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

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 1 Review

In a world where people shift to their preferred gender at the age of 12, protagonist Hinase finds themselves remaining genderless. Now 18, Hinase is content to remain as they are but when their two childhood friends confess their feelings, things begin to change...

Demelza • 18th July 2024

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Volume 1

Rintaro attends a school well known for its delinquent student body, while Kaoruko attends the high-class all girls school next door. The two schools may hate one another, but Rintaro and Kaoruko have struck up an unlikely friendship and now have to navigate the many difficulties that stand before them.

Demelza • 15th July 2024

Manga Review

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 2 Review

Summer comes and goes in a flash and now the cultural festival is fast approaching at Hitori's school. Kessoku Band decide to perform, but will Hitori be able to get over her anxiety and make her dream come true?

Demelza • 12th July 2024

Film Review

Blue Lock The Movie: Episode Nagi Theatrical Review

Blue Lock The Movie: Episode Nagi tells the story we're familiar with from a new perspective as Nagi and Reo take the spotlight!

Demelza • 6th July 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 2 (Light Novel) Review

In the second volume of As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, our protagonist Ars finds himself with more than he bargained for when a new strategist joins his group of retainers...

Demelza • 5th July 2024

Manga Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Official Comic Anthology Volume 1 – Rei Review

The Bungo Stray Dog cast are brought to life by a collection of popular authors for this new anthology collection!

Demelza • 2nd July 2024

Roundup

Spring 2024 Overview

Has the Spring 2024 Season proved to be a good one, filled with series that our reviewers have looked forward to, week after week? What have been the gems? Has it been a ‘something for everyone’ season…

AUKN Staff • 1st July 2024

Manga Review

Mermaid Prince Review

From The Gods Lie creator Kaori Ozaki comes a short story collection following young protagonists looking for a place to belong in the world as they drift through life, occasionally stumbling upon the supernatural.

Demelza • 27th June 2024

Manga Review

The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait Review

When protagonist Kiyo moves from the countryside to the city of Tokyo to attend university, he meets Ozaki who offers him a place to stay. But is this out of the goodness of his own heart or is there something more to it...?

Demelza • 23rd June 2024

Manga Review

Sword Art Online Re:Aincrad Volume 1 Review

Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online is brought to life in manga form once more in this reboot of the very first arc: Aincrad.

Demelza • 21st June 2024

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 7 Review

In the midst of a battle like no other, Will watches those he cares about come to harm while feeling powerless to prevent it. That is, until he learns that he may have a spell of his own sleeping inside him...

Demelza • 17th June 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two volumes of Wind Breaker bring the fight against Shishitoren to a close before diving into a new arc that sees Haruka becoming class captain!

Demelza • 15th June 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 3 and 4 Review

In these two new volumes of Ogami-san Can't Keep It In, our two main characters have to navigate the difficulties of their new relationship while also faced with new romantic rivals!

Demelza • 14th June 2024

Manga Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Manga Review

In Volume 4 of Unnamed Memory, Oscar heads out without Tinasha to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances only to get more than he bargained for when he meets the Witch of the Forbidden Forest!

Demelza • 10th June 2024

Book Review

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days Review

In this new Konosuba spin-off novel, Kazuma and the gang find themselves knee-deep in debt when Megumin accidentally blows up tribute meant for Axel's nobility. Still, things take a turn for the better when Kazuma decides to work as a producer for dance group, the Axel Hearts, who he hopes will rise to fame and fortune under his guidance...

Demelza • 9th June 2024

Manga Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 Review

I See Your Face, Turned Away Volume 1 introduces us to protagonist Hikari who innocently daydreams about her best friend Mari dating the cute boy in their class, Ohtani. But when that dream shows signs of becoming reality, Hikari realises she has complex feelings of her own toward Ohtani...

Demelza • 7th June 2024

Manga Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of 15 Minutes Before We Really Date, Christmas is fast approaching and Yuuki and Natsuha find themselves worrying about their first kiss...

Demelza • 5th June 2024

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 3 Review

In this third volume of the charming romance series, protagonist Rose finds herself busy with winter preparations and being visited by the princess! Will learning the love potion is for her finally clear up the misunderstanding between her and Harij?

Demelza • 1st June 2024

Manga Review

A Galaxy Next Door Volume 6 Review

A Galaxy Next Door reaches its conclusion here in Volume 6, but is it the send-off we've all been hoping for?

Demelza • 28th May 2024

Manga Review

God Bless the Mistaken Volume 1 Review

Nakatani Nio returns to the West with new series God Bless the Mistaken where protagonist Kon lives in a world that goes through a variety of "bugs". How are you supposed to live an ordinary life when you never know what's going to happen to the world next?!

Demelza • 27th May 2024