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Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 3 and 4 Review

In these two new volumes of Ogami-san Can't Keep It In, our two main characters have to navigate the difficulties of their new relationship while also faced with new romantic rivals!

Demelza • 14th June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine Volume 1 Review

Reborn as Ailette Rodeline in a doomed fantasy world from a novel, Ailette now has to use her newly acquired skills to survive and save the world.

Noemi10 • 13th June 2024

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 3 Review

What mysteries lie inside the dense, mysterious fenced forest in the centre of Touka-cho? The young members of the Investigation Club are looking for their missing alien friend Hirata – dare they venture inside?

Sarah • 12th June 2024

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Twelve volumes into its run and this yuri series pushes the characters in new and dynamic directions, and continuing to explore its themes in mature and complex ways.

darkstorm • 11th June 2024

News

Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Sees HMV Exclusive Steelbook Release this October

Crunchyroll UK have announced the first English-language release of Sunrise's popular mech anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, which will be released on Blu-ray Steelbook exclusively from HMV this October.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th June 2024

Manga Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Manga Review

In Volume 4 of Unnamed Memory, Oscar heads out without Tinasha to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances only to get more than he bargained for when he meets the Witch of the Forbidden Forest!

Demelza • 10th June 2024

Book Review

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days Review

In this new Konosuba spin-off novel, Kazuma and the gang find themselves knee-deep in debt when Megumin accidentally blows up tribute meant for Axel's nobility. Still, things take a turn for the better when Kazuma decides to work as a producer for dance group, the Axel Hearts, who he hopes will rise to fame and fortune under his guidance...

Demelza • 9th June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tied to You Volume 1 Review

Student Wooseo is secretly in love with his best friend Jiseok – but when a ring of red thread appears on his finger, he discovers that his fated soulmate is not Jiseok but his older brother, Jigeon.

Sarah • 8th June 2024

News

GAINAX finally declares bankruptcy

The company behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann and FLCL has been struggling for many years.

Ian Wolf • 7th June 2024

Manga Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 introduces us to protagonist Hikari who innocently daydreams about her best friend Mari dating the cute boy in their class, Ohtani. But when that dream shows signs of becoming reality, Hikari realises she has complex feelings of her own toward Ohtani...

Demelza • 7th June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Queen Abigail is succeeding in her goal of getting closer to her step-daughter Blanche... if only the King and the nobles would also stop showing interest in the queen. They are taking away precious mother-daughter time!

Noemi10 • 6th June 2024

Manga Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of 15 Minutes Before We Really Date, Christmas is fast approaching and Yuuki and Natsuha find themselves worrying about their first kiss...

Demelza • 5th June 2024

Manga Review

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 1 Review

Jun Andou is a high school student with a secret: he’s gay. But when he sees his classmate Sae Miura furtively buying a BL book in the local bookstore, they get into conversation. Could she be a way to achieve his impossible dream of having a wife and family one day?

Sarah • 4th June 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 1 Review

This story about a hitman who must spend a year without killing is not just dramatic, but surprisingly lends itself to humour as well.

Ian Wolf • 3rd June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Business Proposal Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Taemu and Hari finally realise their own feelings, but the road to their happy ever after is full of chaos and fake-dating.

Noemi10 • 2nd June 2024

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 3 Review

In this third volume of the charming romance series, protagonist Rose finds herself busy with winter preparations and being visited by the princess! Will learning the love potion is for her finally clear up the misunderstanding between her and Harij?

Demelza • 1st June 2024

Film Review

Deep Sea Review

Deep Sea is a Chinese animated film that tries its best to go after the Studio Ghibli market and story-wise it comes off as a film trying to be Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle but not completely getting it. Visually though the film is quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen before…

Cold Cobra • 31st May 2024