Thoughts on Adachi and Shimamura Volume 6 (Manga)
Adachi finds herself facing a few days without Shimamura in the sixth volume of Moke Yuzuhara's manga adaptation of Adachi and Shimamura. That's because Shimamura is off visiting her grandparents, and reuniting with a furry friend. This volume…
Game of the Month: March 2026
Following on from Pokémon's 30th anniversary on February 27th, it will probably come as no surprise that I'll be featuring games from the franchise here. I've got a couple of honourable mentions before the main feature.
Thoughts on Otherside Picnic Volume 13 (Manga)
Sorawo's neighbour is a little off in the thirteenth volume of Eita Mizuno's manga adaptation of Otherside Picnic. Kozakura also has a surprise for Sorawo and Toriko. This volume contains chapters sixty-eight to seventy-two.
Thoughts on Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord Volume 5
Miyako and Asako face big decisions in the fifth and final volume of Yodokawa's Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord manga. Whether it's buying a car or a house, or contemplating one final return to the stage, both ladies have a lot to…
Thoughts on ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! Volume 7
With the disappearance of one of Flum's close allies, she goes to General Henriette for help in the seventh volume of Sunao Minakata's manga adaptation of ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an…
Anna and Mikuru are out of step in the fifth episode of Star Detective #PreCure!
Pokémon Presents time!
Thoughts on Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia Volume 2
Fubuki and Mio investigate a case of missing children in the second volume of Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia. Their search leads them to an oni. Hope you're ready for a dose of Nakirium. This volume contains chapters…
Manga and light novels this month: office ladies, a cursed sword, short stories, orphans, love, friends, magical girls, and rock.
Thoughts on Bocchi the Rock! Volume 7
Kessoku Band is steadily moving on up in the world in the seventh volume of Aki Hamazi's Bocchi the Rock! manga. New opportunities arise, which puts them in contact with new people. That includes someone who may be even more introverted than Bocchi... who…
Thoughts on Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 4
Cocoa has been with Rabbit House Café for a year in the fourth volume of Koi's Is the Order a Rabbit? manga. With her older sister, Mocha, visiting, it is the perfect time to show that she has matured... if Cocoa has actually matured, that is.
Thoughts on Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 5
Goggles takes on the Spire of Order in the fifth volume of Sankichi Hinodeya's Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga. The volume adapts the Side Order DLC of Splatoon 3, and contains chapters eighteen to twenty-three.
Winter 2026 Anime: Thoughts So Far
We have passed the halfway point of winter 2026, so I'll be doing the usual and sharing my thoughts on each show that I have chosen to watch this season. It has been an interesting season so far, so let's see what's been happening.
The CUREtto Detective Agency takes on its first case in episode of Star Detective #PreCure
Anna and Mikuru are on the path to becoming great Star Detectives in the third episode of Star Detective #PreCure!
Thoughts on Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Volume 6
Akane seeks to get emotionally closer to Nadeshiko in the sixth volume of Yakinikuteishoku's Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? manga. Physically closer, too, but they've pretty much been doing that…
Game of the Month: February 2026
I have one honourable mention this month, and then the main feature is a game that has been reimagined. Coincidentally, both have level up systems.
Manga & light novels this month: cupids, vampires, dreams, witches, swords, elves, deer, rabbits, idols, magical girls, an office lady, androids, and green yuri.
Cure Answer and Cure Mystique debut in the first episode of Star Detective #PreCure!
Game of the Month: January 2026
A new year brings with it a new January, and new video games. I have a couple of honourable mentions before getting to the main feature. This month we have tactics, turn-based battles, and gacha.
Thoughts on The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate Volume 1
The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate is a yuri manga written and illustrated by Kodama Naoko. It tells the story of lesbian Rei Shigisawa, who winds up letting a former colleague - and crush - stay at her home.…
Thoughts on Gushing Over Magical Girls Volume 2
Utena continues adapting to being a villain in the second volume of Akihiro Ononaka's Gushing Over Magical Girls manga. A new ally appears, and Magia Azure in particular seems to be acting strange... This volume contains chapters six to ten.
Idol PreCure prepare for the ultimate stage in episode 48 of You and Idol #PreCure
Winter 2026 Anime: First Impressions
2026 has begun, and with it comes the first season of anime for the year: winter. As is tradition, I shall be sharing my initial thoughts of each show I have chosen to watch for the season here. I'd say that this season has had a pretty strong start.
Idol PreCure have an announcement to make in episode 47 of You and Idol #PreCure