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Witch Hat Atelier Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Coco and her fellow witch-apprentices are thrilled to attend the Silver Eve procession but an unexpected meeting brings her into contact with one of the Brimmed Caps. Elsewhere in the city, evil minds are scheming to disrupt the celebrations…

Sarah • 7th July 2024

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 2 (Light Novel) Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 2 (Light Novel) Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 2 (Light Novel) Review

In the second volume of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, our protagonist Ars finds himself with more than he bargained for when a new strategist joins his group of retainers...

Demelza • 5th July 2024

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 3 Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 3 Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 3 Review

Things become problematic for Megumi when she organises a birthday party and meets her pen pal.

Ian Wolf • 3rd July 2024

Mermaid Prince Review

Mermaid Prince Review

Mermaid Prince Review

From The Gods Lie creator Kaori Ozaki comes a short story collection following young protagonists looking for a place to belong in the world as they drift through life, occasionally stumbling upon the supernatural.

Demelza • 27th June 2024

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait Review

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait Review

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait Review

When protagonist Kiyo moves from the countryside to the city of Tokyo to attend university, he meets Ozaki who offers him a place to stay. But is this out of the goodness of his own heart or is there something more to it...?

Demelza • 23rd June 2024

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 1 Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 1 Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 1 Review

If you love nerdy romances and Boys' Love, then we've got a treat for you - the review of the first volume of the manga is here!

darkstorm • 22nd June 2024

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 7 Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 7 Review

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

Wind Breaker Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 4 and 5 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

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

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

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

Yuri Is My Job! Volumes 10, 11 and 12 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

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 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

The Fable Omnibus 1 Review

The Fable Omnibus 1 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

Medalist Volume 2 Review

Medalist Volume 2 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

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 6 Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 6 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

Initial D Omnibus 1 Review

Initial D Omnibus 1 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

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 Review

Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 1 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

Bless Volume 1 Review

Bless Volume 1 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

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 7 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

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 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

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 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