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

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 3 Review

When the village of Phastan finds itself under attack from some fearsome monsters, Yuji and his slime companions step in to protect everyone. But now seen as the hero of the village, Yuji considers moving on to pastures new...

Demelza • 5th November 2022

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love Review

After Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl left us with a painful cliffhanger, the followup book is here to bring the arc to its conclusion. Will anything ever be the same again for Sakuta and his loved ones?

Demelza • 3rd November 2022

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 3 Collector’s Edition Review

Season 3 of DanMachi changes the story as we know it when Bell discovers an intelligent monster in the dungeon. Now unable to fight monsters the way he did before and having to protect his new friend from fellow adventurers, Bell is forced to search for answers to questions he'd never even considered before.

Demelza • 29th October 2022

Book Review

The Shining Sea Review

The Shining Sea comes from Ring creator Koji Suzuki. This story follows a young woman who tries to kill herself and ends up in Matsui Hospital where she's treated by Toshitaka Mochizuki. But with nothing to identify her and her inability to speak, Mochizuki must first work out who she is before he can even begin to treat her.

Demelza • 24th October 2022

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Preview – New Series

How difficult is it for a brand-new anime series to stand out this autumn from the slew of returning titles? The writers at Anime UK News are here to introduce some of the new material that’s impressed them…so far!

AUKN Staff • 23rd October 2022

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Preview – Returning Series

Bleach returns! Mob Psycho 100 returns! My Hero Academia returns! And many more favourites, old and new, are back this autumn with brand-new seasons. But have these favourites still got what it takes? Find out what the Anime UK News writers think…

AUKN Staff • 22nd October 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of You Call That Service? sees Shiren receive a letter from her absent mother which quickly throws everyone's lives into turmoil!

Demelza • 19th October 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Unnamed Memory brings Oscar and Tinasha closer as the bond that binds them continues to overcome the hurdles the world puts in their place. It also sets up splendidly for the final volume on the near horizon.

Demelza • 11th October 2022

Roundup

Summer 2022 Overview – Yeah! or Meh?

The writers at Anime UK News look back at the Summer 2022 Season – and pick their favourite shows (while also shaking their heads over the series that didn’t live up to their expectations).

AUKN Staff • 3rd October 2022

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series continues telling the story of Chuuya and Dazai's past in the Port Mafia where this time they find themselves facing off against the King of Assassins who claims to be Chuuya's brother?!

Demelza • 28th September 2022

Book Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Humanity is on the brink of extinction as they face off against an unknown enemy known as Pillars. This prequel to the popular anime series follows Rusalka as she tries to find her place in the world while helping defend against these powerful foes.

Demelza • 21st September 2022

Book Review

Your Forma Volume 1 Review

Your Forma follows electronic investigator Echika Hieda and her artificial human partner Harold Lucraft as they investigate a criminal case that's putting people in hospital and could bring down society as it stands if left unresolved.

Demelza • 16th September 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 3 Review

Welcome Back, Alice sees Yohei and Yui begin a relationship but only if Yohei promises to keep away from Kei. Will he be able to follow through on this promise?

Demelza • 13th September 2022

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 12 Review

In Volume 12 of A Sister's All You Need, Itsuki's solution to his writer's block causes issues with those around him. Now it's up to Haruto and Miyako to pick up the pieces and support Itsuki and Nayuta.

Demelza • 10th September 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 10 Review

In Volume 10 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest the multiverse arc comes to its conclusion, but will Natsu's team be able to save everything from certain destruction?

Demelza • 9th September 2022

Manga Review

Devil Ecstasy Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Devil Ecstasy, protagonist Noboru moves in with succubus Melulu but can they make this inter-species relationship work? And what about the fight between humans and succubi that's brewing in the background?

Demelza • 4th September 2022

Manga Review

The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid, Sumire and co. find themselves working for a group of Egyptian mummies and a handsome bartender, then take a trip to an underwater resort.

Demelza • 2nd September 2022

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 2 Review

Going into Volume 2 of The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, protagonist Ryou has shot down the romantic advances of a friend, proclaiming no one but Hina feels right being by his side. With these words in mind, will any progress be made between the two?

Demelza • 1st September 2022

Book Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway Volume 1 tells the story of 26-year-old Yoshida and the high school runaway he takes home one drunken night. Now with a polished editing job from Yen Press!

Demelza • 25th August 2022

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 18 and 19 Review

Toka Bergat has turned traitor, Mitsuhide is wrongfully imprisoned and Zen is left to fend off the attack on Sereg Knight Base or face certain death in the first of two new instalments of Snow White with the Red Hair.

Demelza • 23rd August 2022