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The Villainess Turns the Hourglass Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Aria's plans are getting derailed by people not knowing their place. It's time for her to step up her game and set up more unwitting pawns to do her bidding!

Noemi10 • 9th August 2024

Book Review

Days with My Stepsister Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Days with My Stepsister, Saki turns to Yuuta for help after failing her exam. Meanwhile Yuuta finds himself going to the movies with his attractive older co-worker...

Demelza • 8th August 2024

Anime Review

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines Episodes 1-4 Review

Summer 2024 is arguably the season of the romcom anime, but what has made "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines" such a stand-out that it's reportedly attracted the attention of Makoto Shinkai? Let's find out...

Josh A. Stevens • 7th August 2024

Book Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (light novel) Volume 2 Review Church Management Support Plan

Accountant Seiichirou grudgingly depends on Knight Commander Aresh Indolark’s magic to stay alive in the Other World. But when they’re both sent on different missions, how will Seiichirou survive on his own?

Sarah • 6th August 2024

News

CRUNCHYROLL SURPRISE FANS WITH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & TRAILERS AT ANIMAGIC 2024

Coming to the platform: Honey Lemon Soda, TRILLION GAME, The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions, and many more.

Crunchyroll held its Industry…

Sarah • 5th August 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 3 Review

It’s time to compete in the West Japan championships – but is young Inori ready to demonstrate the skills on the ice that her coach Tsukasa her taught her? And, more to the point, where are her skates?

Sarah • 4th August 2024

Manga Review

Sword Art Online: Kiss and Fly Volume 1 Review

Sword Art Online: Kiss and Fly treats fans to a selection of side stories showcasing some new adventures for Kirito and Asuna.

Demelza • 3rd August 2024

Manga Review

Miss Savage Fang: The Strongest Mercenary in History Is Reincarnated as an Unstoppable Noblewoman (Manga) Volume 1

This manga is an adaptation of a light novel of the same name (both published by Yen Press) and is out now! But does it tell the story well?

darkstorm • 2nd August 2024

Book Review

Schoolgirl Review

One of Osamu Dazai's classic works returns to print with a new hardback release from One Peace Books. Schoolgirl follows a day in the life of a high schooler who's struggling with grief and the sense of responsibility that comes with approaching adulthood.

Demelza • 1st August 2024

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law Volume 2 Review

As the search for missing agent Rion Nakaba continues, Ichiro and Shiro realize that they are treading on very dangerous territory as they decipher some clues left behind in her notes.

Sarah • 31st July 2024

Manga Review

Friday at the Atelier Volume 1 Review

After a downtrodden office worker stumbles upon a guy with a bag of the fish she is craving, she finds herself in his apartment modelling nude for him, covered in fish! As the pair continue to work together, will this lead to romance blossoming between them, or is their arrangement going to stay strictly professional?

Onosume • 29th July 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 2 Review

The resting hitman tries to find a job and deals with a pervert.

Ian Wolf • 28th July 2024

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot Four Seasons Volume 2 Review

Hearing-impaired Kohei and his college friend Taichi are going out but the demands of job-searching for Kohei and working for SIG-N for Taichi mean that they have little time to see each other. How will the increasing demands and responsibilities of adult life affect their relationship?

Sarah • 27th July 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 2 Review

If you think motor-racing and drifting is hard, imagine trying to do it with one hand duct-taped to the steering wheel like Takumi!

Ian Wolf • 26th July 2024

Roundup

Summer Season 2024 Preview

The much-anticipated return of [Oshi no Ko] has probably brought many viewers back to HIDIVE as well as getting the Summer 2024 Season off to a sparkling start. But what else looks good this season?…

AUKN Staff • 25th July 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volume 2 Review

Jieum is getting closer to Seoha, and the more time she spends with him, the more she realises how much she loves him and why she cannot give up on him.

Noemi10 • 24th July 2024

Manga Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Volume 2 Review

Falling in love may not be the goal of the villainess, but the story is still an easy to enjoy story with pretty art, interesting story titbits shared across the book and handsome men to keep you hooked.

darkstorm • 23rd July 2024

News

Stream Sports Anime For Free During the Olympic Games with Crunchyroll

The streaming service is going for gold to celebrate the games by adding nineteen Olympic sports anime to it’s free to watch roster

In celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Crunchyroll …

Sarah • 22nd July 2024

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volume 8 Review

It's time for the mid-term exams and the students of the Misfit Class need to study hard if they don't want to lose their demon ranks.

Noemi10 • 22nd July 2024

Book Review

Demons’ Crest Volume 1 Review

From the author who brought us Sword Art Online comes a new fantasy adventure where a video game and the real world begin to merge. What horrors await us in Demons' Crest?

Demelza • 21st July 2024