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

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Short Story Collection Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Short Story Collection is here! Iana gets herself embroiled in all kinds of new trouble as she spends some one-on-one time with the male cast.

Demelza • 14th November 2025

Manga Review

Akira has been kidnapped and is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! With no idea where he is, Sho is left with no choice but to visit informants Yuen and Meimei who can hopefully point the AMO in the direction of our protagonist.

Demelza • 13th November 2025

Book Review

You Can’t See the Snow Review

Relationships are difficult at the best of times, but what happens when one person has to sleep through the entire winter? That's the question posed to us in this sci-fi novel from author Rokudo Ningen.

Demelza • 8th November 2025

Manga Review

You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister Volume 1 Review

Another of Natsu Hyuuga's stories makes it to the West! This time the setting is a fantasy world where our sharp-eyed protagonist is tasked with investigating a murder...

Demelza • 6th November 2025

Manga Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Volume 1 Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World follows Kenichi Hamada as he finds himself transported to another world - but with the ability to access his favourite online shopping website!

Demelza • 29th October 2025

Roundup

Autumn 2025 Preview

After such a busy Summer Season, is the Autumn any less crowded? Of course not! Which is why the Anime UK News writers are here to give some recommendations of series that have caught their interest…

AUKN Staff • 28th October 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… Manga/Manhwa Recommendations! October 2025

Looking for a new manga (or manhwa) read to while away the October evenings – or wondering whether to continue with a series? The reviewers at Anime UK News have some suggestions and recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 20th October 2025

Book Review

[Oshi No Ko] (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

[Oshi No Ko]'s first light novel offers three prequel stories following Ai, Sarina and Gorou's lives before we got to know them in the popular manga series.

Demelza • 15th October 2025

Book Review

Amalgam Hound – Criminal Investigation Bureau: Special Investigation Unit Volume 2 Review

Amalgam Hound returns for a second volume where Theo and his trust companion Eleven find themselves investigating a suspicious medical company that seems to be using Amalgam technology for evil...

Demelza • 14th October 2025

Manga Review

Fall in Love, You False Angels Volumes 2 and 3 Review

A school trip forces Otogi to think hard about her feelings for Toki, but are these two angels prepared to change the relationship they've been so carefully building?

Demelza • 12th October 2025

Manga Review

Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji Volume 1 Review

New Square Enix Manga debut Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji offers a supernatural series following a half-human/half-demon child as he gets caught up in an event that will change his life forever.

Demelza • 9th October 2025

Manga Review

The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince Volume 1 Review

Despite her best efforts, Liliana finds herself engaged to Prince William who, due to his lack of interest in other people, has become known as the "Ice Prince". Will she be able to get him to break off the engagement, or is there a happy ending awaiting the two...?

Demelza • 7th October 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Overview

The Summer Season’s over (just about!) but which titles stayed the course for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out…and do let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2025

Manga Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 2 Review

Rumours are flying that Runa has a new boyfriend, but no one could have possibly imagined it would be Ryuto! Runa's sister Maria is as shocked as anyone to hear the news, not least because she also has feelings for our protagonist.

Demelza • 3rd October 2025

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 9 Review

Will and Julius are stuck at the bottom of the Tower, but with a second Bloom being held soon, all hope is not lost. Can they unlock the secrets to Will's magic in time to impress a faction and move forward?

Demelza • 2nd October 2025

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 4 and 5 Review

The summer holidays are approaching in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, but first the Chidori students have to make it through their exams! And Rintaro begins to wonder what it would be like to date Kaoruko...

Demelza • 1st October 2025

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 1 Review

Mizuki Aikawa's best friend has been murdered and Mizuki turns herself in as the culprit, but not all is as it seems in this crime drama set in a small town...

Demelza • 23rd September 2025

Manga Review

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

Facing off against a giant frog, Boxxo and friends find themselves in danger of being wiped out. That is until our vending machine hero gives them mints and a fizzy drink to combine...

Demelza • 17th September 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! September 2025

Recommendations from the book shelves of our reviewers, including titles that you might want to read if you’ve already enjoyed the anime!

AUKN Staff • 16th September 2025

Manga Review

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Review

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? follows the story of Sakuya Outsuki, the son of a legendary immortal detective. However, since he's not yet recognised as a fully qualified detective, he finds himself on mundane jobs like exposing an affair. That is until his latest case turns into far more than he bargained for.

Demelza • 9th September 2025