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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese Volume 1 Review

A manga adaptation of the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese mobile game makes its way to the West, but does it capture the charm of the franchise?

Demelza • 5th August 2023

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 03 Review

If Kagiura wants to carry on sharing a room with his senpai Hirano in the next academic year, he’s going to need to improve his test results and then some. He might be good at basketball, but he’s struggling to keep up in class. Is he a lost cause?

Sarah • 2nd August 2023

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 7 Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess enters a new arc! Konoha has been chosen as a saint candidate, which Iana knows will lead to the ultimate bad end for her and her loved ones, should Iana be picked. Now our heroine will stop at nothing to protect those she cares about.

Demelza • 1st August 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Arthur needs to find a way to get back to his parents, but first he needs to learn how to manage his newfound powers with the help of the previous elf king.

Noemi10 • 31st July 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 4 Review

Mysteries accrue in the fourth volume of this compulsively readable manga series set in Kowloon Walled City where nothing is quite as it seems…

Sarah • 29th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volume 5 Review

Tia is moving closer to having her engagement with the crown prince annulled, but her virtues are getting in the way.

Noemi10 • 27th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volume 1 Review

Arthur is reborn in a new world where magic, elves and dwarves exist. Can he use the knowledge of his past life to make the most out of this new one?

Noemi10 • 24th July 2023

Book Review

Dragon and Ceremony Volume 1 Review

Dragon and Ceremony follows the story of Ix, a trainee wandmaker who had given up on pursuing the role after the death of his master. But when a customer comes calling with a broken wand and a contract from his older master, Ix finds himself unable to turn her down. This project may even change his life for the better...

Demelza • 23rd July 2023

Manga Review

The Summer Hikaru Died Volume 1 Review

Yoshiki and Hikaru were inseparable until Hikaru went missing in the mountains. Then he turned up again – but Yoshiki knows that he isn’t ‘his’ Hikaru. And strange things have begun to happen around the village…

Sarah • 21st July 2023

Manga Review

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Volume 1 Review

In this coming-of-age romantic adventure, the young confectioner Anne Halford aims to become a Silver Sugar Master by competing at the Royal Candy Fair in Lewiston. With the pretty but dark warrior fairy Challe Fen Challe at her side, Anne sets off to face not just her rival Silver Sugar confectioners, but also the injustices and corruption that fill the world around her.

Onosume • 10th July 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 2 Review

Kongpob and his fellow first-year engineering students have been working hard as a team to win their gears, trained by head hazer Arthit and the other seniors. Do they have what it takes to pass the final challenge – and is Arthit aware that Kongpob has developed feelings for him?

Sarah • 8th July 2023

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Honey Lemon Soda our heroine Uka continues to get to grips with her new high school life as she tries to make friends with her classmates and deals with the jealous stares from being close to Kai.

Demelza • 7th July 2023

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 2 Review

With the completion of the love potion getting ever closer, Rose begins to prepare herself for parting ways with Harij. Can she find a way to be honest with her feelings before then?

Demelza • 6th July 2023

Manga Review

Monster and the Beast Volume 4 Review

No matter how far Liam travels with his beast/demon companion Cavo, he can’t escape his shadows of his dark past – is it time to face his pursuers and the consequences of his actions?

Sarah • 2nd July 2023

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet our heroine comes face-to-face with a rival for Akatsuki's affections! How will she manage the jealousy that bubbles up from seeing her crush with an attractive working woman?

Demelza • 27th June 2023

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Sabikui Bisco sees Bisco and Milo face off against Apollo, a mysterious redhead with the ability to make skyscrapers appear out of thin air?!

Demelza • 25th June 2023

Book Review

The Holy Grail of Eris Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Holy Grail of Eris sees protagonist Connie and ghost companion Scarlett dive deeper into the secrets of the past and present day.

Demelza • 23rd June 2023

Manga Review

My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress Volume 1 Review

My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress Volume 1 is another supernatural shonen in a crowded genre. Has it done anything to set itself apart from the crowd?

Demelza • 22nd June 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 3 Review

Reiko Kujirai can’t remember anything before her current life in Kowloon. All she knows is that she has feelings for her co-worker Kudou – but he seems to see another Kujirai whenever he looks at her. And why has the enigmatic Dr. Hebinuma taken an interest in her? Find out more in the third addictive volume of this multi-faceted mystery manga!

Sarah • 15th June 2023

Manga Review

Magical Girl Incident Volume 1 Review

Magical Girl Incident introduces us to overworked salaryman Hiromi who has always dreamed of being a hero. One evening, his wish is suddenly granted when he finds himself transforming into a magical girl!

Demelza • 14th June 2023