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Not Your Idol Volume 2 Review

A few months ago Viz Media released the first volume of Not Your Idol into English. Despite a disappointing first instalment, we check out Volume 2 to find out if the series has improved.

Demelza • 6th September 2020

Manga Review

Spy x Family Volume 2 Review

The first volume of Spy x Family was a wicked delight, filled with subterfuge, dark humour and double-bluffs. So does the second volume live up to the promise of the first?

Sarah • 3rd September 2020

Manga Review

Venus in the Blind Spot Review

Junji Ito's latest collection includes stories of sewn-up bodies, a vanishing woman and a vile tongue.

Ian Wolf • 18th August 2020

Manga Review

How Do We Relationship? Volume 1 Review

When Miwa first meets Saeko, the latter compliments her on her wonderful breasts. It's a meeting like no other, but the two form a firm friendship that soon evolves into something more... With this debut volume of How Do We Relationship? we find out the series is everything yuri fans have been waiting for.

Demelza • 9th August 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 3 Review

We learn more about the island, the elixir and the mysterious monsters that live on the island in this volume.

Ian Wolf • 23rd July 2020

Manga Review

Mujirushi: The Sign of Dreams Review

A rather familiar bucktoothed schemer and a US President who looks like a cross between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton star in Naoki Urasawa's one-shot series.

Ian Wolf • 22nd July 2020

Manga Review

RWBY The Official Manga Volume 1 Review

The official manga adaptation of RWBY is an interesting altered take on the beloved series, but the changes fail to convey what made the show fun to watch in the first place.

darkstorm • 21st July 2020

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World Volume 1 Review

Bleach has seen something of a renaissance in the last half a year, an anime adaptation of its final arc next year being the biggest news, but lost among it was an official English release of a trilogy of light novels that follow the story on after its admittedly weak conclusion. How does the first part hold up? Well, if you have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the series it’s based on…

Cold Cobra • 19th July 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 2 Review

The stand-in prince has to deal with enemies within her own kingdom in this second volume.

Ian Wolf • 14th July 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of Snow White with the Red Hair shifts focus to Obi to deliver a thoughtful and entertaining look at how he has been changing lately. For anime fans, this instalment also kicks off a brand-new arc that wasn’t adapted. This time around there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Demelza • 4th July 2020

Manga Review

act-age Volume 1 Review

Can 16-year-old Kei Yonagi become a great actress, despite her father running away from home, her mother's death, and with two younger siblings to look after?

Ian Wolf • 3rd July 2020

Manga Review

Spy X Family Volume 1 Review

Spy x Family plunges the reader into the exploits of master spy Twilight and his most risky mission yet, for which he needs a wife and child. What could possibly go wrong?

Sarah • 10th June 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 12 Review

The loose reworking of Shakespeare's play sees Duke Richard's life in danger, as he takes another step to becoming king.

Ian Wolf • 6th June 2020

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 4 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 4 is a worthwhile companion to the latest arc of the anime and for those looking for more stories set during the school festival. Author Anri Yoshi has once again struck the perfect balance of offering charming short stories and interesting character development.

Demelza • 22nd May 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 2 Review

Giants, monsters and sexism are the problems that Gabimaru and Sagiri face in the second volume of Yuji Kaku's violent manga.

Ian Wolf • 21st May 2020

Manga Review

Ping Pong Volume 1 Review

The rough-and-ready action from this 1990s manga makes this series stand out from today's sports series.

Ian Wolf • 19th May 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 7 Review

Volume 7 of Snow White with the Red Hair offers our cast a chance to let their hair down and relax. Coupled with some character development for Shirayuki, it’s a solid entry, but does begin to retread old ground.

Demelza • 13th May 2020

Manga Review

Pokémon Adventures Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

Pokémon Adventures Collector’s Edition Volume 1 is a worthwhile starting point for newcomers to the series. However, if you already own the series in any other form, then there isn’t much point picking it up. That said, even ten years after its initial English release, Pokémon Adventures is still a fantastic manga that fans of this popular franchise will fall in love with.

Demelza • 26th April 2020

Roundup

Anime and Manga to Experience Completely and Legally Free Right Now

We’ve rounded up a selection of COMPLETELY LEGAL AND FREE anime and manga to help YOU survive the lockdown.

darkstorm • 24th April 2020

Manga Review

Blue Flag Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Blue Flag offers a thoughtful and intriguing look at youth and love. With an interesting collection of characters and some hints at deeper issues to be explored later, this is certainly a manga to keep an eye on.

Demelza • 16th April 2020