Demelza

When she's not watching anime, reading manga or reviewing, Demelza can generally be found exploring some kind of fantasy world and chasing her dreams of being a hero.

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Manga Review

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review

Theo Aspel is trying to become a strong adventurer, which leads him to summon the demon Helvy. But instead of asking her to grant him strength, he asks her for her hand in marriage!

Demelza • 16th January 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile…New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! January 2026

More manga and manhwa recommendations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

AUKN Staff • 15th January 2026

Manga Review

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The Suzume manga adaptation comes to an end with these two volumes, but has it improved at all compared to its debut?

Demelza • 14th January 2026

Manga Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Spacewalking With You, the duo must prepare for exams or face being banned from club activities over the summer should they fail! But Kobayashi has never been good at studying and has no idea where to begin...

Demelza • 11th January 2026

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Rintaro is overwhelmed by his feelings for Kaoruko and now they're attending the Summer Festival together. If he does confess, how will she respond and where will their relationship go from here?

Demelza • 8th January 2026

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Kon continues to adjust to the weird but comfortable lifestyle he's leading living with Kasane and the other residents of the sharehouse. What new and whacky bugs will he experience in these two volumes?

Demelza • 7th January 2026

Roundup

Autumn 2025 Overview

Has the Autumn 2025 Season been a good one for new and returning anime, overall? Or have there been some disappointments? Find out as the Anime UK News writers deliver their verdicts…

AUKN Staff • 2nd January 2026

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volumes 2-4 Review

Earth Expansion comes to a conclusion in Volume 4, but does it manage to reach a satisfying end, despite the short run?

Demelza • 30th December 2025

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review

These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

Demelza • 26th December 2025

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review

A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Demelza • 22nd December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei

Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 1: Anime

What have been the high points in anime in 2025 for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out in our Review of the Year - and let us know what you've enjoyed too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2025

Anime Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review

Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back time...

Demelza • 18th December 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 3 Review

Kiyotaka and Chiharu finally take their well-earned break at the dog-friendly inn they recently discovered and we learn more about Chako and Aniki in this new volume of the series.

Demelza • 13th December 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 sees Monica taking part in a chess tournament against an old friend and spending an evening at a local festival with Felix, where the two put their differences in status aside.

Demelza • 9th December 2025

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2025

After attending the 2025 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, our writers are back with the lowdown on the festival and what films you should be checking out as they (hopefully!) head to cinemas and home video over the next couple of years.

AUKN Staff • 7th December 2025

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volumes 2 and 3 Review

These two new volumes of Hero Without a Class see Arel prepare to take part in a sword-fighting tournament and turn his hand to learning magic!

Demelza • 5th December 2025

Manga Review

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?! Volume 1 Review

Takuya Seo spends his high school days trying to hide the fact he's an otaku, but when the two gals in his class discover his secret, he soon finds himself making new friends.

Demelza • 4th December 2025

Manga Review

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The more time Sheena spends with Mimi, the more she discovers about her unusual abilities. A girl afraid to set foot on the battlefield and another known as a ruthless killer - what will become of their relationship as they grow closer?

Demelza • 30th November 2025

Manga Review

Nezumi’s First Love Volume 1 Review

Nezumi's a hitman for the yakuza who couldn't imagine ever falling in love, but then she meets Ao. Could he be the boy to soften her heart? And what does getting involved with a hitman mean for his future...?

Demelza • 28th November 2025