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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

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

The anime for As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently airing but how does the source material compare?

Demelza • 17th April 2024

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 3 Review

Living together can be difficult for young couples to negotiate successfully, especially when they're both trying to make their way in their chosen profession – and they’re in a same-sex relationship.

Sarah • 12th April 2024

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volume 1 Review

Ran the Peerless Beauty creator Ammitsu returns to the Western market with new series: Gazing at the Star Next Door. Will this tale of two childhood friends prove as heartwarming as Ammitsu's previous series?

Demelza • 10th April 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 1 Review

Figure-skater Tsukasa is about to give up on his dream of fame on the ice when he encounters eleven-year-old hopeful Inori. Seeing her potential, he decides to coach her. How will this work out?

Sarah • 3rd April 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 2 Review

We learn at last exactly why Masamune hates otaku so much.

Ian Wolf • 1st April 2024

Manga Review

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 2 Review

After having his high school attacked, Guren has been taken captive by Kureto Hiragi and must either submit to working under him or watch all those he cares about be killed! What will he choose and will it allow him to get to the bottom of why Mahiru is working with the Hyakuya Sect?

Demelza • 30th March 2024

Manga Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Omnibus 1 Review

Nagare Otokawa’s gloomy otaku life was cut short by an accident – but then, reincarnated in a handsome new body, he hopes his dying wish ‘to touch boobies’ will at last be granted. Be very careful what you wish for…

Sarah • 28th March 2024