Reviews

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J-Drama Spotlight: Beyond Goodbye

Beyond Goodbye is a heartfelt Netflix Original series, sure to capture your attention as it takes us through a story wrapped up in fate.

Demelza Ward • May 14

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Review: Merry Witches' Life: The Three Bereaved Women of Berlebagille Vol. 1

It's not often that you stumble upon a story with a seemingly simple slice-of-life premise and find yourself captivated by just how out there it is. Menota's Merry Witches' Life: The Three Bereaved Women of Berlebagille is exactly that.

Tamara Lazic • May 11

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Graphic Novel Review: Phenomena Book 3 - The Secret

Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a thrilling story with Phenomena Book Three: The Secret, capping off their imaginative sci-fi adventure with explosive revelations, high-stakes battles, and deep character moments. As Boldon, Matilde, and Spike journey to the heart of the mysterious phenomena that reshaped their world, long-buried

Andrea Tran • May 02

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Manga Debuts: Host to Shachiku

This edition of Manga Debuts takes a look at Mitsuru Kawajili's Host to Shachiku. Kawajili is a relative newcomer, whose manga has been serialized in Futabasha’s Manga Action since early 2023.

Demelza Ward • April 28

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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Brings Side-Scrolling Moe Action

Fans of cute girls and great side-scrolling action rejoice for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is here! Good side-scrollers are hard to come by nowadays; it's always open-world this and MOBA that....

Kasaix • April 17

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Zatsu Tabi Is the Must-Watch Cozy Anime of the Spring 2025 Season

It's a good time to be a fan of shows like Laid-Back Camp and Non Non Biyori as Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey began airing in April and brought joy to many slice-of-life cozy anime fans.

Kiira Fox • April 10

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Review of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

It's somewhat unfortunate that about 75% of the Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is a subpar, incomplete recap, but the Hoshina's Day Off special makes up for it. Still, this is not a movie I'd recommend as a starting point for people who are only now looking to get into the franchise.

Tamara Lazic • April 05

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Review of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

The boldest and best entry in the series to date, Atelier Yumia is an absolute triumph, combining open-world gameplay with addictive crafting mechanics and a thoughtful story.

Brett Michael Orr • April 03

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Review: Rainbow! Volume 2

Rainbow!, Volume 2 is a confronting and raw conclusion to the emotional series, diving into queer identity and childhood trauma, wrapped around a sweet same-sex romance.

Brett Michael Orr • March 29

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Review: Rainbow! Volume 1

Bright colors and uncomfortable truths collide in a masterpiece of visual design and narrative.

Brett Michael Orr • March 26

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Manga Debuts: Hon nara Uru hodo

Ao Kojima's debut series Hon nara Uru hodo is a love letter to bookworms everywhere.

Demelza Ward • March 24

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The Sakamoto Days Anime Won Me Over When the Manga Could Not - Review

Sakamoto Days: when the manga isn't better, for once. We take a look at how this Winter 2025 anime compares to its source material and just why it might be better.

Kiira Fox • March 21