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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Book Review

The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2 Review

Maomao returns to the Imperial Palace as a personal servant to Jinshi, which should mean relatively peaceful days but our protagonist soon finds herself being caught up in all kinds of trouble!

Demelza • 1st August 2025

Manga Review

Tune In to the Midnight Heart Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Arius is searching for a girl he knew only as the livestreamer "Apollo" and now he's met four members of the school broadcast club who sound just like her! Can he figure out the identity of the person he's been so desperate to meet for all these years?

Demelza • 29th July 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 2 Review

In this second volume of Secrets of the Silent Witch, Monica finds herself in all kinds of trouble as she must choose two elective classes and prepare for the school festival! If that wasn't enough, she still needs to keep her identity a secret and protect Felix from meeting an untimely end...

Demelza • 25th July 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Preview

With a bewildering number of series to watch this Summer Season, which titles are worth checking out? The Anime UK News writers have plenty of suggestions!

AUKN Staff • 24th July 2025

Anime Review

Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 3 and 4 Collection Review

This second collection of the latest Urusei Yatsura anime adaptation brings us all the fun of the first set with a dose of more heartfelt development for the cast we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 15th July 2025

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Soma is framed for murder, so it's left to Kanoko to solve the mystery while her boss is stuck in jail. Will she be able to figure out the truth on her own and prove him innocent?

Demelza • 10th July 2025

Roundup

Spring 2025 Overview

Which Spring 2025 anime series made our final cut? Read on to find out…

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2025

Book Review

The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station Review

The God of Nishi-Yugahama Station follows four individuals who lost their loved ones in a train derailment. We follow their lives as we learn about those they've lost and how they deal with the grief in the aftermath, as well as what it means to have the chance to say one final goodbye.

Demelza • 2nd July 2025

Manga Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 2 and 3

The Shiunji Family Children's anime may have come to the end, but how does the manga compare with a further two volumes under its belt?

Demelza • 26th June 2025

Manga Review

Teppeki Honeymoon Volume 1 Review

In the latest debut from publisher One Peace Books, we find a heroine in debt but her fortunes take a turn for the better when she finds herself suddenly engaged to the heir of a famous security company...

Demelza • 25th June 2025

Manga Review

My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending Volume 1 Review

An average college student finds himself reincarnated into the world of his favourite video game, but rather than being a hero, he winds up in the body of the villain!

Demelza • 21st June 2025

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Review

Sakuta is busy preparing for college entrance exams, but his world is turned on its head when he learns his mother wants to see him and Kaede. What will happen when the family reunites for the first time in over two years...?

Demelza • 19th June 2025

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 25 and 26 Review

The Resort Arc continues in Rent-A-Girlfriend! Kazuya prepares to make the confession of a lifetime, but Mizuhara is being pressured by Mami to come clean about everything. What will happen next as the chaotic motivations of all involved come to a head?

Demelza • 14th June 2025

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volume 3 Review

Garyo has found himself banned from working with Shonen Wonder after the events of the Serialisation Boot Camp. However, he's not about to just give up on his dreams and soon finds himself reunited with his old mentor...

Demelza • 11th June 2025

Manga Review

I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volume 1 Review

One Peace Books latest debut is a slice-of-life romance between a part-timer and the single mother he's been in love with for six months. Will he be able to get her attention and prove himself worthy of becoming her boyfriend?

Demelza • 7th June 2025

Manga Review

Spacewalking With You Volume 1 Review

Spacewalking With You depicts the lives of two boys who have found themselves somewhat adrift in the world compared to their friends and classmates, but perhaps together they can find a way forward.

Demelza • 6th June 2025

Opinion

Gender? We Hardly Know Her! Anime UK News Celebrates Gender Non-Conforming Characters for Pride Month 2025

For Pride Month, Anime UK News spotlights favourite characters who break gender norms, the ones who celebrate who they are and make us love them, regardless of how they choose to identify.

AUKN Staff • 1st June 2025

Manga Review

Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards Volume 1 Review

When Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend is the secret daughter of a yakuza leader, he vows to protect her from the assassins coming for her life. So begins a tale of romance, comedy and a whole heap of action-packed fights!

Demelza • 31st May 2025

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volumes 7 and 8 Review

It's time for the school cultural festival! As Fumi spends her time practising for the beauty pageant with new friend Eito, she begins to wonder if Akatsuki even sees her as a woman. And elsewhere, love is in the air for Yoh and Aioi...

Demelza • 24th May 2025

Book Review

Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days Review

Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days offers a selection of short stories revolving around the main cast and the customers of Café LycoReco.

Demelza • 21st May 2025