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

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 Review

When a salaryman finds himself reincarnated into a fantasy world as the son of an aristocratic house, he quickly realises that the territory he calls home is in danger. Using his unique Appraisal skill he sets out to find talented vessels who will help him in the potential dangers to come...

Demelza • 5th February 2023

Book Review

Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World Volume 1 Review

Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World tells the story of four individuals who have found themselves betrayed by their previous teammates. Now untrusting of others, maybe the best place for them is in a group of like-minded people.

Demelza • 4th February 2023

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess sees our cast head to the Land of Ninja, where Iana must once again avoid a bad end for her and her sister Konoha!

Demelza • 30th January 2023

Book Review

The Dawn of the Witch Volume 1 Review

The Dawn of the Witch follows protagonist Saybil, who's on the verge of being expelled from The Royal Academy of Magic. In a bid to solve his problem, the headmaster sends him and some other handpicked students off to a remote village where they can prove themselves in a less traditional way.

Demelza • 28th January 2023

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 13 Review

For Volume 13 of A Sister's All You Need, Miyako takes the spotlight as she begins working for Branch Hill Publishing. Now a rookie editor, Miyako is tasked with looking after a rookie writer for a new imprint that presents all kinds of new challenges!

Demelza • 27th January 2023

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 9 and 10 Review

Two more volumes of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest bring more difficult challenges for Matthias and his team. With demons, corrupt lords and powerful monsters waiting in the wings, there's never a dull moment for this party!

Demelza • 24th January 2023

Roundup

Winter 2023 Preview: Overpowered and Reviewing the New Series After Being Reborn in Another World…

After a packed Autumn 2022 season, it’s looking as if Winter 2023 has even more exciting series to entice and entertain. Although – exactly how many new series have the words ‘reborn’, ‘another…

AUKN Staff • 23rd January 2023

Roundup

And Here They Are Again… Did You Miss Them? Winter 2023 Returning Series

Autumn Season 2022 saw the return of many big shonen series but Winter 2023 has a more varied selection on offer, from Vinland Saga to Bungo Stray Dogs. Find out what the Anime UK News writers have been watching...

AUKN Staff • 22nd January 2023

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of A Galaxy Next Door, we watch over Ichiro and Shiori as they navigate the difficulties of their new relationship. From telling Ichiro's siblings to a visit from Shiori's parents and a few cute dates in between, there's a lot happening here!

Demelza • 21st January 2023

Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story Volume 2 Review

Detective Yukito Ayatsuji's nemesis is still alive and causing even more chaos as he creates a dangerous mystery for Yukito to solve. With their backs against the wall, can the detective and trusty partner Mizuko find a way to bring their enemy to justice once and for all?

Demelza • 20th January 2023

Film Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond Theatrical Review

Rimuru and co make their theatrical debut in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond. When an Ogre called Hiiro makes his way to Rimuru's nation he's reunited with old friends and asks them for help with a problem facing his home Raja and its queen, Towa.

Demelza • 17th January 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 1 Review

First love may not have worked out for protagonist Maki, but when she's reunited with high school sweetheart Midori, she begins to realise that even ten years later her feelings haven't faded. Could this reunion be destiny?

Demelza • 13th January 2023

Book Review

Sasaki and Peeps Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Sasaki gets more than he bargained for when he brings home Java sparrow Peeps, who turns out to be a mighty mage from a world completely different from Japan! On top of that, it turns out Sasaki has a talent for magic, one he can develop, should he take up Peeps' invitation to visit this other world...

Demelza • 11th January 2023

Book Review

Ishura Volume 1 Review

Battle Royale series Ishura introduces us to a large cast who are embroiled in a battle to prove themselves the most powerful. A fresh idea in this isekai-filled market, but can it deliver on the ambitious premise?

Demelza • 8th January 2023

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town brings the luxury hotel arc to an end as Lloyd and his friends end up facing off against a Demon Lord!

Demelza • 6th January 2023

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Overview – Returning Series

Returning (and continuing) series have dominated the Autumn ’22 Season – but which ones have kept our reviewers returning week after week, eager to see the next episode?

AUKN Staff • 5th January 2023

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Streaming Overview – New Series

A lookback at Autumn 2022’s new anime series without a single mention of Chainsaw Man?! We let our writers choose their favourite series and that’s just how it’s panned out. You may feel differently…so please let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 4th January 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 1 Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? author Fujino Omori teams up with mangaka Toshi Aoi to debut an original manga series about a young boy living in a magically driven society but who has no talent for magic itself. Instead our protagonist dives into the dungeon, heroically fighting monsters with nothing but a sword as his weapon.

Demelza • 4th January 2023

Manga Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Manga Review

Unnamed Memory follows the story of a cursed prince seeking a way to overcome it with the help of a powerful witch. Together, they'll have many an adventure, while slowly figuring out a way to overcome the problem he faces.

Demelza • 28th December 2022

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 1 Review

Mika Yamamori's current on-going series In the Clear Moonlit Dusk focuses on an unlikely pair who are known as the "princes" of their high school. When they become friends will romance begin to bloom between them? And what does it mean for our heroine who's never once been treated as anything other than her princely persona?

Demelza • 23rd December 2022