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Summer 2023 Overview

Summer 2023 is all but over, except for ongoing series – and those, like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that have been beset with production delays and now seems to be on hiatus. Maybe it’s not so …

AUKN Staff • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

A Girl on the Shore Collector’s Edition Review

Inio Asano's A Girl on the Shore returns in a new collector's edition format, providing another way to get people reading this emotional story.

Demelza • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 3 Review

Fresher engineering student Kongpob has tried to hide his feelings for faculty upperclassman and head hazer, Arthit. But now the training period is over, he can’t pretend any longer – but will proud Arthit reject him, once and for all?

Sarah • 1st October 2023

Book Review

The Detective is Already Dead Volume 4 Review

Kimihiko has vowed to bring Siesta back to life, but the threat of Seed continues to loom. In search of important information Siesta left behind, our protagonist heads to London.

Demelza • 30th September 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volume 2 Review

It's time for Desir to up his game. He needs to move Romantica and Pram to the Alpha Class so they must continue training until they are strong enough to pass the advancement test.

Noemi10 • 29th September 2023

Manga Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too Volume 1 Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too follows the daily lives of a couple not yet married but comfortable in their relationship. Having made the decision to move in, they're taking the next steps on their path together.

Demelza • 28th September 2023

Manga Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (manga) Volume 1 Review

Naoya Fukamachi has a special skill—he can hear when people lie. Can this skill that has only brought him pain since childhood turn into an advantage when helping folklore professor Akira Takatsuki solving paranormal cases?

Noemi10 • 27th September 2023

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 1 Review

It’s never easy making a fresh start in a new town, but siblings Minato and Akira never expected to see vast shadowy figures moving through the buildings. What’s more, most of the inhabitants don’t even seem to notice that they’re there! What’s going on?

Sarah • 26th September 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, it's time for the school festival! With plenty of fun to be had, Mona is hoping that she can win Medaka's heart once and for all.

Demelza • 25th September 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 5 and 6 Review

What’s next for idol duo ZINGS? A role in a TV drama for Niyodo? His ghostly companion, Asahi, is delighted – but when the star of the series, Yakumo, begs Niyodo (of all people) to help him with his acting, all bets are off!

Sarah • 24th September 2023

Book Review

King’s Proposal Volume 1 Review

Date A Live author and illustrator duo Koushi Tachibana and Tsunako return to the West with new series King's Proposal. Does this new fantasy story prove an entertaining read?

Demelza • 23rd September 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Who Made Me a Princess Volume 2 Review

Can Athy thaw the Emperor's frozen heart to make him fall for her or will the new characters who appear get in the way of her survival?

Noemi10 • 22nd September 2023

Book Review

You Can Have My Back Volume 1 Review

Ionia died defending his country and his beloved prince, Gravis – but his memories now live on in young Leorino. Can their love be rekindled?

Sarah • 21st September 2023

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volume 1 Review

Wind Breaker follows the story of Haruka Sakura, who's transferred into Furin High School. The school is known for being a home to delinquents and Haruka is hoping to fight his way to the top, but the reality he finds here is quite different from what he expected...

Demelza • 20th September 2023

Manga Review

Our Not-So Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 4 Review

Intrepid travellers and boyfriends Mitsuki and Asahi arrive in South America, ready to continue their round-the-world journey. But an unexpected phone call throws Asahi off-balance as it turns out that his younger brother is also holidaying in Rio de Janeira and wants to meet up! And Asahi hasn’t told him about his relationship with Mitsuki…

Sarah • 19th September 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 17 and 18 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend the series swaps the comedy and harem antics for something more heartfelt as the release of Mizuhara's film grows closer.

Demelza • 18th September 2023

Manga Review

The Yakuza’s Bias Volume 2 Review

Ken Kanashiro of the Washio clan has discovered a new meaning to his life: K-pop idol group MNW! And when this hardened gangster learns there's the chance to meet his bias in person at a handshake event, he'll do everything he can to win a ticket...

Sarah • 17th September 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 4 Review

Lord Kudo is working longer hours and Miyo's health is declining, but what does the mysterious Arata Tsuruki want with them? Volume 4 of My Happy Marriage manga is here!

darkstorm • 16th September 2023

Book Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru and Amane have officially started dating and must learn to navigate their newfound closeness while also preparing to break the news to their classmates that the angel is now taken!

Demelza • 15th September 2023

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 4 Review

With Toriko missing, Sorawo and Kozakura plunge into the Otherside to search for her, but end up fighting for survival themselves as they have to face the alternate reality’s harsh swamps, forests and other things that go bump in the night, all while being followed by the mysterious Space-Time Man.

Onosume • 14th September 2023