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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Book Review

Tomihiko Morimi's Fox Tales compiles four short stories that are loosely connected by their Kyoto setting and curio store Hourendou. Four different protagonists find themselves dealing with something supernatural in this book that proves very compelling to read.

Demelza • 24th February 2024

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volumes 3-4 Review

In these two new volumes of Honey Lemon Soda, Uka finds herself faced with several different problems as not only has she met Kai's beautiful ex-girlfriend, but she also chooses to lead her class's preparations for the culture festival!

Demelza • 23rd February 2024

Manga Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten has finally reached the West, but does it prove an improvement on the popular light novel series? Follow the story of neighbours Amane and Mahiru as they form a firm friendship after Amane lends her his umbrella one rainy day...

Demelza • 21st February 2024

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 3 (Light Novel) Review

A few months have passed since the events of Volume 2 and now Miyo finds herself faced with meeting Kiyoka's parents. But will they approve of his fiancée or will her background lead to them shunning her and trying to split the two up?

Demelza • 15th February 2024

Manga Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Collector’s Edition Review

The 5 Centimeters Per Second manga returns to the West in a new collector's edition format, but does it prove a must-have edition of the work?

Demelza • 13th February 2024

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 6 Review

Ichimura and Yoi haven't seen each other since their trip to Kobe and they're struggling to find time due to Yoi's busy schedule. How will they deal with the loneliness? And what happens when co-worker Takuto invites Yoi out for the afternoon?

Demelza • 10th February 2024

Manga Review

Hollow Regalia Volume 1 Review

Strike the Blood author Gakuto Mikumo returns with new series: Hollow Regalia. In a post-apocalyptic Japan where powerful monsters run amok, protagonist Yahiro works as a salvager while looking for clues as to the whereabouts of his sister.

Demelza • 9th February 2024

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volumes 3 and 4 Review

These two new volumes of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduce us to a new rival for Mona and a new transfer student. With so much happening, will she get any closer to stealing Medaka's heart once and for all?

Demelza • 7th February 2024

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 2 Review

Ogami and Yaginuma have successfully become friends, but could it be that there's more to their relationship than that? With summer break approaching, they begin spending more time together and wondering could this be love...?

Demelza • 2nd February 2024

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 3 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky reaches its conclusion here in Volume 3. With the twins' secret revealed, they're confronted by their love interests. How will their lives change from here?

Demelza • 31st January 2024

Book Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 1 Review

After an otherworldly experience in childhood, Naoya Fukamachi has the ability to hear lies, a power which has brought him great hardship. Now in university, he finds himself attending Akira Takatsuki's Folklore Studies II lecture and is soon dragged into all manner of mysterious investigations when he becomes Akira's assistant.

Demelza • 27th January 2024

Manga Review

How I Met My Soulmate Volume 1 Review

When Yuuki meets Iori while out clubbing with her friend, she can't even begin to imagine that he might help her in her quest to find her one true love. In fact he may even be that very person she's hoping to find!

Demelza • 25th January 2024

Roundup

Winter Season 2024 Preview

Has 2024 got off to a good start when it comes to the Winter Season? It’s looking distinctly promising, with Bucchigiri?! the first new series from Hiroko Utsumi since Sk8 the Infinity, and the …

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2024

Book Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 2 Review

Usato finds himself facing the Demon Lord's army in his first major fight since being summoned to this world. And heroes Suzune and Kazuki quickly find themselves in trouble when fighting the powerful Black Knight who's immune to all their attacks. Will Usato be able to protect them and find a way to save the kingdom from certain doom?

Demelza • 20th January 2024

Manga Review

Virgin Love Volume 1 Review

Virgin Love tells the story of 26-year-old Shoko Shoji who's well respected among her peers but hopeless in love! Hoping to change, she applies for The Love House project, where she'll live under one roof with five other single people. Will this be what she needs to turn her love life around?

Demelza • 19th January 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 5 Review

Akira and Amamiya are on a mission involving a black-market auction for illegal trade of extraterrestrial creatures. Akira soon finds himself well over his head when one of the creatures is let loose, but surely Amamiya will come to his rescue, right...?

Demelza • 16th January 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 13 and 14 Review

Two new instalments of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sees Natsu's group fight another of the Dragon Gods as they strive to learn more about Selene's motives and bring this challenging quest toward an end.

Demelza • 15th January 2024

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 6 Review

Unnamed Memory comes to its end with Volume 6, but is it a satisfying ending for this ambitious series?

Demelza • 13th January 2024

Manga Review

Nina the Starry Bride Volume 1 Review

Nina the Starry Bride follows orphan Nina who's whisked away to become the replacement for Princess Alisha - but will she be able to live up to the demands placed upon her?

Demelza • 8th January 2024

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 5 Review

Back from Kyoto, Fumi and Akatsuki find the mood awkward thanks to Fumi confessing she's in love with someone. Now editor Kaneishi is interfering just as Akatsuki's trying to make sense of his feelings, while Fumi's thoughts wander to the up-coming summer festival...

Demelza • 7th January 2024