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The White and Blue Between Us Review

Seven years have passed since Hozumi sailed away from his island home and his high-school first love Mishima. Now he’s back – but can he repair the damage he did to their relationship back then? Or is it too late?

Sarah • 22nd February 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Saki has fallen for Kanon, her friend who is hard of hearing, but Kanon must never find out! The excellent yuri series continues...

darkstorm • 20th February 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 6 Review

Ichimura and Yoi haven't seen each other since their trip to Kobe and they're struggling to find time due to Yoi's busy schedule. How will they deal with the loneliness? And what happens when co-worker Takuto invites Yoi out for the afternoon?

Demelza • 10th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 1 Review

Back when loving anime and manga had its drawbacks, one girl tried to hide her passion for the sake of love.

Ian Wolf • 5th February 2024

Manga Review

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