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86: Eighty-Six Volume 7 Review

It's vacation time for the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package, but it's not all fun and games as two members of our cast need to finally face up to their growing feelings...

Demelza • 24th June 2021

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Something's Wrong With Us, Nao begins to get closer to one of her coworkers - but do they have good intention or does it spell even more trouble for our protagonist?

Demelza • 23rd June 2021

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Can't Stop Cursing You showcases a cat and mouse game between those with the power to use Curse Killing abilities and those destined to bring these evildoers to justice.

Demelza • 16th June 2021

Book Review

I Have a Secret Review

The author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas returns to the English market with I Have a Secret - but does it prove as emotional a read as we're used to from her?

Demelza • 9th June 2021

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set six months after the first book and sees our cast getting into all kinds of trouble, including learning how to fly a broomstick!

Demelza • 6th June 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya finally tells Ruka the truth about his arrangement with Mizuhara, but when Ruka later turns up at a family gathering, our protagonist finds himself in hot water!

Demelza • 2nd June 2021

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 3 Review

The Autumn Festival is coming up in the world of You Call That Service? and of course the girls surrounding Ryouta see this as the perfect opportunity to show off their yukata! But will everything go as planned for our cast?

Demelza • 1st June 2021

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 3 Review

In the third instalment of Pretty Boy Detective Club, the cast find a collection of mysterious paintings above their clubroom which leads them into a brand new mystery.

Demelza • 28th May 2021

Anime Review

Kandagawa Jet Girls Review

This series is all about competitive jet-skiing... and fan service. OK, it's mainly about fan service.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2021

Manga Review

Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game Volume 1 Review

When best friends Sara and Joe are kidnapped and awake to find themselves strapped to tables, the pair discover that they're about to become involved in a game where their very lives are on the line...

Demelza • 19th May 2021

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volume 1 Review

Sahoko spends her days trying to fit in with the popular kids, but classmate Aoi effortlessly gets on with everyone. When Sahoko decides to become friends with Aoi, she soon finds out that Aoi's life isn't quite as easy as she first thought...

Demelza • 16th May 2021

Manga Review

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality Review

Nagata Kabi is back with a new manga telling the story of her time spent in the hospital with pancreatitis. Having hit the lowest point in her life, can the creator build herself back up and move onwards?

Demelza • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

After-school Hanako-kun Volume 1 Review

In this comedic spin-off of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, the cast spend their days playing games together and enjoying the more everyday elements of life, free from the drama of the main series.

Demelza • 11th May 2021

Book Review

Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin Volume 1 Review

In Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin, protagonist Roland defeats the demon lord and wants nothing more than the freedom to have a normal life in return. Now the hero is turned into an ordinary adventurers' guild worker in this new fantasy series.

Demelza • 9th May 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 2 Review

Things are going well for the protagonist of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, but the introduction of a new character threatens to throw a spanner in the works for our hero!

Demelza • 8th May 2021

Manga Review

In Another World with My Smartphone Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of the popular light novel series In Another World with My Smartphone is here! Follow the adventures of Touya Mochizuki, who is sent to a fantasy world and allowed to bring along his smartphone.

Demelza • 7th May 2021

Manga Review

I’m The Catlords’ Manservant Volume 1 Review

This short-lived manga gives a new spin on the harem genre - a guy not surrounded by loads of girls, but male shapeshifting cats.

Ian Wolf • 5th May 2021

Anime Review

Violet Evergarden Collector’s Edition Review

The highly anticipated release of Violet Evergarden is finally available, but does it prove to be a must-have product for fans?

Demelza • 29th April 2021

Anime Review

Hetalia: World Party Collection (Seasons 5-6) Review

After a year of delays, a new two-season long DVD collection of multinational comedy finally arrives.

Ian Wolf • 12th April 2021

Manga Review

Love of Kill Volume 1 Review

Love of Kill tells the story of two professional hitmen, Chateau Dankworth and Ryang-Ha Song. When they come across each other on a mission, it’s love at first sight for Ryang-Ha - but he has his work cut out for him since Chateau is completely uninterested!

Demelza • 10th April 2021