Reviews

Review: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing

The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!

Masha Zhdanova - June 1, 2026

Review: TO THE LAST GRAM thoughtfully explores living with an eating disorder

To the Last Gram digs its teeth into what it's like to live with an eating disorder and its associated effects—physical, mental, and social.

Samantha Puc - May 12, 2026

Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk

Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.

March 12, 2026

Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO

Kokuho, Japan's submission for Best International Feature film, is an epic about perfecting one of Japan's most revered art forms.

February 25, 2026

Movie Review: Alas poor SCARLET, we know you too well

Scarlet has all the hallmarks of a magnum opus. Unfortunately, it offers impressive visuals and a disappointingly simplistic narrative.

February 17, 2026

Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride

D. Morris - February 2, 2026

Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.

Movie Review: The romance of LOST IN STARLIGHT is otherworldly

D. Morris - January 8, 2026

Netflix's South Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight, is a sci-fi romance for adults that mostly sticks the landing.

Movie Review: Journey into the bleak heart of NO OTHER CHOICE

D. Morris - December 12, 2025

Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice is a dark, satirical take on the horrors of capitalism. It's also one of his greatest films to date.

Review: BARONESS GOES ON STRIKE VOL. 1 – fight for your right to be lazy

Merve Giray - December 8, 2025

Baroness Goes on Strike Vol. 1 is, just like Cassie's life, full of unexpected twists and turns. Hit webtoon now in print from Crossed Hearts!

Review: HEAVEN OFFICIAL’S BLESSING (THE COMIC) VOL. 1 simply stuns

Samantha Puc - December 2, 2025

Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic) Vol. 1 honors beautifully honors the webcomic and webnovel with a new translation and panel layout.

Review: KATLAYA RISING rises to the occasion

Masha Zhdanova - November 21, 2025

Katlaya Rising Maria Mediarito Edited by Aria Villafranca WEBTOON Katlaya de los Kalyes just wants to live a beautiful life with a beautiful wife. Unfortunately for her, she’s...