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Mermaid Prince Review

From The Gods Lie creator Kaori Ozaki comes a short story collection following young protagonists looking for a place to belong in the world as they drift through life, occasionally stumbling upon the supernatural.

Demelza • 27th June 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika tells the story of a girl living on borrowed time and what happens when she finds out the sad truth about her crush who's in a similar situation.

Demelza • 11th May 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Virgin Love sees Shoko and Kei getting closer, but is there about to be trouble in paradise when they take things a step further? And what about Momo who has her eye on Kei too...

Demelza • 3rd May 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

The anime for As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently airing but how does the source material compare?

Demelza • 17th April 2024

Manga Review

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 2 Review

After having his high school attacked, Guren has been taken captive by Kureto Hiragi and must either submit to working under him or watch all those he cares about be killed! What will he choose and will it allow him to get to the bottom of why Mahiru is working with the Hyakuya Sect?

Demelza • 30th March 2024

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 6 Review

Welcome Back, Alice is fast approaching its conclusion but has this second-to-last volume made a misstep that can't be recovered from?

Demelza • 27th March 2024

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Charlotte's education in all things naughty continues in these two new volumes of I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness! With the arrival of Allen's adoptive sister, Charlotte is about to enjoy all kinds of new experiences.

Demelza • 2nd March 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 1 Review

Virgin Love tells the story of 26-year-old Shoko Shoji who's well respected among her peers but hopeless in love! Hoping to change, she applies for The Love House project, where she'll live under one roof with five other single people. Will this be what she needs to turn her love life around?

Demelza • 19th January 2024

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

As Welcome Back, Alice approaches its conclusion, the cast are faced with choices to make. The relationship between Yohei, Kei and Yui continues to worsen as their feelings get more complicated.

Demelza • 16th December 2023

Manga Review

A Girl on the Shore Collector’s Edition Review

Inio Asano's A Girl on the Shore returns in a new collector's edition format, providing another way to get people reading this emotional story.

Demelza • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, it's time for the school festival! With plenty of fun to be had, Mona is hoping that she can win Medaka's heart once and for all.

Demelza • 25th September 2023

Manga Review

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 1 Review

Set eight years before the beginning of Seraph of the End comes a spin-off manga following Guren Ichinose's story before the world fell into ruin.

Demelza • 27th August 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 1 Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduces us to Mona, who's beloved by everyone at school except for classmate Medaka! Can she figure out a way to make him fall for her?

Demelza • 28th July 2023

Book Review

My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ryota awakens in a new world where everything is a monster drop, including food! With high-level Drop Stats our protagonist prepares to fight for his survival as he fights slimes for... beansprouts?!

Demelza • 18th July 2023

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 3 Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless reaches its conclusion, but does it prove satisfying?

Demelza • 9th July 2023

Book Review

Am I Actually the Strongest? Volume 1 Review

Ahead of its Summer season anime debut, there's no better time to check out the first volume of light novel series Am I Actually the Strongest?

Demelza • 17th June 2023

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Last Gender: When We Are Nameless follows the story of several more visitors to BAR California, all looking for shelter from the harshness of the outside world and a place where they can simply exist as who they are.

Demelza • 4th May 2023

Manga Review

Sweet Poolside Review

Sweet Poolside tells the story of middle school students Toshihiko Ota and Ayako Goto who are both struggling with their body hair and self-image. Together, perhaps, they can learn to put their anxieties to rest and accept themselves for who they are.

Demelza • 15th April 2023