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Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Chiaki's feelings for Subaru only grow stronger as time goes on, but when he lands the lead role in an upcoming drama, our heroine feels the gap between them widen more than ever. Will she ever be able to tell him how she feels?

Demelza • 10th March 2025

Anime Review

Drifting Dragons Season 1 Review

In a fantasy world where dragons exist, the crew aboard the airship Quin Zaza are ready to risk their lives to hunt, butcher and eat them!

Noemi10 • 9th March 2025

Manga Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 2 Review

Osuke and Nijio work together with another team, Ten and Takao from the agency, to investigate the mystery of ‘the Inescapable House’ – but can they solve it without being drawn in themselves?

Sarah • 28th February 2025

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 7 Review

Just as one misunderstanding threatens to tear Yoi and Ichimura apart, he appears to make a heartfelt apology. But now new problems are popping up left and right as their school prepares for the long-awaited school festival!

Demelza • 27th February 2025

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 4 review

The unexpected comes in many forms in this latest collection.

Ian Wolf • 24th February 2025

Manga Review

Bless Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In pursuit of their dreams, Jun and Aia face new challenges as they begin figuring out how to move forward in the world of modelling and makeup in these two new volumes of Bless.

Demelza • 15th February 2025

Manga Review

Dogs and Punching Bags Review

Kaori Ozaki's latest series makes it way to English in an omnibus format, but does this tale of leaving the city behind for a quiet island capture the same magic as Ozaki's other works?

Demelza • 7th February 2025

Manga Review

Hitorijime, My Hero Volume 15 Review

Graduation looms ever closer for Setagawa and his friends – but there’s never a dull moment as a new baby is welcomed into the Ohshiba household!

Sarah • 2nd February 2025

Manga Review

The Moon on Rainy Night Volume 6 Review

The introduction of a new disability really makes the latest volume of this yuri series feel more authentic!

darkstorm • 29th January 2025

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 13 Review

Volume 13 of this excellent yuri series is a great read and leaves the characters in a prime spot to be picked up where the mangaka left off whenever they are able to return.

darkstorm • 28th January 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 4 Review

If you go down to the woods today, you'd better sharpen your killing skills.

Ian Wolf • 27th January 2025

Manga Review

Love on the Horizon Volume 1 Review

Adjusting to student life can be difficult especially when, like first-year Nagi, you fall for your next-door neighbour and senpai Yu…

Sarah • 26th January 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volumes 5 and 6 Review

Inori competes in her first tournament – and coach Tsukasa tells her that she has to go for gold!

Sarah • 21st January 2025

Manga Review

The Spellbook Library Volume 2 Review

Yan and Tohru have only just started work for Emel in the Spellbook Library when an evil spellbeast is released and goes on the rampage!

Sarah • 17th January 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 2 Review

A new character and her beloved dog make an appearance in this new volume of Pupposites Attract where Chiharu and Kiyotaka continue to enjoy walking their beloved canine companions together.

Demelza • 4th January 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2024 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Has 2024 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? Discover our reviewers' top picks...

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2024

Manga Review

Confession Review

A chilling tale to add to your manga collection, the 1998 psychological horror is out now in English!

darkstorm • 19th December 2024

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 1 Review

Blue Lock returns with a spin-off revolving around Reo and Nagi, which explores their origin and how they came to join the project seeking Japan's best striker.

Demelza • 13th December 2024

Manga Review

Home Office Romance Review

Sweat and Soap creator Kintetsu Yamada returns with a new romance story set during the pandemic where two neighbours slowly fall in love.

Demelza • 5th December 2024

Manga Review

Suzume Volume 1 Review

Makoto Shinkai's beloved Suzume has been adapted into a manga, but does it capture the magic of the original film?

Demelza • 4th December 2024