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

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

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 1 Review

Sabikui Bisco follows the story of a Mushroom Keeper on the search for a Rust Eater, a mushroom that could cure Japan of the Rust caused by the Rust Wind. In a world where humanity is literally rusting away, will this hero be able to save the day?

Demelza • 6th February 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of Sweat and Soap sees Kotaro confront Asako about the reasons she's been so distant lately and once her bottled-up feelings are released, the two look forward to a happier occasion together.

Demelza • 5th February 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 8-9 Review

With two new volumes of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, we charge into the next arc which sees Natsu's group united with old friends and facing one of their toughest challenges yet - fighting each other!

Demelza • 3rd February 2022

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Magus of the Library shows Theo continuing to struggle with keeping up with his classes. To make matters worse, he's somehow angered his classmate! However, there is more to her story than it first appears...

Demelza • 1st February 2022

Manga Review

Vampire Dormitory Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Mito has no one to rely on and lives on the streets disguised as a boy. After being fired from her part-time job, she runs into Ruka, a vampire who, despite finding her blood tastes horrible, decides to keep her by his side. There's just one problem - Ruka has no idea that Mito is actually a girl!

Demelza • 31st January 2022

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life opens with Akari being kidnapped by bandits! While on a mission to rescue her, Menou runs into an old friend who has also been taken captive and together they decide to destroy the group of kidnappers.

Demelza • 29th January 2022

Book Review

The Undead King’s Reign of Peace Volume 1 Review

A young girl on the verge of death is saved by an Undead King, but what will he want in exchange for saving her life?

Demelza • 28th January 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside sees Ruti and Red reunite with Ares in a conflict that may prove life-changing for all involved.

Demelza • 26th January 2022

Roundup

Winter 2022 Preview: What We’re Watching …

A new year, a new anime season! What series have caught the attentions of the Anime UK News writers? Check out their recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2022

Film Review

Sing a Bit of Harmony Review

Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Time of Eve, Patema Inverted) returns with a new film about an AI who could pass as a human and how her interaction with a group of high school friends can bring them true happiness.

Demelza • 23rd January 2022

Book Review

Bond and Book: The Devotion of “The Surgery Room” Review

Bond and Book follows the story of Musubu, a boy who can hear the voices of books and takes on their requests for help, hoping that he can bridge the gap between humanity and the literature we love.

Demelza • 22nd January 2022

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Yuji Sano finds himself summoned to another world and coming face-to-face with an adorable slime! With his new familiar by his side, Yuji quickly gathers knowledge about this world and ends up equipping a second character class as a sage. Now he's more powerful than the average adventurer, but will anyone believe that he has two classes?

Demelza • 20th January 2022

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl Review

In Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, we finally begin exploring the mystery behind Shouko and the relationship between Sakuta and Mai is on rocky ground after she discovers the two have been living together!

Demelza • 18th January 2022