Review 31 • Anime UK News

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 10 Review

We've reached the tenth volume of Snow White with the Red Hair and to celebrate this important milestone, Zen and Shirayuki embark upon their first date! If that isn't enough, we also learn about Kiki's history before joining the prince's group.

Demelza • 3rd November 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Barakamon comes a new series! Protagonist Tohno Naruhiko is a struggling mangaka who finds himself moving into a new genre for his latest work, but will he be able to make it big with something so different to his usual stories?

Demelza • 1st November 2020

Manga Review

Farming Life in Another World Volume 1 Review

Not everyone reborn in a fantasy world wants to become a hero or fight a demon lord. No, the protagonist of Farming Life in Another World simply wants to live out his days peacefully growing crops and living with the local wildlife!

Demelza • 27th October 2020

Anime Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 1 Review

A decent story where Kirito is in a virtual world in which time moves at a different pace is once again overshadowed by writer Reki Kawahara's use of a violent rape scene.

Ian Wolf • 26th October 2020

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 1 Review

When Red is kicked out of the hero's party he moves to a remote village with dreams of opening an apothecary. In this peaceful slice-of-life fantasy we watch over Red as he spends his days cheerfully collecting herbs and helping out those in need.

Demelza • 21st October 2020

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest protagonist Mathias has joined the Second Royal Academy where he can enjoy his peaceful school days. This involves tutoring the other students in magic and doing some dungeon exploring, just little things when you're such a powerful sage!

Demelza • 18th October 2020

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 1 Review

In the latest series by author NISIOISIN to hit the West we're introduced to the five members of the Pretty Boy Detective Club! When they're faced with the task of finding a missing star, they leap into action, dragging heroine Mayumi Dojima along on their whacky adventure...

Demelza • 17th October 2020

Anime Review

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Complete Season 1 Review

When Kazuma Sato is given the chance to be reincarnated in a fantasy world and can have one wish granted, he decides to take along the goddess Aqua! Little does he know that Aqua is all but useless and the companions he makes in this world are all destined to be flawed in some way. KonoSuba raises the curtain on an entertaining and unforgettable comedy series.

Demelza • 16th October 2020

Anime Review

The Quintessential Quintuplets Season 1 Review

The Quintessential Quintuplets tells the story of high-schooler Futaro, who has to get to grips with tutoring not one but five girls! Even worse, none of his new students have any interest in learning from him, so now he has to figure out how to win them over.

Demelza • 12th October 2020

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 4 Review

When Agent Six summons Supreme Leader Lilith, our heroes get into all kinds of trouble - fighting slimes, an oversized sparrow and even the Demon Lord's army! There is never a quiet day when you're a member of an evil organisation...

Demelza • 10th October 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series takes the Armed Detective Agency to the floating city: Standard Island. With what they think is an easy job on their hands, the group prepare for some fun in the sun but not everything is as it seems in this resort...

Demelza • 8th October 2020

Manga Review

Chainsaw Man Volume 1 Review

Is this The Tokyo Chainsaw Massacre? Whatever it is, the main character certainly stands out.

Ian Wolf • 4th October 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 9 Review

In Volume 9 of Snow White with the Red Hair it's a race against time as a mysterious illness takes down the citizens of Lilias. Shirayuki and Ryu are faced with their most difficult task yet as they hunt for the answers to save everyone before it's too late...

Demelza • 3rd October 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 7 Review

Things are ever fluid in the world of A Sister's All You Need and after some particularly life-changing events in the last couple of volumes, it's high time for our cast to be given a break. In Volume 7 of this slice-of-life comedy we take a moment to unwind and check in on some of the side characters.

Demelza • 30th September 2020

Book Review

Katanagatari Volume 4 Review

The final volume of Katanagatari is here and brings the sword hunt to a close - but is it a satisfying conclusion to this mighty light novel series from NISIOISIN?

Demelza • 29th September 2020

Manga Review

Weathering With You Volume 1 Review

The manga adaption for Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You is finally here, but does it capture the same magic as the film?

Demelza • 27th September 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 2 Review

The second volume of romcom manga Rent-A-Girlfriend places the focus on protagonist Kazuya chasing after his ex-girlfriend. While it's a mixed bag in terms of content there is still plenty to enjoy if you liked the first book.

Demelza • 25th September 2020

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of office romance Sweat and Soap, Kotaro sets off on a four-day business trip with assistant Korisu. As Asako grows anxious about her relationship with Kotaro, Korisu has only her demons to face as she finally discovers the two are dating...

Demelza • 24th September 2020

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Something's Wrong With Us Nao and Tsubaki deliver sweets to an important client, but somewhere along the way the sweets have been ruined! Now Nao must work hard to regain the client's trust before the store loses their business forever...

Demelza • 24th September 2020

Book Review

The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volume 1 Review

Dark Lord Leonis sealed himself up for 1,000 years in preparation for a final battle against his enemies. One day he's awoken by Riselia, a girl attending Excalibur Academy where students are trained to fight against monsters called the Voids. Unsure what time period he's in and stuck in the body of a 10-year-old, our hero searches for answers while joining the fight to save humanity.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020