Manga Review

Omega of the Divine Volume 1 Review

Luca has been chosen as the sacrificial 'bride' for the sun god in the hope that the guardian deity will reward his village with bountiful harvests. Is this the end of his life – or a new beginning, filled with hope?

Sarah • 21st August 2026

Manga Review

That’s Not Love Volume 2 Review

Akane's and Yukari's story continues in this second volume of That's Not Love. Faced not only with trying to get the sculpture removed, but also contending with the uncomfortable reality of the experiences their younger selves went through.

Demelza • 18th August 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… August 2026

New series volumes and a moving Boys’ Love oneshot are included in our August recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 16th August 2026

Manga Review

Omega Megaera Volume 5 Review

The death of the family patriarch leads to a sequence of horrific events. Will Mamiya, caught up in the turmoil, be able to survive so many upheavals?

Sarah • 14th August 2026

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 12 and 13 Review

What exactly is Green Seed? Ichiro and Shiro are working undercover to find out – but an encounter with Green Seed’s creator brings more revelations than Shiro has bargained for!

Sarah • 9th August 2026

Manga Review

Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Volume 2 Review

Kaoru’s life has changed for the better since he started working in Yuichiro’s flower shop – but why won’t Yuichiro let him confess how he feels?

Sarah • 5th August 2026

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 5, 6 and 7 Review

Ogami-san Can't Keep It In comes to its conclusion in these three volumes. But what will become of the relationship between Ogami and Yaginuma?

Demelza • 14th July 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… July 2026

New volumes in ongoing series are always welcome – check out our thoughts on some of our favourites!

AUKN Staff • 13th July 2026

Manga Review

Whoever You Are, I Love You Volume 1 Review

Keiku Hagiwara's latest series to hit the English market is a mystery thriller following the story of Yuki Sato and the man she thought was a perfect partner...

Demelza • 9th July 2026

Manga Review

What If I Said “I Love You”? Volume 1 Review

What happens when one of a pair of childhood friends develops feelings for the other that are far stronger than friendship?

Sarah • 8th July 2026

Manga Review

Magical Karina Volume 1 Review

This new series from Kodansha follows a young girl struggling with the passing of her grandmother and the threat of a soul-sucking monster that's looming over the town. Will she be able to rise up and fight as a magical girl?

Demelza • 30th June 2026

Manga Review

Hitting Rewind with You Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Twenty years old Wakaba and Fumito missed out on their high school days, so they come up with a simple solution... dress up as high schoolers and go on dates!

Noemi10 • 27th June 2026

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volumes 11 and 12 Review

Having now had his faction decided at last, Will prepares himself for a new way of life in the Tower. But things take a turn for the worst when he and his friends are told to figure out who the traitor that's infiltrated the Tower is...

Demelza • 20th June 2026

Roundup

From our TBR pile: Pride Month June 2026 – some LGBTQIA+ recommendations

Looking for manga to read for Pride Month? Here are some suggestions you won’t want to miss!

AUKN Staff • 15th June 2026

Manga Review

That’s Not Love Volume 1 Review

Akane has recently turned 40 and after attending an art exhibition by a cram school teacher she knew, she can't help but reflect on past regrets. Namely, not reaching out to her best friend Yukari who had gotten herself into something that would leave lasting scars through no fault of her own. Peko Watanabe returns to take us through an adult drama like no other.

Demelza • 12th June 2026

Manga Review

10 Dance Volume 8 Review

Competing together in the legendary 10 Dance seems further away than ever – until ballroom champions Suzuki and Sugiki come face-to-face backstage at a competition.

Sarah • 11th June 2026