The first half of Fate/Apocrypha sets itself up as an exciting and tense action series, while also focusing on its deep and satisfying character relationships. With no ties to previous entries in the Fate universe, this also makes it a great place to start for newcomers.
As Coco and Agott fall foul of the stern Knights Moralis, are their budding careers as witches over before they’ve barely begun? Find out in the third enthralling instalment of Kamome Shirahama’s exquisitely drawn fantasy manga.
While Dai Shogun's backstory speaks of some potential, it ends up going nowhere with its harem plot, with fanservice that is played too straight to be funny, while its animation leaves a lot to be desired.
Asta and his dysfunctional group of Magic Knights continue on their adventures in this penultimate release of its first season. While Black Clover continues to make small improvements, it still struggles to stand out among its shonen peers.
The second part of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card combines the core elements of the franchise with a darker and more mysterious tone that gives it its own unique feel. It's truly a deserving successor to a much-loved legacy and I can’t wait to see where CLAMP takes it next.
Harry Potter fan? Then you’ll love this fantasy manga series! Find out more about apprentice witch Coco’s struggles to master magic in the enthralling second volume of Witch Hat Atelier.
Black Clover Part 3 builds on its cast and introduces some interesting new antagonists for Asta and Yuna, but the inconsistent animation lets down this latest release.
Black Clover begins to find its footing in Part 2 after a rocky start, but is still struggling to set itself apart from other long-running shonen series.
The second volume of Ran and the Gray World is as entertaining and enchanting as the first, drawing the reader deeper into the far-from-normal daily life of the magical Umaru family!
A selection of five shorts, including an adorable if sinister spider girl and an over-the-top motor race from the creator of Gurren Lagann, offer a rare treat into some of Production I.G's more obscure works.
An entertaining yet woefully uneven follow up, Overlord II will no doubt divide fans, yet those willing to overlook the flaws will certainly find something to enjoy.
The English translation of fantasy manga Ran and the Gray World has been much heralded. Will you be enchanted by Aki Irie's first full-length series? The omens are good...