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Daughter of the Emperor Volume 2 Review

Can Ariadna survive into adulthood under the supervision of a crazy and bloodthirsty father who also happens to be the emperor? Maybe, but first things first; she needs to learn how to walk.

Noemi10 • 8th December 2022

Manga Review

The Snake Who Loved a Sparrow Review

Members of the sparrow clan should be terrified of snakes – but when Komazu’s life is saved by a white snake, it’s the start of an unusual relationship in a world in which forest creatures can assume human form.

Sarah • 7th December 2022

News

Toho announces UK and Ireland cinema dates for Makoto Shinkai’s new masterpiece Suzume

Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International, and Eurozoom to distribute Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume internationally (excluding Asia). In UK (and Ireland) cinemas from…

Sarah • 6th December 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine continues searching for mana crystals while arming herself for any future run-ins with the magical girl! Plus she takes her first trip to the nearby public bathhouse, which proves to be heaven...

Demelza • 6th December 2022

Anime Review

Burst Angel + OVA Collection Blu-Ray Review

Does this 2004 anime series deserve more love in the year 2022? Or is it only held up by nostalgia for the rootin’ tootin’ good times? Find out in our review for the new Blu-ray release!

darkstorm • 5th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tomb Raider King Volume 1 Review

Given a second chance at life, Jooheon Sun walks the path of vengeance to become the strongest relics user and defeat the people who sent him and his team to die. Neither humans nor relics will be safe from him.

Noemi10 • 4th December 2022

Manga Review

I Think Our Son is Gay Volume 4 Review

Daily life in the Aoyama household goes on as Tomoko watches over her sons and wonders how life would be for her eldest if he were to come out as gay.

Sarah • 3rd December 2022

Book Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 1 Review

Author Keishi Ayasato's Torture Princess series has just reached a conclusion in English, but thanks to Yen Press one of their newer series has also made it to the West, giving fans something else to look forward to. Here in The Bride of Demise we find Earth overrun with mysterious beings that threaten humanity and a protagonist whose life changes forever when he meets one that's on his side...

Demelza • 2nd December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 1 Review

Ariadna dies and reincarnates as the baby daughter of a bloodthirsty emperor. Can she keep on living in her new life to reach the age of adulthood? That all depends on her winning over her father with her cuteness.

Noemi10 • 1st December 2022

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2022 Roundup

After attending the 2022 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 2022

Anime Review

Samurai 7 – Complete Series Review

Samurai 7 retells the extremely influential Akira Kurosawa film Seven Samurai but changes the setting from Japan’s past to a weird mix of science fiction, steampunk and Japanese culture to create something entirely different - well, apart from the 'small village hiring seven samurai to protect it from bandits' part anyway. Does it work, though?

Cold Cobra • 29th November 2022

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 01 Review

The ups and downs of day-to-day life of high school boys seen through the eyes of two dorm roommates getting to know each other…

Sarah • 28th November 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5, though relying on familiar set-ups for its storylines, continues to be a pleasing read, thanks to the strength of its characters and setting, and in how it grows and develops these aspects in interesting ways.

HWR • 27th November 2022

Manga Review

The Gay Who Turned Kaiju Review

Being bullied is Takashi Arashiro’s daily routine at high school – and he endures it in silence, hating himself, until one day something snaps. Meet…The Gay Who Turned Kaiju!

Sarah • 26th November 2022

News

Anime Limited Reveals 12 Days of Christmas 2022 Details, with 11 Early Bird titles inc. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 4K Ultra HD, Tower of God, Liz and the Blue Bird & More

Anime Limited's Christmas Showcase video revealed 9 Blu-ray releases and 2 Vinyl releases for their Early Bird line-up at the 12 Days of Christmas 2022 sale.

NormanicGrav • 25th November 2022

Manga Review

An Older Guy’s VR First Love Review

An Older Guy's VR First Love does what it says on the tin, presenting us with a 40-year-old protagonist who experiences his first love in the world of virtual reality. But is that love strong enough to continue back in real life?

Demelza • 25th November 2022

Manga Review

Scramblues Review

Designer Haru Kurosaki finds himself working on an album cover for musical prodigy Eddie Astley, a man known for being intimidating and fussy. Is Eddie all his reputation makes him out to be or is there someone gentler to be found beyond the reputation?

Demelza • 24th November 2022

Film Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! Theatrical Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! is the latest work from rising star Atsuko Ishizuka (A Place Further than the Universe) which follows three friends on a summer adventure that will change their lives forever.

Demelza • 23rd November 2022

Manga Review

Confessions of a Shy Baker Volume 1 Review

Toshi owns a real estate company, but his passion is baking low-calorie treats to share with his boyfriend Gonta. This genial cooking manga has plenty of recipes for readers to try for themselves!

Sarah • 22nd November 2022

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 1 Review

When high school student Akira finds himself caught up in a fight between an alien and an agent of a special forces team, his life will change forever. The latest series from Aoharu x Machinegun creator Naoe is here!

Demelza • 19th November 2022