Book Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

After being dumped by her fiancé, Aileen d’Autriche realises she’s been reincarnated into her past life’s favourite video game where she’s doomed to die! Determined to avoid her fate from the game, Aileen must use her newfound knowledge to politically manoeuvre around her ex and the game’s heroine, marry the Demon King Claude, and somehow save both him and herself from certain death.

Onosume • 30th 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

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

Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 1 Review

Kaori Yuki presents a dark and mysterious twist on the classic fairy tale, with this initial volume offering a strong start that focuses on establishing the main cast of characters and the mysteries that swirl around them.

Onosume • 27th September 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 3 Review

The third volume of Shinobu Ohtaka’s Orient is very much a tale of two halves, as it brings the current arc of the story focusing on Tsugumi and the Kosameda band of samurai to a solid conclusion but struggles to get going into the next one.

Onosume • 7th September 2021

Film Review

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Review

Riko and Reg’s grand adventure to the bottom of The Abyss takes some dark and sinister turns in a horror movie-esque arc that is very emotional and engaging, even if it feels a little formulaic.

Onosume • 31st August 2021

Anime Review

BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense. Season 1 Review

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is an extremely fun adventure that shores up its defences and offers an expressive and outlandish take on the isekai and video game genres that will have you laughing all the way through.

Onosume • 19th August 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 2 Review

As our heroes Musashi and Kojiro prepare to step out on their quest to rid The Land of the Setting Sun of the demons that have ruled the country for the last 150 years, this volume finds itself being burdened by all the exposition required to move the story forward. However, it still offers plenty of interesting character development as it introduces a stylish new addition to the cast.

Onosume • 14th July 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 5 Review

Death, transformations and elections appear in the final (for now) part of Hunter x Hunter.

Ian Wolf • 21st June 2021

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set six months after the first book and sees our cast getting into all kinds of trouble, including learning how to fly a broomstick!

Demelza • 6th June 2021

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 7 Review

The mood darkens in the seventh volume of Witch Hat Atelier as Coco learns a chilling secret about Qifrey's past. What will she do, armed with this new information? Will she abandon her quest to learn how to save her mother?

Sarah • 14th May 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 4 Review

With a race of deadly Chimera Ants on the loose, Gon and his hunter friends have to deal with a case of extreme pest control.

Ian Wolf • 10th May 2021

Manga Review

Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Already adapted into an anime by Netflix and Gonzo, Kachou Hashimoto’s source manga that tells the tale of humanity warring it out with giant mutant bugs has a bit of a rough start, devoting more time to character building than getting moving with the central plot - but it at least seems to have enough potential to improve in later volumes.

Onosume • 6th May 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 1 Review

This first volume in Shinobu Ohtaka’s latest series offers a solid start, with some fantastic design work with its demonic enemies, and some great worldbuilding in this alternate twist on Japan’s feudal, warring states era.

Onosume • 8th April 2021

Anime Review

Fairy Tail: Final Season, Collection 26 Review (Final Part)

It's the final battle for survival, with Zeref and Acnologia threatening the world in the last collection of the fantasy shonen series.

Ian Wolf • 29th March 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 3 Review

Gon and Killua find themselves hunting cards in a video game for their latest mission.

Ian Wolf • 24th March 2021