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Kingdom Hearts Volume 3 Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 3 feels at times as if it could use an extra chapter or two for certain arcs, but does slow down when needing to flesh out the world for the reader, with fascinating results.

HWR • 15th March 2026

Manga Review

Battlefront of the Great Powers: Rekkyo Sensen Volume 1 Review

In a future Earth with only 100 years left, how can humanity hope to survive? By having a genocide disguised as a tournament where humans with genetic mutations can fight for their country's survival!

Noemi10 • 14th March 2026

Manga Review

Common-Sense Monster Volume 2 Review

This yuri horror series continues to be a thrilling manga, with interesting character developments and entanglements that could decide Itou’s fate very shortly.

darkstorm • 13th March 2026

Manga Review

My Favorite VTuber Is Scary IRL Volume 1 Review

A food delivery driver unknowingly meets the person behind his favourite VTuber in this new series from Square Enix Manga.

Demelza • 12th March 2026

Manga Review

A Howl of the Heart Volume 1 Review

Tenyo infiltrates enemy territory to avenge his dead comrade-in-arms Uru, only to find himself confronting a warrior who looks and sounds just like Uru leading the enemy troops!

Sarah • 11th March 2026

Book Review

Legend of the Far East’s Savior Volume 1 Review

In an Earth where demons are at war with humans, Keita seems to be the only one to be able to deploy Mikage, the newest hybrid robot with the strongest power to fight demons.

Noemi10 • 10th March 2026

Anime Review

The Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess Blu-Ray Collection Review

Terakomari Gandesblood is a shut-in, vegetarian vampire, who's been promoted to be Commander of the Mulnite Imperial Army. She must engage in regular battles with her rivals - or explode. What could possibly go wrong?

darkstorm • 9th March 2026

Manga Review

Cat + Crazy Volume 2 Review

Cat + Crazy returns for Volume 2, where we learn more about Nekoya and meet another eccentric cat person!

Demelza • 8th March 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Semantic Error Volume 5 Review

Sangwoo and Jaeyoung are together – but for how much longer? Jaeyoung’s departure date for the USA is drawing ever closer!

Sarah • 7th March 2026

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 9 Review

This latest light novel entry in the Bungo Stray Dogs series tells the tale of how Oda and Dazai first met. An origin story not to be missed!

Demelza • 6th March 2026

Book Review

Moscow 2160 Volume 1 Review

One man finds himself dealing with a lot of dirty work in a world in which the Cold War never ended.

Ian Wolf • 5th March 2026

Manga Review

Otaku x Gal Volume 1 Review

Otaku high schooler Koichi Otakura bonds with trendy classmate Yua Narumi over... nail art?! This cute comedy series makes it English debut!

Demelza • 4th March 2026

Manga Review

Omega Megaera Volume 2 Review

The arrival of the patriarch’s illegitimate son Mamiya sets off plotting and counter-plotting within the powerful Hanabusa family…

Sarah • 3rd March 2026

Film Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Theatrical Review

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid returns to our screens in a film that proves heartfelt and visually impressive as Kanna's estranged father returns and our little dragon's life might be about to change forever.

Demelza • 2nd March 2026

Manga Review

Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Kanata leaves the Royal Capital behind and sets out on an adventure in search of new fluff! And it doesn't take her very long to happen upon a Fenrir in trouble...

Demelza • 1st March 2026

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Chiaki and Subaru's relationship goes through all kinds of changes in these two volumes of Gazing at the Star Next Door! Will they end up friends, lovers, or something entirely different?

Demelza • 28th February 2026

Book Review

Villains Are Destined to Die (novel) Volume 1 Review

After being transported inside the story of a dating video game as the villainess, can Penelope improve her relationship with the love interests and survive until the end when everyone seems out to get rid of her?

Noemi10 • 27th February 2026

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 5

Masamichi believes that his specter master Shino has defeated Kagiroi, a rival specter from his Heian past…until the vengeful Kagiroi waylays him when Shino is away on business!

Sarah • 26th February 2026

News

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea coming to Cinemas in UK and Ireland on 1st May

Watch the all-new fantasy film on the Big Screen from 1st May, following the Season 4 Premiere on 3rd April (only on Crunchyroll).

Sarah • 25th February 2026

Features

INTERVIEW: Kenichiro Akimoto on the “colourful, vibrant hell” of ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

Hiroshi Sakurazaka's landmark time loop story ALL YOU NEED IS KILL returns to the big screen this week with a brand-new anime adaptation by Studio 4°C. We sat down with director Kenichiro Akimoto to discuss his new take on this iconic story.

Josh A. Stevens • 25th February 2026