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

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