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Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This first volume of Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid Saga proves to be a very interesting read that successfully dabbles in the horrors surrounding mythical creatures in a typical Japanese style.

Onosume • 16th November 2020

Book Review

Three Days of Happiness Review

In Three Days of Happiness protagonist Kusonoki sells off his remaining lifespan for ¥300,000, leaving himself with only three months left to live. This book shows us how he lives out his remaining days and if there is any happiness to be found within them.

Demelza • 15th November 2020

Manga Review

By the Grace of the Gods Volume 1 Review

With its anime currently airing, what better time to jump into the manga for By the Grace of the Gods, which follows protagonist Ryoma Takebayashi as he spends his days peacefully alongside the many slimes he's tamed!

Demelza • 14th November 2020

News

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Anime Film To Release in 2021

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, a brand new anime film featuring the Mythical Pokémon Zarude, will launch worldwide in 2021, The Pokémon Company International announced today.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th November 2020

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 2 Part 5 Review

The final part of Black Clover's second season goes out with a bang and delivers some of the most explosive action in the series to date.

N.E.C • 13th November 2020

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 1 Review

Blue Period paints a fascinating portrait of a high school student suddenly discovering his passion for making art.

Sarah • 12th November 2020

News

Crunchyroll Announces English Dubs for Autumn 2020 Anime Shows Jujutsu Kaisen, 1 Million Lives, Tonikawa & Noblesse

Four anime shows from the Autumn 2020 season are getting English dubs by Crunchyroll which starts this month!

NormanicGrav • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 2 Review

Whilst the story isn’t as engaging as other Fate properties, and will never be as immersive as the original game, this volume has a lot more going for it than the first book did.

darkstorm • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fly Me to the Moon Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Fly Me to the Moon our newlyweds take a trip to the bathhouse! Plus Nasa gets kidnapped by his new sister-in-law - but that's nothing when you're married to the love of your life, right?

Demelza • 10th November 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 13 Review

Volume 13, unlucky for some maybe, but not for all, as the Duke of Gloucester becomes King Richard III.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2020

Anime Review

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Complete Collection Review

The new Blu-ray Complete Collection of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirits from MVM will appeal to anyone who enjoys a meaty historical or fantasy epic.

Sarah • 7th November 2020

Book Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 brings the the final season of Monogatari to an exciting end in what feels like the perfect send-off for Araragi and the many characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 6th November 2020

News

futekiya Licenses 13 Boys’ Love (BL) Manga Titles from KAIOHSHA

Kotetsuko Yamamoto's most popular manga series licensed by futekiya alongside other attractive KAIOHSHA BL titles.

Sarah • 5th November 2020

News

Listings Leaked for Kyoto Animation Shows Coming to Blu-ray in the UK in 2021

Three Blu-ray listings for a couple of Kyoto Animation classics were discovered for a UK Blu-ray release in 2021.

NormanicGrav • 4th November 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya and Mizuhara begin to grow closer after a life-threatening incident. The series continues to offer comedy and a healthy dose of drama.

Demelza • 4th November 2020

News

Anime Limited Details 12 Days of Christmas 2020 Sale with 11 New Announcements: Cyber City Oedo 808, Full Metal Panic!, Millennium Actress 4K, Planetes & More

Anime Limited goes over their plans for 12 Days of Christmas 2020, plus introducing 11 brand new home video sets for their sale!

NormanicGrav • 3rd November 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 10 Review

We've reached the tenth volume of Snow White with the Red Hair and to celebrate this important milestone, Zen and Shirayuki embark upon their first date! If that isn't enough, we also learn about Kiki's history before joining the prince's group.

Demelza • 3rd November 2020

News

Anime Limited Reveals More New Details on December 2020 Slate with 5 Centimeters per Second Steelbook, Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 2 & More

A few more additions to the December 2020 release slate and a number of release date adjustments revealed in Anime Limited's latest newswire post.

NormanicGrav • 2nd November 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Barakamon comes a new series! Protagonist Tohno Naruhiko is a struggling mangaka who finds himself moving into a new genre for his latest work, but will he be able to make it big with something so different to his usual stories?

Demelza • 1st November 2020

News

Manga Entertainment Reveals First Batch of Q1 2021 Anime Releases – Fruits Basket, My Hero Academia, No Guns Life & More

Scheduled for the first quarter of 2021 includes returning titles Fairy Tail, Fruits Basket, My Hero Academia as well as a few new appearances.

NormanicGrav • 30th October 2020