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Senpai, This Can’t Be Love! Review

CG designer Yanase can’t fault diligent new employee Kaneda on the work front – but why is the young man so cold toward him? Does he hate him? Or… surely it couldn’t be quite the opposite… could it?

Sarah • 13th July 2024

Manga Review

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 2 Review

Summer comes and goes in a flash and now the cultural festival is fast approaching at Hitori's school. Kessoku Band decide to perform, but will Hitori be able to get over her anxiety and make her dream come true?

Demelza • 12th July 2024

Manga Review

A Sinner of the Deep Sea Volume 1 Review

An atmospheric, beautifully drawn tale with twists on The Little Mermaid story - out now!

darkstorm • 9th July 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volumes 5 and 6 Review

The pretend relationship between Noah and Raeliana is turning into something real, and feelings are involved. It's up to Raeliana to decide what she's willing to fight for.

Noemi10 • 8th July 2024

Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Official Comic Anthology Volume 1 – Rei Review

The Bungo Stray Dog cast are brought to life by a collection of popular authors for this new anthology collection!

Demelza • 2nd July 2024

Manga Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 3 Review

The final volume is now out, and this short but sweet series will please any yuri fan looking for a feel-good fantasy series that doesn’t drag on for too long.

darkstorm • 28th June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volumes 4 and 5 Review

After three years apart, Arthur can finally meet his family. But his journey to become stronger alongside Sylvie is just starting.

Noemi10 • 26th June 2024

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 1

The first volume of this new yuri series lures you into its waters for a dark and devilishly good read. Check out the review now!

darkstorm • 25th June 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volumes 6 and 7 Review

The true child of prophecy shows up a year early than expected. Tia now has to figure out how to deal with this situation and with the feelings for her that Tia's friends can't hold in anymore.

Noemi10 • 24th June 2024

Manga Review

Sword Art Online Re:Aincrad Volume 1 Review

Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online is brought to life in manga form once more in this reboot of the very first arc: Aincrad.

Demelza • 21st June 2024

Manga Review

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 2 Review

Photographer Tougo and wheelchair-bound designer Subara have begun dating and now Subaru’s parents want to meet their son’s boyfriend. How will this first meeting go – and why is Tougo wearing a suit and tie?

Sarah • 18th June 2024

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 3 Review

What mysteries lie inside the dense, mysterious fenced forest in the centre of Touka-cho? The young members of the Investigation Club are looking for their missing alien friend Hirata – dare they venture inside?

Sarah • 12th June 2024

Manga Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Manga Review

In Volume 4 of Unnamed Memory, Oscar heads out without Tinasha to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances only to get more than he bargained for when he meets the Witch of the Forbidden Forest!

Demelza • 10th June 2024

Book Review

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days Review

In this new Konosuba spin-off novel, Kazuma and the gang find themselves knee-deep in debt when Megumin accidentally blows up tribute meant for Axel's nobility. Still, things take a turn for the better when Kazuma decides to work as a producer for dance group, the Axel Hearts, who he hopes will rise to fame and fortune under his guidance...

Demelza • 9th June 2024

Manga Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of 15 Minutes Before We Really Date, Christmas is fast approaching and Yuuki and Natsuha find themselves worrying about their first kiss...

Demelza • 5th June 2024

Manga Review

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 1 Review

Jun Andou is a high school student with a secret: he’s gay. But when he sees his classmate Sae Miura furtively buying a BL book in the local bookstore, they get into conversation. Could she be a way to achieve his impossible dream of having a wife and family one day?

Sarah • 4th June 2024

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 3 Review

In this third volume of the charming romance series, protagonist Rose finds herself busy with winter preparations and being visited by the princess! Will learning the love potion is for her finally clear up the misunderstanding between her and Harij?

Demelza • 1st June 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 3 Review

A reminder that this is a Nineties manga, as Subaru deals with the supernatural among users of premium rate party phone lines.

Ian Wolf • 29th May 2024

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volume 1 Review

Nakatani Nio returns to the West with new series God Bless the Mistaken where protagonist Kon lives in a world that goes through a variety of "bugs". How are you supposed to live an ordinary life when you never know what's going to happen to the world next?!

Demelza • 27th May 2024

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 7 Review

Vampire rom-com You Call That Service? reaches its conclusion here in Volume 7, but will it prove an entertaining farewell?

Demelza • 25th May 2024