Manga Review

A Condition Called Love Volume 1 Review

A Condition Called Love follows a girl who has no interest in love and expects to never experience it, but when she meets a boy who has never experienced anything but the most shallow of relationships and proclaims her his 'girl of destiny' her feelings slowly begin to change.

Demelza • 29th April 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 4 Review

It’s hard work being part of a singing duo – but even harder when you learn that your partner is possessed by the spirit of a famous dead female idol! Yoshino goes into a slump, leaving Niyodo (aided by the ghostly Asahi) to try to carry on alone. Is this the end for ZINGS?

Sarah • 28th April 2023

Manga Review

Sweet Poolside Review

Sweet Poolside tells the story of middle school students Toshihiko Ota and Ayako Goto who are both struggling with their body hair and self-image. Together, perhaps, they can learn to put their anxieties to rest and accept themselves for who they are.

Demelza • 15th April 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 15 and 16 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend the crowdfunding and film arc continues! But romance is also in the air as Mizuhara finally faces up to the fact she might have feelings for Kazuya...

Demelza • 30th March 2023

Book Review

Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works Review

A collection of all the Studio Ghibli movies, released to introduce their first 3DCG movie, Earwig and the Witch.

Noemi10 • 24th March 2023

News

Kodansha Reveals K Manga – but Manga Availability is About to Become Worse than Ever

Kodansha prepare to launch K Manga in May, but as it's exclusive to the US, we're about to see simulpub releases of their most popular titles take a significant step back in terms of availability.

Demelza • 21st March 2023

Manga Review

Shonen Note: Boy Soprano Volume 1

Our Dreams at Dusk creator's earlier work Shonen Note: Boy Soprano finally makes it to the English market, but does it offer a similarly engrossing read?

Demelza • 16th March 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 4 Review

With the anime adaptation of A Galaxy Next Door approaching what better time to return to the manga? In Volume 4 we find Shiori and Ichiro preparing to tackle some difficult times in their respective careers but together they can get through anything, right?

Demelza • 15th March 2023

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 9 and 10 Review

With protagonist Nao having opened her own store, the wheels of fate continue to turn as she continues to look for a way to prove her mother's innocence.

Demelza • 4th March 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Welcome Back, Alice introduces us to a new character who helps give Yohei an outlet for his feelings. Between that and plenty of unexpected twists, there's a lot going on this time around!

Demelza • 25th February 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 13 and 14 Review

These two new instalments of Rent-A-Girlfriend kick off a brand new arc in which Kazuya comes to Mizuhara with a plan to make her dreams come true. Plus he meets his new neighbour, who turns out to be yet another oddball.

Demelza • 13th February 2023

Manga Review

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

When a salaryman finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy world as the son of an aristocratic house, he quickly realises that the territory he calls home is in danger. Using his unique Appraisal skill he sets out to find talented vessels who will help him in the potential dangers to come...

Demelza • 5th February 2023

Manga Review

The Wallflower Volume 1 Review

Can four handsome boys transform a horror-loving, darkness-hiding, beauty-hating girl into someone "normal"?

Ian Wolf • 2nd February 2023

Book Review

The Dawn of the Witch Volume 1 Review

The Dawn of the Witch follows protagonist Saybil, who's on the verge of being expelled from The Royal Academy of Magic. In a bid to solve his problem, the headmaster sends him and some other handpicked students off to a remote village where they can prove themselves in a less traditional way.

Demelza • 28th January 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of A Galaxy Next Door, we watch over Ichiro and Shiori as they navigate the difficulties of their new relationship. From telling Ichiro's siblings to a visit from Shiori's parents and a few cute dates in between, there's a lot happening here!

Demelza • 21st January 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 1 Review

First love may not have worked out for protagonist Maki, but when she's reunited with high school sweetheart Midori, she begins to realise that even ten years later her feelings haven't faded. Could this reunion be destiny?

Demelza • 13th January 2023