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

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

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

What If I Said “I Love You”? Volume 1 Review

What happens when one of a pair of childhood friends develops feelings for the other that are far stronger than friendship?

Sarah • 8th July 2026

Manga Review

Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom Review

A manga depicting some of the (adult) things David Attenborough doesn't get to talk about in his documentaries.

Ian Wolf • 25th June 2026

Roundup

From our TBR pile: Pride Month June 2026 – some LGBTQIA+ recommendations

Looking for manga to read for Pride Month? Here are some suggestions you won’t want to miss!

AUKN Staff • 15th June 2026

Manga Review

10 Dance Volume 8 Review

Competing together in the legendary 10 Dance seems further away than ever – until ballroom champions Suzuki and Sugiki come face-to-face backstage at a competition.

Sarah • 11th June 2026

Manga Review

Voices in the Sea Foam Review

The memories of the Little Mermaid re-awaken in Aito. He’s vowed never to fall in love – but then he meets fellow college student Toru! Will he ever find a happy ending?

Sarah • 30th 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

Manga Review

A Long & Short Love Story Review

A glimpse into the everyday lives of childhood friends and neighbours Ibuki and Kippei as they attend high school and begin to re-evaluate how they feel about each other.

Sarah • 13th May 2026

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 9 Review

It’s the start of the third year of high school for Yamato and Kakeru – and time to start thinking about their futures. But what will happen if they’re no longer in the same class?

Sarah • 11th May 2026

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 5

Takanashi and Hiwatari confess how much they care for each other, spend the night together – and then everything falls apart! Why… and just when it was all going so well…?

Sarah • 8th May 2026

Manga Review

My Lover Is Just Too Innocent to Handle Volume 1 Review

Quiet Hasegawa is surprised when his charismatic classmate Hiyama asks him out – and even more surprised when he suggests starting an exchange diary! Does this unlikely relationship have any chance to succeed?

Sarah • 5th 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

Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Volume 1 Review

Kaoru – young, destitute and just out of prison – has a life-changing encounter with a young florist who runs a nighttime flower shop. Are they destined to change each other’s lives…?

Sarah • 10th April 2026

Manga Review

How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega Volume 2 Review

Alpha Kouta’s neighbour might look scary but he’s an Omega – and now the two are dating! Where exactly is this relationship heading?

Sarah • 8th April 2026