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Otaku x Gal Volume 1 Review

Otaku high schooler Koichi Otakura bonds with trendy classmate Yua Narumi over... nail art?! This cute comedy series makes it English debut!

Demelza • 4th March 2026

Film Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Theatrical Review

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid returns to our screens in a film that proves heartfelt and visually impressive as Kanna's estranged father returns and our little dragon's life might be about to change forever.

Demelza • 2nd March 2026

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Chiaki and Subaru's relationship goes through all kinds of changes in these two volumes of Gazing at the Star Next Door! Will they end up friends, lovers, or something entirely different?

Demelza • 28th February 2026

Manga Review

Tamer: Trash-Tier to Top-Tier Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Varius was known as an almighty tamer in his past life. However after an unfortunate mishap with his storage magic, he finds himself reincarnated into a world where tamers are known as one of the weakest classes...

Demelza • 23rd February 2026

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, our protagonists find themselves facing off with Yoichi Isagi of Team Z. Now subjected to the full force of Isagi's love of soccer, Nagi is beginning to awaken to feelings he never imagined.

Demelza • 19th February 2026

Anime Review

Tokyo Mew Mew New – Season 1 and Season 2 review

A welcome revival of the environmentally-themed magical girl series, complete with catgirl lead.

Ian Wolf • 15th February 2026

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Harij rescues Rose from a thief, but the next day he accidentally drinks some of her love potion and finds himself confessing all kinds of things to her. Will Rose open up about her own feelings and take a step toward establishing a relationship with him at last?

Demelza • 13th February 2026

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Garyo is finally ready to launch his new series, but first he's going to have to find some trusty assistants to help him with his serialisation!

Demelza • 12th February 2026

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 2 Review

Set in the six months leading up to Mako's murder, Adabana Volume 2 takes us through her difficult life and the challenges she faced.

Demelza • 4th February 2026

Book Review

Divine Incursions Volume 1 Review

Two government agents are tasked with getting to the bottom of supernatural incidents that often involve gods. As they investigate, they happen upon some of the worst sides of mankind and yet they continue on in pursuit of the truth.

Demelza • 3rd February 2026

Manga Review

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Wakana's daily life in Atami continues as she tackles establishing an online presence and the requests her friends and neighbours regularly bring to the store. Amidst it all, is she any closer to regaining her lost memories?

Demelza • 21st January 2026

Manga Review

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review

Theo Aspel is trying to become a strong adventurer, which leads him to summon the demon Helvy. But instead of asking her to grant him strength, he asks her for her hand in marriage!

Demelza • 16th January 2026

Manga Review

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The Suzume manga adaptation comes to an end with these two volumes, but has it improved at all compared to its debut?

Demelza • 14th January 2026

Manga Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Spacewalking With You, the duo must prepare for exams or face being banned from club activities over the summer should they fail! But Kobayashi has never been good at studying and has no idea where to begin...

Demelza • 11th January 2026

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Kon continues to adjust to the weird but comfortable lifestyle he's leading living with Kasane and the other residents of the sharehouse. What new and whacky bugs will he experience in these two volumes?

Demelza • 7th January 2026

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volumes 2-4 Review

Earth Expansion comes to a conclusion in Volume 4, but does it manage to reach a satisfying end, despite the short run?

Demelza • 30th December 2025

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review

These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

Demelza • 26th December 2025

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review

A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Demelza • 22nd December 2025

Anime Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review

Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back time...

Demelza • 18th December 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 3 Review

Kiyotaka and Chiharu finally take their well-earned break at the dog-friendly inn they recently discovered and we learn more about Chako and Aniki in this new volume of the series.

Demelza • 13th December 2025