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Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail Omnibus 1 (Volumes 1-3) Review

While it is a great series, this omnibus edition doesn't feel the best way to introduce the story to new readers.

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volume 1 Review

When Yuuki meets Iori while out clubbing with her friend, she can't even begin to imagine that he might help her in her quest to find her one true love. In fact he may even be that very person she's hoping to find!

Demelza • 25th January 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 1 Review

Virgin Love tells the story of 26-year-old Shoko Shoji who's well respected among her peers but hopeless in love! Hoping to change, she applies for The Love House project, where she'll live under one roof with five other single people. Will this be what she needs to turn her love life around?

Demelza • 19th January 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 13 and 14 Review

Two new instalments of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sees Natsu's group fight another of the Dragon Gods as they strive to learn more about Selene's motives and bring this challenging quest toward an end.

Demelza • 15th January 2024

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 2 Review

Honda and Kaido have been living together for three years – but they’re so busy pursuing their career paths that their relationship is going nowhere fast. Is it too late to get things back on the right track?

Sarah • 14th January 2024

Manga Review

My Ultramarine Sky Review

Together since middle school, high-schoolers Ren and Kai find their friendship is put to the test when they’re placed in different classes. And perhaps it wouldn’t matter if the separation hadn’t made Kai realize that he’s developed feelings much stronger than friendship for Ren…

Sarah • 9th January 2024

Manga Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 1 Review

Nina the Starry Bride follows orphan Nina who's whisked away to become the replacement for Princess Alisha - but will she be able to live up to the demands placed upon her?

Demelza • 8th January 2024

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 6 Review

Will has failed his final exam, but there's no time to worry about that when the town comes under threat from a powerful group of enemies.

Demelza • 23rd December 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

As Welcome Back, Alice approaches its conclusion, the cast are faced with choices to make. The relationship between Yohei, Kei and Yui continues to worsen as their feelings get more complicated.

Demelza • 16th December 2023

Manga Review

A Sign of Affection Volumes 6 & 7 Review

The latest volumes of the romance series are out now, but what new challenges await for the couple? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 6th December 2023

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 1 Review

Ogami-san keeps herself isolated from her classmates for fear that she will blurt out her inner fantasies about the male body and sex, but when she meets Yaginuma-kun, she realises she might not be the only one isolating themselves...

Demelza • 5th December 2023

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 9 Review

Volume 9 is something of a mixed bag from a story perspective as the cult and kidnapping elements have already been explored in earlier volumes, but does offer some nice quieter moments and maintains the charm and likeable character dynamics established so far.

HWR • 25th November 2023

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 1 Review

When two high school students bump into each other backstage at a super sentai show, Honda is surprised to discover that his classmate Kaido is performing as one of the Rangers! But now Honda knows Kaido’s secret – can he be trusted to keep it?

Sarah • 24th November 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 19 and 20 Review

With Mizuhara struggling after the loss of a loved one, Kazuya goes all out in creating the perfect date plan. But will he be able to break through her walls and get her to open up to him about her feelings?

Demelza • 18th November 2023

News

Kodansha and Yen Press show a united front at MCM London for the second time

Kodansha and Yen Press stand together in presenting their new releases and recommending manga in multiple genres at MCM London

Noemi10 • 28th October 2023

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness: I’ll Spoil Her with Delicacies and Style to Make Her the Happiest Woman in the World! Volume 1 Review

I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness follows protagonist Allen who finds a young woman collapsed in the forest near his home. She's a wanted criminal from a neighbouring country, but learning she's been framed for crimes she didn't commit and lived a horrible life up until now, Allen vows to spoil her rotten and keep her safe!

Demelza • 25th October 2023

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 1 Review

If you’re looking for a new yuri manga, or just want good representation of a disabled character, The Moon on a Rainy Night is highly recommended.

darkstorm • 20th October 2023

Manga Review

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Manga) Volume 2 Review

Super villain Hawkmoth wants Ladybug and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses, as combining them will grant him one wish that will change the world. But with Hawkmoth starting to suspect his own son is Cat Noir, can he be closer to his goals than he realises?

darkstorm • 14th October 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 5 Review

After Will and his party found themselves plunging to the depths of the dungeon. they must come together to fight a fearsome enemy or risk never making it home at all...

Demelza • 8th October 2023