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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

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades sees our cast regroup as they deal with the fallout from the events in Volume 5. There's plenty happening across both across the Academy and within the social circles of the student body...

Demelza • 10th 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

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 4 Review

With Ichimaru becoming jealous of Yoi's new friendship with Takuto, a rift has opened up between the two love birds just before the Summer Festival. Will they be able to work through it in time to attend?

Demelza • 6th August 2023

Manga Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese Volume 1 Review

A manga adaptation of the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese mobile game makes its way to the West, but does it capture the charm of the franchise?

Demelza • 5th August 2023

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 03 Review

If Kagiura wants to carry on sharing a room with his senpai Hirano in the next academic year, he’s going to need to improve his test results and then some. He might be good at basketball, but he’s struggling to keep up in class. Is he a lost cause?

Sarah • 2nd August 2023

News

Anime Limited Reveals August 2023 Pre-orders with Burn the Witch, Evangelion: 3.0+1.11 4K Ultra HD & Mobile Fighter G Gundam

Four home video releases and one vinyl soundtrack will be on offer for August, including Free! The Final Stroke Volume 2.

NormanicGrav • 2nd August 2023

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 7 Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess enters a new arc! Konoha has been chosen as a saint candidate, which Iana knows will lead to the ultimate bad end for her and her loved ones, should Iana be picked. Now our heroine will stop at nothing to protect those she cares about.

Demelza • 1st August 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Arthur needs to find a way to get back to his parents, but first he needs to learn how to manage his newfound powers with the help of the previous elf king.

Noemi10 • 31st July 2023

Manga Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch (Manga) Volume 1

The manga adaptation of the light novel comes to the UK from Yen Press! But what secrets does this witch hide?

darkstorm • 30th July 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 4 Review

Mysteries accrue in the fourth volume of this compulsively readable manga series set in Kowloon Walled City where nothing is quite as it seems…

Sarah • 29th July 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 1 Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduces us to Mona, who's beloved by everyone at school except for classmate Medaka! Can she figure out a way to make him fall for her?

Demelza • 28th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volume 5 Review

Tia is moving closer to having her engagement with the crown prince annulled, but her virtues are getting in the way.

Noemi10 • 27th July 2023

News

Whole Hog Theatre Brings World Premiere of The Garden of Words Play to the UK

From the UK’s Whole Hog Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, present the World Premiere of The Garden of Words. Tickets available now!

darkstorm • 26th July 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Preview

We subtitled Summer 2022’s Preview ‘The Rise of HIDIVE’ but perhaps 2023 Summer 2023’s Preview should be subtitled ‘The Rise of Netflix’? Our writers have some intriguing things to say about …

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Will prepares to head into the depths of the dungeon with a party of skilled students but what awaits them there is something they would never have imagined.

Demelza • 25th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volume 1 Review

Arthur is reborn in a new world where magic, elves and dwarves exist. Can he use the knowledge of his past life to make the most out of this new one?

Noemi10 • 24th July 2023

Book Review

Dragon and Ceremony Volume 1 Review

Dragon and Ceremony follows the story of Ix, a trainee wandmaker who had given up on pursuing the role after the death of his master. But when a customer comes calling with a broken wand and a contract from his older master, Ix finds himself unable to turn her down. This project may even change his life for the better...

Demelza • 23rd July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Imitation Volume 1 Review

The popular Korean webtoon comes out for the first time in English print, but is it any good? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 22nd July 2023

Manga Review

The Summer Hikaru Died Volume 1 Review

Yoshiki and Hikaru were inseparable until Hikaru went missing in the mountains. Then he turned up again – but Yoshiki knows that he isn’t ‘his’ Hikaru. And strange things have begun to happen around the village…

Sarah • 21st July 2023