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 Death Mage Volume 1 Review

The Death Mage follows Hiroto Amamiya, an unfortunate soul who finds himself reincarnated into his second and third lives with nothing but misfortune awaiting him.

Demelza • 19th March 2023

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 20 and 21 Review

As Snow White with the Red Hair hits a milestone with its 20th volume and 100 chapters, changes are afoot for our characters as they move on from their current roles and onto a path to something new.

Demelza • 18th March 2023

Manga Review

Shonen Note: Boy Soprano Volume 1

Our Dreams at Dusk creator's earlier work Shonen Note: Boy Soprano finally makes it to the English market, but does it offer a similarly engrossing read?

Demelza • 16th March 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 4 Review

With the anime adaptation of A Galaxy Next Door approaching what better time to return to the manga? In Volume 4 we find Shiori and Ichiro preparing to tackle some difficult times in their respective careers but together they can get through anything, right?

Demelza • 15th March 2023

Manga Review

I’m Quitting Heroing Volume 1 Review

I'm Quitting Heroing follows the hero Leo who once defeated the Demon Lord, but now finds himself feared and hated by humanity. With no place to call home, Leo heads to the Demon Lord's castle where he hopes to get a job working for the enemy!

Demelza • 12th March 2023

Opinion

Favourite Anime and Manga Based on Video Games

With Video Game Adaptations becoming more popular in the West, we share our favourite adaptations from the East!

AUKN Staff • 11th March 2023

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, heroine Fumi is forced to face up to the fact she's developing feelings for Akatsuki, but that's the least of her problems when transfer student Aioi has her working as a gopher and her father is struggling to make the payment for their debts again...

Demelza • 10th March 2023

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volume 1 Review

In Honey Lemon Soda we meet protagonist Uka Ishimori, who was relentlessly bullied in middle school. Now she's hoping to make a fresh start in high school chasing after a boy who stood up for her in the past.

Demelza • 5th March 2023

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 9 and 10 Review

With protagonist Nao having opened her own store, the wheels of fate continue to turn as she continues to look for a way to prove her mother's innocence.

Demelza • 4th March 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Peeps (Manga) Volume 1 Review

Sasaki and Peeps manga adaptation's first volume introduces us to a corporate drone looking to make a change in his life. He gets more than he bargained for when he brings home a Java sparrow who can talk!

Demelza • 3rd March 2023

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 1 Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch introduces us to Monica Everett who's tasked with attending school to guard Prince Felix. But for a mage who spends her days living happily in the mountains, avoiding all contact with other people, will she be able to overcome her anxiety and protect Felix?

Demelza • 1st March 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Welcome Back, Alice introduces us to a new character who helps give Yohei an outlet for his feelings. Between that and plenty of unexpected twists, there's a lot going on this time around!

Demelza • 25th February 2023

Film Review

Love Me, Love Me Not Collector’s Edition Review

Based on Io Sakisaka's popular manga series comes a wonderful anime adaptation from studio A-1 Pictures that follows four characters as they fumble their way through romance.

Demelza • 22nd February 2023

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of My Isekai Life sees the protagonist facing off against a powerful dragon, converting mushrooms into potions and once more setting off for new experiences.

Demelza • 21st February 2023

Manga Review

If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die Volume 1 Review

Three years after the anime adaptation, the source material for If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die finally makes its way to the West. But has it been worth the wait?

Demelza • 18th February 2023

Book Review

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, we're introduced to new characters as protagonist Anishphia must deal with the after-effects of her fight against a dragon and help investigate what caused her brother to cast Euphyllia aside.

Demelza • 16th February 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 13 and 14 Review

These two new instalments of Rent-A-Girlfriend kick off a brand new arc in which Kazuya comes to Mizuhara with a plan to make her dreams come true. Plus he meets his new neighbour, who turns out to be yet another oddball.

Demelza • 13th February 2023

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid sees the Demon Lord's maid group make a return as they hope to put a stop to the main characters for good. When Sumire and Ivy fall into their trap, what fate awaits them?

Demelza • 12th February 2023

Manga Review

My Coworker Has a Secret! Volume 1 Review

My Coworker Has a Secret! follows idol fanatic Akari, who spends all her money on her hobbies and doesn't even have enough to pay for lunch! Her destitute ways soon lead her to an encounter that will hopefully improve her life for the better.

Demelza • 11th February 2023

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 11 Review

As the Legion launch a new attack, Lena and the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package find themselves heading to the Republic on a mission to help the people. Will anything at all have changed in the country that forced the Eighty-Six to fight for them and who treated them as filth in return for their efforts?

Demelza • 7th February 2023