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

Anime UK News Review of 2024 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Has 2024 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? Discover our reviewers' top picks...

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2024

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2024 Part 1: Anime

Join the writers at Anime UK News as they look back at their favourite anime of 2024 and look forward to what's coming in 2025!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Mahiru offers to cook at Amane's place which means they'll be spending more time together than ever. And with the Angel's birthday fast approaching, Amane finds himself with all kinds of things to worry about!

Demelza • 18th December 2024

Manga Review

Earth Expansion Volume 1 Review

Set in a future where the world has expanded in size and monsters roam wild, protagonist Kuroki and his doggy companion Pomukichi work as Second-Grade Pioneers searching for familiar territory in Japan. One afternoon the two get more than they bargained for when they run into a formidable foe...

Demelza • 15th December 2024

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock returns with a spin-off revolving around Reo and Nagi, which explores their origin and how they came to join the project seeking Japan's best striker.

Demelza • 13th December 2024

Manga Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 1 Review

Our Dating Story follows Ryuto Kashima who ends up dating the most popular girl at school, but will the unlikely duo be a perfect match or doomed to fall apart?

Demelza • 12th December 2024

Manga Review

Praise Me When I’m a Good Boy Review

High school teacher Watanabe has kept his nature as a Sub a secret from his friends and family, but after being dumped by his fiancée after coming clean, he hits rock bottom. Then he reunites with his former student Izumi, who might prove to be the answer to all his problems...

Demelza • 10th December 2024

Manga Review

Home Office Romance Review

Sweat and Soap creator Kintetsu Yamada returns with a new romance story set during the pandemic where two neighbours slowly fall in love.

Demelza • 5th December 2024

Manga Review

Suzume Volume 1 Review

Makoto Shinkai's beloved Suzume has been adapted into a manga, but does it capture the magic of the original film?

Demelza • 4th December 2024

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2024

With this year's Scotland Loves Anime having come to a close, our writers look back on the festival and what films you should be keeping an eye out for!

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2024

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 8 Review

It's time for Will and his fellow classmates to graduate and our protagonist is prepared to bid farewell to his dreams of advancing to the Tower, but perhaps it's too early for him to write it off...

Demelza • 30th November 2024

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