Demelza

When she's not watching anime, reading manga or reviewing, Demelza can generally be found exploring some kind of fantasy world and chasing her dreams of being a hero.

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Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volumes 2-4 Review

Earth Expansion comes to a conclusion in Volume 4, but does it manage to reach a satisfying end, despite the short run?

Demelza • 30th December 2025

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review

These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

Demelza • 26th December 2025

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review

A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Demelza • 22nd December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei

Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 1: Anime

What have been the high points in anime in 2025 for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out in our Review of the Year - and let us know what you've enjoyed too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2025

Anime Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review

Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back time...

Demelza • 18th December 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 3 Review

Kiyotaka and Chiharu finally take their well-earned break at the dog-friendly inn they recently discovered and we learn more about Chako and Aniki in this new volume of the series.

Demelza • 13th December 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 sees Monica taking part in a chess tournament against an old friend and spending an evening at a local festival with Felix, where the two put their differences in status aside.

Demelza • 9th December 2025

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2025

After attending the 2025 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, our writers are back with the lowdown on the festival and what films you should be checking out as they (hopefully!) head to cinemas and home video over the next couple of years.

AUKN Staff • 7th December 2025

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volumes 2 and 3 Review

These two new volumes of Hero Without a Class see Arel prepare to take part in a sword-fighting tournament and turn his hand to learning magic!

Demelza • 5th December 2025

Manga Review

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?! Volume 1 Review

Takuya Seo spends his high school days trying to hide the fact he's an otaku, but when the two gals in his class discover his secret, he soon finds himself making new friends.

Demelza • 4th December 2025

Manga Review

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The more time Sheena spends with Mimi, the more she discovers about her unusual abilities. A girl afraid to set foot on the battlefield and another known as a ruthless killer - what will become of their relationship as they grow closer?

Demelza • 30th November 2025

Manga Review

Nezumi’s First Love Volume 1 Review

Nezumi's a hitman for the yakuza who couldn't imagine ever falling in love, but then she meets Ao. Could he be the boy to soften her heart? And what does getting involved with a hitman mean for his future...?

Demelza • 28th November 2025

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 9 Review

Akatsuki's normal editor is out on sick leave, so now he's working with substitute Sayoko Uneda. At first, Fumi gets on perfectly well with the newcomer but as time goes on, could she prove a rival for her boyfriend's love?!

Demelza • 26th November 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! November 2025

More manga and manhwa recommendations and series continuations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

AUKN Staff • 24th November 2025

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Short Story Collection Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Short Story Collection is here! Iana gets herself embroiled in all kinds of new trouble as she spends some one-on-one time with the male cast.

Demelza • 14th November 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 9 Review

Akira has been kidnapped and is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! With no idea where he is, Sho is left with no choice but to visit informants Yuen and Meimei who can hopefully point the AMO in the direction of our protagonist.

Demelza • 13th November 2025

Book Review

You Can’t See the Snow Review

Relationships are difficult at the best of times, but what happens when one person has to sleep through the entire winter? That's the question posed to us in this sci-fi novel from author Rokudo Ningen.

Demelza • 8th November 2025

Manga Review

You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister Volume 1 Review

Another of Natsu Hyuuga's stories makes it to the West! This time the setting is a fantasy world where our sharp-eyed protagonist is tasked with investigating a murder...

Demelza • 6th November 2025

Manga Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Volume 1 Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World follows Kenichi Hamada as he finds himself transported to another world - but with the ability to access his favourite online shopping website!

Demelza • 29th October 2025