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

News

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCES SOLO LEVELING PREMIERE SCREENING

Premiere Screening to take place in December in UK, France and Germany

‘The beloved Korean manhwa Solo Leveling, written by Chugong and illustrated by DUBU (REDICE Studio), will be adapted…

Sarah • 29th 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

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Star Seekers Volume 1 Review

Star One is an idol group with no magical power. But when they get attacked during a concert, their powers start to manifest. Now they need to to deal with a secret organisation that's out to destroy them!

Noemi10 • 28th November 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology Review

It’s always interesting to see little glimpses of other mangakas’ interpretations of a well-loved manga series – and here the characters from Sasaki and Miyano get the full anthology treatment!

Sarah • 27th November 2023

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 9 Review

Volume 9 is something of a mixed bag from a story perspective as the cult and kidnapping elements have already been explored in earlier volumes, but does offer some nice quieter moments and maintains the charm and likeable character dynamics established so far.

HWR • 25th November 2023

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 1 Review

When two high school students bump into each other backstage at a super sentai show, Honda is surprised to discover that his classmate Kaido is performing as one of the Rangers! But now Honda knows Kaido’s secret – can he be trusted to keep it?

Sarah • 24th November 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Jungle Juice Volume 1 Review

Suchan has a secret: he has dragonfly wings. However, he discovers other people like him who are a cross between human and insect, and learns that there is a way for him to become fully human once again...if he can survive long enough.

Noemi10 • 23rd November 2023

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volume 4 Review

It's finally time for the Battler Party, and Iruma and his friends can showcase what they have been working on. However, their battler president has some nefarious plans in place for the party and it's up to Iruma to stop him.

Noemi10 • 22nd November 2023

Film Review

Evangelion 3.0 + 1.01 Review

Getting a special run on big screens ahead of its physical media release, the finale of the “Evangelion Rebuild” films is quite the experience and sitting in front of a large cinema screen will certainly add to that, but does Hideaki Anno’s third attempt at an ending to Evangelion get it right, or was it not wrong in the first place?

Cold Cobra • 20th November 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 5 Review

Take another trip to bustling Kowloon Walled City where Reiko Kujirai (A) is trying to unravel who she really is and disassociate herself from the other Reiko Kujirai (B) in the fifth volume of Jun Mayuzuki’s must-read manga: Kowloon Generic Romance!

Sarah • 19th 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

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Someone is after Raeliana’s life, and together with Noah, the two need to figure out who is behind the attack and fast. Noah can’t lose her, not now that he’s finally starting to understand his feelings.

Noemi10 • 17th November 2023

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 2 Review

Everyone needs a day off – even the leader of an evil alien organization plotting to take over the Earth. So why does ‘The General’ choose to spend his downtime on Earth, in disguise as a human? Could it be because he’s obsessed with pandas?

Sarah • 16th November 2023

Book Review

Studio Chizu’s Belle Review

Suzu is a teenager who joins U, a digital community where people can be whoever they want. While she can be a new person in U, Suzu's fears and her past might keep her from finding herself in the real world.

Noemi10 • 15th November 2023

Manga Review

Send Them a Farewell Gift for the Lost Time Review

Tsukushi and his novelist boyfriend Toui have been together for four years – until one day, Tsukushi walks out. When did they stop communicating? Is their relationship beyond saving? Do they really want to break up?

Sarah • 14th November 2023