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

How you get on with APOSIMZ will depend on how willing you are to committing to reading more than a single volume. This first volume offers little in the way of substantial world building or characters, so all the series really has going for it is Tsutomu Nihei's name.

Demelza • 4th November 2018

Manga Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 offers a different take on the usual shojo tropes and proves an interesting read. Your enjoyment is really going to depend on what you're looking for from the genre.

Demelza • 3rd November 2018

Anime Review

Grimoire of Zero Review

Grimoire of Zero offers a solid fantasy outing that will please both new fans and hardened veterans of the genre. With a likable cast of characters, strong, conclusive story and brilliant English dub, this is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 2nd November 2018

Anime Review

Amanchu! Review

Amanchu! offers a fulfilling slice of life story with great comedy and character development. Even if you’re not interested in the premise of diving, you’re likely to stick around for the cast and their heartwarming tales of high school life.

Demelza • 30th October 2018

Anime Review

In Another World With My Smartphone Review

If you’re a fan of In Another World With My Smartphone’s light novels then this adaption won’t disappoint, and, likewise, fans of the isekai genre will find a lot to like here. The show delivers what it sets out to do and, despite its shortcomings, is a genuinely entertaining watch.

Demelza • 27th October 2018

Film Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Review

5 Centimeters per Second certainly has its issues, and the story hasn’t necessarily aged that well compared to Shinkai’s later works, but existing fans of the film will no doubt get a lot of joy from watching the film on Blu-ray.

Demelza • 26th October 2018

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 2 Review

Overall, I’ve once again found myself enjoying my time with Kokoro Connect. This volume succeeds in making you care about Inaba, a character who hadn’t previously been given the spotlight, while also offering an incredibly compelling read.

Demelza • 24th October 2018

Book Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 2 Review

After reading the second volume of Elf Bride, I found myself just as committed to this fluffy romance tale as I was with the first volume. Putting the oddities of Nephy’s rapidly developed personality aside, I had a lot of fun reading about Nephy and Zagan acting as parents while slowly growing closer to one another.

Demelza • 22nd October 2018

Features

Autumn Streaming Preview 2018

Bewildered by the wealth of new titles on offer in the Autumn 2018 Season? The Anime UK News writers are here to share their recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 21st October 2018

Features

Summer Season 2018 Overview

As the Summer Season 2018 draws to a close, four of the AUKN writers look back at the shows that caught their attention.

AUKN Staff • 16th October 2018

Manga Review

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Volume 1 Review

On the surface Dragon Goes House-Hunting may seem like an odd concept, but what we have here is a charming story about what it means to look for a new home.

Demelza • 19th September 2018

Book Review

Toradora! Volume 2 Review

Toradora! continues to impress with its well written cast of characters and gripping story. New girl Ami is liable to get on your nerves if you’re a Taiga fan but the tale unfolding around her is compelling enough that this hopefully won’t matter.

Demelza • 13th September 2018

Anime Review

And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? Review

And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? is a show that sets out with silly comedy in mind but has the depth to both educate viewers and provide an enjoyable ride at the same time. Both fans of fantasy and slice of life series will get a lot out of the show!

Demelza • 6th September 2018

Book Review

Otorimonogatari Review

Otorimonogatari is an odd entry in the Monogatari series. Due to the toning down of the comedic aspects and use of a third person perspective, this is a very different Monogatari to the usual.

Demelza • 3rd September 2018

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in A Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Review

Sword Oratoria offers everything we’ve come to know and love about DanMachi. Fans of Aiz and Loki Familia’s crew will get a lot out of this release, as will those who’re just looking for another DanMachi fix.

Demelza • 30th August 2018

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 1 Review

Although this first volume is playing with a concept that is sure to be familiar to many, the strength of the writing brings everything together for an insightful and moving story. This is a release not to be missed for fans of drama and slice of life!

Demelza • 28th August 2018

Book Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 1 Review

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride offers a heartwarming and outright adorable story. The initial set-up might put people off but the series is determined to make Zagan and Nephy’s relationship pure rather than something born of master and servant. Those of you in the market for a new fantasy romance need look no further than here.

Demelza • 21st August 2018

Book Review

Garrison Girl Review

Garrison Girl is yet another entry in this huge franchise that deserves to be in any fan’s collection. Garrison Girl is everything I find fascinating about Attack on Titan in one gripping instalment.

Demelza • 6th August 2018

Features

Summer Season 2018 Preview – First Thoughts from the AUKN Writers

Too many titles to choose from in the Summer 2018 Streaming Season? Need some recommendations? The writers at Anime UK News are here to share their first thoughts on new and returning series.

AUKN Staff • 2nd August 2018

Book Review

Hanamonogatari Review

Hanamonogatari was a huge disappointment coming off the back of some incredible stories in this franchise. Kanbaru fans will likely get a lot more out of this book than I did, but otherwise there isn't a great deal to like here.

Demelza • 27th July 2018