Manga Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 2 Review

The ironic 'slow burn' of a romance between The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl continues to be an easy breezy, enjoyable read.

darkstorm • 27th December 2023

Manga Review

15 Minutes Before We Really Date Volume 1 Review

Two childhood friends nearing the end of high-school have spent their years by one another's side but never considered dating. This manga is about what happens when one day one of the two suggests they give dating a chance.

Demelza • 24th December 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 6 Review

Will has failed his final exam, but there's no time to worry about that when the town comes under threat from a powerful group of enemies.

Demelza • 23rd December 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

The writers at Anime UK News choose their favourite reads of 2023 – and look forward to 2024!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2023

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 5 Review

As Welcome Back, Alice approaches its conclusion, the cast are faced with choices to make. The relationship between Yohei, Kei and Yui continues to worsen as their feelings get more complicated.

Demelza • 16th December 2023

Manga Review

Bocchi the Rock! Volume 1 Review

The anime may have exploded in popularity, but how does the original source material fare for Bocchi the Rock?

Demelza • 14th December 2023

Manga Review

The Shiunji Family Children Volume 1 Review

The Shiunji Family Children is a new series from Rent-A-Girlfriend creator Reiji Miyajima, but rather than harem antics, this manga seems focused on telling a story that's more thoughtful and heartfelt. For now, at least.

Demelza • 12th December 2023

Manga Review

Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 1 Review

Chaos ensues in the Underworld when Eros shoots the ruthless Lord Hades with one of his arrows. Now Hades is fated to fall in love with the next person he sees!

Sarah • 10th December 2023

Manga Review

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

A yuri manga with Class-S tropes and vampires? What could go wrong? Our review of the first volume is here.

darkstorm • 8th December 2023

Manga Review

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 2 Review

With Yuki having discovered the existence of vampires, Volume 2 of Black Cat & the Vampire leaves him with plenty of questions that need answering. Not least, what will become of his relationship with Jean now he knows the truth about him being one of the vampires?

Demelza • 7th December 2023

Manga Review

A Sign of Affection Volumes 6 & 7 Review

The latest volumes of the romance series are out now, but what new challenges await for the couple? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 6th December 2023

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 1 Review

Ogami-san keeps herself isolated from her classmates for fear that she will blurt out her inner fantasies about the male body and sex, but when she meets Yaginuma-kun, she realises she might not be the only one isolating themselves...

Demelza • 5th December 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Oshi No Ko isn’t as densely packed with themes and drama as the previous volumes, but it’s still an entertaining ride with great character moments and the building mystery of Aqua’s investigation alongside it.

darkstorm • 2nd December 2023

Opinion

AUKN Writers Celebrate Death Note’s 20th Anniversary

The Shonen Jump sensation turns 20 years old! The Anime UK News team reminisce on the series that captured the hearts of an entire generation of anime and manga fans, and ask: does it still hold up in 2023?

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2023

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 2 Review

Having left the village he's spent his whole life in, Yuru finds himself in Tokyo, a vast city with technology that's completely alien to him. But while he should be laying low, Yuru can't help but wonder where his sister Asa is...

Demelza • 29th November 2023

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 19 and 20 Review

With Mizuhara struggling after the loss of a loved one, Kazuya goes all out in creating the perfect date plan. But will he be able to break through her walls and get her to open up to him about her feelings?

Demelza • 18th November 2023