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Lovesick Ellie Volume 1 Review

Lovesick Ellie follows the story of Eriko, a girl who spends her days fantasizing about what it would be like to date Akira, the most handsome boy at school, and sharing these thoughts on her Twitter account. That is, until the day she discovers that Akira isn't quite the perfect boy he makes out to be and also learns all about Eriko's account. Now a romance begins to blossom between this unlikely pair...

Demelza • 6th May 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated introduces us to Saurva, a girl who wants to take Jahy's place as the Number Two ruler of the Dark Realm. If that wasn't enough Jahy must contend with Druj discovering her place of work and fooling her into believing that she owns the place!

Demelza • 4th May 2022

Manga Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 3 Review

Protagonist Unoki has finally realised he has feelings for Toramaru, but this puts a strain on their friendship resulting in Unoki keeping a distance from Toramaru. With summer vacation fast approaching, can they close the distance and perhaps even advance their relationship?

Demelza • 3rd May 2022

Manga Review

Blackguard Volume 1 Review

Blackguard tells the story of a world overrun by a virus that turns people into vicious monsters and those who fight them in the hopes of reclaiming the world for humanity.

Demelza • 1st May 2022

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 10 and 11 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kazuya goes on a date with Mizuhara dressed in their school uniforms and then has to navigate a family birthday party with Ruka by his side...

Demelza • 30th April 2022

Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Volume 1 Review

The world of Bungo Stray Dogs expands once more with the arrival of Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! This new series shows us snippets of the cast's daily lives as they get up to all kinds of exciting and hilarious antics.

Demelza • 28th April 2022

Book Review

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Volume 1 Review

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Volume 1 follows protagonist Saku Chitose who is tasked with bringing a shut-in classmate back to class. The big question is: can he use his position as the most popular guy in school to help?

Demelza • 26th April 2022

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volumes 2 and 3 Review

With another two volumes under its belt, does Chasing After Aoi Koshiba continue to be a worthwhile romance?

Demelza • 22nd April 2022

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

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 2 Review

With Rose being captured, it's up to Ivy and Sumire to save the day - but will they be able to rescue their friend before the dastardly doctor they're investigating can experiment on her? Life as a Monster Maid is never as simple as it appears...

Demelza • 20th April 2022

Anime Review

Girls und Panzer das Finale Part 1 Review

The girls of the Ooarai tankery team find themselves taking on some pirate-like classmates to find a new tank and then taking on some French-inspired foes.

Ian Wolf • 17th April 2022

Book Review

Bond and Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of “The Last Bookstore” Review

In Bond and Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of "The Last Bookstore" we see what it means for part-time worker Minami Tsuburaya to say goodbye to the bookstore she loves. As people come from far and wide to bid it farewell, we get to hear the stories of the customers who spent meaningful time here - some having had their whole lives changed by their experiences.

Demelza • 16th 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

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 1 Review

Minami Nanami is struggling with finding a place to belong, especially after her classmate Aoi Hinami begins to outshine her at track-and-field. Now Nanami is offered the opportunity to go into modelling, but will this role give her the chance to become the shining star she dreams of being?

Demelza • 13th April 2022

Manga Review

Catch These Hands! Volume 1 Review

The two first met when they were delinquents - now they're adult women and one has a romantic confession to make.

Ian Wolf • 12th April 2022

Book Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1 – Cyberpunk City Shinjuku Review

Although at times predictable, the mixture of science fantasy and reverse isekai elements make for an engrossing setting and central lead character: a magical evil overlord in a futuristic megacity.

Ian Wolf • 7th April 2022

Book Review

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Short Story Collection Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a short story collection from Seiko Tanabe which follows women in various kinds of relationships and asks what it means to love and be loved.

Demelza • 5th April 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

Demelza • 29th March 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 7 Review

The latest instalment of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest sees protagonist Matthias face-off against his most formidable foe yet, but can he bring down the enemy and protect the kingdom?

Demelza • 24th March 2022

Manga Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Volume 0 Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun first came to life in a three-chapter mini-series, which has been collected in this Volume 0 release. Find out how things differed between this and what became a long-running shonen series.

Demelza • 23rd March 2022