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My Dear Agent Volume 1 Review

My Dear Agent introduces us to Riichi, the leader of a bodyguard unit, who finds his stressful days made all the worse when rookie Tachibana joins the team and spends his time flirting with Riichi! But they do say that opposites attract, so perhaps their differing attitudes toward work will lead to something more blooming between them...

Demelza • 1st April 2023

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 02 Review

How do you negotiate sharing a dorm bedroom when you’ve developed a crush on your (older) roommate? Kagiura is trying to come to terms with his feelings for Hirano in the second volume of Shou Harusono’s spin-off to fan-favourite Sasaki and Miyano.

Sarah • 31st March 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 15 and 16 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend the crowdfunding and film arc continues! But romance is also in the air as Mizuhara finally faces up to the fact she might have feelings for Kazuya...

Demelza • 30th March 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 2 Review

The red flags announcing Penelope's death are hard to get rid of in the second volume of Villains are Destined to Die but maybe with the help of a slave with the ability to become a skilled sword master, her odds of dying aren't too bad.

Noemi10 • 29th March 2023

Anime Review

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 1 Collector’s Edition Review

After being thrilled by Setsuna Yuki’s electrifying performance, Ayumu Uehara and Yu Takasaki attempt to join their school’s School Idol Club only to find it has suddenly disbanded! Focusing on Yu and the club’s 9 idols, the series follows them as they try to overcome their differences and reform the club, making both friends and rivals along the way.

Onosume • 28th March 2023

Manga Review

Ogi’s Summer Break Volume 1 Review

It’s summer break. Ogi (at university) meets Tago (legally blind and at high school) and the two young men embark on a relationship – but will it last longer than the summer break?

Sarah • 27th March 2023

Book Review

Final Fantasy VII: Remake – Traces of Two Pasts Review

Traces of Two Pasts does exactly what it says on the tin (or book cover I guess) and gives us a look into the backstory of Tifa and Aerith, plus a bonus story at the end, all written by FFVII scenario writer himself (amongst so many other things!) Kazushige Nojima. Is it really juicy information that will have a big effect on the up-coming FFVII: Rebirth game? No, not at all, but that doesn’t mean it can't still be a good read.

Cold Cobra • 26th March 2023

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 7 Review

Lloyd finds himself back at the academy where students are being sent to investigate a new dungeon, but all kinds of trouble begins when the first-year students are challenged to rush to the end by the second-year students!

Demelza • 25th March 2023

Book Review

Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works Review

A collection of all the Studio Ghibli movies, released to introduce their first 3DCG movie, Earwig and the Witch.

Noemi10 • 24th March 2023

Book Review

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Volume 3 Review

With Prince Algard exiled, Anisphia finds herself back in the line of succession and prepares herself for eventually becoming queen but those close to her are nothing but unhappy as they watch the princess sacrifice her own happiness simply to do what's expected of her.

Demelza • 23rd March 2023

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 3 Review

While Sorawo and Toriko manage to escape from Station February, the horrors within make Sorawo want out of this crazy adventure which pushes the two friends into a heated fallout. While they try to make up with each other, Toriko mysteriously disappears while Sorawo finds Otherside phenomena seeping through into the real world after she slips through and encounters the Time-Space Man.

Onosume • 22nd March 2023

News

Kodansha Reveals K Manga – but Manga Availability is About to Become Worse than Ever

Kodansha prepare to launch K Manga in May, but as it's exclusive to the US, we're about to see simulpub releases of their most popular titles take a significant step back in terms of availability.

Demelza • 21st March 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

My Gently Raised Beast Volume 1 Review

In a fantasy world where royalty and divine beasts fight for power, can the friendship between a human princess and a divine beast survive the conflicts and transform into love?

Noemi10 • 21st March 2023

Book Review

Chocobo and the Airship: A Final Fantasy Picture Book Review

A cute, picture book based upon the beloved JRPG series? Check out our review!

darkstorm • 20th March 2023

Book Review

The Death Mage Volume 1 Review

The Death Mage follows Hiroto Amamiya, an unfortunate soul who finds himself reincarnated into his second and third lives with nothing but misfortune awaiting him.

Demelza • 19th March 2023

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 20 and 21 Review

As Snow White with the Red Hair hits a milestone with its 20th volume and 100 chapters, changes are afoot for our characters as they move on from their current roles and onto a path to something new.

Demelza • 18th March 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Aureole Review

Can a childhood friendship survive the stresses and strains of junior high and high school? What happens when one of the two boys develops feelings that go far beyond friendship? Find out in the BL standalone by the mangaka of Skip and Loafer…

Sarah • 17th March 2023

Manga Review

Shonen Note: Boy Soprano Volume 1

Our Dreams at Dusk creator's earlier work Shonen Note: Boy Soprano finally makes it to the English market, but does it offer a similarly engrossing read?

Demelza • 16th March 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 4 Review

With the anime adaptation of A Galaxy Next Door approaching what better time to return to the manga? In Volume 4 we find Shiori and Ichiro preparing to tackle some difficult times in their respective careers but together they can get through anything, right?

Demelza • 15th March 2023

Manga Review

My Clueless First Friend Volume 1 Review

It’s difficult being the target of bullies day after day in elementary school – but is lonely Nishimura’s life going to change when a new boy transfers into her class?

Sarah • 14th March 2023