Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 5 Review

It’s all change at Kagi and Hirano’s high school as the third years graduate and the roommates prepare to move up a year. But has anything changed in their relationship?

Sarah • 15th July 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… July 2026

New volumes in ongoing series are always welcome – check out our thoughts on some of our favourites!

AUKN Staff • 13th July 2026

Manga Review

Clumsy Kiss Review

Kumai has been unlucky in love – but now that he’s in the third year, he’s going to try once more. But having texted one of the girls in his class – why has one of the boys turned up instead?

Sarah • 12th July 2026

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 12 Review

Fumi's father has returned and discovered her relationship with Akatsuki! Is there any hope for him to come to understand their love, or is it all over for their budding romance?

Demelza • 4th July 2026

Manga Review

Please Look After the Dragon Volume 2 Review

Young dragon Ilsera and her human roommate Murakami must confront the angry local dragon god to save the town and the festival!

Sarah • 3rd July 2026

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 11 Review

Reiko Kujirai (A) has learned the sad truth about the end of the relationship between Reiko Kujirai (B) and Kudou. But there are more revelations about Generic Kowloon to come!

Sarah • 17th June 2026

Manga Review

Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri Volume 1 Review

College student Nanase is spending her summer vacation working as a manager for a popular actor. But while he seems incredibly sweet on the surface, when they're alone he shows his bossy and uncaring attitude! Will these two mismatched individuals be able to work together?

Demelza • 16th June 2026

Manga Review

Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (manga) Volume 1 Review

How can someone be a hero and a prisoner at the same time? Well, that's for Xyro to decide who he wants to be.

Noemi10 • 14th June 2026

Manga Review

The Failure at God School Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The Failure at God School got off to a rocky start, but as we reunite with protagonist Nagi, we find that there are plenty of exciting twists and turns in store for us.

Demelza • 13th June 2026

Manga Review

Every Adventure Needs a Weapon! The Blacksmith Life of Rudy the Obsessed Volume 1 Review

Rudy is a blacksmith apprentice who dreams of creating the ultimate weapon for adventures. However, she works in a general hardware store where her ideas generally aren't fit for purpose. Will she be able to make something to meet her customers' needs?

Demelza • 9th June 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volumes 8 and 9 Review

The child of prophecy has made an appearance and now Tia needs to decide what it is worth fighting for to reach her happy ever after.

Noemi10 • 8th June 2026

Book Review

ATLAS: Her, the Combatant, and Him, the Hero Volume 1 Review

In a futuristic world where heroes and villains exist, Calli and Genesis need to figure out their roles in the society they live in and what is worth fighting for.

Noemi10 • 5th June 2026

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volumes 10 and 11 Review

Fumi goes to stay with Kaneishi after a falling-out with Akatsuki over his new editor, but will she be able to work through her feelings and mend their relationship before it's too late?

Demelza • 4th June 2026

Book Review

Lycoris Recoil: Recovery Days Review

The Lycoris Recoil cast return in another selection of short stories, this one more action-packed than the last!

Demelza • 3rd June 2026

Manga Review

Bad Girl Volume 1 Review

Some people will go to any length to attract the one they love - they'll even stick erasers on their shoes to make them look like thick-soled boots!

Ian Wolf • 25th May 2026

Manga Review

Redeem: Only One Forever Volume 1 Review

After his boyfriend Kuon is killed in an accident, Chiaki, traumatized, wakes up to find he’s been flung back a whole decade and is eleven years old again. Does this mean he has a chance to save Kuon’s life in the future?

Sarah • 23rd May 2026