Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 1 Review

When Red is kicked out of the hero's party he moves to a remote village with dreams of opening an apothecary. In this peaceful slice-of-life fantasy we watch over Red as he spends his days cheerfully collecting herbs and helping out those in need.

Demelza • 21st October 2020

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 4 Review

When Agent Six summons Supreme Leader Lilith, our heroes get into all kinds of trouble - fighting slimes, an oversized sparrow and even the Demon Lord's army! There is never a quiet day when you're a member of an evil organisation...

Demelza • 10th October 2020

Manga Review

Bestia Volume 1 Review

Bestia has just the right mixture of familiar, unusual and interesting for an urban fantasy manga that I can definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested.

darkstorm • 9th October 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series takes the Armed Detective Agency to the floating city: Standard Island. With what they think is an easy job on their hands, the group prepare for some fun in the sun but not everything is as it seems in this resort...

Demelza • 8th October 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 7 Review

Things are ever fluid in the world of A Sister's All You Need and after some particularly life-changing events in the last couple of volumes, it's high time for our cast to be given a break. In Volume 7 of this slice-of-life comedy we take a moment to unwind and check in on some of the side characters.

Demelza • 30th September 2020

Book Review

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volume 1 Review

Dark Lord Leonis sealed himself up for 1,000 years in preparation for a final battle against his enemies. One day he's awoken by Riselia, a girl attending Excalibur Academy where students are trained to fight against monsters called the Voids. Unsure what time period he's in and stuck in the body of a 10-year-old, our hero searches for answers while joining the fight to save humanity.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 5 Review

Eighty-Sixth Strike Package head north to the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, chasing after the developer of the Legion. Here they meet a prince who's feared and the weapons he pits against the Legion. The fifth volume of the 86 series sets our cast on a new path filled with danger once more...

Demelza • 20th September 2020

Book Review

The Eminence in Shadow Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Cid Kagenoh dreams of having his own secret organisation that fights evil from the shadows. Sadly, that's not possible in Japan - but when our hero is reincarnated in a fantasy world, he finds himself in the perfect position to chase his dreams! So begins The Eminence in Shadow...

Demelza • 18th September 2020

Book Review

Last Round Arthurs Volume 2 Review

After a whole year between volumes, Last Round Arthurs returns with the release of Volume 2. With Luna eyeing up an expensive mansion (which she'll spend Rintarou's hard earned cash on!) and a old friend of Rintarou's transferring into school, things are about to change drastically for the duo...

Demelza • 25th August 2020

Manga Review

Little Miss P: The Second Day Review

Little Miss P returns with new stories and new woes for the poor female cast. In this collection of 7 stories featuring an unsupportive boyfriend, an alien relationship and what happens in a zombie apocalypse when you need pads?

Demelza • 20th August 2020

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 14 Review

Silver Spoon Volume 14 is a wonderful continuation to the story with some great humour and emotional highs balanced with the continuing themes of future prospects - both educational and from a job perspective.

HWR • 14th August 2020

Book Review

May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace Volume 1 Review

A war between East and West has waged for 100 years. One day Rain Lantz stumbles across Silver Bullets with the ability to change history itself. Will he bring an end to the war or be destroyed by the pressure? We investigate with the first volume of May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace.

Demelza • 13th August 2020

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 5

As Megumin's story comes to an end in this volume of Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! we're treated to one last battle against a great evil. Friendships will be tested, towns will be threatened and Aqua will go about her day none the wiser as to how desperately our hero could do with her help!

Demelza • 8th August 2020

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 4 Review

In this volume of Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Megumin and Yunyun are on their way to the town of Axel - but before they get there, the two must face off against a number of foes. With Yunyun stealing the spotlight, will Megumin ever be able to show off her explosion magic?

Demelza • 25th July 2020

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (Light Novel) Review

Overall, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a must-read. Fans of author’s Hajime Kamoshida’s other works will enjoy seeing similarities in this new story, but newcomers are also sure to fall in love with the cast and tale on offer. This isn’t the type of light novel we see often and it’s one desperately needed in the current market. 

Demelza • 31st May 2020

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san feels like more of a fan book than it does a conclusion to the overall series. Some readers will be disappointed by there being fewer chapters for their money, but if you’re heavily invested in the series then there is still a lot of fun to be found here.

Demelza • 27th May 2020