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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Anime Review

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Part 1 Review

With only six episodes in this set, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online struggles for a while to grip you but thankfully there are signs of more interesting things to come.

Demelza • 1st July 2019

Book Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 6 Review

While this volume of An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride has interesting development in story for one of its main cast - it also retreads on an earlier plot device which takes away from the book.

Demelza • 30th June 2019

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 1 Review

Overall, this manga adaption of KonoSuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World is off to a strong start. While fans might want to wait for the original light novels to be released, those who prefer reading manga (or happen to be diehard fans of the franchise) will find plenty to like here.

Demelza • 27th June 2019

Manga Review

Animeta! Volume 1 Review

Animeta! offers a fascinating look at what it means to be an animator. With an enthusiastic main character, it’s easy to get sucked into the passion of the story and invested in what promises to be a journey like no other.

Demelza • 22nd June 2019

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 2 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 2 continues to offer a Mari Okada story not to be missed. As more of the cast get their chance in the spotlight, my feelings for the series only grow stronger.

Demelza • 18th June 2019

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 1 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair is off to a fine start. With a relaxed story, strong female lead and likeable set of characters the series has a promising future. Fans of the anime won’t be disappointed and newcomers are certainly going to be coming back for more.

Demelza • 12th June 2019

Book Review

Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki Review

Wolf Children offers an emotional look at motherhood and growing up. Containing a story suitable for readers of all ages, this is a fantastic read which is well worth adding to your collection.

Demelza • 11th June 2019

Book Review

I’m Standing on a Million Lives Volume 1 Review

I'm Standing on a Million Lives promises to deliver something brand new to the fantasy genre, but does it deliver?

Demelza • 9th June 2019

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 4 Review

The fourth volume of A Sister’s All You Need continues to offer the fun and insightful story we love. As the protagonist deals with his light novel becoming a manga, the door opens for new and interesting tales of the industry.

Demelza • 8th June 2019

Film Review

Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu Review

Kizumonogatari is off to a slow but entertaining start. Having read the novel, I’m looking forward to what comes next in the films. However, even newcomers to Kizumonogatari’s story will be hooked from this intriguing beginning.

Demelza • 7th June 2019

Manga Review

Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World continues to offer a compelling adventure series. Although it's not for the faint-hearted, if you can look past the depressing nature of these stories you’ll find a fascinating message about humanity.

Demelza • 5th June 2019

Anime Review

Silver Spoon Season 1 Review

Silver Spoon shows us that when people and animals come together good things happen. A coming-of-age story like no other, Silver Spoon is a true delight that belongs in every anime fans collection.

Demelza • 3rd June 2019

Manga Review

Love in Focus Volume 2 Review

Love in Focus hasn’t managed to break free of the tropes it started out with but it succeeds at being a fun read. Shojo fans will certainly enjoy their time spent with the likeable cast of characters, especially knowing that it’s a shorter series in the genre.

Demelza • 28th May 2019

Book Review

Penguin Highway Review

The West has long awaited the arrival of Tomihiko Morimi’s books and that wait has been well worth it. Penguin Highway offers a summertime adventure the likes of which we’ve not seen for quite some time - It’s fun, comical and well written.

Demelza • 26th May 2019

Anime Review

Re:ZERO Part 2 Review

The second half of Re:ZERO offers a fascinating, engrossing watch as Subaru falls apart and then rises up anew. With a final arc that brings this first season to a wonderfully satisfying conclusion, Re:ZERO Part 2 will undoubtedly claim a piece of your heart.

Demelza • 25th May 2019

Manga Review

Emanon Volume 1 Review

The mangaka behind Eisner-nominated series Wandering Island, Kenji Tsuruta, is back! Teaming up with the winner of the Nihon SF Taisho award, Shinji Kajio, the two have created Emanon. The manga promises a whimsical look at what it means to carry memories with you from the beginning of time, but does it deliver?

Demelza • 21st May 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Dive!! moves the series from being a story about diving to more common slice-of-life matters.

Demelza • 18th May 2019

Book Review

Tsukimonogatari Review

The final season of Monogatari is off to an intriguing start. Tsukimonogatari may be but a stepping stone on the road to a much bigger story, but it’s changing the franchise in fundamental ways. NISIOISIN continues to keep his beloved series alive with new and compelling developments.

Demelza • 17th May 2019

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs offers an entertaining look at the daily lives of the characters we love so much. Those of you looking for a break from the usual action and adventure will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 11th May 2019

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Without the high stakes of our usual plot, the cast of Kokoro Connect come to life in whole new ways in this collection of short stories. This volume is not only a chance for the cast to relax but also for us as readers as the series approaches its halfway point.

Demelza • 9th May 2019