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Tsurune: The Linking Shot (Season 2 Episodes 1-13) Review

Minato and his fellow members of the kyudo club at Kazemai High have won a place to compete at the nationals. It should be plain sailing from here - except now there’s competition from a new unknown team to contend with – as well as their old rivals at Kirisaki High.

Sarah • 4th March 2024

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 3 Review

What does an evil alien general do on his day off from campaigning to take over the Earth? He goes to the zoo incognito to watch the pandas. But the Rangers who defend Earth have become aware that there’s an alien enemy around…

Sarah • 3rd March 2024

Film Review

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Roar of Victory Movie Review

The final battle against Muzan is coming... and Tanjiro and Nezuko are at the centre of it. The Demon Slayers Corps won't get another chance to end things once and for all.

Noemi10 • 2nd March 2024

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Charlotte's education in all things naughty continues in these two new volumes of I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness! With the arrival of Allen's adoptive sister, Charlotte is about to enjoy all kinds of new experiences.

Demelza • 2nd March 2024

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of A Galaxy Next Door, our cast take a trip to Shiori's homeland after news of her father having been involved in a minor accident reaches them. Will Shiori finally be able to get everything off her mind and discuss her future with her parents?

Demelza • 1st March 2024

Manga Review

I Don’t Know Which is Love Volume 2 Review

The yuri harem manga continues with a double-sleepover and Mei rehearsing for a play, but who will she choose to be her girlfriend???

darkstorm • 29th February 2024

Book Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight Volume 1 Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight's light novel returns to the English market thanks to J-Novel Club! But has it stood the test of time and been worth the wait?

Demelza • 28th February 2024

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volumes 7 and 8 Review

As Sorawo and Toriko get pulled into a mystery where a girl at Sorawo’s university is being stalked by ninja cats, they finally pick up a potential lead on Satsuki. Yet as they investigate her past at an Otherside research institute, the girls find more than they bargained for and end up in a fight for their lives.

Onosume • 27th February 2024

Manga Review

The Red Thread Volume 2 Review

Students Pharm and Dean felt inexplicably drawn to each other from the day they first met on campus. But both have been experiencing disturbing dreams. Is it possible that the dreams are memories – of their previous lives?

Sarah • 26th February 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volume 1 Review

Jieum Ban can remember her past lives, and now on her 19th life, she wants to reconnect with Seoha, the boy who made her heart flutter in her previous life. If only he would agree to go out with her...

Noemi10 • 25th February 2024

Book Review

Fox Tales Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Fox Tales compiles four short stories that are loosely connected by their Kyoto setting and curio store Hourendou. Four different protagonists find themselves dealing with something supernatural in this book that proves very compelling to read.

Demelza • 24th February 2024

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 3-4 Review

In these two new volumes of Honey Lemon Soda, Uka finds herself faced with several different problems as not only has she met Kai's beautiful ex-girlfriend, but she also chooses to lead her class's preparations for the culture festival!

Demelza • 23rd February 2024

Manga Review

The White and Blue Between Us Review

Seven years have passed since Hozumi sailed away from his island home and his high-school first love Mishima. Now he’s back – but can he repair the damage he did to their relationship back then? Or is it too late?

Sarah • 22nd February 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten has finally reached the West, but does it prove an improvement on the popular light novel series? Follow the story of neighbours Amane and Mahiru as they form a firm friendship after Amane lends her his umbrella one rainy day...

Demelza • 21st February 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Saki has fallen for Kanon, her friend who is hard of hearing, but Kanon must never find out! The excellent yuri series continues...

darkstorm • 20th February 2024

Anime Review

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