Book Review

Tower of the Sun Review

Long before Tatami Galaxy or Penguin Highway, author Tomihiko Morimi made his debut with Tower of the Sun. This novel has now finally made its way to the West thanks to Yen Press, but does it prove as enjoyable a read as his best-known works?

Demelza • 16th November 2022

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love Review

After Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl left us with a painful cliffhanger, the followup book is here to bring the arc to its conclusion. Will anything ever be the same again for Sakuta and his loved ones?

Demelza • 3rd November 2022

Manga Review

She Likes to Cook, and She Likes to Eat Volume 1 Review

Nomoto is a keen cookery blogger in her spare time but has a tendency to get carried away and make too much! What will happen when she invites her neighbour Kasuga to dinner one night…?

Sarah • 1st November 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of You Call That Service? sees Shiren receive a letter from her absent mother which quickly throws everyone's lives into turmoil!

Demelza • 19th October 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Unnamed Memory brings Oscar and Tinasha closer as the bond that binds them continues to overcome the hurdles the world puts in their place. It also sets up splendidly for the final volume on the near horizon.

Demelza • 11th October 2022

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series continues telling the story of Chuuya and Dazai's past in the Port Mafia where this time they find themselves facing off against the King of Assassins who claims to be Chuuya's brother?!

Demelza • 28th September 2022

Book Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Humanity is on the brink of extinction as they face off against an unknown enemy known as Pillars. This prequel to the popular anime series follows Rusalka as she tries to find her place in the world while helping defend against these powerful foes.

Demelza • 21st September 2022

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma follows electronic investigator Echika Hieda and her artificial human partner Harold Lucraft as they investigate a criminal case that's putting people in hospital and could bring down society as it stands if left unresolved.

Demelza • 16th September 2022

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volume 2 Review

Being dragged by mistake into a parallel world was bad enough but now salaryman Seiichiro Kondo discovers that his body has not adjusted to the new atmosphere and he might die. Luckily, young knight captain Aresh is on hand to look after him – if they can agree on anything, that is!

Sarah • 15th September 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 2 Review

After the mayor of London is found stabbed to death on a tube train, student Al Adley is prime suspect – even though he just happened to be on the same train. As the police close in on him, he’s sheltered by an unlikely ally: D.I. Ellis. But can he be trusted?

Sarah • 11th September 2022

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

Manga Review

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story Volume 1 Review

When witches start disappearing from Mitakihara, Mami Tomoe takes it upon herself to uncover the cause, leading her to Kamihama City. Faced with an abundance of witches and a new type of magic, Mami must now expose Kamihama’s dark secrets in this alternate take on Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.

Onosume • 6th September 2022

Manga Review

Tales of the Kingdom Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Kingdom leads the reader into an exotic fantasy alternate world, brought to life by Asumiko Nakamura's striking artwork.

Sarah • 5th September 2022

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid, Sumire and co. find themselves working for a group of Egyptian mummies and a handsome bartender, then take a trip to an underwater resort.

Demelza • 2nd September 2022

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022

Manga Review

New York, New York Volume 2 Review

The second and final omnibus volume of New York, New York, the 1990s LGBT+ slice-of-life manga suddenly transforms into a serial killer drama when Mel goes missing. Does this unexpected change of direction make or break this classic series?

Sarah • 30th August 2022