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Assassins Pride Review

Half-vampire assassin Kufa Vampir is tasked with investigating Melida Angel, a noble girl who is thought to be the product of an affair as she has not inherited her father’s magic. While he is meant to kill her, he instead bestows upon her his own mana, meaning that he must now protect Melida’s school life or risk them both being executed.

Onosume • 19th February 2024

News

Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron Becomes First Anime to Win a BAFTA

Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron has made history by becoming the first anime film to be awarded a BAFTA¬

Josh A. Stevens • 18th February 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Villainess Turns the Hourglass Volume 1 Review

After dying because of her sister's malicious plans, Aria Roscent swears to get revenge if she gets a second chance. Luckily for her, her final wish is granted.

Noemi10 • 18th February 2024

Manga Review

The Summer Hikaru Died Volume 2 Review

It looks like Hikaru. It sounds like Hikaru. But is Yoshiki the only one to realize that this isn’t his best friend, even if it’s doing its best to behave like him? And have others in the village begun to realize that something’s wrong?

Sarah • 17th February 2024

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 3 (Light Novel) Review

A few months have passed since the events of Volume 2 and now Miyo finds herself faced with meeting Kiyoka's parents. But will they approve of his fiancée or will her background lead to them shunning her and trying to split the two up?

Demelza • 15th February 2024

Manga Review

Lullaby of the Dawn Volume 3 Review

The mystery surrounding the kannagi who defend the island from the monsters who emerge from the Black Sea at night deepens when Alto makes an extraordinary discovery.

Sarah • 14th February 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Volume 1 Review

What would you do if the world turned into your favourite novel and you were the only one to know how the story ends? Dokja Kim needs to find a way to survive in this new world where one wrong move will kill him.

Noemi10 • 12th February 2024

Anime Review

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2 Collector’s Edition Review

After the success of the first School Idol Festival, the girls of Nijigasaki High quickly move to put on its second iteration, but the sudden appearance of Zhong Lanzhu throws everything up in the air. Faced with an upstart rival who denies everything their club stands for, the girls are going to have to take their battle to the stage if they want to get Lanzhu to join them!

Onosume • 11th February 2024

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 6 Review

Ichimura and Yoi haven't seen each other since their trip to Kobe and they're struggling to find time due to Yoi's busy schedule. How will they deal with the loneliness? And what happens when co-worker Takuto invites Yoi out for the afternoon?

Demelza • 10th February 2024

Manga Review

Hollow Regalia Volume 1 Review

Strike the Blood author Gakuto Mikumo returns with new series: Hollow Regalia. In a post-apocalyptic Japan where powerful monsters run amok, protagonist Yahiro works as a salvager while looking for clues as to the whereabouts of his sister.

Demelza • 9th February 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 2 Review

This time, Subaru is called upon to help a girl in a coma, while Hokuto runs into a foreigner living in Japan without a visa.

Ian Wolf • 8th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Jaehwan can't continue to climb the tree until he clears up the mess in Chaos. First order of business is bringing Gorgon Fortress under control.

Noemi10 • 6th February 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 1 Review

Back when loving anime and manga had its drawbacks, one girl tried to hide her passion for the sake of love.

Ian Wolf • 5th February 2024

Manga Review

Since I Could Die Tomorrow Volume 1 Review

Sawako Honna, busy, single career woman (42), develops alarming physical symptoms. Is it time to reassess her priorities in life?

Sarah • 4th February 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail Omnibus 1 (Volumes 1-3) Review

While it is a great series, this omnibus edition doesn't feel the best way to introduce the story to new readers.

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2024

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 3 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky reaches its conclusion here in Volume 3. With the twins' secret revealed, they're confronted by their love interests. How will their lives change from here?

Demelza • 31st January 2024

Manga Review

One More Step, Come Stand by My Side Review

A collection of tales detailing the doings of kidnapped princesses, cancer patients and foolhardy explorers.

Ian Wolf • 30th January 2024