Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2023 Roundup

After attending the 2023 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, AUKN writers reflect on both the best and the worst of what this year's festival had to offer.

AUKN Staff • 30th November 2023

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 2 Review

Having left the village he's spent his whole life in, Yuru finds himself in Tokyo, a vast city with technology that's completely alien to him. But while he should be laying low, Yuru can't help but wonder where his sister Asa is...

Demelza • 29th November 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 19 and 20 Review

With Mizuhara struggling after the loss of a loved one, Kazuya goes all out in creating the perfect date plan. But will he be able to break through her walls and get her to open up to him about her feelings?

Demelza • 18th November 2023

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 4 Review

Fumi may have resolved to give up on Akatsuki, but now summer vacation is here and the two will be spending everyday alone together! Luckily, our heroine is invited on a research trip to Kyoto with the author and his editor, but could the trip reignite the feelings Fumi is desperately trying to bury?

Demelza • 12th November 2023

Book Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 2 Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 2 reunites us with protagonist Kou as his class prepares for the school festival! However, danger is lurking in the shadows as someone is out to murder Kou..

Demelza • 10th November 2023

Manga Review

If My Favourite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die Volumes 2-4 Review

In these three new volumes ChamJam host a popularity contest, which causes Eripiyo to work all hours possible while Maina is left wondering what their relationship actually is.

Demelza • 8th November 2023

Book Review

Gods’ Games We Play Volume 1 Review

Kei Sazane, the mind behind Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, returns to the English market with a new series: Gods' Games We Play. Here humans compete with gods in the Gods' Games in the hopes of getting a wish granted and protagonist Fay is in for all kinds of fun when he's partnered with god-turned-human, Leshea!

Demelza • 4th November 2023

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 3 Review

Out shopping one day, Shintaro encounters a schoolgirl in need of help. Later it turns out she's a vampire and that she even attends his school! Our protagonist is left wondering why he attracts so many supernatural beings while contending with the chaos it causes in his everyday life...

Demelza • 27th October 2023

Roundup

Autumn Season 2023: Some Anime UK News Picks

For once, the hype was real: Frieren is as good as they’d predicted it would be, perhaps even better. But how many of the other slew of brand-new autumn shows are proving as impressive? And the returning…

AUKN Staff • 26th October 2023

Manga Review

I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness: I’ll Spoil Her with Delicacies and Style to Make Her the Happiest Woman in the World! Volume 1 Review

I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness follows protagonist Allen who finds a young woman collapsed in the forest near his home. She's a wanted criminal from a neighbouring country, but learning she's been framed for crimes she didn't commit and lived a horrible life up until now, Allen vows to spoil her rotten and keep her safe!

Demelza • 25th October 2023

Manga Review

Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I’m Not the Demon Lord Volume 1 Review

Villainess Level 99 tells the story of Eumiella, who has been reincarnated into the world of an otome game she played in her past life. Unfortunately, our protagonist is originally the secret boss of the game and now no matter how much she tries to achieve a peaceful life, everyone thinks she's the demon lord?!

Demelza • 21st October 2023

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 2 Review

Mio and Himari are attending the school festival, but it seems someone has figured out the two have been swapping places! What does it mean for their secret, going forward?

Demelza • 19th October 2023

Manga Review

Bergamot & Sunny Day Review

Protagonist Riku always ends up being dumped before getting past the three month milestone of any relationship. But is his luck about to change for the better when his boss shows an interest in him...?

Demelza • 17th October 2023

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 6 Review

The Dark Lord has returned and Jahy is overjoyed to find her master safe and sound, living in the magical girl's basement. With renewed determination, our heroine prepares to hunt down mana stones like never before in Volume 6 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!

Demelza • 12th October 2023

Manga Review

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Volume 1 Review

Jill Cervel's life goes horribly wrong when she discovers her fiancé Prince Gerald der Kratos is secretly in love with his sister. Framed for a crime she didn't commit, our protagonist is killed and then suddenly finds herself going back in time and getting engaged to the notorious emperor of the Dragon Empire! Is her second life about to end prematurely?

Demelza • 10th October 2023

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 4 Review

It's back to school for Akira and Sho as they begin to figure out where they now stand as friends and coworkers. Plus Akira begins training in the hopes of becoming strong enough to protect everyone he cares about.

Demelza • 9th October 2023