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My Boy Volume 9 Review

My Boy reaches its ninth and final volume as Mashuu and his ‘Miss Satoko’ reach a new understanding of their friendship and life goes on…

Sarah • 26th May 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 12 Review

Volume 12 of Rent-A-Girlfriend follows Kazuya as he pours all of his energy into figuring out a way to help Mizuhara who is struggling with the news that her grandmother's time is running out.

Demelza • 25th May 2022

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 1 Review

The author of Sweetness and Lightning returns with a new slice-of-life series about a mangaka who's trying to support his younger siblings after the death of his father. When his new assistant arrives, his life begins to change forever...

Demelza • 22nd May 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 1

Kodansha brings one of Shuzo Oshimi's older works to the English market for the first time, but does it contain what we know and love the author for?

Demelza • 20th May 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend sees Sumi embark on a practice date with Kazuya in the hopes of gaining some confidence in herself.

Demelza • 15th May 2022

Manga Review

Lovesick Ellie Volume 1 Review

Lovesick Ellie follows the story of Eriko, a girl who spends her days fantasizing about what it would be like to date Akira, the most handsome boy at school, and sharing these thoughts on her Twitter account. That is, until the day she discovers that Akira isn't quite the perfect boy he makes out to be and also learns all about Eriko's account. Now a romance begins to blossom between this unlikely pair...

Demelza • 6th May 2022

Manga Review

Blackguard Volume 1 Review

Blackguard tells the story of a world overrun by a virus that turns people into vicious monsters and those who fight them in the hopes of reclaiming the world for humanity.

Demelza • 1st May 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 10 and 11 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kazuya goes on a date with Mizuhara dressed in their school uniforms and then has to navigate a family birthday party with Ruka by his side...

Demelza • 30th April 2022

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 delivers on concluding a major storyline whilst also showcasing how key characters, both main and supporting, are moving forward in their professional and personal lives.

HWR • 29th April 2022

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volumes 2 and 3 Review

With another two volumes under its belt, does Chasing After Aoi Koshiba continue to be a worthwhile romance?

Demelza • 22nd April 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 11 Review

Wedding bells ring as the final volume of Sweat and Soap arrives. Will Asako and Kotaro's perfect day go off without a hitch? It's time to find out as we prepare to bid farewell to the series.

Demelza • 21st April 2022

Manga Review

Apollo’s Song Review

Osamu Tezuka's twisted collection of doomed romances make for compelling reading.

Ian Wolf • 15th April 2022

Manga Review

Penguin & House Volume 1 Review

A manga about a carefree student and his house-proud pet penguin, told in bite-size chapters…

Sarah • 14th April 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of Sweat and Soap sees Kotaro confront Asako about the reasons she's been so distant lately and once her bottled-up feelings are released, the two look forward to a happier occasion together.

Demelza • 5th February 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 8-9 Review

With two new volumes of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, we charge into the next arc which sees Natsu's group united with old friends and facing one of their toughest challenges yet - fighting each other!

Demelza • 3rd February 2022

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Magus of the Library shows Theo continuing to struggle with keeping up with his classes. To make matters worse, he's somehow angered his classmate! However, there is more to her story than it first appears...

Demelza • 1st February 2022

Manga Review

Vampire Dormitory Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Mito has no one to rely on and lives on the streets disguised as a boy. After being fired from her part-time job, she runs into Ruka, a vampire who, despite finding her blood tastes horrible, decides to keep her by his side. There's just one problem - Ruka has no idea that Mito is actually a girl!

Demelza • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 9 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 9 offers one of the most emotional reads in the series so far as Asako struggles with her mental health and the demons of her past that threaten to drag her down.

Demelza • 9th January 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 5 Review

Orient finally arrives at what we’ve been waiting for, delivering a highly entertaining volume filled with high-stakes action that pushes our heroes to their limits, and beyond…

Onosume • 5th January 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

This new spin-off of Rent-A-Girlfriend places the ultra-shy Sumi front and centre as she tries desperately to overcome her communication disorder.

Demelza • 8th December 2021