Reviews

Adabana Volume 1 Review

Mizuki Aikawa's best friend has been murdered and Mizuki turns herself in as the culprit, but not all is as it seems in this crime drama set in a small town...

Demelza • 23rd September 2025

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 3 Review

What does love mean? Atami-kun and his high school friends are not sure and when Valentine’s Day comes along, he’s puzzled to find a gift in his locker – from an unknown admirer...

Sarah • 22nd September 2025

Manga Review

I Don’t Know How to Love Review

Aimi will date anyone, girl or boy, as long as they agree to his terms – which is why no one stays with him for long. But how will he react when a younger male student asks him out?

Sarah • 20th September 2025

Manga Review

The Solitary Gourmet Manga Review

The Solitary Gourmet is a rather unique and worthwhile read – some may gorge through every chapter as a feast, whilst others will sample piece by piece. Whichever approach you choose, this is a great manga with a wonderful hardback edition and well worth adding to any collection.

HWR • 19th September 2025

Manga Review

My Beloved Supper Review

We could have easily savoured more volumes of this series, but for what we get, it's definitely worth a bite. Check out our review of this vampire/food manga now!

darkstorm • 18th September 2025

Manga Review

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

Facing off against a giant frog, Boxxo and friends find themselves in danger of being wiped out. That is until our vending machine hero gives them mints and a fizzy drink to combine...

Demelza • 17th September 2025

Anime Review

Magical Girl Site Complete Collection Blu-Ray Review

The 2018 magical girl anime mixes themes of horror, abuse and violence for a grimdark series, check out our review now.

darkstorm • 15th September 2025

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 5 Review

Does Mr. Sasaki have a rival? Miss Tayama is really excited about the return of Kawakami, a co-worker now promoted, to the store! Is this the end of a beautiful friendship…?

Sarah • 14th September 2025

Manga Review

Bride of the Death God Volume 1 Review

This dark romance story tells a tale of love enduring despite death, with the potential to bloom beautifully in future instalments. Check out our review now!

darkstorm • 12th September 2025

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition Volume 1 Review

Meet Iruma – the fourteen-year-old underboss of Babel Mafia! Follow the new adventures of the unlikely young hero in this engaging spin-off from the original fantasy series.

Sarah • 10th September 2025

Manga Review

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Review

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? follows the story of Sakuya Outsuki, the son of a legendary immortal detective. However, since he's not yet recognised as a fully qualified detective, he finds himself on mundane jobs like exposing an affair. That is until his latest case turns into far more than he bargained for.

Demelza • 9th September 2025

Film Review

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Review

It's time for Tanjiro and the Hashira to destroy Muzan and his demons. The final battle starts in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle!

AUKN Staff • 7th September 2025

Manga Review

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible Volume 1 Review

Can 30-year-old Rick show the world that he's not too old to become an adventurer? Especially after the rigorous training he went through with the nation's legendary party!

Noemi10 • 6th September 2025

Manga Review

My Instructor Won’t Yield Review

Driving instructor Chiba is very strict about never allowing himself to be seduced by his female students – but how does he feel about his new student, the ‘Sharp-Suited Prince’, Yaotome?

Sarah • 5th September 2025

Manga Review

The B-Rank Adventurer with a Scary Face Becomes a Father for the Hero and His Friends Volume 1 Review

One Peace Books debut a new fantasy series where a B-rank adventurer with a scary face ends up looking after a group of orphans! But one of them is supposedly the hero that will save the world...?

Demelza • 4th September 2025

Manga Review

Farewell, Daisy Review

A fascinating collection of short manga by Jun Mayuzuki that take a look at young women’s lives in contemporary Japan.

Sarah • 3rd September 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Business Proposal Volumes 7 and 8 Review

It's finally time for Hari to decide if she wants to spend the rest of her life with Taemu... after she deals with a suspicious new female director who seems too close to Hari's boyfriend.

Noemi10 • 2nd September 2025

Manga Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Deluxe Edition – Volume 1

Gundam The Origin returns to UK shores in a new (and hefty!) Deluxe Edition, featuring the first two volumes in A4 size with a lot more beautiful coloured pages to boot, but bonuses aside is it still worth reading?

Cold Cobra • 1st September 2025

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 11 Review

The Scandal Arc is not hitting the highs and emotional beats that we know it’s capable of, but that doesn’t take away from the continually interesting story, and media industry insider information along the way.

darkstorm • 31st August 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Solo Leveling Volume 13 Review

The battle against the Monarchs has reached its apex. Can Hunter Sung defeat them and protect humanity or will succumb to the Monarchs' powers?

Noemi10 • 30th August 2025