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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Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2021 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

Manga and light novel sales have never been better in 2021! Here are the Anime UK News writers’ top picks from the last twelve months. Why not share your favourites with us as well…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2021

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2021 Part 1: Anime

Has 2021 been a better year than 2020 in terms of the anime-viewing experience? Discover the top choices from the writers at Anime UK News as they look back over the past twelve months...and look forward to 2022!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2021

Book Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 1 Review

In need of money, protagonist Souya is willing to do anything, but little does he know that the shady job he finds himself interviewing for will see him take a trip to a whole new world.

Demelza • 18th December 2021

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 1 Review

When protagonist Ryo saves a girl in trouble on a crowded train, he's surprised to learn the girl is actually his childhood friend! Now they're reunited, a gentle romance begins to blossom in this new series.

Demelza • 16th December 2021

Book Review

Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 1 Review

Keisuke has been all alone in a barren otherworld for a while now and just as he begins to reach his limits with going through day after day all by himself, he meets the half-elf Nito. As the two begin travelling together, light returns to Keisuke's world and he begins to enjoy each day as it comes.

Demelza • 10th December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

This new spin-off of Rent-A-Girlfriend places the ultra-shy Sumi front and centre as she tries desperately to overcome her communication disorder.

Demelza • 8th December 2021

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 6 Review

The demon invasion looms in The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 6, but protagonist Matthias is well prepared and puts the final touches in place while training his companions for the difficult battle ahead.

Demelza • 5th December 2021

Book Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top Volume 1 Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top sees protagonist Allen Rodol shut himself away from the world for a billion years in order to hone his sword skills and avoid being expelled from the Swordcraft Academy he attends. Is this enough time to turn his fate around?

Demelza • 3rd December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 9 Review

In Volume 9 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya must find a way of improving his standing with Mizuhara, which begins with the hunt for a perfect birthday present!

Demelza • 1st December 2021

Anime Review

The Skull Man Complete Collection Review

Hayato Mikogami returns to his hometown to figure out the mystery of a murderer who goes around wearing a skull mask in this series from Studio BONES.

Demelza • 29th November 2021

Book Review

If the RPG World Had Social Media (Light Novel) Review

In the world of If the RPG World Had Social Media we follow Hero as he sets out on a quest to meet the Demon Lord.

Demelza • 20th November 2021

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 14 and 15 Review

Romance is pushed aside for careful worldbuilding in these two new volumes of Snow White with the Red Hair.

Demelza • 18th November 2021

Book Review

The Detective is Already Dead Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Detective is Already Dead offers an emotional read as it takes us through Siesta's final case and explores how she died.

Demelza • 16th November 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 7 and 8 Review

Volumes 7 and 8 of Rent-A-Girlfriend put the spotlight firmly on Mizuhara as both her job situation and her feelings for Kazuya slowly begin to change...

Demelza • 13th November 2021

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 11

In Volume 11 of A Sister's All You Need protagonist Itsuki is facing the crisis of a lifetime as he fights with writer's block. Is there any way for our hero to overcome his demons?

Demelza • 11th November 2021

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 5 Review

Join Deku and the other heroes from class A-1 as they prepare for Christmas and a New Year's Eve hot pot party!

Demelza • 10th November 2021

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Matthias and his team discover a dastardly plan from the demons to invade the kingdom, while the newest addition to the group takes on a human form with the hope of making it into the Second Academy.

Demelza • 6th November 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 sees Asako and Kotaro celebrate their first anniversary together as well as embarking on a company trip to the beach!

Demelza • 5th November 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 6 Review

Kazuya is tasked with taking new rental girlfriend Sumi on a date in Volume 6 of Rent-A-Girlfriend.

Demelza • 2nd November 2021

Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2021

The Autumn Season 2021 has a bewildering number of new titles to choose from – but which ones have the writers at Anime UK News chosen as their favourites?

AUKN Staff • 30th October 2021