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

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 5 Review

Jahy continues the search for mana crystals while learning how to grow her own tomato plants and taking a trip to the beach. Will she finally gain the power to challenge the magical girl to a rematch?

Demelza • 20th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Who Made Me a Princess Volume 1 Review

Athanasia has woken up in a book-based fantasy world as the princess fated to die by the hands of her father, the emperor. However, she won't stand for it and will win her father's heart thanks to her cuteness.

Noemi10 • 19th July 2023

Book Review

My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ryota awakens in a new world where everything is a monster drop, including food! With high-level Drop Stats our protagonist prepares to fight for his survival as he fights slimes for... beansprouts?!

Demelza • 18th July 2023

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus 2: Afterimages in Slow Motion Review

Whenever Jin, the third-year president of the high school film club, encounters Giichi, the second-year director, sparks fly! But when they’re forced to share a dorm bedroom, will it be out-and-out war or will they find a way to get on together, in spite of their differences?

Sarah • 17th July 2023

Anime Review

Iroduku: The World in Colors Complete Collection Review

Iroduku tells the story of a teenager thrown 60 years into the past. In unfamiliar surroundings with new people and potential friends, will she be able to find something to brighten up her dull world?

Demelza • 15th July 2023

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 8 Review

Ever since widower Mr. Kanda became the proud owner of Fukumaru, life has been far from dull! But what of his own family? What’s become of his two children – now grown-up? 

Sarah • 11th July 2023

Manga Review

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Volume 1 Review

In this coming-of-age romantic adventure, the young confectioner Anne Halford aims to become a Silver Sugar Master by competing at the Royal Candy Fair in Lewiston. With the pretty but dark warrior fairy Challe Fen Challe at her side, Anne sets off to face not just her rival Silver Sugar confectioners, but also the injustices and corruption that fill the world around her.

Onosume • 10th July 2023

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 3 Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless reaches its conclusion, but does it prove satisfying?

Demelza • 9th July 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 2 Review   

Kongpob and his fellow first-year engineering students have been working hard as a team to win their gears, trained by head hazer Arthit and the other seniors. Do they have what it takes to pass the final challenge – and is Arthit aware that Kongpob has developed feelings for him?

Sarah • 8th July 2023

Manga Review

Honey Lemon Soda Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Honey Lemon Soda our heroine Uka continues to get to grips with her new high school life as she tries to make friends with her classmates and deals with the jealous stares from being close to Kai.

Demelza • 7th July 2023

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volume 2 Review

With the completion of the love potion getting ever closer, Rose begins to prepare herself for parting ways with Harij. Can she find a way to be honest with her feelings before then?

Demelza • 6th July 2023

Anime Review

Non Non Biyori Repeat Review

We return to the peaceful village of Asahigaoka in this strong and consistent follow-up where Renge, Hotaru, Natsumi and Komari continue to learn, laugh and grow through a variety of fun and engaging adventures in the Japanese countryside.

Onosume • 5th July 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Overview

Yet again, the end of the Spring Season overlaps the start of the Summer Season. Undaunted, the writers at Anime UK News are back to share their thoughts on the (mostly finished) series that caught…

AUKN Staff • 4th July 2023