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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Announcing the Anime UK News Readers’ Choice Awards Winners!

The survey’s closed, the votes have been counted, and your voice has been heard. It's time to reveal the winners of the Anime UK News Readers' Choice Awards!

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2018

Book Review

Nekomonogatari (Black) rekindled my love for the Monogatari franchise and highlights just how big an impact translation can have on light novels. This latest entry in a much loved series comes highly recommended from me.

Demelza • 11th January 2018

Manga Review

Attack on Titan: No Regrets Complete Color Edition

Attack on Titan: No Regrets is a must-own for all Attack on Titan fans. The chance to get a glimpse into Levi’s background is a welcome one and being able to see it all in full colour is a real treat.

Demelza • 5th January 2018

Anime Review

Sword of the Stranger Collector’s Edition Review

Overall Sword of the Stranger is a bit of a mixed bag. The story, animation and cast are a strong point - if you can overlook the predictable path of the plot - but the music really lets things down. This isn’t a must-watch for anyone but could still be a hidden gem for BONES.

Demelza • 4th January 2018

Features

Anime UK News Review of 2017 Part 2 (Manga and Light Novels)

Manga

Demelza:

Looking back on 2017 I realise that I haven’t been buying many new manga series, but despite that, the few I have picked up have proven well worthwhile. This year saw the release…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2017

Features

Anime UK News Review of 2017 Part 1

2017 has been the year that anime made a triumphant return to many local cinemas throughout the UK, continuing the trend set by Your Name in 2016. And as Amazon Prime and Netflix have gained exclusive…

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2017

Anime Review

Hyouka Part 1 Review

With a lovable cast of characters, superb animation, and a real attention to detail, Hyouka comes highly recommended by me. It might sound boring on the surface but give it a try and you’ll find something truly fascinating.

Demelza • 1st December 2017

Manga Review

To Your Eternity Volume 1 Review

To Your Eternity might not succeed in being the follow-up to A Silent Voice I was hoping for, but with such well-drawn artwork it's certainly worth owning if you're a fan of Yoshitoki Oima's work.

Demelza • 23rd November 2017

Manga Review

Fire Force Volume 1 Review

Overall I found Fire Force a bland, unengaging and often boring story. The synopsis led me to believe I was in for a much more interesting series than what we have.

Demelza • 18th November 2017

Film Review

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You Theatrical Review

Overall, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is a real treat for fans of the series. While there are certainly issues that bring it down somewhat, these can be overlooked. Undoubtedly this is one of the best Pokémon movies in quite some time.

Demelza • 11th November 2017

Film Review

Lu Over the Wall Theatrical Review

Lu Over the Wall is a fantastic, family-friendly, magical adventure that will capture your heart. It has something for everyone: older viewers will be enthralled by the character development and messages of using music to convey feelings, while younger viewers will fall in love with Lu and her childish antics.

Demelza • 8th November 2017

Manga Review

Otome Mania!! Volume 1 Review

While Otome Mania!! might not be a particularly realistic look at the games industry, it’s still an interesting story with a fun cast of characters. If you’re looking for a shojo series set within the world of otome game development, then this book will be perfect for you.

Demelza • 26th October 2017

Anime Review

Pokémon Indigo League Season 1 Review

No matter what kind of anime fan you are, you’ll no doubt have heard of the worldwide phenomenon Pokémon. Now we're going back to the series' roots with the release of the first season!

Demelza • 24th October 2017

Features

Autumn Streaming Preview 2017

It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we were speculating at Anime UK News as to how a new and refreshingly different autumn series set in the world of competitive ice skating would…

AUKN Staff • 23rd October 2017

Opinion

J-Novel Club: A Year Later

This time last year J-Novel Club quietly launched. The service brought a new way for us to legally consume light novels in the West and now with the service celebrating its first birthday what better time to take a look at how far they've come!

Demelza • 17th October 2017

Book Review

Anime Supremacy! Review

Anime Supremacy! is well written, informative and charming - this is one of the best industry-focused novels to leave Japan in recent years. Without a doubt if you’re someone who cares about the workings of the anime industry then this book belongs in your collection.

Demelza • 12th October 2017

Book Review

Nisemonogatari Parts 1-2 Review

Ultimately the existence of Nisemonogatari in English translation is bittersweet. The arc works well as an end to everything that has come so far but what should have been a high point for the series is brought down by a change in translator.

Demelza • 24th September 2017

Manga Review

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight Volume 1 Review

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight seems like a promising shojo tale at first, but as I delved further into it I found it didn't quite live up to the expectations I had for it. The series wants to be a Cinderella story but unfortunately the cringeworthy comedy and huge age gap between lead characters leave a lot to be desired.

Demelza • 20th September 2017

Film Review

The Boy and the Beast Review

The Boy and the Beast is a perfect film to show the whole family and while it hasn’t hit the level of Wolf Children, there is still some real charm to be found here. Not flawless but still well worth your time.

Demelza • 4th September 2017

Opinion

The Anime UK News Team Reviews Netflix’s Death Note

If your favourite part of the original story is the L vs. Light mind battles and the creative ways they try to ‘one up’ each other, then you’ll most likely hate this version. If, however, you enjoyed more of the world building, seeing how the Death Note could be used in creative ways and don’t mind encountering fresh (if controversial) takes on the characters, this film could satisfy your next popcorn movie Netflix night binge.

AUKN Staff • 1st September 2017