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Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Volume 1 Review

When it comes to our everyday lives, not many people would literally view life as a game. However, that’s exactly how the duo of Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki, a new light novel series from Yen Press, view the world!

Demelza • 22nd August 2019

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 1 Review

Overall, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san is a real treat for book lovers. If you’re an existing fan thanks to the anime then the manga is well worth jumping into, but newcomers will also greatly enjoy their first steps into Honda-san’s world.

Demelza • 14th August 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 2 Review

Overall, 86 Volume 2 continues to offer a worthwhile and interesting read. It’s not quite as good as Volume 1 due to being a flashback story but hopefully this will be worth it in the long run.

Demelza • 12th August 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 3 Review

Overall Dive!! comes to an end without leaving a splash. Those of you looking for a shorter sports series may enjoy this provided you don’t mind the lack of technical information on diving.

Demelza • 1st August 2019

Manga Review

Monster and the Beast Volume 1 Review

Man encounters monster in a dark forest...but which one is the true beast? New mangaka Renji introduces us to a very odd and unlikely couple in the engaging first volume of Monster and the Beast.

Sarah • 19th July 2019

Book Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Woof Woof Story we reunite with a now 2-month-old Routa to find out if he can continue keep his true identity a secret! With a family vacation planned, things seem peaceful for the Pampered Pooch, but trouble is never far away...

Demelza • 14th July 2019

News

Yen Press Anime Expo 2019 Announcements

More manga and light novels have been picked up during Anime Expo 2019.

NormanicGrav • 5th July 2019

Book Review

The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious Volume 1 Review

The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious is off to a strong start. While it doesn’t do much to break out of the mould of isekai series, it does deliver an entertaining read, thanks to its strong comedy. If you’re looking for your next crazy light novel read then this one’s worth your time.

Demelza • 4th July 2019

Manga Review

Little Miss P Review

Overall, Little Miss P is an entertaining read on a usually taboo subject. It’s certainly not for everyone but I can see plenty of people getting a kick out of the quirky stories being told.

Demelza • 2nd July 2019

Book Review

Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki Review

Wolf Children offers an emotional look at motherhood and growing up. Containing a story suitable for readers of all ages, this is a fantastic read which is well worth adding to your collection.

Demelza • 11th June 2019

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 4 Review

The fourth volume of A Sister’s All You Need continues to offer the fun and insightful story we love. As the protagonist deals with his light novel becoming a manga, the door opens for new and interesting tales of the industry.

Demelza • 8th June 2019

Book Review

Penguin Highway Review

The West has long awaited the arrival of Tomihiko Morimi’s books and that wait has been well worth it. Penguin Highway offers a summertime adventure the likes of which we’ve not seen for quite some time - It’s fun, comical and well written.

Demelza • 26th May 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Dive!! moves the series from being a story about diving to more common slice-of-life matters.

Demelza • 18th May 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86 Volume 1 is a superb book which offers a thought-provoking, emotional read which proves incredibly difficult to put down. It’s a perfect start to what I hope will be a great series.

Demelza • 15th April 2019

Book Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, not Fenrir! is a fun endeavour in the isekai genre. It’s not offering anything new but if you’re fond of canines and fantasy adventures, this might be an enjoyable read.

Demelza • 1st March 2019

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 provides a whirlwind of emotion and the tabletop RPG hijinks we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series so far.

Demelza • 7th February 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 1 Review

Overall, Dive!!’s first volume proves to be an enjoyable read. It’s somewhat difficult to recommend to fans of the sports genre with its reluctance to talk about diving in any detail, but those readers looking for a slice of life about diving will fare better.

Demelza • 31st January 2019

Manga Review

For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams Volume 1 Review

The mangaka behind Erased is back with new series: For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams. Demelza takes a look to find out if this new manga lives up to Kei Sanbe's previous work.

Demelza • 30th January 2019

Book Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) offers a welcome twist on the isekai tropes and fans of KonoSuba and series of its ilk will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 24th January 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 1 Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger could have been a recipe for generic isekai fodder but thankfully it’s been written and drawn by long-term Final Fantasy fans and their love for the franchise shines through.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2019