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Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods tells the story of Yae who was reborn in a fantasy world after her death. Here creatures with no names turn into monsters, and it becomes her job to save them.

Noemi10 • 12th September 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 2 Review

After the mayor of London is found stabbed to death on a tube train, student Al Adley is prime suspect – even though he just happened to be on the same train. As the police close in on him, he’s sheltered by an unlikely ally: D.I. Ellis. But can he be trusted?

Sarah • 11th September 2022

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 10 Review

In Volume 10 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest the multiverse arc comes to its conclusion, but will Natsu's team be able to save everything from certain destruction?

Demelza • 9th September 2022

Anime Review

Is This a Zombie? + Is This a Zombie? Of the Dead Collection Blu-ray Review

Both seasons in the Is This a Zombie? series provide a supernatural comedy series with decent action and, depending on your personal pretence, comedy that utilises the off-kilter premise and story.

HWR • 8th September 2022

News

Anime Limited Reveals September 2022 Pre-orders with Love Live! Nijigasaki, Summer Ghost & Love Me, Love Me Not Blu-ray releases

Three films, a Love Live series and a vinyl covers the September early bird line-up for Anime Limited!

NormanicGrav • 7th September 2022

Manga Review

Loved Circus Review

Salaryman Kei believes his life is over when he gets into debt helping out a call girl he’s fallen for. But when he accepts the lifeline that’s thrown him by the men working at the mysterious Circus, he discovers a new side of himself…

Sarah • 7th September 2022

Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 1 Review

When witches start disappearing from Mitakihara, Mami Tomoe takes it upon herself to uncover the cause, leading her to Kamihama City. Faced with an abundance of witches and a new type of magic, Mami must now expose Kamihama’s dark secrets in this alternate take on Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

Onosume • 6th September 2022

Manga Review

Tales of the Kingdom Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Kingdom leads the reader into an exotic fantasy alternate world, brought to life by Asumiko Nakamura's striking artwork.

Sarah • 5th September 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Devil Ecstasy, protagonist Noboru moves in with succubus Melulu but can they make this inter-species relationship work? And what about the fight between humans and succubi that's brewing in the background?

Demelza • 4th September 2022

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 5 Review

Adachi and Kurosawa have been on their first date together – but Adachi has still not told Kurosawa about his telepathic magical power. He wants to be honest with the man he loves but fears the consequences…

Sarah • 3rd September 2022

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid, Sumire and co. find themselves working for a group of Egyptian mummies and a handsome bartender, then take a trip to an underwater resort.

Demelza • 2nd September 2022

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022

Manga Review

Princess Knight: New Omnibus Edition

How does the 1950s shojo classic Princess Knight hold up in 2022? Find out in our review of this lovely new omnibus edition!

darkstorm • 31st August 2022

Manga Review

New York, New York Volume 2 Review

The second and final omnibus volume of New York, New York, the 1990s LGBT+ slice-of-life manga suddenly transforms into a serial killer drama when Mel goes missing. Does this unexpected change of direction make or break this classic series?

Sarah • 30th August 2022

Anime Review

Vinland Saga – Collector’s Edition Review

Vinland Saga blends historical drama with bloody action and some shonen tropes to form a very satisfying whole, so it’s great to see the anime adaptation finally make it to physical media here in the UK in the form of this collector;s edition. Let’s take a deeper look into MVM’s latest release…

Cold Cobra • 29th August 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volume 1 Review

In a Returner's Magic Should Be Special, Desir Herrman gets a fresh chance at life. Back in the past, can he now protect and make his friends stronger, or will fate repeat itself?

Noemi10 • 28th August 2022

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 06 Review

It’s taken Miyano a long time to face up to the fact that he has feelings for his senior, Sasaki – and Sasaki’s final year at school is drawing to a close. Has Miyano left it too late to tell Sasaki how he feels?

Sarah • 27th August 2022

Manga Review

Bomba! Review

This horror manga involving a ghostly horse is disturbing in some unwanted ways.

Ian Wolf • 26th August 2022

Book Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 tells the story of 26-year-old Yoshida and the high school runaway he takes home one drunken night. Now with a polished editing job from Yen Press!

Demelza • 25th August 2022