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Convenient Semi-Friend Volume 1 Review

This new yuri manga has messy dynamics, comedic shyness and lesbians learning intimacy in a new context, for a potentially fun series.

darkstorm • 18th July 2025

Manga Review

23.45; Re Review

Mimori wakes from a year-long coma with no memories of Iku. But the shy student knows him well because Mimori’s ‘ghost’ has been spending the past year with him!

Sarah • 17th July 2025

Anime Review

Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 3 and 4 Collection Review

This second collection of the latest Urusei Yatsura anime adaptation brings us all the fun of the first set with a dose of more heartfelt development for the cast we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 15th July 2025

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 3 Review

Kohei starts a summer internship – but the hearing-impaired young graduate finds it far from plain sailing. Meanwhile his boyfriend Taichi is also having problems at work. Will they ever find time to spend together?

Sarah • 14th July 2025

Anime Review

Bubblegum Crisis – Perfect Collection Review

Bubblegum Crisis is an 80s OVA cyberpunk series that was among the very first anime I ever knew about or watched - but all these years later, do the adventures of the “Knight Sabres” still hold up?

Cold Cobra • 13th July 2025

Anime Review

Tenjho Tenge Collection Review

Souichiro and Bob get more than they bargained for when they join Toudou Academy which is full of martial artists. They'll need the help of the Juuken Club to become stronger and defeat the Executive Council!

Noemi10 • 12th July 2025

Manga Review

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 1 Review

Young Sitara’s quiet life as a slave in an educated household in thirteenth century Persia is turned upside-down when the Mongols invade.

Sarah • 11th July 2025

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Soma is framed for murder, so it's left to Kanoko to solve the mystery while her boss is stuck in jail. Will she be able to figure out the truth on her own and prove him innocent?

Demelza • 10th July 2025

Manga Review

The Hitman Stans Volume 1 Review

Owaru Endou is a superfan of a cute member of an idol group – but he’s also the most feared assassin in Japan! Can the two aspects of his life ever be reconciled? Well, no…

Sarah • 9th July 2025

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 4 Review

This horror yuri series picks up the pace in the new arc and expands the horrors of this dark tale. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 8th July 2025

News

New Panini UK Manga announced for November 2025: TEOGONIA Volume 1

In the harsh borderlands, humans fight a relentless battle against unstoppable hordes of demi-human creatures intent on stealing their lands, and their gods. After a young boy named Kai receives…

Sarah • 7th July 2025

Roundup

Spring 2025 Overview

Which Spring 2025 anime series made our final cut? Read on to find out…

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2025

Manga Review

Shout Loud, My Heart! Review

Gen plays guitar in a group called Eve – and Mike is the singer for a band called Adam. From the moment they meet, they feel a connection – but is it just about the music, or is there more going on?

Sarah • 3rd July 2025

Book Review

The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station Review

The God of Nishi-Yugahama Station follows four individuals who lost their loved ones in a train derailment. We follow their lives as we learn about those they've lost and how they deal with the grief in the aftermath, as well as what it means to have the chance to say one final goodbye.

Demelza • 2nd July 2025

News

More Anime Announced for Crunchyroll Summer Season 2025

TOUGEN ANKI, Mr. Osomatsu Season 4, Uglymug, Epicfighter, Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 15, and more...

Sarah • 1st July 2025

News

Crunchyroll Announce UK Release Date for the Compilation Film, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie.

Crunchyroll has today announced the release date for the compilation film, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will…

Sarah • 1st July 2025

Manga Review

Stardust Family Review

Stardust Family is a dense book that explores abuse, society’s pressure to fit in whatever the cost, and the complex nature of raising children, all in deep and respectful ways.

darkstorm • 1st July 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 7 Review

CLAMP's classic concludes (in a way) with Seishiro revealing his true, deadly nature to Subaru.

Ian Wolf • 30th June 2025

Manga Review

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Volumes 15 and 16 Review

Abe-sensei is back to his normal routine after he dealt with the drama at Kyoto with the help of his students. Now it's the students' turn to become the protagonists and invite the readers to participate in their daily school lives!

Noemi10 • 27th June 2025

Manga Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 2 and 3

The Shiunji Family Children's anime may have come to the end, but how does the manga compare with a further two volumes under its belt?

Demelza • 26th June 2025