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

Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Tendo Family sees an unnamed protagonist take the place of a woman scared for her life as she's due to wed Masato Tendo, a man embroiled in a bloody succession battle.

Demelza • 25th March 2024

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 21 and 22 Review

In these two new volumes of Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kazuya vows to tell Mizuhara his true feelings but it feels like the universe is conspiring against him as problems continue to pop up along the way!

Demelza • 13th March 2024

Manga Review

My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress, Isuzu and Baroque find themselves separated and facing off against a pair of vampire sisters! Will they be able to make it through their battles and reunite on the other side?

Demelza • 11th March 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 1 Review

Yuuta Asamura spends his days peacefully at school and working his part-time job at a bookstore, but his life is about to be turned on its head when his father declares he's remarrying! And now Yuuta finds himself with a beautiful stepsister...

Demelza • 8th March 2024

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Charlotte's education in all things naughty continues in these two new volumes of I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness! With the arrival of Allen's adoptive sister, Charlotte is about to enjoy all kinds of new experiences.

Demelza • 2nd March 2024

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of A Galaxy Next Door, our cast take a trip to Shiori's homeland after news of her father having been involved in a minor accident reaches them. Will Shiori finally be able to get everything off her mind and discuss her future with her parents?

Demelza • 1st March 2024

Book Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight Volume 1 Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight's light novel returns to the English market thanks to J-Novel Club! But has it stood the test of time and been worth the wait?

Demelza • 28th February 2024

Book Review

Fox Tales Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Fox Tales compiles four short stories that are loosely connected by their Kyoto setting and curio store Hourendou. Four different protagonists find themselves dealing with something supernatural in this book that proves very compelling to read.

Demelza • 24th February 2024

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 3-4 Review

In these two new volumes of Honey Lemon Soda, Uka finds herself faced with several different problems as not only has she met Kai's beautiful ex-girlfriend, but she also chooses to lead her class's preparations for the culture festival!

Demelza • 23rd February 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten has finally reached the West, but does it prove an improvement on the popular light novel series? Follow the story of neighbours Amane and Mahiru as they form a firm friendship after Amane lends her his umbrella one rainy day...

Demelza • 21st February 2024

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 3 (Light Novel) Review

A few months have passed since the events of Volume 2 and now Miyo finds herself faced with meeting Kiyoka's parents. But will they approve of his fiancée or will her background lead to them shunning her and trying to split the two up?

Demelza • 15th February 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 6 Review

Ichimura and Yoi haven't seen each other since their trip to Kobe and they're struggling to find time due to Yoi's busy schedule. How will they deal with the loneliness? And what happens when co-worker Takuto invites Yoi out for the afternoon?

Demelza • 10th February 2024

Manga Review

Hollow Regalia Volume 1 Review

Strike the Blood author Gakuto Mikumo returns with new series: Hollow Regalia. In a post-apocalyptic Japan where powerful monsters run amok, protagonist Yahiro works as a salvager while looking for clues as to the whereabouts of his sister.

Demelza • 9th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 3 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky reaches its conclusion here in Volume 3. With the twins' secret revealed, they're confronted by their love interests. How will their lives change from here?

Demelza • 31st January 2024

Book Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 Review

After an otherworldly experience in childhood, Naoya Fukamachi has the ability to hear lies, a power which has brought him great hardship. Now in university, he finds himself attending Akira Takatsuki's Folklore Studies II lecture and is soon dragged into all manner of mysterious investigations when he becomes Akira's assistant.

Demelza • 27th January 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volume 1 Review

When Yuuki meets Iori while out clubbing with her friend, she can't even begin to imagine that he might help her in her quest to find her one true love. In fact he may even be that very person she's hoping to find!

Demelza • 25th January 2024

Roundup

Winter Season 2024 Preview

Has 2024 got off to a good start when it comes to the Winter Season? It’s looking distinctly promising, with Bucchigiri?! the first new series from Hiroko Utsumi since Sk8 the Infinity, and the …

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2024