The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Manga) Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The Kept Man of the Princess Knight (Manga) Volume 1 Review
Once homeless and destitute, the former adventurer Matthew finds himself being taken in by the former Kingdom of Mactarode’s famous Princess Knight. While she fights in the local dungeon, Matthew spends what little money she gives him on brothels and booze. Yet despite his debauchery, he spends his nights working in the shadows protecting the place they both call home.
• 21st August 2024
Ninja Scroll: The Series Review
Anime Review

Ninja Scroll: The Series Review

Ninja Scroll: The Series Review
When anime first became a thing here in English-speaking countries there were three films that everyone, and I mean everyone, watched: Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Ninja Scroll, and while the latter may not have had the far and wide impact the first two had, it was still a big deal within anime fandom. So how come the Ninja Scroll TV series has made so little impact that most people will see this review and go “there was a Ninja Scroll TV series?”
• 19th August 2024
Super Morning Star Volume 4 Review
Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 4 Review

Super Morning Star Volume 4 Review
The relationship between Honda and Kaido began in high school and has weathered some storms. But now that Kaido’s film career is taking off, he’s in Los Angeles – and Honda is still in Japan. How will things turn out for the two?
• 11th August 2024
Medalist Volume 3 Review
Manga Review

Medalist Volume 3 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?
• 4th August 2024
Schoolgirl Review
Book Review

Schoolgirl 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.
• 1st August 2024