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Mint Chocolate Volume 1 Review

Mint Chocolate doesn’t provide anything that a veteran rom-com manga reader hasn’t seen before, but I couldn’t help but find it an easy-breezy read and enjoyed it regardless.

darkstorm • 20th February 2021

Features

Lockdown Reads: Robot x Laserbeam

Tadatoshi Fujimaki's follow-up to Kuroko's Basketball was a manga about golf that only lasted a year before Shonen Jump dropped it. What went wrong?

Ian Wolf • 18th February 2021

News

Studio Chizu Releases Teaser for Mamoru Hosoda’s “Belle” Anime Film

Mamoru Hosoda's latest anime film, which will cover themes of familial ties and friendships that transcend species in a virtual world, will be released in Japanese cinemas in Summer 2021.

Josh A. Stevens • 17th February 2021

Manga Review

Haru’s Curse Review

After the death of her sister Haru, protagonist Natsumi begins dating Togo, Haru's fiancé. This manga follows these characters as they deal with grief, love and moving forward.

Demelza • 16th February 2021

News

PERSONA 5 The Animation Arrives in the UK on Blu-ray this April & May 2021

Anime Limited has revealed their home video plans for the PERSONA 5 anime series, with both volumes arriving this April & May 2021 on Blu-ray.

NormanicGrav • 15th February 2021

News

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2 Confirmed for 2021

After smashing box office records worldwide, the anime sensation Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is returning to the smaller screen with a brand new TV anime season this year!

Josh A. Stevens • 14th February 2021

Book Review

The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat Volume 1 Review

When a renowned assassin is killed, a goddess gives him a chance to be reborn in a fantasy world - provided he kills the hero for her! Join Lugh as he trains to become the finest assassin in this new world in order to protect the people that call it home.

Demelza • 12th February 2021

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 4 Review

As Nao and Tsubaki continue to fall for one another, our heroine is faced with a choice: continue to lie about her identity or finally confess all? As things change, they also stay the same in Something's Wrong With Us Volume 4.

Demelza • 11th February 2021

News

Hiroyuki Sawano soundtracks to be released digitally

Kill la Kill, Blue Exorcist and Guilty Crown soundtracks will be among those available.

Ian Wolf • 10th February 2021

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 5 (Light Novel) Review

Volume 5 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series gives us a novelisation of the film Dead Apple. In this story skill users are left fighting for their lives as they separate from and fight their abilities. Can the Armed Detective Agency save the day?

Demelza • 10th February 2021

Manga Review

The King’s Beast Volume 1 Review

Rangetsu disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate the imperial court and discover why her twin was murdered in the first volume of Rei Toma’s new shojo fantasy manga.

Sarah • 9th February 2021

Anime Review

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 Review

The cast of Bungo Stray Dogs return for the shows third season. Having fought off The Guild, they think the problems facing the city are over but little do they know a mastermind who has been orchestrating everything is about to reveal themselves. Now the group face their toughest fight yet, but is it worth your time watching?

Demelza • 8th February 2021

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Mathias and co. continue dungeon diving to find rare materials and power up before the demons invade.

Demelza • 6th February 2021

Film Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Review

The cast of Bungo Stray Dogs return for their first feature film! As they face off against their own abilities, they're up against a foe like no other. Can they reclaim their powers and put an end to the nightmare before they meet their deaths?

Demelza • 5th February 2021

Book Review

Zoku Owarimonogatari Review

When Araragi is pulled into a mirror world, he finds that everyone and everything he knew has changed, for better or worse. With some of his old friends out to kill him, just who will Araragi turn to in order to find his way back home?

Demelza • 3rd February 2021

Anime Review

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 1 Review

Despite Arifureta having some nice ideas within its story, with its shockingly bad animation and some creepy sexual elements pervading the series, it’s hard to see why anyone would watch this when there are plenty of better executed shows out there.

Onosume • 2nd February 2021

News

Anime Limited Details February & March 2021 UK Home Video Slate – Konosuba Season 2, Charlotte, Makoto Shinkai films & More

Anime Limited has revealed new information for their remainder of Q1 2021, with mini-updates on Your Name 4K and Persona 5 the Animation.

NormanicGrav • 1st February 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 2 Review

We learn about how powerful a set of chains can be, and learn too much about the power known as "Nen".

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2021

News

Manga Entertainment Reveals Q2 2021 Anime Releases – Azur Lane, BOFURI, Cannon Busters, CLANNAD, No Guns Life Season 2, Plunderer & More

The second quarter of 2021 releases have been revealed by Funimation and Manga for the UK. Includes limited edition releases for new and older titles, as well as more catalog and Shonen releases.

NormanicGrav • 29th January 2021

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 6 Review

In Volume 6 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest our heroes continue fighting against Touka and Nebaru. Within the chaos, Wendy awakens to a new power and a familiar face makes a surprise return to the series...

Demelza • 29th January 2021