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Holmes of Kyoto Vol. 1 Novel Review
If there’s a Holmes of Kyoto, is there a Moriarty, too?
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 1
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. Sometimes you read a light novel…
Holmes of Kyoto Vol. 3 Review
Return to Kyoto, if only in spirit.
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 2
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. I think the thing I find…
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 3
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. One of the better things about…
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 4
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. Rarely have I had to eat…
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 7
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. This volume was already starting off…
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 6
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. After five books that are essentially…
Holmes of Kyoto, Vol. 5
By Mai Mochizuki and Shizu Yamauchi. Released in Japan by Futabasha. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Minna Lin. If nothing else, Holmes of Kyoto…
Holmes of Kyoto Volume 1 Review
TheOASG reviews the first volume of Holmes of Kyoto, where Aoi's attempt to get over heartbreak turns into meeting the one dubbed "Holmes"!
Books: Holmes of Kyoto
By Jeannette Ng. Now also an anime, as the title aptly implies, Holmes of Kyoto by Mai Mochizuki began a light novel series about a pair of amateur…
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes — A Visual Novel Review
19 years old and already retired, that's the life of Kobayashi Opera; a former ace detective who lost his powers.
Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Vol. 1 Review
Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre.
Review Plus: Unnamed Memory, Vol. 1 (light novel)
This is more than just a review: it’s a Review Plus! There’ll be a review, and at the end I’ll throw in a short extra takeaway for Christians…
Light Novel Review: Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke Vol.1
Read my full review of Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke: This Time I'm Gonna Tell Her How I Feel! Vol.1 over on Anime News Network.
Anime short review: Vampire Holmes
How could I take on a set of terrible anime and skip Vampire Holmes? This short (thankfully) comedy series from 2015 has miserable ratings and is generally considered…
Fluffy Paradise Mild Novel Vol. 1 Overview
Fluffy Paradise's publication is the latest to show that a love of animals can be happily combined with the isekai genre. Even just in Cross Infinite World's
028 - Twilight: The Graphic Novel vol. 1
Yes, they made a Twilight manga and it's pretty good! James is joined with new host Will! They talk about Stephenie Meyer's urban fantasy success and how such…
Love of Kill Vol 1 Review
Fe’s Love of Kill began life as an online comic, before eventually being published as a print manga, and it’s one of the series that I’ve been most…
Otaku Reader’s Corner: Saint’s Magic Power, Holmes of Kyoto, and Knowing How to Give Birth
I Don’t Know How to Give Birth I Don’t Know How to Give Birth is an incredibly raw look at pregnancy from the point of view of a…
Soup Forest Novel 1 Review
Soup Forest is a story to read when you want to escape from the horrors of the news cycle. It's truly cozy in the sense that it's like…
Review—The Nature of Kyoto
An anthology of 30 essays on Kyoto, Japan
Review—The Nature of Kyoto
An anthology of 30 essays on Kyoto, Japan
Review—Structures of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology 4
Judith Clancy and Alex Kerr book-end this remarkable publication offering insight into the physical, spiritual and artistic elements of Kyoto.
Review—Structures of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology 4
Judith Clancy and Alex Kerr book-end this remarkable publication offering insight into the physical, spiritual and artistic elements of Kyoto.
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Episode 1 Review
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Episode 1: A thief tries to steal the Left Eye of the Impure King. Is Yukio right to keep Rin out of the action?
Review: Call of the Night, Vol. 1
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? No? Well, have you ever had your veins violated by a vampire in the Tokyo star light?…
Manga Review: Berserk of Gluttony Vol.1
Read my full review of Berserk of Gluttony Vol.1 over on Anime News Network.
Birds of Shangri-La Vol 1 Review
Looks like Christmas has come early for me this year because we have the debut of a sexy, new Boys Love manga series by Ranmaru Zariya, the creator…
BtT Light Novel Club Chapter 24: Re:Zero, Vol. 1
Let it not be said that the Light Novel Club shies away from the most popular isekai series. This session, we’re jumping into volume one of the enormously…
Hirayasumi Vol 1 Review
Keigo Shinzo's Hirayasumi is like eating a sweet treat after a savory dessert. It's a rich and charming manga that tugs at your heart.
Jealousy Vol. 1 Review
Well, that “Explicit Content” label on the cover sure wasn’t lying.
Recent Readings of Queered Holmes And Watson
In 1926, John Watson, friend and confidant of Sherlock Holmes, was shot by “Killer” Evans in the the story the Three Garridebs. What Holmes says in the moment…
BtT Light Novel Club, Chapter 20 (Part 1): Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 1
Oh boy are you all in for a treat this time around. Our discussion on Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 1 was so huge, I decided that, for the first…
The Tale of the Outcasts Vol 1 Review
Lovers of the Monster Boyfriend genre rejoice, Makoto Hoshino’s The Tale of the Outcasts is here to serve up some spooky and sweet supernatural romance! Synopsis Marbas is…
Review: Chivalry of a Failed Knight (Vol. 1)
I feel rather conflicted about Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Vol. 1. But first, I should explain what the story is about. Failed Knight is set in a…
The Holy Grail of Eris Vol 1 Review
Hinase Momoyama’s The Holy Grail of Eris is a fantasy manga with plenty of drama, mystery and a supernatural twist. Based on the novels by Kujira Tokiwa, this…
The Holy Grail of Eris Vol 1 Review
Hinase Momoyama’s The Holy Grail of Eris is a fantasy manga with plenty of drama, mystery and a supernatural twist. Based on the novels by Kujira Tokiwa, this…
Manner of Death Vol. 1 Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Eliz takes a look at Yen Press' Manner of Death Volume 1.
Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Ryohgo Narita, the original author of Baccano and DURARARA!!, goes out of his way to craft an entertaining, intriguing, and emotionally affecting tale that takes place in the…
Light Novel Club 2021 Chapter 1: Infinite Dendrogram, Vol. 5
It’s time for our first Light Novel Club meeting of the year! We’re covering volume 5 of Infinite Dendrogram, finishing up the first major arc of the story, and…
January 2020 Bonus Preview: Spice & Wolf (Light Novel) Vol. 1
This is a Trailer for our Patreon Bonus episode on the Fan Favourite Light Novel Spice & Wolf!Become a Patron for a mere $1 a month and you'll…
Light Novel Club Chapter 32: The Faraway Paladin, Vol. 1
Welcome to our Light Novel Club discussion of The Faraway Paladin, Vol. 1! We’ve got a fairly unique light novel to discuss this time around, and this is…
Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Novel Vol. 1: The Lost Memory Review
Which writers or directors immediately spring to mind when you think of Ghost in the Shell (GitS)? Original author Masamune Shirow is a…
Clean Sweep Volume 1 Graphic Novel Review
This is a sponsored review. I was contacted by Andrews McMeel Publishing and given an advanced review copy. Ilona Andrews is a particularly famous author-duo (a husband and…
Your Forma Volumes 1-3 Novel Review
Your Forma’s first three volumes are, on the whole, excellent. A perfect blend of science fiction and mystery, the stories deal with strong plots and characters that are…
(Holmes + Edge)^SocialCommentary = ? – Moriarty the Patriot Spoiler Review
Moriarty the Patriot is a show that walks a ton of fine lines. Somewhere between adaptation and subversion, tawdry vengeance and cunning capers, message fiction and adventure –…
Mint Chocolate Vol 1 Review
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, so it seemed like the perfect time to do a review of a new, romance manga! As an added bonus, Mami Orikasa’s shojo series,…
Snowball Earth, Vol. 1 review
Hello all! It's Sakaki here with a brand new seasonally appropriate manga review! That's right, here in April we're gonna talk about Snowbal...
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Review: Act-Age (Vol 1)
Review Act-Age is an ongoing Weekly Shonen Jump series from author Tatsuya Matsuki and artist Shiro Usasaki. The first volume of the series introduces a number of characters…