Throwback Thaturday. Back in the mists of time, in the ancient era of the mid-00’s, publishers crept out upon a thin limb and tried to bring LNs to an anglophone audience. And it was a complete failure. Or was it? … Continue reading →
Feb 8, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
Review: THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST
This year things will be especially witchy at The Manga Test Drive. Witches can take all sorts of shapes in the world of manga, including ...
Review: THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST
This year things will be especially witchy at The Manga Test Drive. Witches can take all sorts of shapes in the world of manga, including ...
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Vol. 1 LN Review
I should probably just admit up front that I come to trash Wandering Witch. Well, folks, I am experiencing a slight quandary – even as I periodically note…
Sarazanmai Vol. 1 LN Review
Visit the post for more.
Penguindrum Vol. 1 LN Review
Magical realism, Ikuhara-style.
Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter Vol. 1 LN Review
Going to stick to the manga instead for this one.
Tearmoon Empire Vol. 1 LN Review
Now here’s the LN I’ve been waiting for. Some of you are probably already familiar with the fact that my recent willingness to re-engage with LNs was in…
Bibliophile Princess Vol. 1 LN Review
I just realized that the heroine is wearing a Saber dress on the cover and am unsure if I can get over this. Although, I did get over…
Otherside Picnic Vol. 1 LN Review
Lock and load. Sorawo is a loner of a college student whose curiosity gets the better of her when she stumbles into a parallel realm while engaging in…
The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1-2 LN Review
Worth a try for fans of political intrigue, or fans of female-led stories who are sick of reborn otome villainess tales.
Deathbound Duke’s Daughter Vol. 1 LN Review
Visit the post for more.
The Ordinary, the Extraordinary, and Soap! Vol. 1 LN Review
Am I just revealing myself as old if I try to make a Billy Mays joke here?
I’m in Love with the Villainess LN Vol. 1 Review
TL;DR It’s great, go read it.
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 1 LN Review
This LN’s boredom-inducing powers are omnipotent.
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 1
By Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Silent Witch” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Alice Prowse. A book…
My Neighbors the Yamadas: Que Sera, Sera
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to the last review of this month’s Miyazaki May! And this last film was unique, for…
The Witch and the Beast Vol 1 Review
A dark-fantasy manga tinged with elements of horror, Kousuke Satake’s The Witch and the Beast intrigued me, in large part due to it’s beautiful and atmospheric-looking cover art.…
Otherside Picnic Vol. 3 LN Review
Visit the post for more.
Bibliophile Princess Vol. 3 LN Review
Well, it’s not entirely skippable…
Bibliophile Princess Vol. 2 LN Review
Visit the post for more.
Otherside Picnic Vol. 2 LN Review
I am sure it wasn’t the intent, but the subtitle to this volume conjures images of the stuff of Douglas Adams rather than of horror.
Tearmoon Empire Vol. 3 LN Review
The revolution has been averted! But the civil war…?
Tearmoon Empire Vol. 2 LN Review
The selfish princess continues to thrive.
Tearmoon Empire Vol. 3 LN Review
The revolution has been averted! But the civil war…?
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Vol. 1
By Jougi Shiraishi and Azure. Released in Japan as “Majo no Tabitabi” by GA Novels. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nicole Wilder. I suspected…
Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka Vol. 1 LN Review
How many LNs must I have read before I have to stop claiming I don’t read them? Asking for… an associate… If you’ve been reading my recent LN…
Obsessions of an Otome Gamer Vol. 2 LN Review
Um, excuse me Back in December, as I was impatiently awaiting a release date for Tearmoon Empire’s first volume, I decided to take the plunge and give Obsessions…
Single of the Week: "Que Sera, Sera" by Fhana (Uchouten Kazoku ED)
Uchouten Kazoku or The Eccentric Family is one of my favorite animated shows this season, along with Gatchaman Crowds , Servant x Servi...
Gatchaman, Gatchaman Crowds, Servant x Service, Silver Spoon, The Eccentric Family
The Demon Girl Next Door Vol 1 Review
Izumo Ito’s 4-panel manga, The Demon Girl Next Door, is a whimsical comedy about a clumsy and cute demon and her nemesis: a retired magical-girl who seems more…
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2: Apprentice Shrine Maiden Vol. 1 LN Review
The ascent continues apace. Born into a world which has a serious dearth of books, Myne has by this point of the story has managed to develop paper,…
The Misfortune-Devouring Witch is Actually a Vampire?! LN Review
Nope. In a world much like our own in a Victorian-esque era, Count Ernest Selden is trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious ailment which has…
Sheepily Horned Witch Romi Vol 1 Review
An unconventional manga that’s part teen comedy, part quirky supernatural adventure, Sheepily Horned Witch Romi is a manga you won’t want to miss! Created by Yoichi Abe, this…
I Refuse To Be Your Enemy! Vol. 1 LN Partial Review
A release from J-Novel Club’s shoujo imprint which regrettably misses the mark. I commented a few reviews back that I’ve ended up in the past year or so…
Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1—Review
Here’s a brief review of Kamome Shirahama’s first volume of Witch Hat Atelier.
The Dawn of the Witch Volume 1 Review
If you're a manga reader who likes fantasy, the semi-sequel to Grimoire of Zero, The Dawn of the Witch, isn't likely to impress you.
The Emperor’s Lady-in-Waiting Is Wanted as a Bride Vol. 1 LN Review
Too bad she doesn’t want to be one.
Review: Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Vol. 4
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Originally Posted: February 2, 2021 Written by Jougi Shiraishi with illustrations by Azure. Released in English by Yen On with a translation…
Hi Score Girl, Vol. 1
By Rensuke Oshikiri. Released in Japan by Square Enix, serialized in the magazine Big Gangan. Released in North America by Square Enix Manga. Translated by Alexander Keller-Nelson. I…
Daily Report About My Witch Senpai Vol 1 Review
Maka Mochida’s Daily Report About My Witch Senpai puts a bit of a fantasy twist on your classic office romance. But even though the leading lady of this…
The Apothecary Witch Turned Divorce Agent, Vol. 1
By Kosuzu Kobato and Yasuyuki Syuri. Released in Japan as “Kusushi no Majo Desu ga, Nazeka Fukugyō de Rikon Daikō Shiteimasu” by DRE Novels. Released in North America…
The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes, Vol. 1
Google the term sanpaku, and you’ll quickly discover why the word resists easy translation. In its most basic sense, sanpaku means “three whites,” a condition in which the iris sits a…
The Engagement of Marielle Clarac LN Partial Review
What to do when the heroine views almost every interaction as potential research material? When I saw that the final two license pick-ups which J-Novel Club announced as…
East Meets West #30: Little Witch Academia .vs. The Worst Witch
Some shows, while thematically different, can nevertheless contain elementally similar to one another. I’ve already pointed that out plenty in this series of posts: starting from the first,…
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 4
By Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Silent Witch” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Alice Prowse. What is…
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 2
By Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Silent Witch” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Alice Prowse. Technically this…
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 5
By Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Silent Witch” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Alice Prowse. This volume…
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 3
By Matsuri Isora and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Silent Witch” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Alice Prowse. It’s not…
Reader’s Corner: Ima Koi (Vol. 3), Ghost Reaper Girl (Vol. 2), and Secrets of the Silent Witch
How about some sci-fi? This week, we cover the recent release of Your Forma, joining a host of other recommended series, including the newly released volume of romance…