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I Think Our Son is Gay Volume 2 Review

Doting mother Tomoko is determined to do her best to support her elder son Hiroki whom she suspects is gay but not yet ready to admit it to the world or even, maybe, to himself. Time to meet the Aoyama family again in the second slice-of-life volume of Okura’s I Think Our Son is Gay.

Sarah • 4th December 2021

Book Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top Volume 1 Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top sees protagonist Allen Rodol shut himself away from the world for a billion years in order to hone his sword skills and avoid being expelled from the Swordcraft Academy he attends. Is this enough time to turn his fate around?

Demelza • 3rd December 2021

News

Funimation UK Announces Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Isekai Quartet, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Yona of the Dawn & More for Q1 2022 Home Video Schedule

Attack on Titan: The Final Season's first half, Log Horizon Season 3, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle and more join the UK line-up. Plus, Yona of the Dawn makes its return with a limited edition box set.

NormanicGrav • 3rd December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 9 Review

In Volume 9 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya must find a way of improving his standing with Mizuhara, which begins with the hunt for a perfect birthday present!

Demelza • 1st December 2021

Book Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

After being dumped by her fiancé, Aileen d’Autriche realises she’s been reincarnated into her past life’s favourite video game where she’s doomed to die! Determined to avoid her fate from the game, Aileen must use her newfound knowledge to politically manoeuvre around her ex and the game’s heroine, marry the Demon King Claude, and somehow save both him and herself from certain death.

Onosume • 30th November 2021

Anime Review

The Skull Man Complete Collection Review

Hayato Mikogami returns to his hometown to figure out the mystery of a murderer who goes around wearing a skull mask in this series from Studio BONES.

Demelza • 29th November 2021

Manga Review

Double Volume 2 Review

Winning that elusive breakthrough role is what most actors aspire to – but in the second volume of Double, friends Yuujin and Takara find themselves auditioning for the same film. Who will get the part?

Sarah • 25th November 2021

Book Review

Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book 1 (Novel Volumes 1-3) Review

A collection of the first three novels in the series, covering the adventures of a person half-human, half-vampire, slaying monsters 10,000 years in the future.

Ian Wolf • 23rd November 2021

Book Review

Elegant Spirits: Amano’s The Tale of Genji and Fairies Review

Yoshitaka Amano’s art books The Tale of Genji and Fairies are re-issued in one sumptuous hardback volume: Elegant Spirits.

Sarah • 22nd November 2021

Book Review

If the RPG World Had Social Media (Light Novel) Review

In the world of If the RPG World Had Social Media we follow Hero as he sets out on a quest to meet the Demon Lord.

Demelza • 20th November 2021

Manga Review

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 2 Review

Asahi and Mitsuki continue their round-the-world journey as they land in Finland! But when they encounter some unforeseen obstacles, how well will their relationship survive?

Sarah • 19th November 2021

News

Showroom Cinema Hosts Sheffield Loves Anime Festival with Cyber City Oedo 808, Pompo the Cinephile, Summer Ghost & More

Anime Limited & Loves Animation partners up with independent Sheffield cinema Showroom to provide a bunch of new & older anime as part of their film festival line-up for the UK.

NormanicGrav • 19th November 2021

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 14 and 15 Review

Romance is pushed aside for careful worldbuilding in these two new volumes of Snow White with the Red Hair.

Demelza • 18th November 2021

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 04 Review

It’s nearly time for the school cultural festival – and Miyano has been selected to represent his class in a drag contest. But how will Sasaki react? Tensions rise in Volume 4 of Sasaki and Miyano.

Sarah • 17th November 2021

Book Review

The Detective is Already Dead Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Detective is Already Dead offers an emotional read as it takes us through Siesta's final case and explores how she died.

Demelza • 16th November 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals 12 Days of Christmas 2021 Early Bird Line-up with Belladonna of Sadness 4K Ultra HD, Cardcaptor Sakura, El-Hazard, My-HiME & More

Anime Limited is offering 5 brand new license announcements, 3 new title updates, 1 4K Ultra HD upgrade and 2 catalog re-releases for their 12 Days of Christmas 2021 early bird offer line-up!

NormanicGrav • 16th November 2021

Film Review

Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow Review

While Love Live! Sunshine!!’s second season wrapped up quite conclusively, Sunrise brings the girls of Aqours back for one more outing in this flawed but highly entertaining epilogue.

Onosume • 15th November 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 7 and 8 Review

Volumes 7 and 8 of Rent-A-Girlfriend put the spotlight firmly on Mizuhara as both her job situation and her feelings for Kazuya slowly begin to change...

Demelza • 13th November 2021

News

Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- to Release in UK Cinemas Next Month

Asuna is returning to the big screen - Funimation announces a UK and Ireland release date for Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night!

Josh A. Stevens • 12th November 2021

Manga Review

Bestia Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Concluding in just three volumes, can Bestia end on a high note, continuing the goodwill carried over from the first volume?

darkstorm • 12th November 2021