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

Uncle from Another World Volume 1 Review

Takafumi is shocked when his uncle wakes up from a 17-year coma and reveals that he's spent all that time in another world! This quirky comedy revolves around Takafumi getting his uncle up to speed on modern video games and and technology, while his uncle is eager to share stories of his adventures in the other world.

Demelza • 8th July 2021

Roundup

Still Shiny by the Final Episode? Spring Overview 2021 Part 1: New Series

Spring Season 2021 is over! Some new shows were great, others not so much - but it's the titles that really resonated with our writers that they're here to tell you about today!

AUKN Staff • 6th July 2021

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 1 Review

In a world that's suffered from the powers of 'Otherworlders’, protagonist Menou is tasked with assassinating those who are summoned from Japan. This new spin on the isekai genre promises to throw the whole idea of being summoned to another world on its head!

Demelza • 4th July 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of Sweat and Soap should be full of heartfelt celebrations as both Valentine's Day and Asako's birthday roll around, but with our couple entering a new stage in their life, there are plenty of problems afoot...

Demelza • 3rd July 2021

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 6 Review

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Akutagawa joined the Armed Detective Agency and Atsushi was a part of the Port Mafia? Well, Volume 6 of the Bungo Stray Dog's light novel series sets out to answer that question!

Demelza • 2nd July 2021

Anime Review

Koyomimonogatari Review

Koyomimonogatari presents us with 12 short stories, each focusing on a different member of this big cast of characters.

Demelza • 26th June 2021

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 7 Review

It's vacation time for the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package, but it's not all fun and games as two members of our cast need to finally face up to their growing feelings...

Demelza • 24th June 2021

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Something's Wrong With Us, Nao begins to get closer to one of her coworkers - but do they have good intention or does it spell even more trouble for our protagonist?

Demelza • 23rd June 2021

Book Review

The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace Volume 1 Review

End meets an untimely end due to an incurable illness, but how he's been reborn as an undead with a second shot at life! Unfortunately, he's also bound to his summoner, so he's going to have to figure out how to kill him off before he can enjoy his new life.

Demelza • 18th June 2021

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Can't Stop Cursing You showcases a cat and mouse game between those with the power to use Curse Killing abilities and those destined to bring these evildoers to justice.

Demelza • 16th June 2021

Manga Review

How Do We Relationship? Volume 3 Review

Miwa and Saeko made it through the dramatic band training camp, but now new problems are creeping into their relationship. Will they be able to overcome them together?

Demelza • 12th June 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volumes 4 & 5 Review

Across Volumes 4 and 5 of Sweat and Soap, our lovebirds tackle the question of moving in together, as well as Kotaro finally meeting Asako's family for the first time.

Demelza • 11th June 2021

Book Review

I Have a Secret Review

The author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas returns to the English market with I Have a Secret - but does it prove as emotional a read as we're used to from her?

Demelza • 9th June 2021

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set six months after the first book and sees our cast getting into all kinds of trouble, including learning how to fly a broomstick!

Demelza • 6th June 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya finally tells Ruka the truth about his arrangement with Mizuhara, but when Ruka later turns up at a family gathering, our protagonist finds himself in hot water!

Demelza • 2nd June 2021

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 3 Review

The Autumn Festival is coming up in the world of You Call That Service? and of course the girls surrounding Ryouta see this as the perfect opportunity to show off their yukata! But will everything go as planned for our cast?

Demelza • 1st June 2021

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 3 Review

In the third instalment of Pretty Boy Detective Club, the cast find a collection of mysterious paintings above their clubroom which leads them into a brand new mystery.

Demelza • 28th May 2021

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Unnamed Memory, witch Tinasha must face a blast from the past when the king of a new country turns out to be her first love.

Demelza • 20th May 2021

Manga Review

Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game Volume 1 Review

When best friends Sara and Joe are kidnapped and awake to find themselves strapped to tables, the pair discover that they're about to become involved in a game where their very lives are on the line...

Demelza • 19th May 2021

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volume 1 Review

Sahoko spends her days trying to fit in with the popular kids, but classmate Aoi effortlessly gets on with everyone. When Sahoko decides to become friends with Aoi, she soon finds out that Aoi's life isn't quite as easy as she first thought...

Demelza • 16th May 2021