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My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of this romance series, the world-building is growing but it’s the gentle romance of the leads and the peeling back of layers from the growing cast of characters that make it an absorbing read.

darkstorm • 14th January 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 1 Review

First love may not have worked out for protagonist Maki, but when she's reunited with high school sweetheart Midori, she begins to realise that even ten years later her feelings haven't faded. Could this reunion be destiny?

Demelza • 13th January 2023

News

Update on JETRO’s Japanese Animation Kickstarter

TOKYO- With the proliferation of OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime in the world, the popularity of Japanese animation has grown rapidly over the past few years, even in the midst of…

Sarah • 12th January 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 9 Review

Art student Yatora is about to start the second term of his course at TUA – but he seems to be suffering from some crippling kind of block. Is this the end of his dreams to become an artist?

Sarah • 12th January 2023

Book Review

Sasaki and Peeps Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Sasaki gets more than he bargained for when he brings home Java sparrow Peeps, who turns out to be a mighty mage from a world completely different from Japan! On top of that, it turns out Sasaki has a talent for magic, one he can develop, should he take up Peeps' invitation to visit this other world...

Demelza • 11th January 2023

Manga Review

I Want to Be a Wall Volume 1 Review

Yuriko and Gakurouta have just got married – but they've embarked on a twenty-first century marriage of convenience and companionship, not a partnership based on love, as she’s asexual and he’s gay. Can this evolve into a rewarding relationship for the two of them?

Sarah • 10th January 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Up-and-coming J-pop duo ZINGS start to attract attention – but no one guesses that they have supernatural assistance – from the ghost of a famous young idol!

Sarah • 9th January 2023

Book Review

Ishura Volume 1 Review

Battle Royale series Ishura introduces us to a large cast who are embroiled in a battle to prove themselves the most powerful. A fresh idea in this isekai-filled market, but can it deliver on the ambitious premise?

Demelza • 8th January 2023

Manga Review

The Witcher: Ronin Review

Geralt the Witcher is on a mission in snowbound Edo-period Japan to find the Lady of the Snow in this original manga spin-off from Andrej Sapkowski’s popular fantasy series.

Sarah • 7th January 2023

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town brings the luxury hotel arc to an end as Lloyd and his friends end up facing off against a Demon Lord!

Demelza • 6th January 2023

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Overview – Returning Series

Returning (and continuing) series have dominated the Autumn ’22 Season – but which ones have kept our reviewers returning week after week, eager to see the next episode?

AUKN Staff • 5th January 2023

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Streaming Overview – New Series

A lookback at Autumn 2022’s new anime series without a single mention of Chainsaw Man?! We let our writers choose their favourite series and that’s just how it’s panned out. You may feel differently…so please let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 4th January 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 1 Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? author Fujino Omori teams up with mangaka Toshi Aoi to debut an original manga series about a young boy living in a magically driven society but who has no talent for magic itself. Instead our protagonist dives into the dungeon, heroically fighting monsters with nothing but a sword as his weapon.

Demelza • 4th January 2023

Manga Review

Orient Volumes 8 and 9 Review

The Obsidian Eight finally rear their heads in the battle for Awaji Island, laying waste to the Uesugi army. In a back-and-forth tactical battle, it's up to Kuroko Usami to guide everyone around Seiroku Inukawa's villainous plans as he backs up the demon god Orochi. Meanwhile, Musashi has his own battle to fight as he battles to free Michiru from the clutches of her vile father and Obsidian Eight member, Yataro Inuda.

Onosume • 3rd January 2023

Manga Review

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Volume 1

This ‘awkward dorks falling in love’ romcom has some promise, but so far feels a bit undercooked. Take a look at our review!

darkstorm • 2nd January 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 2 Review

Reiko Kujirai is confused. She has feelings for Kudou, her co-worker in Kowloon Walled City – but he isn’t interested. So why has she found a photograph in a file, showing them together – at their engagement party?

Sarah • 1st January 2023

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 5 Review

Christmas is approaching and Yamato wants to ask his childhood friend Kakeru out on a date – but will Kakeru accept? And will going on a date place too much strain on their changing relationship?

Sarah • 30th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volume 3 Review

Can Tia change the events of her past to survive in this new life? Step by step, she's making progress but she has quite the long journey ahead of her.

Noemi10 • 29th December 2022

Manga Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Manga Review

Unnamed Memory follows the story of a cursed prince seeking a way to overcome it with the help of a powerful witch. Together, they'll have many an adventure, while slowly figuring out a way to overcome the problem he faces.

Demelza • 28th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volume 2 Review

New adventures (aka people in her way) await Raeliana in this volume. Not everyone is happy about her relationship with Duke Wynknight and think she's his weak link. Raeliana can't wait to show them how wrong they are.

Noemi10 • 27th December 2022