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Tsukimonogatari Review

Tsukimonogatari Review

Tsukimonogatari Review

The final season of Monogatari is off to an intriguing start. Tsukimonogatari may be but a stepping stone on the road to a much bigger story, but it’s changing the franchise in fundamental ways. NISIOISIN continues to keep his beloved series alive with new and compelling developments.

Demelza • 17th May 2019

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs offers an entertaining look at the daily lives of the characters we love so much. Those of you looking for a break from the usual action and adventure will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 11th May 2019

Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Without the high stakes of our usual plot, the cast of Kokoro Connect come to life in whole new ways in this collection of short stories. This volume is not only a chance for the cast to relax but also for us as readers as the series approaches its halfway point.

Demelza • 9th May 2019

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 is a compelling entry in this romantic fantasy series. Offering a fresh perspective on some of our favourite characters thanks to a shift in focus means this volume delivers a unique story the likes of which I hope we see more of in future.

Demelza • 2nd May 2019

J-Novel Club Adds Banner of the Stars, Crest of the Stars, Record of Wortenia War and More Novels to the Catalog!

J-Novel Club Adds Banner of the Stars, Crest of the Stars, Record of Wortenia War and More Novels to the Catalog!

J-Novel Club Adds Banner of the Stars, Crest of the Stars, Record of Wortenia War and More Novels to the Catalog!

Five light novel titles join the digital reading service, one of which is a license rescue with a new translation!

NormanicGrav • 21st April 2019

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86 Volume 1 is a superb book which offers a thought-provoking, emotional read which proves incredibly difficult to put down. It’s a perfect start to what I hope will be a great series.

Demelza • 15th April 2019

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

With a refreshing spin on some common tropes and a likeable cast, there’s a lot to enjoy in Welcome to Japan, Ms Elf!. Those of you looking for a new slice-of-life series set in Japan, with a side dish of fantasy, will certainly appreciate this book.

Demelza • 24th March 2019

Kokoro Connect Volume 4 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 4 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 4 Review

Overall. Kokoro Connect continues to impress as a series and never falters. This volume is perhaps the most emotionally charged one yet and showcases a moment we’ve all been waiting for.

Demelza • 6th March 2019

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, not Fenrir! is a fun endeavour in the isekai genre. It’s not offering anything new but if you’re fond of canines and fantasy adventures, this might be an enjoyable read.

Demelza • 1st March 2019

Koimonogatari Review

Koimonogatari Review

Koimonogatari Review

Koimonogatari is a compelling and satisfying end to the second season of Monogatari. With a fresh face narrating and so much at stake, this volume is a real page turner that you’ll be unable to put down.

Demelza • 28th February 2019

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 Review

With a shift in structure and some solid character development, An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 successfully brings me back onboard.

Demelza • 21st February 2019

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 provides a whirlwind of emotion and the tabletop RPG hijinks we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series so far.

Demelza • 7th February 2019

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) offers a welcome twist on the isekai tropes and fans of KonoSuba and series of its ilk will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 24th January 2019

Why The Rising of the Shield Hero’s Anime Is Better Than the Original Light Novel

Why The Rising of the Shield Hero’s Anime Is Better Than the Original Light Novel

Why The Rising of the Shield Hero’s Anime Is Better Than the Original Light Novel

The Rising of the Shield Hero's introduction into the world of anime has had a rocky start – but how does it compare to the original material?

Demelza • 16th January 2019

The Ancient Magus’ Bride: The Golden Yarn Review

The Ancient Magus’ Bride: The Golden Yarn Review

The Ancient Magus’ Bride: The Golden Yarn Review

The Ancient Magus’ Bride: The Golden Yarn is a must read for fans of the franchise. While I recommend taking breaks between stories so not to be bogged down in how dark these tales are, each one is a welcome addition to this universe

Demelza • 5th January 2019

Kokoro Connect Volume 3 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 3 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Kokoro Connect continues to offer a compelling read with a new and difficult phenomenon for our cast to overcome.

Demelza • 29th December 2018

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 3 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 3 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 3 Review

Overall this volume of An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride continues to offer everything I’ve come to like about the series. Unfortunately it also calls out the issues I have with the story and then proceeds to do nothing about them, which just leaves a bad aftertaste.

Demelza • 23rd December 2018

Katanagatari Volume 1 Review

Katanagatari Volume 1 Review

Katanagatari Volume 1 Review

Although Katanagatari doesn’t quite hit the heights of NISIOISIN’s Monogatari franchise, I’m sure fans of his work will still find a lot to like here as this first volume proves an enjoyable read. In fact this series is almost worth checking out just for the incredible effort that has gone into the translation.

Demelza • 9th December 2018

Onimonogatari Review

Onimonogatari Review

Onimonogatari Review

Overall, Onimonogatari places itself among my favourite entries in the Monogatari series for giving us another story with Shinobu and Araragi. You can rest assured that everything you know and love about Monogatari is still present and accounted for.

Demelza • 20th November 2018

Kokoro Connect Volume 2 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 2 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 2 Review

Overall, I’ve once again found myself enjoying my time with Kokoro Connect. This volume succeeds in making you care about Inaba, a character who hadn’t previously been given the spotlight, while also offering an incredibly compelling read.

Demelza • 24th October 2018