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Flip Flip Slowly Review

When librarian Hagiwara gives new borrower Yabumi a lift to the station, will their shared love of books bring them closer together?

Sarah • 1st January 2026

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review

A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Demelza • 22nd December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei

Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2025

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 3 Review

Kiyotaka and Chiharu finally take their well-earned break at the dog-friendly inn they recently discovered and we learn more about Chako and Aniki in this new volume of the series.

Demelza • 13th December 2025

Manga Review

Meet the powerful Hanabusa family – and the rejected omega ‘first wife’ Saimon who has been labelled a Megaera because he’s unable to bear children. A slow-burning powder keg of family rivalries and resentments is about to explode…

Sarah • 12th December 2025

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 16 Review

Has Yatora made the wrong choice for his next assignment? He’s begun to wonder whether he really has it in him to become an artist…which is when he unexpectedly meets Yuka again!

Sarah • 6th December 2025

Manga Review

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Volumes 2 and 3 Review

The more time Sheena spends with Mimi, the more she discovers about her unusual abilities. A girl afraid to set foot on the battlefield and another known as a ruthless killer - what will become of their relationship as they grow closer?

Demelza • 30th November 2025

Manga Review

Nezumi’s First Love Volume 1 Review

Nezumi's a hitman for the yakuza who couldn't imagine ever falling in love, but then she meets Ao. Could he be the boy to soften her heart? And what does getting involved with a hitman mean for his future...?

Demelza • 28th November 2025

Book Review

CLAMP Official Artbooks: COLOR Kuro & COLOR Shiro Review

Publishing can be confusing, as evidenced by these two books covering the same group of artists being released by two different publishers at the same time.

Ian Wolf • 27th November 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! November 2025

More manga and manhwa recommendations and series continuations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

AUKN Staff • 24th November 2025

Manga Review

Light of My Life Review

What caused the future plans of two high school best friends to fall apart? Is their friendship ruined forever – or is there a spark of some stronger emotion there that draws the two back together, years later?

Sarah • 16th November 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 3 Review

Takanashi – ‘The Dashing Zaddy’ – has become a media sensation overnight! How can his younger colleague Hiwatari protect his boss from the relentless paparazzi?

Sarah • 12th November 2025

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 8 Review

Reluctant idol Yuya Niyodo is so exhausted that he can’t see or hear his phantom muse, Asahi. How is he going to perform on stage without her? Is this the end of their unconventional partnership?

Sarah • 7th November 2025

Manga Review

You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister Volume 1 Review

Another of Natsu Hyuuga's stories makes it to the West! This time the setting is a fantasy world where our sharp-eyed protagonist is tasked with investigating a murder...

Demelza • 6th November 2025

Manga Review

Fall in Love, You False Angels Volumes 2 and 3 Review

A school trip forces Otogi to think hard about her feelings for Toki, but are these two angels prepared to change the relationship they've been so carefully building?

Demelza • 12th October 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 10 Review

Inori has advanced to the Junior class – so the pressure is on to get selected to compete in the Junior Grand Prix Final!

Sarah • 8th October 2025

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 9 Review

Will and Julius are stuck at the bottom of the Tower, but with a second Bloom being held soon, all hope is not lost. Can they unlock the secrets to Will's magic in time to impress a faction and move forward?

Demelza • 2nd October 2025

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 4 and 5 Review

The summer holidays are approaching in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, but first the Chidori students have to make it through their exams! And Rintaro begins to wonder what it would be like to date Kaoruko...

Demelza • 1st October 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 8 Review

Trapped in gangster Yamada’s burning house with the hostages they’re trying to rescue, it looks as if Shiro and Ichiro have run out of options…

Sarah • 26th September 2025

Manga Review

My Instructor Won’t Yield Review

Driving instructor Chiba is very strict about never allowing himself to be seduced by his female students – but how does he feel about his new student, the ‘Sharp-Suited Prince’, Yaotome?

Sarah • 5th September 2025