Juzo Ogami is a legendary assassin who has made it to the ripe old age of 39, which is something to be very proud of in that profession. However, when he reflects back on his life, he’s generally not very satisfied. He has done nothing more than kill people—which he doesn’t particularly like doing. And… Read More First Impression: KILL BLUE
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions series here at Beneath the Tangles. Over the next several weeks, our writers will be sampling a wide range of new and returning shows and sharing their early thoughts—what excites us, what surprises us, and what might be… Read More Spring 2026 Anime First Impressions
A bride, a princess, a billionaire’s daughter, a wolf goddess, a witch—women are taking the lead in many of the volumes we’re reviewing this week, working their way through life-changing and sometimes violent situations. Plus, we’ve got the first volume of Shonen Jump series, a yuri artbook, and more! Check out our reviews below and… Read More Reader’s Corner: Beatrice (Vol. 1), Kill Blue (Vol. 4), and Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Vol. 1)
Christmas is just two days away! Need a last-minute gift? Want to pick something up for yourself with that Amazon or B&N gift card you’re anticipating getting? Well, we’ve got a bunch of possibilities for you, from brand new series like Animan and Love Bullet to long-timers like Zom 100 and Insomniacs, and everywhere in… Read More Reader’s Corner: Girl Crush (Vol. 4), Animan (Vol. 1), Love Bullet (Vol. 1), and Zom 100 (Vol. 18)
Among the volumes we’re covering this week is the first in the newest series from the mangaka behind Tokyo Revengers; the initial two volumes in the Let’s Get to Villainessin’ series; and two by author Ao Juumonji. Check out our reviews of those and others on this week’s column! Astro Royale (Vol. 1) • Banished… Read More Reader’s Corner: Astro Royale (Vol. 1), Kill Blue (Vol. 2), and How to Eat Life (Vol. 1)
Will Ako return to her original body? Have Ruby and Aqua truly switched roles? And are either of two brand new series—The Bugle Call: Song of War and Kill Blue—likely to rise to the occasion as worthy of our attention and dollars? Twwk gives you all his thoughts on these questions and more in this… Read More Reader’s Corner: Oshi no Ko (Vol. 10), The Bugle Call: Song of War (Vol. 1), and Kill Blue (Vol. 1)
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