Book Review

Agents of the Four Seasons Volume 1 Review

In a world where the seasons are controlled by "Agents", ten years have gone by since Spring last sprung. Now, finally it's time for the season to return but both the Agent of Spring and her attendant are far from prepared to face the troubles that await them as they travel across Japan to bring in the change from Winter.

Demelza • 15th May 2024

Manga Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 2 Review

Nina has resolved to fill the role of Princess Alisha, but what will she do when she overhears Azure doing little to stop the assassination attempts on his life... ?

Demelza • 12th May 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 1 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika tells the story of a girl living on borrowed time and what happens when she finds out the sad truth about her crush who's in a similar situation.

Demelza • 11th May 2024

Manga Review

Usotoki Rhetoric Volumes 4 and 5 Review

These two new volumes of Usotoki Rhetoric treat us first to a collection of short stories revolving around some of the side cast before moving on to tying up some loose ends with Kanoko's past.

Demelza • 9th May 2024

Manga Review

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 3 Review

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki spin-off manga Minami Nanami Wants to Shine comes to an end with its third volume, but does it offer a satisfying conclusion to Minami's story?

Demelza • 5th May 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Virgin Love sees Shoko and Kei getting closer, but is there about to be trouble in paradise when they take things a step further? And what about Momo who has her eye on Kei too...

Demelza • 3rd May 2024

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volumes 13 and 14 Review

As Something's Wrong With Us steadily heads toward its climax, Nao finds herself taking over Kogetsuan. While this is a huge win in avenging her mother, not everyone is happy about it and some shocking truths come to light...

Demelza • 1st May 2024

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 6 Review

Fumi may have felt her chances of getting with Akatsuki were zero after her confession fell flat at the summer festival. However, having now sorted through his feelings, at last Akatsuki is prepared to take a step forward that will change their relationship forever.

Demelza • 29th April 2024

Manga Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volume 1 Review

David Douglas thinks his life will come to an end after his execution, so he's shocked to later find a 13-year-old medical researcher Victoria Frankenstein has brought him back to life! Now gifted with a second chance, will David be able to put his criminal ways behind him?

Demelza • 26th April 2024

Manga Review

I Can’t Say No to the Lonely Girl Volume 1 Review

Ayaka Sakurai has been tasked with bringing a classmate back to school in exchange for a referral to a school of her choice by her homeroom teacher. The student turns out to be a familiar face from middle school, but what happens when she finds out about Ayaka's deal and looks to make our protagonist fulfil requests of her own...?

Demelza • 25th April 2024

Roundup

Spring Season 2024 Preview

Suffering from déjà vu when you scan the list of Spring Season anime? So many third seasons! And, what’s this: Spice and Wolf returns – but it’s a different animation of the original series? Kaiju…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two new volumes of Wind Breaker, Bofurin find themselves facing off with a rival gang after Haruka and Kyotaro rescue a younger student from their clutches.

Demelza • 22nd April 2024

Book Review

Bride of the Barrier Master Volume 1 Review

In an alternate modern-day Japan, Hana Ichise has been neglected by her family for lacking the powerful magic that her twin sister wields. However, Hana is secretly much more powerful than her sister and soon catches the eye of Saku Ichinomiya, the head of a powerful clan...

Demelza • 20th April 2024

Film Review

Spy x Family Code: White Review

Anya and the gang embark on one epic adventure in the Spy x Family Code: White movie! The future of Loid's mission hangs in the balance as he aims to help Anya win a cooking contest; meanwhile Yor begins to wonder if he might be dating someone and Anya gets herself involved in all kinds of trouble.

Demelza • 19th April 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

The anime for As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently airing but how does the source material compare?

Demelza • 17th April 2024

Manga Review

Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volume 2 Review

Kanata's adventures with her fluffy companion Zaggy continue in this second volume of Saint? No! I'm Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Now fully registered with the Adventurers Guild, it's time for the two to embark on their very first quest.

Demelza • 11th April 2024