Manga Review

Detroit: Become Human – Tokyo Stories – Volume 2 Review

If you like the game, this two-volume mini series is worth 'deviating' to your local store to pick up a copy. Find our why in our review!

darkstorm • 20th February 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 6 Review

We approach the end as Seishiro recovers from a horrific attack and Subaru wonders if he could have done more to stop it.

Ian Wolf • 18th February 2025

Manga Review

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 3 Review

Potential brides keep turning up to disturb Lord Hades’s peace – but what about Kore, goddess of spring, who has sneaked into his palace and possibly even stirred the cold heart of the ruler of the Underworld?

Sarah • 13th February 2025

Manga Review

I’m Here, Beside You Volume 1 Review

What would you do if you had a second chance to get close to your high-school crush? Salaryman Ibuki is about to find out when he wakes up to find he’s back in high school…

Sarah • 8th February 2025

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of this dark yuri series feels like a light snack, rather than a full meal. Find out why in our review!

darkstorm • 6th February 2025

Manga Review

86: Eighty-Six – Operation High School Review

86 is reimagined in this cheerful alternate universe spin-off manga where the cast spend their days peacefully attending high school.

Demelza • 5th February 2025

Manga Review

Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood Volumes 1 and 2 Review

The first two volumes of Tougen Anki tread familiar ground but showcase potential with some intriguing world-building that will hopefully develop alongside its characters and concepts.

HWR • 1st February 2025

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 5-7 Review

It's Summer Break and Uka is enjoying spending time with Kai and her friends, but with the return to school looming, she's about to face a problem that could turn her whole world upside down.

Demelza • 31st January 2025

Book Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori Volume 1 Review

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori starts with a student stealing pencils to shave and eat over rice, but trust me when I say there's far stranger things afoot here...

Demelza • 24th January 2025

Manga Review

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy At All Volume 1 Review

This new yuri manga is a great first read, with its unique, eye-catching style, and really niche but relatable love for Western music.

darkstorm • 11th January 2025

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 4 (Light Novel) Review

On the way home from visiting Kiyoka's family, he and Miyo are ambushed by a man claiming to be Miyo's father. Now the two are on high alert and Kiyoka summons an old friend to act as Miyo's bodyguard, but what relationship does she have to Kiyoka and how will Miyo feel about it...?

Demelza • 10th January 2025

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 8 Review

This series takes a break from the high stakes drama for a more character-driven volume, but what mysteries will be uncovered in the meantime?

darkstorm • 9th January 2025

Manga Review

Hereditary Triangle Review

Hereditary Triangle is one of those rare special manga that manage to both be satisfyingly complete within a short run and leave behind a strong impression on the reader for the foreseeable future.

Demelza • 8th January 2025

Manga Review

Luciole Has a Dream Volume 1 Review

A boy is awakened from a very long sleep by a self-styled magician to find that the world he remembered has fallen to ruins and they are – perhaps – the only humans left alive.

Sarah • 6th January 2025

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 5 Review

Are the accounts of the powerful Church in the Other World in order? Who better to find out than otherworld accountant Seiichirou Kondou? The only problem is the build-up of magic from the relics kept within the church which could prove deadly to our ‘bean counter’…

Sarah • 31st December 2024

Manga Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 2 Review

This 'The Little Mermaid' retelling continues to look absolutely gorgeous, but can it maintain its excellent atmosphere and quality storytelling in the second volume?

darkstorm • 26th December 2024