Manga Review

A Howl of the Heart Volume 2

Crimson Wolf warrior Tenyo has found the brother-in-arms he believed dead in enemy general Kakezuki! But the revived Kakezuki has no recollection of his previous life – or of Tenyo. Discover more in the second volume of this danmei-flavoured BL manga...

Sarah • 30th July 2026

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 4 Review

The Mark of Erdrick rolls on with a volume containing some character development for some of the other “lords” around our hero Arus, plus a good old-fashioned “hero rises to the impossible challenge” so our protagonist doesn’t miss out on some spotlight!

Cold Cobra • 24th July 2026

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 7 Review

Miss Yamada is sulking. There’s been no sign of Mr. Sasaki for almost a week now. Could the salaryman be avoiding her – and if so, why? Catch up with the next volume of the must-read series that’s now an anime!

Sarah • 23rd July 2026

Manga Review

Always a Catch! How I Punched My Way Into Marrying a Prince Volumes 2 and 3 Review

After Maria and the queen are attacked at the castle, our feisty heroine decides to take a trip home to inform her family of her engagement. But what kinds of trouble will she get into on the trip there and back?!

Demelza • 21st July 2026

Manga Review

Otaku x Gal Volume 2 Review

It's the Golden Week holidays, and while Otakura prepares to dive into his backlog of games and anime, Narumi has other ideas...

Demelza • 18th July 2026

Manga Review

A Cat is a Cat in Any Life Review

After meeting an untimely end, a cat finds herself in a fantasy world where she makes friends with the resident hero! And she's not the only kitty to have found a worthy owner in this new world...

Demelza • 27th May 2026

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volumes 5-7 Review

The Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime has begun, so we head back to the original manga to see what's next in store for our heroes.

Demelza • 19th May 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… May 2026

Manga, manhwa and a novel feature in our May recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 17th May 2026

Manga Review

A Starlit Darkness Volume 1 Review

Debt-ridden Subaru Karasuma, once a promising writer, has lost all hope. But then he encounters best-selling novelist Geppo Yagira who offers him a lifeline…

Sarah • 16th May 2026

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 10 Review

Tokyo Aliens reaches the milestone tenth volume! Sho and the AMO embark on a rescue mission to save Akira, but will they make it in time?

Demelza • 14th May 2026

Manga Review

Love in the Palm of His Hand Volume 3 Review

Fujinaga and Keito have been apart while Fujinaga rehearses for his first big role in a stage play – and now opening night has arrived! How will this affect their feelings for each other?

Sarah • 3rd May 2026

Manga Review

The Prince’s Keeper Volume 1 Review

An apprentice witch finds herself in over her head when she's followed home by a cat who is actually the third prince of the kingdom with a powerful curse placed upon him.

Demelza • 2nd May 2026

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 15

When a battle-scarred cat wanders through the garden, Fukumaru and Marin are sure it’s their long-lost big brother. Does he have an owner – or is he a stray?

Sarah • 30th April 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 5 and 6 Review

When Ritsu invites Hinase to the local summer festival, it sets off a chain of events that could change their relationship forever.

Demelza • 24th April 2026

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Forming up as a climax to what the series has been doing so far, these three volumes see Sorawo, Toriko and Kozakura battle Runa Urumi and her crazy Satsuki Uruma obsessed cult, who will stop at nothing in order to make it over to the Otherside.

Onosume • 13th April 2026

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 3

The Mark of Erdrick continues and its connection to Dragon Quest III becomes even stronger with the appearance of a resurrected enemy from the game, followed by the introduction of a rather odd new companion…

Cold Cobra • 26th March 2026