commander Aresh Indolark’s magic to stay alive in the Other World. But when they’re both sent on different missions, how will Seiichirou survive on his own?

Sarah • 6th August 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 3 Review

It’s time to compete in the West Japan championships – but is young Inori ready to demonstrate the skills on the ice that her coach Tsukasa her taught her? And, more to the point, where are her skates?

Sarah • 4th August 2024

Manga Review

Sword Art Online: Kiss and Fly Volume 1 Review

Sword Art Online: Kiss and Fly treats fans to a selection of side stories showcasing some new adventures for Kirito and Asuna.

Demelza • 3rd August 2024

Manga Review

Miss Savage Fang: The Strongest Mercenary in History Is Reincarnated as an Unstoppable Noblewoman (Manga) Volume 1

This manga is an adaptation of a light novel of the same name (both published by Yen Press) and is out now! But does it tell the story well?

darkstorm • 2nd August 2024

Book Review

Schoolgirl Review

One of Osamu Dazai's classic works returns to print with a new hardback release from One Peace Books. Schoolgirl follows a day in the life of a high schooler who's struggling with grief and the sense of responsibility that comes with approaching adulthood.

Demelza • 1st August 2024

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law Volume 2 Review

As the search for missing agent Rion Nakaba continues, Ichiro and Shiro realize that they are treading on very dangerous territory as they decipher some clues left behind in her notes.

Sarah • 31st July 2024

Manga Review

Friday at the Atelier Volume 1 Review

After a downtrodden office worker stumbles upon a guy with a bag of the fish she is craving, she finds herself in his apartment modelling nude for him, covered in fish! As the pair continue to work together, will this lead to romance blossoming between them, or is their arrangement going to stay strictly professional?

Onosume • 29th July 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 2 Review

The resting hitman tries to find a job and deals with a pervert.

Ian Wolf • 28th July 2024

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot Four Seasons Volume 2 Review

Hearing-impaired Kohei and his college friend Taichi are going out but the demands of job-searching for Kohei and working for SIG-N for Taichi mean that they have little time to see each other. How will the increasing demands and responsibilities of adult life affect their relationship?

Sarah • 27th July 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 2 Review

If you think motor-racing and drifting is hard, imagine trying to do it with one hand duct-taped to the steering wheel like Takumi!

Ian Wolf • 26th July 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volume 2 Review

Jieum is getting closer to Seoha, and the more time she spends with him, the more she realises how much she loves him and why she cannot give up on him.

Noemi10 • 24th July 2024

Manga Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Volume 2 Review

Falling in love may not be the goal of the villainess, but the story is still an easy to enjoy story with pretty art, interesting story titbits shared across the book and handsome men to keep you hooked.

darkstorm • 23rd July 2024

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volume 8 Review

It's time for the mid-term exams and the students of the Misfit Class need to study hard if they don't want to lose their demon ranks.

Noemi10 • 22nd July 2024

Book Review

Demons’ Crest Volume 1 Review

From the author who brought us Sword Art Online comes a new fantasy adventure where a video game and the real world begin to merge. What horrors await us in Demons' Crest?

Demelza • 21st July 2024

Manga Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 1 Review

Osuke – suddenly homeless – takes up the unexpected offer of a new place to stay, only to find that he’s sharing with a hot (but unfriendly) guy and…a distinctly otherworldly presence!

Sarah • 20th July 2024

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new instalments of Daemons of the Shadow Realm see Yuru and Asa have a heart-to-heart as they discuss those hunting them and their missing parents and where to go from here.

Demelza • 19th July 2024

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 1 Review

In a world where people shift to their preferred gender at the age of 12, protagonist Hinase finds themselves remaining genderless. Now 18, Hinase is content to remain as they are but when their two childhood friends confess their feelings, things begin to change...

Demelza • 18th July 2024

Manga Review

I Want to be a Wall Volume 3 Review

Newlywed couple Yuriko and Gaku have concealed the fact that their marriage is one of convenience – but as they meet up with family over New Year, they realize that their expectations are very different from their own.

Sarah • 17th July 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volumes 5 and 6 Review

Jaehwan is the new leader of the Abyss Expedition, thanks to his overpowering skills. But the masters of the Tree of Illusion won't let him do as he pleases.

Noemi10 • 16th July 2024