Kodansha • Anime UK News

Drawing From Your Memory Volume 1 Review

Drawing From Your Memory Volume 1 Review

Drawing From Your Memory Volume 1 Review

This first volume of a new Kodansha series follows a successful mangaka, who made her fame and fortune from a sadly deceased classmate's idea. Now she wants nothing more than a chance to do it all over and have him live out this bright future instead...

Demelza • 12th May 2026

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 5

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 5

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

Omega Megaera Volume 3 Review

Omega Megaera Volume 3 Review

Omega Megaera Volume 3 Review

Mamiya starts high school, only to find himself drawn into a fierce battle for the presidency of the student council; where will his loyalties lie?

Sarah • 25th April 2026

From Our TBR Pile… April 2026

From Our TBR Pile… April 2026

From Our TBR Pile… April 2026

Check out our enticing selection of new volumes in ongoing manga and manhwa series to add to your lists!

AUKN Staff • 19th April 2026

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 11 Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 11 Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 11 Review

Ichiro and Shiro are investigating Shindo Chemical and the mysterious ‘Green Seed’ – but have caught the eye of a pair of assassins!

Sarah • 16th April 2026

Blue Period Volume 17 Review

Blue Period Volume 17 Review

Blue Period Volume 17 Review

As Yatora’s second year draws to an end, he meets up with the members of his old high school art club again – including Mori-senpai!

Sarah • 12th April 2026

Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Volume 1 Review

Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Volume 1 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

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

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

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 14 Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 14 Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 14 Review

Coco seeks Lord Beldaruit’s help to use the Counterclock spell to defeat the valance leech attacking the city – but Vice Captain Easthies is determined to stop her!

Sarah • 1st April 2026

Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) Volume 1 Review

Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) Volume 1 Review

Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money) Volume 1 Review

Clarice must marry the Dark Knight to save her family, but the Dark Knight is actually a woman?! This new yuri series is a fun and light-hearted read.

darkstorm • 29th March 2026

From Our TBR Pile… March 2026

From Our TBR Pile… March 2026

From Our TBR Pile… March 2026

New titles - or continuing series - the Anime UK News reviewers have some exciting recommendations for you to try!

AUKN Staff • 21st March 2026

Wind Breaker Volumes 12 and 13 Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 12 and 13 Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 12 and 13 Review

The Bofurin group prepare for war against Yamato Endo, but before that we get to learn all about Hajime Umemiya’s history.

Demelza • 20th March 2026

Love at First Memory Volume 1 Review

Love at First Memory Volume 1 Review

Love at First Memory Volume 1 Review

Mia Takanashi has just decided whom she's going to wed and spend the rest of her life with when an unfortunate accident leaves her with amnesia. Now she must figure out who among the four suitors in front of her was the husband-to-be!

Demelza • 18th March 2026

Medalist Volumes 11 and 12 Review

Medalist Volumes 11 and 12 Review

Medalist Volumes 11 and 12 Review

Inori’s first trip abroad takes her to Bangkok as a designated skater to compete in her first Junior Grand Prix event for Team Japan!

Sarah • 16th March 2026

Omega Megaera Volume 2 Review

Omega Megaera Volume 2 Review

Omega Megaera Volume 2 Review

The arrival of the patriarch’s illegitimate son Mamiya sets off plotting and counter-plotting within the powerful Hanabusa family…

Sarah • 3rd March 2026

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Chiaki and Subaru's relationship goes through all kinds of changes in these two volumes of Gazing at the Star Next Door! Will they end up friends, lovers, or something entirely different?

Demelza • 28th February 2026

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, our protagonists find themselves facing off with Yoichi Isagi of Team Z. Now subjected to the full force of Isagi's love of soccer, Nagi is beginning to awaken to feelings he never imagined.

Demelza • 19th February 2026

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

This yuri manga, with an anime adaptation due this year, finally gets the second half of the main couple on the romance train. Read our review of Volume 8 now!

darkstorm • 31st January 2026

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review

Takanashi has moved in with Hiwatari to avoid the media – but their relationship hasn’t progressed at all after that initial kiss at Tokyo Tower, if anything it’s stalled completely!

Sarah • 24th January 2026

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review

Ten takes Osuke to investigate some strange goings-on in a remote village. Then Nijio and Takao lose all contact with them. Have they been spirited away by the local deity?

Sarah • 20th January 2026