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Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 2 Review

The red flags announcing Penelope's death are hard to get rid of in the second volume of Villains are Destined to Die but maybe with the help of a slave with the ability to become a skilled sword master, her odds of dying aren't too bad.

Noemi10 • 29th March 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

My Gently Raised Beast Volume 1 Review

In a fantasy world where royalty and divine beasts fight for power, can the friendship between a human princess and a divine beast survive the conflicts and transform into love?

Noemi10 • 21st March 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi): The Comic Volume 1 Review

The first volume of the manhua (comic) adaptation of danmei fantasy series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) introduces a new audience to the story of Wei Wuxian, summoned back to the world of the living to revisit the unfinished business he left behind in death.

Rui • 14th February 2023

Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 2 Review

Despite being warned by Mami not to go into Kamihama City, Kyouko Sakura heads there anyway. Lulled into a false sense of security by how easily she defeats some of the witches there, Kyouko finds herself thrust into one of Kamihama’s rumours and ends up cursed! Faced with mysterious slips of paper that appear out of nowhere and seem to be counting down to something, Kyouko returns to Kamihama to find out what is going on and stop the countdown before it is too late.

Onosume • 9th February 2023

Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 5 Review

It’s time for the final showdown with Madame La Médium as her evil plot reaches its climax. Can Belle and the Beast stop her before it is too late, and will the pair ever declare their love for each other and find true happiness? All the answers are here in this explosive final volume of Kaori Yuki’s Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost!

Onosume • 1st February 2023

Manga Review

Orient Volumes 8 and 9 Review

The Obsidian Eight finally rear their heads in the battle for Awaji Island, laying waste to the Uesugi army. In a back-and-forth tactical battle, it's up to Kuroko Usami to guide everyone around Seiroku Inukawa's villainous plans as he backs up the demon god Orochi. Meanwhile, Musashi has his own battle to fight as he battles to free Michiru from the clutches of her vile father and Obsidian Eight member, Yataro Inuda.

Onosume • 3rd January 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volume 3 Review

Can Tia change the events of her past to survive in this new life? Step by step, she's making progress but she has quite the long journey ahead of her.

Noemi10 • 29th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volume 2 Review

New adventures (aka people in her way) await Raeliana in this volume. Not everyone is happy about her relationship with Duke Wynknight and think she's his weak link. Raeliana can't wait to show them how wrong they are.

Noemi10 • 27th December 2022

Anime Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S (Season 2) Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid returns for its second season, pitting Tohru and Kobayashi against new dragon Ilulu, who seems bent on destroying humanity! Meanwhile we dig more into Tohru and Elma’s past, while Kanna makes a new friend in New York, much to the ire of Riko!

Onosume • 24th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volume 1 Review

Can a man stand between humanity and its destruction? Jaehwan will do everything to make it possible, even if it involves destroying all-powerful beings.

Noemi10 • 16th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 2 Review

Can Ariadna survive into adulthood under the supervision of a crazy and bloodthirsty father who also happens to be the emperor? Maybe, but first things first; she needs to learn how to walk.

Noemi10 • 8th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tomb Raider King Volume 1 Review

Given a second chance at life, Jooheon Sun walks the path of vengeance to become the strongest relics user and defeat the people who sent him and his team to die. Neither humans nor relics will be safe from him.

Noemi10 • 4th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 1 Review

Ariadna dies and reincarnates as the baby daughter of a bloodthirsty emperor. Can she keep on living in her new life to reach the age of adulthood? That all depends on her winning over her father with her cuteness.

Noemi10 • 1st December 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 7 Review

Isolated from the rest of his band of samurai, Musashi not only has to take on rivals such as Akihiro Shimazu and Katsumi Amako but must survive the first assault on Awaji Island as they are attacked by hordes of gigantic demons which threaten to sink their ships.

Onosume • 21st October 2022

Film Review

INU-OH Review

Masaaki Yuasa and Science Saru’s latest film turns Hideo Furukawa’s historical fantasy novel into a bombastic, if slightly flawed, animated rock musical that tells of the plight of two 14th century performers trying to showcase their talent against controlling authority figures.

Onosume • 26th September 2022

Book Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods Volume 1 Review

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods tells the story of Yae who was reborn in a fantasy world after her death. Here creatures with no names turn into monsters, and it becomes her job to save them.

Noemi10 • 12th September 2022

Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 1 Review

When witches start disappearing from Mitakihara, Mami Tomoe takes it upon herself to uncover the cause, leading her to Kamihama City. Faced with an abundance of witches and a new type of magic, Mami must now expose Kamihama’s dark secrets in this alternate take on Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

Onosume • 6th September 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volume 1 Review

In a Returner's Magic Should Be Special, Desir Herrman gets a fresh chance at life. Back in the past, can he now protect and make his friends stronger, or will fate repeat itself?

Noemi10 • 28th August 2022

Manga Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Manga) Volume 3 Review

The final volume of this manga adaptation reaches its climax as Aileen tries to save Keith’s bacon and free him from the demon trafficking plot he’s been caught up in for so long. However, not everything goes according to plan, as Lilia and Prince Cedric are determined to get in the way!

Onosume • 21st August 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at The Duke’s Mansion Volume 1 Review

What would you do if you woke up as a character in a novel who's supposed to die? That's what happens to our heroine, and she'll need her wit and knowledge of the storyline if she wants to survive.

Noemi10 • 10th August 2022