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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

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at The Duke’s Mansion Volume 1 Review

What would you do if you woke up as a character in a novel who's supposed to die? That's what happens to our heroine, and she'll need her wit and knowledge of the storyline if she wants to survive.

Noemi10 • 10th August 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volumes 1 and 2 Review

In The Abandoned Empress, a god's careless error results in Aristia's execution. Waking up in the past, she's determined to forge her own path to guarantee a long and happy life—whatever it takes.

Noemi10 • 8th August 2022

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 2 Review

Milo and Bisco find themselves on another life-or-death adventure in Volume 2 of Sabikui Bisco. Will they be able to come out of this one unscathed?

Demelza • 3rd August 2022

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 1 Review

From the creator of As Miss Beelzebub Likes comes a new romantic comedy about a high-school student and the angel he finds sleeping on his balcony.

Demelza • 30th July 2022

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 1 Review

Rose, who's known as the Good Witch of the Lake, is thrown for a loop when her crush turns up requesting a love potion!

Demelza • 29th July 2022

Book Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Volume 1 Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too Volume 1 sees the protagonist Yuuya Tenjou stumble into a fantasy world which grants him abilities that can transform his life for the better.

Demelza • 27th July 2022

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 1 Review

Enter the strange and sooty world of Shadows House in which the enigmatic aristocrats are served by living dolls who must act as their 'faces' in Volume 1 of the atmospheric manga by Somato.

Sarah • 22nd July 2022

Book Review

Spy Classroom Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Spy Classroom acts as something of a B-side to Volume 2 as it switches focus to the second team from the last mission and what they're getting up to on a post-mission vacation.

Demelza • 21st July 2022

Book Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 2 – Cybermagic City Akihabara Review

Veltol and his friends try to find the records that detail the location of his old allies, which means having to go undercover at a magic school.

Ian Wolf • 19th July 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of 86 sees author Asato Asato take a break from the main story and instead put together a collection of short stories focused on a much younger Shin and how the war against the Legion shaped him into the character we know now.

Demelza • 4th July 2022

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 4 Review

Akari has finally come clean to Momo about everything that's happened to her and together the two decide to run away somewhere Menou (hopefully) won't find them. Is this enough to alter the dastardly fate in store for the Executioner or is this a feeble attempt to revolt against the future?

Demelza • 28th June 2022

Book Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 1 follows the story of Komari, a shut-in who finds herself thrust into the position of commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army where she must pretend to be all-powerful or risk being overthrown by her subordinates!

Demelza • 24th June 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 1 Review

Student Al Adley finds his quiet life turned upside-down when he’s interviewed by the police searching for the murderer of the mayor of London. A taut and twisty murder mystery manga set in our very own capital city!

Sarah • 21st June 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess takes a step back from all the madness as of late and gives our cast a chance to rest and regain their strength, but as usual Iana's troubles are only just beginning when another new character is introduced...

Demelza • 18th June 2022

Book Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon protagonist Souya and his party continue exploring the Tower of Legions in pursuit of the treasure that lies within.

Demelza • 17th June 2022