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

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Another bumper year of manga, light novels (and manhwa) sales! What titles have the writers at Anime UK News chosen to recommend as they look back at 2022?

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2022

Roundup

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

Book 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?

Demelza • 20th December 2022

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 1 Review

In a back alley of Tokyo, you'll find BAR California, a place where anyone is welcome regardless of background and identity. It's a place to take a break from the world and the eyes of society, something very important to the cast of this series.

Demelza • 15th December 2022