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

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

Demelza • 29th March 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 7 Review

The latest instalment of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest sees protagonist Matthias face-off against his most formidable foe yet, but can he bring down the enemy and protect the kingdom?

Demelza • 24th March 2022

Manga Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Volume 0 Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun first came to life in a three-chapter mini-series, which has been collected in this Volume 0 release. Find out how things differed between this and what became a long-running shonen series.

Demelza • 23rd March 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Review

As we reunite with the cast of Unnamed Memories, we find things are quite different as we embark upon a journey in a new timeline with the same characters and the same fated meeting, but with a whole new set of problems.

Demelza • 22nd March 2022

Book Review

Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Keisuke and Nito find themselves staying at a temple where they meet others living in the area. These meetings will set them down an emotional path as they explore the connections between everyone and, in some cases, hope to restore severed relationships.

Demelza • 19th March 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of You Call That Service? sees protagonist Ryouta return to Japan with Archbishop Alfoncina - but what lies in store for him as they spend two days alone together?

Demelza • 15th March 2022

Film Review

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Collector’s Edition Review

From beloved Studio BONES comes a new film centred around a university student and the disabled girl he becomes friends with. This meeting changes the course of their lives while pushing the two forward in ways they didn't know they needed.

Demelza • 11th March 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 9 Review

In the latest volume of 86 Kurena is forced to face her demons as she begins to wonder what lies beyond the war and what she's even fighting for right now. Elsewhere, the cast chase after a powerful Legion in the hopes of destroying it for good.

Demelza • 10th March 2022

Book Review

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie Volume 1 Review

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie has a lot in common with My Next Life as a Villainess - but despite these similarities, does it offer an entertaining read in this crowded genre?

Demelza • 8th March 2022

Manga Review

I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of I Belong to the Baddest Girl at School introduce Toramaru's younger brother, who is a huge romance fan! With his shoujo knowledge to hand, he starts giving Toramaru tips to advance her relationship with Unoki.

Demelza • 5th March 2022

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 16 and 17 Review

In these new volumes of Snow White with the Red Hair, Shirayuki and Ryu prepare to face the flu season in Lilias, while Zen's group get embroiled in a plot where someone is attacking nobles!

Demelza • 2nd March 2022

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 4 Review

Oliver and his friends are now second-year students, but rather than celebrate making it this far, they must spend their time looking out for the new students and preparing for even more difficult classes.

Demelza • 27th February 2022

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 7 Review

In Volume 7 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series, we explore the origins of how Dazai and Chuuya first met, long before they were known as the Twin Dark dream team of the Port Mafia.

Demelza • 23rd February 2022

Manga Review

Puppy Love Review

Puppy Love follows the story of exhausted salaryman Inukai who meets pet shop worker Hoshi. This encounter changes his life for the better as he tries to find a new job that will value him and sets him down the path of developing a strong bond with Hoshi.

Demelza • 22nd February 2022

Roundup

Have you read this one…? We recommend some excellent manga that you might have missed…

Finding it hard to decide which manga series to read next? The Anime UK News reviewers have some must-read recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 20th February 2022

Book Review

Spy Classroom Volume 2 Review

The cast of Spy Classroom take on another impossible mission and now it's time for the mastermind of disguise, Grete, to take centre stage.

Demelza • 19th February 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 4 Review

Having solved a kidnapping case that was supposed to be the final arc of Iana's story, our protagonist is feeling hopeful about the future. That is, until an assassination attempt is made on Konoha and they meet an elf whose village holds a deadly secret...

Demelza • 16th February 2022

Roundup

What were you watching in 2012? The Anime UK News writers reminisce about their favourite anime from a decade ago

In the second part of their nostalgic look-back, the writers at Anime UK News share their memories of favourite anime from 2012…

AUKN Staff • 14th February 2022

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 1 Review

Having been nothing but a slave to her stepmother and half-sister, Miyo Saimori is delighted when she's given the opportunity to leave her family home behind and become a marriage candidate for Kiyoka Kudou. The only problem is that Kiyoka is known for dismissing his potential brides after just three days, so Miyo may be stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire!

Demelza • 11th February 2022

Book Review

The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time Volume 1 Review

Having defeated the Demon Lord and no longer being of any use, Kaito finds himself betrayed by his companions and brutally murdered. In his dying moments, Kaito swears to take revenge if he is given a second chance but when that happens, just how will he carry out his act of vengeance?

Demelza • 9th February 2022