Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Just Like Mona Lisa puts the focus on Shiori and Ritsu as we learn more about their reasons for confessing to Hinase. Elsewhere, our protagonist continues to grapple with their feelings, worried about breaking the comfortable friendships they've enjoyed for so long.

Demelza • 7th November 2024

Manga Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 3 Review

A fun, emotionally satisfying tale of adventure about how books and stories should be shared and nurtured, not kept away from everyone. Out now via Yen Press.

darkstorm • 5th November 2024

Manga Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 1 Review

Cute girls do cute things, like making coffee or baking bread in the shape of a rabbit that is the reincarnated soul of their dead granddad.

Ian Wolf • 4th November 2024

Opinion

Trick or Treat?!

It’s that time of year again: Pumpkin Spice is the flavour of the month in your local café, the supermarket shelves are filled with tempting spider/bat/skeleton snacks, and the nights are getting…

AUKN Staff • 31st October 2024

Manga Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Just in time for Halloween, Victoria's Electric Coffin comes to an end with Volumes 2 and 3. Will their story reach a satisfying conclusion?

Demelza • 24th October 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Haruka and his classmates set out to face off against KEEL who are holding Anzai's childhood friend hostage. Will they be able to carry out their rescue mission or will they prove to be dangerously outnumbered?

Demelza • 23rd October 2024

Manga Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika reaches its third and final volume, but is there a satisfying conclusion to Ichika and Yurugi's story?

Demelza • 17th October 2024

Manga Review

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

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

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

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

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

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 3 Review

How can a hitman who has promised not to kill rescue a woman from a yakuza-run call girl business?

Ian Wolf • 24th September 2024

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 1 Review

Pupposites Attract introduces us to two dogs and their loving owners who are complete opposites. We follow their daily lives as they spend time with their beloved pets and slowly begin to fall in love.

Demelza • 20th September 2024