Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 11 Review

Wedding bells ring as the final volume of Sweat and Soap arrives. Will Asako and Kotaro's perfect day go off without a hitch? It's time to find out as we prepare to bid farewell to the series.

Demelza • 21st April 2022

Manga Review

Apollo’s Song Review

Osamu Tezuka's twisted collection of doomed romances make for compelling reading.

Ian Wolf • 15th April 2022

Manga Review

Penguin & House Volume 1 Review

A manga about a carefree student and his house-proud pet penguin, told in bite-size chapters…

Sarah • 14th April 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of Sweat and Soap sees Kotaro confront Asako about the reasons she's been so distant lately and once her bottled-up feelings are released, the two look forward to a happier occasion together.

Demelza • 5th February 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 8-9 Review

With two new volumes of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, we charge into the next arc which sees Natsu's group united with old friends and facing one of their toughest challenges yet - fighting each other!

Demelza • 3rd February 2022

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Magus of the Library shows Theo continuing to struggle with keeping up with his classes. To make matters worse, he's somehow angered his classmate! However, there is more to her story than it first appears...

Demelza • 1st February 2022

Manga Review

Vampire Dormitory Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Mito has no one to rely on and lives on the streets disguised as a boy. After being fired from her part-time job, she runs into Ruka, a vampire who, despite finding her blood tastes horrible, decides to keep her by his side. There's just one problem - Ruka has no idea that Mito is actually a girl!

Demelza • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 9 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 9 offers one of the most emotional reads in the series so far as Asako struggles with her mental health and the demons of her past that threaten to drag her down.

Demelza • 9th January 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 5 Review

Orient finally arrives at what we’ve been waiting for, delivering a highly entertaining volume filled with high-stakes action that pushes our heroes to their limits, and beyond…

Onosume • 5th January 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

This new spin-off of Rent-A-Girlfriend places the ultra-shy Sumi front and centre as she tries desperately to overcome her communication disorder.

Demelza • 8th December 2021

Manga Review

Ciguatera, Book 1 (Volumes 1-2) Review

A coming-of-age tale about a boy who craves a certain girl and the thrill of the open road.

Ian Wolf • 6th December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 9 Review

In Volume 9 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya must find a way of improving his standing with Mizuhara, which begins with the hunt for a perfect birthday present!

Demelza • 1st December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 7 and 8 Review

Volumes 7 and 8 of Rent-A-Girlfriend put the spotlight firmly on Mizuhara as both her job situation and her feelings for Kazuya slowly begin to change...

Demelza • 13th November 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 sees Asako and Kotaro celebrate their first anniversary together as well as embarking on a company trip to the beach!

Demelza • 5th November 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 6 Review

Kazuya is tasked with taking new rental girlfriend Sumi on a date in Volume 6 of Rent-A-Girlfriend.

Demelza • 2nd November 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 7 Review

In Volume 7 of Sweat and Soap Kotaro and Asako spend Golden Week together before Asako finally gets to meet Kotaro's family for the first time.

Demelza • 1st September 2021