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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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

Manga Review

You Might As Well Be the One Volume 1 Review

College student Ichika is looking for someone to settle down in a serious relationship with and she thinks she's met the man of her dreams. But is he willing to enter into a long-term romance with her?

Demelza • 1st September 2026

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 11 Review

Volume 11 of this popular sci-fi series juggles some downtime with mystery as it introduces us to a mysterious new antagonist and sets the stage for a new arc.

Demelza • 25th August 2026

Manga Review

Bless Volumes 4 and 5 Review

With an anime adaptation forthcoming, we return to Bless to see what's next for Jun and Aia's stories.

Demelza • 22nd August 2026

Manga Review

That’s Not Love Volume 2 Review

Akane's and Yukari's story continues in this second volume of That's Not Love. Faced not only with trying to get the sculpture removed, but also contending with the uncomfortable reality of the experiences their younger selves went through.

Demelza • 18th August 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… August 2026

New series volumes and a moving Boys’ Love oneshot are included in our August recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 16th August 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 7 and 8 Review

The main story for Just Like Mona Lisa comes to an end in Volume 8, but how will this intriguing series conclude?

Demelza • 12th August 2026

Manga Review

Teacher, We Will Destroy the World! Volume 1 Review

Powerful assassin Number Zero has been sent to infiltrate a magic school as a teacher to take out his latest target. But he gets more than he bargained for when he meets his unruly students...

Demelza • 8th August 2026