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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

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 11

In Volume 11 of A Sister's All You Need protagonist Itsuki is facing the crisis of a lifetime as he fights with writer's block. Is there any way for our hero to overcome his demons?

Demelza • 11th November 2021

News

Manga Planet Partners with Kodansha USA to Bring Over 1,200 Volumes of Manga to the Subscription Service

Manga Planet and Kodansha USA in new partnership to bring subscribers over 150 Kodansha manga titles!

Sarah • 10th November 2021

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 5 Review

Join Deku and the other heroes from class A-1 as they prepare for Christmas and a New Year's Eve hot pot party!

Demelza • 10th November 2021

Manga Review

Sex Ed 120% Volume 2 Review

Feminism, consent, and some adult material discovered in a cliched location all make an appearance as this manga continues to educate and entertain.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2021

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 1 Review

Step into the world of the Otherside, a bizarre and eerie world filled with dangerous creatures from popular folklore that the young women Sorawo and Toriko must face in order to find Toriko's missing friend, Satsuki

Onosume • 8th November 2021