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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

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volume 1 Review

In a Returner's Magic Should Be Special, Desir Herrman gets a fresh chance at life. Back in the past, can he now protect and make his friends stronger, or will fate repeat itself?

Noemi10 • 28th August 2022

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 06 Review

It’s taken Miyano a long time to face up to the fact that he has feelings for his senior, Sasaki – and Sasaki’s final year at school is drawing to a close. Has Miyano left it too late to tell Sasaki how he feels?

Sarah • 27th August 2022

Book Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 tells the story of 26-year-old Yoshida and the high school runaway he takes home one drunken night. Now with a polished editing job from Yen Press!

Demelza • 25th August 2022

Manga Review

Nights with a Cat Volume 1 Review

A simple story that any cat owner will instantly connect with.

Ian Wolf • 22nd August 2022

Manga Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Manga) Volume 3 Review

The final volume of this manga adaptation reaches its climax as Aileen tries to save Keith’s bacon and free him from the demon trafficking plot he’s been caught up in for so long. However, not everything goes according to plan, as Lilia and Prince Cedric are determined to get in the way!

Onosume • 21st August 2022

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 5 Review

After taking a break in Volume 4 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades, now Oliver is preparing to take down a second target in his quest for revenge - but will he be able to overcome his target's formidable combat abilities?

Demelza • 19th August 2022

Manga Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 2 Review

As our protagonist takes her first steps into modelling, she finds herself with more questions than ever - but with the support of her friends and family, she continues her search for a place where she can shine.

Demelza • 18th August 2022

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volume 1 Review

A present-day Japanese workaholic accountant is dragged - by mistake - into another world. So far, so standard isekai…except Seiichirou Kondou’s life ends up taking a very non-standard isekai route when he meets Knight Captain Aresh.

Sarah • 17th August 2022

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 1 Review

Kowloon Walled City – a place where the past, present and future seem to intermingle and realtor Reiko Kujirai might just be falling for her co-worker, the laid-back Hajime Kudou. But not everything is as it seems…

Sarah • 16th August 2022

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Saeyama finds himself dealing with some brutal Curse Killers in Volumes 2 and 3 of Can't Stop Cursing You. Will he be able to figure out their motivations and put a stop to the killings before more innocents are harmed?

Demelza • 14th August 2022