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Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review

When high school student Akira finds himself caught up in a fight between an alien and an agent of a special forces team, his life will change forever. The latest series from Aoharu x Machinegun creator Naoe is here!

Demelza • 19th November 2022

Manga Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko is Shuzo Oshimi's first single-volume series from way back in 2003. Here we meet phallus-obsessed Yumeko Mochizuki and unsuspecting art club member Shoichi Honda - who may be just the person to help her...

Demelza • 18th November 2022

Book Review

Tower of the Sun Review

Long before Tatami Galaxy or Penguin Highway, author Tomihiko Morimi made his debut with Tower of the Sun. This novel has now finally made its way to the West thanks to Yen Press, but does it prove as enjoyable a read as his best-known works?

Demelza • 16th November 2022

Book Review

She and Her Cat Review

Makoto Shinkai's She and Her Cat comes to life in a whole new way, thanks to this collection of short stories from author Naruki Nagakawa which explore the connection between cats and their beloved owners.

Demelza • 13th November 2022

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 Review

Usotoki Rhetoric follows protagonist Kanoko Uraba who has the ability to "hear lies", an ability that has brought her no small amount of hardship. When she meets detective Iwai Souma, her fate begins to change for the better...

Demelza • 11th November 2022

Manga Review

Skygrazer Review

Mangaka Masakazu Ishiguro is known for being the mind behind SoreMachi: And Yet the Town Moves and the ongoing series Heavenly Delusion, but here we check out Skygrazer, one of the creator's single-volume works.

Demelza • 8th November 2022

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 3 Review

When the village of Phastan finds itself under attack from some fearsome monsters, Yuji and his slime companions step in to protect everyone. But now seen as the hero of the village, Yuji considers moving on to pastures new...

Demelza • 5th November 2022

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love Review

After Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl left us with a painful cliffhanger, the followup book is here to bring the arc to its conclusion. Will anything ever be the same again for Sakuta and his loved ones?

Demelza • 3rd November 2022

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 3 Collector’s Edition Review

Season 3 of DanMachi changes the story as we know it when Bell discovers an intelligent monster in the dungeon. Now unable to fight monsters the way he did before and having to protect his new friend from fellow adventurers, Bell is forced to search for answers to questions he'd never even considered before.

Demelza • 29th October 2022

Book Review

The Shining Sea Review

The Shining Sea comes from Ring creator Koji Suzuki. This story follows a young woman who tries to kill herself and ends up in Matsui Hospital where she's treated by Toshitaka Mochizuki. But with nothing to identify her and her inability to speak, Mochizuki must first work out who she is before he can even begin to treat her.

Demelza • 24th October 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of You Call That Service? sees Shiren receive a letter from her absent mother which quickly throws everyone's lives into turmoil!

Demelza • 19th October 2022

Anime Review

Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 3 Review

The third part sees Ooarai facing off against a school influenced by the Finns.

Ian Wolf • 8th October 2022

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series continues telling the story of Chuuya and Dazai's past in the Port Mafia where this time they find themselves facing off against the King of Assassins who claims to be Chuuya's brother?!

Demelza • 28th September 2022

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma follows electronic investigator Echika Hieda and her artificial human partner Harold Lucraft as they investigate a criminal case that's putting people in hospital and could bring down society as it stands if left unresolved.

Demelza • 16th September 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 3 Review

Welcome Back, Alice sees Yohei and Yui begin a relationship but only if Yohei promises to keep away from Kei. Will he be able to follow through on this promise?

Demelza • 13th September 2022

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 10 Review

In Volume 10 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest the multiverse arc comes to its conclusion, but will Natsu's team be able to save everything from certain destruction?

Demelza • 9th September 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Devil Ecstasy, protagonist Noboru moves in with succubus Melulu but can they make this inter-species relationship work? And what about the fight between humans and succubi that's brewing in the background?

Demelza • 4th September 2022

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid, Sumire and co. find themselves working for a group of Egyptian mummies and a handsome bartender, then take a trip to an underwater resort.

Demelza • 2nd September 2022

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022