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Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 3 Review

How can a hitman who has promised not to kill rescue a woman from a yakuza-run call girl business?

Ian Wolf • 24th September 2024

Film Review

Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram Theatrical Review

Detective Conan and Heiji Hattori spring into action to prevent a heist after a challenge from Kid, the Phantom Thief. The stakes then rise as the mystery deepens, flinging everyone into a high-stakes caper in northern Japan! If you're already a fan of the series then you owe it to yourself to take the rare opportunity to see its latest theatrical outing on the big screen, and if you're yet to dip your toe into the world of Detective Conan then why not take this opportunity to check it out?

Rui • 23rd September 2024

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 1 Review

Pupposites Attract introduces us to two dogs and their loving owners who are complete opposites. We follow their daily lives as they spend time with their beloved pets and slowly begin to fall in love.

Demelza • 20th September 2024

Manga Review

Captain Momo’s Secret Base Volume 1 Review

Captain Momo and her feline companion John float through space on a cargo ship that all but flies itself. Together they spend their time in a leisurely way but not completely detached from trouble such as running out of electricity to power the craft...

Demelza • 19th September 2024

Manga Review

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Omnibus Review

Cocoa Fujiwara's The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies currently has an anime adaptation airing, but how does the original manga compare?

Demelza • 18th September 2024

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volume 1 Review

In a world where everyone is blessed with skills and a class at age ten, our protagonist Arel is surprised to find himself receiving neither at his blessing ceremony. But he's not going to let that stop him becoming a formidable adventurer!

Demelza • 17th September 2024

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 23 and 24 Review

As Rent-A-Girlfriend enters into a longer arc, we witness Kazuya dealing with problems from every avenue when all he really wants to do is convey his love to that special someone in his life.

Demelza • 14th September 2024

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 4 Part 1 Review

When a mandatory request arrives, the members of Hestia Familia must head for the deep floors of the dungeon. With a powerful party beside him, Bell isn't too worried - at least not until they encounter the strange monster that's stronger than anything should be down here...

Demelza • 11th September 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volumes 2 and 3 Review

What should be a joyful moment for Yuuki when she's confessed to by her childhood crush leaves her torn about how to respond. Has the moment passed for these two, is Yuuki actually falling for Iori instead, or is there something else going on?

Demelza • 6th September 2024

Book Review

Brunhild the Dragonslayer Review

Brunhild the Dragonslayer tells the story of a girl raised by a dragon who wishes to take revenge on humanity for taking all that she holds dear.

Demelza • 4th September 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 4 Review

As the series concludes, how does Megumi, a girl ashamed of her love of manga back in the 1990s, end up a single mother to daughter, unabashed by her otakuness?

Ian Wolf • 3rd September 2024

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volumes 8 and 9 Review

Protagonist Iana has decided to stand against Konoha in the race to become a saint in order to save her beloved sister's life. Iana has sided with the other candidate Isaac, whom she doesn't remember creating in her original story, so this could lead to all kinds of problems...

Demelza • 2nd September 2024

Anime Review

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter Theatrical Review

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter treats us to the first three episodes of this up-coming TV series on the big screen. Prepare yourself for a whacky adventure as we encounter not only ghosts, but aliens as well?!

Demelza • 31st August 2024

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 7 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's Welcome Back, Alice reaches its conclusion in this seventh volume. But will it prove a satisfying end to the story?

Demelza • 28th August 2024

Manga Review

Gogogogo-Go-Ghost Volume 1 Review

When struggling Ushiro Akechi has a near-death experience she meets her self-proclaimed guardian spirit, Masako. Together the two decide to take revenge on those who have caused Ushiro misfortune in the form of cursing them! Has her life suddenly taken a turn for the better?

Demelza • 25th August 2024

Manga Review

Penguin Highway (Manga) Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Penguin Highway is brought to life in this manga adaptation by Keito Yano, which serves as a new way to enjoy this entertaining story.

Demelza • 20th August 2024

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two new volumes of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included see our cast engage in some much earned summer fun, including a hot spring trip and fireworks!

Demelza • 17th August 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 2 Review

Thanks to the intervention of Ichika's brother, Professor Yurugi finally learns of our heroine's terminal illness. How will this affect the budding relationship between them?

Demelza • 15th August 2024

Book Review

Amalgam Hound: Criminal Investigation Bureau – Special Investigation Unit Volume 1 Review

Detective Theo Starling is put on the case of chasing down rogue Amalgams (weapons capable of mass destruction) in this new sci-fi crime drama from Yen Press!

Demelza • 13th August 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Days with My Stepsister, Saki turns to Yuuta for help after failing her exam. Meanwhile Yuuta finds himself going to the movies with his attractive older co-worker...

Demelza • 8th August 2024