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

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

Anime Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Part 2 Review

Having finished Snow White with the Red Hair, I still think it’s a very good shojo series. It doesn’t go out of its way to change what we’ve come to expect from shojo, but instead works to be one of the best shows in the genre.

Demelza • 16th August 2017

Roundup

Summer Preview 2017

The 2017 Summer Simulcast Season is underway! But how many of the series that we’ve been looking forward to are actually available for us to watch legally in the UK? Welcome to the Ballroom was the…

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2017

Anime Review

Himouto! Umaru-chan Complete Collection Review

Himouto! Umaru-chan is a solid comedy with some fantastic use of references to beloved franchises. With a second season of the show airing in the autumn, now is a perfect time to get caught up with one of the best comedies of the year!

Demelza • 7th July 2017

Anime Review

Mai Mai Miracle Review

Mai Mai Miracle is an interesting story for the anime industry. It’s a release that was funded through the use of Kickstarter, which saw the movie released in the US and UK. The English dub was also…

Demelza • 24th June 2017

Anime Review

Anthem of the Heart Review

Anthem of the Heart is a fantastic coming of age story with relatable characters and a clear idea of what it wants to achieve.

Demelza • 22nd June 2017

Anime Review

Overlord Complete Season 1 Review

I first became interested in anime centered around MMOs when Sword Art Online aired back in 2012. Since then I’ve had a fondness for the genre and have made attempts to watch every series from it,…

Demelza • 18th June 2017

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Review

Overall DanMachi is a fantastic fantasy adventure with a lot of heart... I highly recommend that everyone gives this show a shot.

Demelza • 8th June 2017