Reviews

Fruits Basket Season 1 Part 1 Review

Fruits Basket was one of the most popular shojo anime series ever made – so how does the first part of its brand-new remake match up to the original? Plunge into the mysterious family life of the Soma clan with us and Tohru Honda to find out...

Sarah • 22nd November 2019

Film Review

Promare Theatrical Review

Promare is a film not to be missed. There is nothing quite like it out there, certainly nothing which is so much fun for the entire runtime. Hiroyuki Imaishi and Kazuki Nakashima have once again created something truly unforgettable which will be a joy to watch for many years to come.

Demelza • 20th November 2019

Manga Review

Nicola Traveling Around the Demons’ World Volume 1 Review

Nicola Traveling Around the Demons' World shows us the life of Nicola, a young girl and her demon friend, Simon, as they explore the bizarre and unique world of the demons. It's a simple yet accessible premise which allows readers of any age to get stuck in and enjoy what's on offer.

HWR • 17th November 2019

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 1 Review

While Mobile Suit Gundam 00's deep political intrigue, wooden dialogue and reflection of real world problems may make this harder to get into at first, it does offer some great mobile suit action.

Onosume • 11th November 2019

Anime Review

Silver Spoon Season 2 Review

Overall, this season of Silver Spoon continues to offer the fascinating, entertaining and delightful series we know and love. A coming-of-age story complete with lovable animal antics - this series is not to be missed and belongs in everyone’s collection.

Demelza • 10th November 2019

Anime Review

Goblin Slayer Season 1 Review

Overall, Goblin Slayer offers a dark fantasy series with plenty of blood and guts flying around. If that’s your cup of tea then you’ll certainly enjoy this one, but failing that, there isn’t a great deal of substance here.

Demelza • 9th November 2019

Manga Review

The Poe Clan Volume 1 Review

We've been waiting a long time for the chance to read Moto Hagio's seminal prize-winning manga The Poe Clan in English - but has it been worth the wait?

Sarah • 8th November 2019

Manga Review

A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 1 Review

Might the relationship between a girl and the aquarium club's sole member (no pun intended) lead to something deeper?

Ian Wolf • 7th November 2019

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 3 Review

Overall the third volume of My Hero Academia: School Briefs is a must-have for fans of the franchise. With such a large variety of stories, there is something for everyone this time around. The bonus chapter based on the fantasy ending is worth buying the book for all on its own!

Demelza • 5th November 2019

Anime Review

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Part 2 Review

While I didn’t end up being a massive fan of Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, I can certainly see why it gathered a solid fanbase. If you enjoyed the first half of this series then you’ll love this second half, but those who weren’t as keen won’t have their minds changed.

Demelza • 2nd November 2019

Anime Review

Fate/Apocrypha – Part 2 Review

Fate/Apocrypha’s second half does well to bring its story to a conclusion, pitching in with some fantastic fight sequences and art direction, all the while showing some good character development along the way.

Onosume • 1st November 2019

Manga Review

The Walking Man Review

This manga is a drop of calm in an otherwise over-excited and high-action artform.

Ian Wolf • 31st October 2019

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 2 Review

Overall, Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! continues to be a worthwhile read for fans of the Konosuba franchise. Although it’s unclear what the series intends to do next, as a Megumin and explosion fan, I'm certain I’ll enjoy it regardless.

Demelza • 30th October 2019

Manga Review

Granblue Fantasy Volume 1 Review

Overall, Granblue Fantasy Volume 1 is a stellar start to a beloved fantasy franchise. Fans of the series will be pleased to read this entertaining and accurate take on the story, while newcomers will be captivated by Gran and Lyria’s adventure

Demelza • 29th October 2019

Anime Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 1 Review

The first half of Record of Grancrest War provides enough action and political intrigue to entertain, with a sense that events will be gearing up during the second half.

HWR • 28th October 2019

Manga Review

Beastars Volume 1 Review

Overall, the first volume of Beastars is not going to be enough for you to decide if you like the series or not. There are certainly some interesting concepts in play and it’s a unique story, but I’m not convinced that’s quite enough for every reader.

Demelza • 28th October 2019

Film Review

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade Review

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade presents a story of loss and sacrifice with a simple yet moving premise presented effectively thanks to the winning combination of Mamoru Oshii’s writing and Hiroyuki Okiura’s directing.

HWR • 27th October 2019

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 8 Review

Dragon Ball used to have a reputation of it “just being people fighting”, which, while it was often close to that (particularly in the Z era) was never just people fighting… until now! Let’s have a look at the start of an 80-man Battle Royal, shall we?

Cold Cobra • 26th October 2019

Manga Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 13 Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 13 presents a near constant on-the-edge read as an inquiry into Furuta’s integrity turns violent and Kaneki takes truly desperate measures to protect the ones he loves.

HWR • 25th October 2019

Anime Review

Asura Cryin’ Complete Collection Review

What can you say about an anime series that opens with an episode featuring elements of the supernatural, mecha, high school comedy and general super-powered action? Well, you say “Okay then, let’s see where this goes…”

Cold Cobra • 24th October 2019