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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 7 Review

In the midst of a battle like no other, Will watches those he cares about come to harm while feeling powerless to prevent it. That is, until he learns that he may have a spell of his own sleeping inside him...

Demelza • 17th June 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two volumes of Wind Breaker bring the fight against Shishitoren to a close before diving into a new arc that sees Haruka becoming class captain!

Demelza • 15th June 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 3 and 4 Review

In these two new volumes of Ogami-san Can't Keep It In, our two main characters have to navigate the difficulties of their new relationship while also faced with new romantic rivals!

Demelza • 14th June 2024

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Twelve volumes into its run and this yuri series pushes the characters in new and dynamic directions, and continuing to explore its themes in mature and complex ways.

darkstorm • 11th June 2024

Manga Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 introduces us to protagonist Hikari who innocently daydreams about her best friend Mari dating the cute boy in their class, Ohtani. But when that dream shows signs of becoming reality, Hikari realises she has complex feelings of her own toward Ohtani...

Demelza • 7th June 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 1 Review

This story about a hitman who must spend a year without killing is not just dramatic, but surprisingly lends itself to humour as well.

Ian Wolf • 3rd June 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 2 Review

Late-starter figure skater Inori enters her first competition – but will her nerves and lack of experience spoil her chances?

Sarah • 30th May 2024

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 6 Review

A Galaxy Next Door reaches its conclusion here in Volume 6, but is it the send-off we've all been hoping for?

Demelza • 28th May 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 1 Review

You might want to brace yourself when reading this. Partly because those used to cute guys doing sport are in for a shock when they see these characters, and partly because the action is so thrilling.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2024

Manga Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

It’s three years since Ichiro’s senior in the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau disappeared but he can’t forget her. Now he’s been given a new mission to investigate Shiro, a young gay yakuza who’s been sleeping with politicians. Could there be a connection…?

Sarah • 22nd May 2024

Manga Review

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless introduces us to Aia Utagawa, a man often scouted for his handsome appearance but who dreams of becoming a professional makeup artist. Together with classmate Jun, he takes slow but sure steps toward it.

Demelza • 20th May 2024

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 Review

Just when Japan’s least motivated idol singer, Yuya Niyodo, shows signs at last of listening to the advice of his phantom mentor Asahi, who should appear but his mother? More ghostly goings-on in the world of J-pop ensue!

Sarah • 13th May 2024

Manga Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina has resolved to fill the role of Princess Alisha, but what will she do when she overhears Azure doing little to stop the assassination attempts on his life... ?

Demelza • 12th May 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika tells the story of a girl living on borrowed time and what happens when she finds out the sad truth about her crush who's in a similar situation.

Demelza • 11th May 2024

Manga Review

Gachiakuta Volumes 1 and 2 Review

A manga that gives a new meaning to "taking out the trash".

Ian Wolf • 7th May 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Virgin Love sees Shoko and Kei getting closer, but is there about to be trouble in paradise when they take things a step further? And what about Momo who has her eye on Kei too...

Demelza • 3rd May 2024

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 13 and 14 Review

As Something's Wrong With Us steadily heads toward its climax, Nao finds herself taking over Kogetsuan. While this is a huge win in avenging her mother, not everyone is happy about it and some shocking truths come to light...

Demelza • 1st May 2024

Manga Review

I Can’t Say No to the Lonely Girl Volume 1 Review

Ayaka Sakurai has been tasked with bringing a classmate back to school in exchange for a referral to a school of her choice by her homeroom teacher. The student turns out to be a familiar face from middle school, but what happens when she finds out about Ayaka's deal and looks to make our protagonist fulfil requests of her own...?

Demelza • 25th April 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two new volumes of Wind Breaker, Bofurin find themselves facing off with a rival gang after Haruka and Kyotaro rescue a younger student from their clutches.

Demelza • 22nd April 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 4 Review

The latest volume of the yuri series is still involving and enjoyable. Read our review to find out why!

darkstorm • 21st April 2024