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 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

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 5 Review

After taking a break in Volume 4 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades, now Oliver is preparing to take down a second target in his quest for revenge - but will he be able to overcome his target's formidable combat abilities?

Demelza • 19th August 2022

Manga Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 2 Review

As our protagonist takes her first steps into modelling, she finds herself with more questions than ever - but with the support of her friends and family, she continues her search for a place where she can shine.

Demelza • 18th August 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 8 Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 8 sees our cast set out for a new city, but first, they must make it through the forest of Chykrysbia.

Demelza • 15th August 2022

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Protagonist Saeyama finds himself dealing with some brutal Curse Killers in Volumes 2 and 3 of Can't Stop Cursing You. Will he be able to figure out their motivations and put a stop to the killings before more innocents are harmed?

Demelza • 14th August 2022

Manga Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 4 Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 4 introduces a new character into the mix - but what history does she have with Unoki and what does it mean for his relationship with Toramaru?

Demelza • 7th August 2022

Film Review

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Review

From Ayumu Watanabe, the director behind Children of the Sea, and Studio 4°C comes the new film Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko which follows the life of a single mother and her daughter.

Demelza • 6th August 2022

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 2 Review

Milo and Bisco find themselves on another life-or-death adventure in Volume 2 of Sabikui Bisco. Will they be able to come out of this one unscathed?

Demelza • 3rd August 2022

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 1 Review

From the creator of As Miss Beelzebub Likes comes a new romantic comedy about a high-school student and the angel he finds sleeping on his balcony.

Demelza • 30th July 2022

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 1 Review

Rose, who's known as the Good Witch of the Lake, is thrown for a loop when her crush turns up requesting a love potion!

Demelza • 29th July 2022

Book Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Volume 1 Review

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too Volume 1 sees the protagonist Yuuya Tenjou stumble into a fantasy world which grants him abilities that can transform his life for the better.

Demelza • 27th July 2022

Roundup

Summer 2022 Preview – the Rise of HIDIVE

Now the Summer 2022 Season is well underway, what series have caught the attention of the Anime UK News writers? Is this season as strong as Spring 2022?

AUKN Staff • 25th July 2022

Book Review

Spy Classroom Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of Spy Classroom acts as something of a B-side to Volume 2 as it switches focus to the second team from the last mission and what they're getting up to on a post-mission vacation.

Demelza • 21st July 2022

Manga Review

SINoALICE Volume 1 Review

SINoALICE is a manga adaptation of a mobile game by acclaimed director Yoko Taro, but does it live up to the creator's other beloved series?

Demelza • 20th July 2022

Anime Review

In/Spectre Season 1 Collector’s Edition Review

In/Spectre follows the story of Kotoko Iwanaga, a girl who, in exchange for one of her eyes and a leg, gained supernatural powers and became the God of Wisdom to yokai around Japan. Now she spends her days solving their problems and exploring mysteries related to them, all to fulfil her duty as their God of Wisdom.

Demelza • 14th July 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine finds herself face to face with the dastardly magical girl. Is her peaceful life about to come crashing down once more?!

Demelza • 12th July 2022

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Isekai Life sees protagonist Yuji complete the Adventurers' Guild exam and add a new monster companion to his party as he continues to adjust to living in this fantasy world.

Demelza • 10th July 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Welcome Back, Alice our protagonist continues to struggle with his feelings for his childhood friend but will a favourable change with his love interest help him put his thoughts in order?

Demelza • 9th July 2022