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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Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime
Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime
2022 has brought some major changes to the way we watch anime in the UK – but has the quality of the shows we’ve been watching deteriorated? The Anime UK Writers have chosen their favourite titles to recommend – let us know what you’ve enjoyed watching too!
AUKN Staff • 21st December 2022
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 Review
Book Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 Review
In Volume 3 we find Amane and Mahiru put in the same class as they become second-year students, but with Mahiru being the idol of the school, Amane wants her to keep her distance from him. As Mahiru grows frustrated with Amane and he's forced to battle some internal demons, just where will their relationship stand in the end?
• 20th December 2022
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 1 Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 1 Review
When second-year high school student Fumi Ohno finds herself evicted from her apartment because of her father's mounting debt, she becomes a live-in housekeeper for author Akatsuki Kibikino who thinks she won't be up to the task! Will Fumi be able to prove him wrong and maybe even become friends with him?
• 12th December 2022
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 Review
Book Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 Review
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic sees protagonist Usato summoned to another world where he discovers an affinity for healing magic. However, the Rescue Team are known for having incredibly difficult training so Usato is going to need to be the best of the best if he wants to put his talents to good use...
• 10th December 2022
The Bride of Demise Volume 1 Review
Book Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 1 Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 1 Review
Author Keishi Ayasato's Torture Princess series has just reached a conclusion in English, but thanks to Yen Press one of their newer series has also made it to the West, giving fans something else to look forward to. Here in The Bride of Demise we find Earth overrun with mysterious beings that threaten humanity and a protagonist whose life changes forever when he meets one that's on his side...
• 2nd December 2022
Scotland Loves Anime 2022 Roundup
Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2022 Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2022 Roundup
After attending the 2022 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, AUKN writers reflect on both the best and the worst of what this year's festival had to offer.
AUKN Staff • 30th November 2022
An Older Guy’s VR First Love Review
Manga Review

An Older Guy’s VR First Love Review

An Older Guy’s VR First Love Review
An Older Guy's VR First Love does what it says on the tin, presenting us with a 40-year-old protagonist who experiences his first love in the world of virtual reality. But is that love strong enough to continue back in real life?
• 25th November 2022
Scramblues Review
Manga Review

Scramblues Review

Scramblues Review
Designer Haru Kurosaki finds himself working on an album cover for musical prodigy Eddie Astley, a man known for being intimidating and fussy. Is Eddie all his reputation makes him out to be or is there someone gentler to be found beyond the reputation?
• 24th November 2022
Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review
When high school student Akira finds himself caught up in a fight between an alien and an agent of a special forces team, his life will change forever. The latest series from Aoharu x Machinegun creator Naoe is here!
• 19th November 2022
Avant-Garde Yumeko Review
Manga Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko Review

Avant-Garde Yumeko Review
Avant-Garde Yumeko is Shuzo Oshimi's first single-volume series from way back in 2003. Here we meet phallus-obsessed Yumeko Mochizuki and unsuspecting art club member Shoichi Honda - who may be just the person to help her...
• 18th November 2022
Tower of the Sun Review
Book Review

Tower of the Sun Review

Tower of the Sun Review
Long before Tatami Galaxy or Penguin Highway, author Tomihiko Morimi made his debut with Tower of the Sun. This novel has now finally made its way to the West thanks to Yen Press, but does it prove as enjoyable a read as his best-known works?
• 16th November 2022
She and Her Cat Review
Book Review

She and Her Cat Review

She and Her Cat Review
Makoto Shinkai's She and Her Cat comes to life in a whole new way, thanks to this collection of short stories from author Naruki Nagakawa which explore the connection between cats and their beloved owners.
• 13th November 2022
Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 Review
Usotoki Rhetoric follows protagonist Kanoko Uraba who has the ability to "hear lies", an ability that has brought her no small amount of hardship. When she meets detective Iwai Souma, her fate begins to change for the better...
• 11th November 2022
Skygrazer Review
Manga Review

Skygrazer Review

Skygrazer Review
Mangaka Masakazu Ishiguro is known for being the mind behind SoreMachi: And Yet the Town Moves and the ongoing series Heavenly Delusion, but here we check out Skygrazer, one of the creator's single-volume works.
• 8th November 2022