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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Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… October 2026

Vampires, dem-dolls, ‘bad’ girls, childhood friends… plenty of manga recommendations from our reviewers to keep readers engrossed this October.

AUKN Staff • 21st October 2026

Opinion

How Secure Is Your Access To Your Digital Titles? A Japanese Cyberattack Sounds the Alarm!

As one of Japan's biggest cloud firms is hit with a cyberattack, eBook readers are given a grim reminder of the accessability of their books in situations like this.

Demelza • 20th October 2026

Manga Review

Otakura is becoming quite popular with his classmates, which leaves Narumi feeling jealous, despite how much time they've been spending together. Will she finally figure out that she has feelings for him?

Demelza • 18th October 2026

Manga Review

The Record of Fantastical Nomenclature Volume 1 Review

An artist with the ability to see invisible creatures and a self-proclaimed alien author combine their talents to research the Obscura in this new supernatural series.

Demelza • 16th October 2026

Manga Review

The Delinquent Girl Beside Me Suddenly Dyed Her Hair Black Volume 1 Review

One day Honda lists his ideal type of woman to his friend, and then the next day, his delinquent classmate has come to class with her blond hair dyed black and is acting just as he described! What could this possibly mean?

Demelza • 13th October 2026

Manga Review

Boyish Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

Daichi and Akira are childhood friends who have been dating for years, but when Daichi attends Akira's school festival, he discovers a whole new side to his beloved girlfriend.

Demelza • 10th October 2026

Manga Review

Wandering Son Omnibus Volume One & Two Review

Shimura Takako's acclaimed Wandering Son series finally makes its way back to the English market with these new editions from Takumigraphics.

Demelza • 9th October 2026

Features

Summer Season 2026 Overview

Were there just too many new series in the Summer Season – and did the quality slip? Which titles stood out now that they’ve all (well, almost all) come to an end?

AUKN Staff • 8th October 2026

Anime Review

Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Collector’s Edition Review

Kizumonogatari returns with a compilation film to cut down the original trilogy, but does it do justice to the beloved Monogatari franchise?

Demelza • 6th October 2026

Manga Review

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Volumes 4, 5 and 6 Review

With its anime adaptation drawing to a close, we return to Nachi Aono's original manga.

Demelza • 30th September 2026

Manga Review

The Princess Groom Volume 1 Review

Square Enix Manga brings us a new fantasy romance, but with a twist! A prince who dreams of being doted on and a boisterous noble lady who wants to shower her husband-to-be with affection.

Demelza • 26th September 2026

Book Review

Demons’ Crest Volume 2 Review

Yuuma and his companions have made it through a life-or-death battle, but now they're faced with the reality that Sawa is possessed by a demon...

Demelza • 23rd September 2026

Manga Review

Fruit of the Underworld Volume 2 Review

Seiji has successfully made it down to the underworld, but there are all kinds of horrors standing between him and rescuing best friend Haru! Including the mighty Cerberus and the revival of the King of the Underworld...

Demelza • 22nd September 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… September 2026

Our reviewers catch up with the latest volumes of The God-Slaying Demon King, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun and other fan favourites…

AUKN Staff • 21st September 2026

Manga Review

The Otaku Love Connection Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Summer is approaching in the world of The Otaku Love Connection, but first our two main characters must weather a storm of emotions as they realise they ship their favourite pair differently!

Demelza • 18th September 2026

Manga Review

Deep-Sea Aquarium Magmell Volume 1 Review

200 metres below Tokyo is Magmell, the world's first deep-sea aquarium where Kotaro spends his days working as a janitor and dreaming of becoming a caretaker.

Demelza • 16th September 2026

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Two further volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi finally bring us into some original content that isn't depicted in the main series.

Demelza • 8th September 2026

Book Review

How Can My Manager Be So Stupid? Review

Popular author Kazumasa Hayami finally makes his English debut with this book that retail workers and bookworms alike will find great joy in reading.

Demelza • 7th September 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 9 and 10 Review

These two volumes conclude Just Like Mona Lisa, as we explore 'what if' futures where Hinase becomes male or female.

Demelza • 6th September 2026

Manga Review

Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind Volume 3 Review

Nicole has set her sights on studying abroad, but it's an uphill battle as she's looked down on by examiners and fellow students alike.

Demelza • 4th September 2026