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

Dragon and Chameleon Volume 1 Review

A legendary mangaka and a rookie find themselves switching bodies after an unfortunate accident. How will they survive in the industry after ending up in such different circumstances?

Demelza • 17th November 2024

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Just Like Mona Lisa puts the focus on Shiori and Ritsu as we learn more about their reasons for confessing to Hinase. Elsewhere, our protagonist continues to grapple with their feelings, worried about breaking the comfortable friendships they've enjoyed for so long.

Demelza • 7th November 2024

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Your Forma takes Echika and Harold to France where they're following the trail of a hacker known only as E...

Demelza • 6th November 2024

Video Game Review

Farmagia Review

Marvelous and legendary shonen mangaka Hiro Mashima have teamed up to create Farmagia, a new action RPG that sets you on an adventure filled with fun.

Demelza • 1st November 2024

Opinion

Trick or Treat?!

It’s that time of year again: Pumpkin Spice is the flavour of the month in your local café, the supermarket shelves are filled with tempting spider/bat/skeleton snacks, and the nights are getting…

AUKN Staff • 31st October 2024

Book Review

The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

The Apothecary Diaries finally makes it way to print thanks to Square Enix Books, but does this first release prove a must-have for fans of this popular franchise?

Demelza • 29th October 2024

Manga Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Just in time for Halloween, Victoria's Electric Coffin comes to an end with Volumes 2 and 3. Will their story reach a satisfying conclusion?

Demelza • 24th October 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Haruka and his classmates set out to face off against KEEL who are holding Anzai's childhood friend hostage. Will they be able to carry out their rescue mission or will they prove to be dangerously outnumbered?

Demelza • 23rd October 2024

Roundup

Autumn Season 2024 Preview

Autumn has arrived and with it all the new and returning series, spread between Crunchyroll, Netflix, Disney+, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime and even Channel 4’s Adult Swim. Which new series are…

AUKN Staff • 21st October 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 3 Review

Summer vacation arrives in the world of Days with My Stepsister, but instead of relaxing like other students, Yuuta and Saki instead devote the break to working their part-time jobs. When Yuuta realises Saki is starting to crack under the pressure, will he break his vow not to interfere and help her?

Demelza • 19th October 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika reaches its third and final volume, but is there a satisfying conclusion to Ichika and Yurugi's story?

Demelza • 17th October 2024

Manga Review

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ichika finds herself transported to a fantasy world, but she's shocked to learn that not only did her sister get here first but she's also stolen Ichika's identity?!

Demelza • 15th October 2024

Book Review

Hell Is Dark with No Flowers Volume 1 Review

22-year-old Seiji Tohno becomes a assistant to the mysterious Shiroshi Saijou, who solves all kind of mysteries for those who come to him for help. But the boundaries between humanity and the supernatural often collide around Shiroshi and nothing is ever quite as it seems...

Demelza • 12th October 2024

Manga Review

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero follows heroine Mugi as she tries to navigate her new high school life, dreaming of finding a boyfriend and making friends with everyone in her class. Will her dreams become a reality?

Demelza • 9th October 2024

Manga Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 follows the story of Yuta who's dreaming of confessing to the girl he likes when his class suddenly finds themselves transported to a fantasy world. Here they're ranked based on their Ludea Rates and our protagonist finds himself in all kinds of trouble when he ranks low...

Demelza • 8th October 2024

Book Review

My Dress-Up Darling: Official Anime Fanbook Review

My Dress-Up Darling: Official Anime Fanbook promises to be your ultimate guide to all things My Dress-Up Darling with staff interviews and an in-depth look at each episode of Season 1.

Demelza • 5th October 2024

Roundup

Summer 2024 Overview

Rather like the unreliable UK weather this summer, the Summer anime series have been stop-start, affected by the Paris Olympics, some off-air for a few weeks in mid-run and/or finishing at 10 …

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2024

Manga Review

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Heroine Ranko Haruno's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and she finds herself with a dangerous delinquent stepbrother, but perhaps she might be able to become friendly with him even if only to protect her mother's newfound happiness.

Demelza • 3rd October 2024

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 1 Review

Pupposites Attract introduces us to two dogs and their loving owners who are complete opposites. We follow their daily lives as they spend time with their beloved pets and slowly begin to fall in love.

Demelza • 20th September 2024

Manga Review

Captain Momo’s Secret Base Volume 1 Review

Captain Momo and her feline companion John float through space on a cargo ship that all but flies itself. Together they spend their time in a leisurely way but not completely detached from trouble such as running out of electricity to power the craft...

Demelza • 19th September 2024