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In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ichika finds herself transported to a fantasy world, but she's shocked to learn that not only did her sister get here first but she's also stolen Ichika's identity?!

Demelza • 15th October 2024

Anime Review

Wolf Girl & Black Prince Collection Anime Review

High school student Erika lies about having a boyfriend to fit in with her new friends. Kyoya is the school prince who comes to her rescue but who turns out to be a villain instead... Will Erika be able to find love?

Noemi10 • 14th October 2024

Book Review

Hell Is Dark with No Flowers Volume 1 Review

22-year-old Seiji Tohno becomes a assistant to the mysterious Shiroshi Saijou, who solves all kind of mysteries for those who come to him for help. But the boundaries between humanity and the supernatural often collide around Shiroshi and nothing is ever quite as it seems...

Demelza • 12th October 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Villains Are Destined to Die Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Penelope is accused of a crime she didn't commit, but nobody seems to believe her. She'll need to use her wits to prove her innocence!

Noemi10 • 11th October 2024

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 3 Review

What’s happened to Rion Nakaba? Ichiro and Shiro, pretending to be lovers to further their investigation, run into new and unforeseen difficulties in the third volume of this twisty mystery manga!

Sarah • 10th October 2024

Manga Review

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero follows heroine Mugi as she tries to navigate her new high school life, dreaming of finding a boyfriend and making friends with everyone in her class. Will her dreams become a reality?

Demelza • 9th October 2024

Manga Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 follows the story of Yuta who's dreaming of confessing to the girl he likes when his class suddenly finds themselves transported to a fantasy world. Here they're ranked based on their Ludea Rates and our protagonist finds himself in all kinds of trouble when he ranks low...

Demelza • 8th October 2024

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus: Long Take Part 1 Volume 5 Review

Will Mao and Hisashi’s relationship be affected by new pressures as Hisashi auditions for the Christmas play and Mao, now vice president of the film club, finds himself in a situation he’d never imagined?

Sarah • 6th October 2024

Book Review

My Dress-Up Darling: Official Anime Fanbook Review

My Dress-Up Darling: Official Anime Fanbook promises to be your ultimate guide to all things My Dress-Up Darling with staff interviews and an in-depth look at each episode of Season 1.

Demelza • 5th October 2024

Roundup

Summer 2024 Overview

Rather like the unreliable UK weather this summer, the Summer anime series have been stop-start, affected by the Paris Olympics, some off-air for a few weeks in mid-run and/or finishing at 10 …

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2024

Manga Review

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Heroine Ranko Haruno's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and she finds herself with a dangerous delinquent stepbrother, but perhaps she might be able to become friendly with him even if only to protect her mother's newfound happiness.

Demelza • 3rd October 2024

News

New video showcases ‘Hidden Tracks’ behind Cowboy Bebop’s ending

A 9-minute video explainer illustrates the origins of the anime’s much-loved protagonist and iconic ending for the first time, tying in with the publication of unofficial Cowboy Bebop…

Sarah • 2nd October 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Volumes 2 and 3 Reviews

Sooha's life is being threatened by vampires, and now her new friends need to protect her by showing their true selves. Can Sooha see her friends beyond the monsters they appear to be?

Noemi10 • 2nd October 2024

Manga Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

This geeky Boys' Love manga continues to be an enjoyable read, with the relationship developing slowly but surely. Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 1st October 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

How far will a girl go to get to race with Takumi? Find out in the third omnibus edition of Initial D!

Ian Wolf • 30th September 2024

Book Review

Three, Two, One, Let’s Jam: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to the Original Cowboy Bebop Review

Have you ever wondered… pretty much anything even slightly related to Shinichiro Watanabe’s all-time classic Cowboy Bebop? Well, have I got the book for you!

Cold Cobra • 29th September 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 4 Review

Young Inori is making up for lost time as she does her best to catch up with other figure skaters her age. A summer training camp sounds a good idea – but why must she share her coach Tsukasa with sullen Rioh?

Sarah • 28th September 2024

Manga Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 2 Review

Aki behaves like a tough mob captain but he’s secretly pining for his yakuza boss. When an old enemy of the syndicate makes an unwelcome reappearance, will Aki’s desire to protect his boss lead him to disobey orders and put his own life in danger?

Sarah • 27th September 2024

News

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE WINTER HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE SCHEDULE

My Hero Academia, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond, and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD, with some exclusively available…

Sarah • 25th September 2024

Manga Review

The Boy I Loved Became the Jaded Emperor Volume 1 Review

This fantasy manga stumbles at the very start but there’s enough really good material in here to forgive its early pacing and world-building issues - available now!

darkstorm • 25th September 2024