Reader’s Corner: My Super-Cute Black Mage! (Vol. 1), Oshi no Ko (Vol. 13), and Delirium (Vol. 1)

This week’s reviews include the first volumes of a fantasy light novel series, a romcom, and an independently published manga. We’ve also got the newest volumes of series like Oshi no Ko, A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special, and more! Ako and Bambi (Vol. 6) • Delirium (Vol. 1) • If the Villainess and Villain… Read More Reader’s Corner: My Super-Cute Black Mage! (Vol. 1), Oshi no Ko (Vol. 13), and Delirium (Vol. 1)

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Fanart Friday: Ruby, You Are Not Alone

The final episode of Oshi no Ko season 3 aired this week, and now that it’s outpaced the physical manga releases stateside, I was definitely not ready for it. Warning: spoilers ahead! The repercussions of the reveal might lead to some squiggly stuff, but for now, I want to bask in the powerful moment Aqua… Read More Fanart Friday: Ruby, You Are Not Alone

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Reader’s Corner: The Fake Alchemist (Vol. 1), Once Upon a Witch’s Death (Vol. 1), and D.N.Angel New Edition (Vol. 2)

The horror! The horror…of bad manga! Well, I wouldn’t say any of the series we’re reviewing on this week’s Reader’s Corner are outright awful, but some, including a new horror series, aren’t series we’d recommend. But surely there’s an excellent volume among the duds! Hirayasumi, come rescue us! [OSHI NO KO] TV Anime 1st Season… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Fake Alchemist (Vol. 1), Once Upon a Witch’s Death (Vol. 1), and D.N.Angel New Edition (Vol. 2)

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First Impression: Oshi no Ko Season 3

Six months have passed since the release of the “POP IN 2” music video, and since then—riding on the video’s popularity, Ruby’s more “cynical and calculated” image, and MEM-Cho’s dedication to their channel—B-Komachi’s popularity has risen beyond even their expectations. Akane is getting a lot of work too, and so is Aqua. But not all… Read More First Impression: Oshi no Ko Season 3

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First Impression: Tamon’s B-side

Utage is sixteen, and she’s a huge fan of Tamon, an idol in the group F/ACE. To support her fandom, Utage works part-time doing housekeeping. And wouldn’t you know, her latest assignment ends up being…Tamon’s apartment! Shocking, I know. And it turns out he’s nothing like his “sexy and wild” onstage persona, instead being extremely… Read More First Impression: Tamon’s B-side

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Winter 2026 Anime First Impressions

This is the anime season you have been waiting for. As we enter a new year, we also enter a new anime season—guys, the winter 2026 season is packed full of shows that so many of us are anticipating. Here’s a little sample of what’s ahead (or if you prefer, jump straight down to our… Read More Winter 2026 Anime First Impressions

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Reader’s Corner: Oshi no Ko (Vol. 12), Dandadan (Vol. 16), and Maid to Skate

There’s always a catch. Occasionally a folly. And sometimes you might just hide your feelings…in Russian. What if you’re a kaiju? What if you shrink and have to fight your way through a real-life board game? Or if you’ve been reincarnated into a mafia dating sim? When you put it like that…these characters in the… Read More Reader’s Corner: Oshi no Ko (Vol. 12), Dandadan (Vol. 16), and Maid to Skate

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