Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 09 Review

Sasaki and Miyano are dating – but at a distance! Sasaki is now in his first year at university and Miyano is in his third year at high school, so meeting up requires some planning. How will being apart affect their relationship?

Sarah • 3rd October 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Overview

Summer 2023 is all but over, except for ongoing series – and those, like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that have been beset with production delays and now seems to be on hiatus. Maybe it’s not so …

AUKN Staff • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 3 Review

Fresher engineering student Kongpob has tried to hide his feelings for faculty upperclassman and head hazer, Arthit. But now the training period is over, he can’t pretend any longer – but will proud Arthit reject him, once and for all?

Sarah • 1st October 2023

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 1 Review

It’s never easy making a fresh start in a new town, but siblings Minato and Akira never expected to see vast shadowy figures moving through the buildings. What’s more, most of the inhabitants don’t even seem to notice that they’re there! What’s going on?

Sarah • 26th September 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 5 and 6 Review    

What’s next for idol duo ZINGS? A role in a TV drama for Niyodo? His ghostly companion, Asahi, is delighted – but when the star of the series, Yakumo, begs Niyodo (of all people) to help him with his acting, all bets are off!

Sarah • 24th September 2023

Book Review

You Can Have My Back Volume 1 Review

Ionia died defending his country and his beloved prince, Gravis – but his memories now live on in young Leorino. Can their love be rekindled?

Sarah • 21st September 2023

Manga Review

Our Not-So Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 4 Review

Intrepid travellers and boyfriends Mitsuki and Asahi arrive in South America, ready to continue their round-the-world journey. But an unexpected phone call throws Asahi off-balance as it turns out that his younger brother is also holidaying in Rio de Janeira and wants to meet up! And Asahi hasn’t told him about his relationship with Mitsuki…

Sarah • 19th September 2023

Manga Review

The Yakuza’s Bias Volume 2 Review

Ken Kanashiro of the Washio clan has discovered a new meaning to his life: K-pop idol group MNW! And when this hardened gangster learns there's the chance to meet his bias in person at a handshake event, he'll do everything he can to win a ticket...

Sarah • 17th September 2023

Book Review

Sasaki and Miyano Second-Years Review

More intimate glimpses into the everyday lives of Miyano and Sasaki’s high school classmates in this new novelization from Kotoko Hachijo and Shou Harusono.

Sarah • 1st September 2023

Manga Review

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 1 Review

Wheelchair-bound designer Subaru has always loved the night-sky photography of Tougo Amase – and is thrilled to get the chance to work on a project showcasing his work. But what happens when he meets his idol in person?

Sarah • 29th August 2023

Manga Review

Sating the Wolf Review

What happens when Noah, a young wolf banished from his pack because he’s an Omega, ends up in a herbivore village where carnivores are feared? Find out in this new Boys’ Love manga from Tokyopop…

Sarah • 25th August 2023

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make you a Wizard?! Volume 8 Review

Four months have passed since Adachi’s job transfer to Nagasaki – but how has the move affected his relationship with his colleague Kurosawa?

Sarah • 23rd August 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 13 Review

It’s assessment time for Yatora Yaguchi and his fellow art students and the assignment on the theme of ‘Guilt’ has proved the hardest one yet. Will Yatora be able to create an artwork in time for the upcoming assessment?

Sarah • 17th August 2023

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 1 Review

He’s the leader of an evil organization planning to take over the world – but what does a supervillain do on his days off? The shocking truth is revealed in Mr. Villain’s Day Off!

Sarah • 15th August 2023

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 4 Review

Emilico is caught in a race against time to rescue Kate, her young Shadow mistress, from the garden labyrinth. Can the two escape and pass their debut – or is it too late for them?

Sarah • 11th August 2023

Manga Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman Review

Toushirou, an omega, has known little love or understanding in his young life – so when he’s sent as a servant in the household of a foreign diplomat, Alex, he’s very surprised to find his new master is a beastman.

Sarah • 7th August 2023