The Music of Marie is a science fiction manga that explores a utopian world with a mysterious clockwork goddess whose blessings might disguise hidden truths. This manga was written and drawn by Usamaru Furuya, the creator of Genkaku Picasso and Lychee Light Club. As a fan of Genkaku Picasso's surreal visuals and dramatic storytelling, I... Continue Reading →
Island in a Puddle Vol 1 Review
Kei Sanbe, the creator of supernatural thrillers such as Erased and For The Kid I Saw In My Dreams, is back with a gripping new manga series. As a fan of the mangaka's other works, I've been looking forward to a new hair-raising adventure from this master of suspense. So, let's dive right into my... Continue Reading →
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess To Savior Vol 1 Review
Based on the light novels by Tenichi, the manga adaptation of The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior by Bunko Matsuura is an exciting isekai adventure where the terrible villainess of a fantasy video game becomes a pure-hearted heroine hell bent on preventing tragedy. Not only does she wish to save herself,... Continue Reading →
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (manga) Vol 1 Review
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard anime is a favourite show of mine and I've been craving more ever since watching the finale. Since there's been no news of a second season, I was thrilled to learn that both the manga adaptation and original light novels, by Nanako Tujimura, have been licensed in English. Now... Continue Reading →
Who Wants to Marry a Billionaire? Vol 1 Review
Given that it's the start of the new year, I thought now might be a good time to try something a bit outside my typical manga comfort zone. Thus, I decided to pick up a title from Seven Seas Entertainment's Ghost Ship line. Mikoto Yamaguchi and Mario's Who Wants to Marry a Billionaire? follows a... Continue Reading →
Beastars Vol 15 Review
Our newest villain graces the cover of this volume and makes quite an impression in it's pages, as he runs circles around Legoshi in this installment of Beastars. As with my reviews of the other volumes of the Beastars manga, this review will contain some spoilers for both this and previous volumes in the series.... Continue Reading →
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol 1 Review
Have you ever wondered what exactly happens to the heroes after they complete their quest and save the world? Or how those mystical elf characters in fantasy stories feel about how much longer they'll live than all of their friends? Then Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's manga, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, might just be the... Continue Reading →
Sleepless Domain Vol 1 Review
Sleepless Domain is a fantasy web comic by Mary Cagle that Seven Seas Entertainment is publishing in print as part of their partnership with Hiveworks. This is the second Hiveworks book I've picked up and it was another home run! Synopsis: Undine is a magical girl, something that isn't that uncommon in the city where... Continue Reading →
Beastars Vol 14 Review
There's a lot to discuss in this volume of Paru Itagaki's Beastars. A dramatic meeting with Yahya! An emotional reunion between Haru and Legoshi! And the reveal of a new antagonist! Let's get into it! As with my reviews of the other volumes of the Beastars manga, this review will contain some spoilers of events... Continue Reading →
Beastars Vol 13 Review
Yeah, Gosha is on the cover this time around. Not surprisingly, this volume features a lot of everyone's favourite scaly grandfather, and he gets plenty of opportunities to prove that he's still pretty spry! As with my reviews of the other volumes of Paru Itagaki's Beastars manga, this review will contain some spoilers for events... Continue Reading →