Shojo • Anime UK News

A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Sena reincarnates in a magical world where magic exists. However, her 'weird' powers create a wall between her and the inhabitants of this world. It might take a nagging prince and a lovestruck dragon to make her realise her worth.

Noemi10 • 23rd October 2023

Manga Review

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Volume 1 Review

In this coming-of-age romantic adventure, the young confectioner Anne Halford aims to become a Silver Sugar Master by competing at the Royal Candy Fair in Lewiston. With the pretty but dark warrior fairy Challe Fen Challe at her side, Anne sets off to face not just her rival Silver Sugar confectioners, but also the injustices and corruption that fill the world around her.

Onosume • 10th July 2023

Manga Review

New York, New York Volume 2 Review

The second and final omnibus volume of New York, New York, the 1990s LGBT+ slice-of-life manga suddenly transforms into a serial killer drama when Mel goes missing. Does this unexpected change of direction make or break this classic series?

Sarah • 30th August 2022

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 3 Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a unique experience like no other, a shojo series that continues to be one of the best in the genre. True to its name, it’s revolutionary.

darkstorm • 14th September 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 2 Review

The stand-in prince has to deal with enemies within her own kingdom in this second volume.

Ian Wolf • 14th July 2020

Manga Review

Living-Room Matsunaga-San Volume 1 Review

Settling into her uncle's boarding house is full of challenges for seventeen-year-old Miko, not the least of which is learning to get along with all the other boarders. Is Living-Room Matsunaga-San just another slice-of-life shojo or does it have something new and fresh to offer?

Sarah • 9th June 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 1 Review

Elements of 'The Prince and the Pauper' appear in this manga about a country girl forced to stand in for the prince of a troubled country.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2020

Anime Review

Fruits Basket Season 1 Part 2 (Limited Edition) Review

The good-looking new anime version of the well-loved shojo classic manga Fruits Basket is well underway by Part 2 - but have the adaptors brought the best out of the original material or has something been lost in the process?

Sarah • 4th March 2020

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 1 Review

If you’re a yuri fan, or perhaps interested in getting into it but not sure where to start, Yuri is My Job! is a fun and strong start of a new series that is worth picking up.

darkstorm • 17th January 2019

Manga Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 offers a different take on the usual shojo tropes and proves an interesting read. Your enjoyment is really going to depend on what you're looking for from the genre.

Demelza • 3rd November 2018

Anime Review

Kiss Him, Not Me! Review

Kiss Him, Not Me! is a true delight for shojo fans. While there might be some questionable content in terms of its realism, the series is undeniably great fun and not as shallow as the first episode or two would suggest. Shojo, especially good shojo, is so frequently not brought to home video in the UK that this is a rare treat all fans of the genre should give a go.

Demelza • 25th April 2018

Anime Review

Skip Beat! Review

Skip Beat! is quirky, funny and enjoyable, with easily likeable characters and great lessons on how to be the best person you can be for yourself, and no one else. It was a Kickstarter success for a reason; don't miss it.

darkstorm • 23rd March 2018

Manga Review

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc is a delightful success; from the lovely art and the characters to the new story’s beginnings – all of it feels like a genuine continuation that CLAMP wanted and felt creatively compelled to do. If you’re a CLAMP fan, do not hesitate to pick up this volume.

AUKN Staff • 28th December 2017

Manga Review

Neo Parasyte f Review

The best contributions in Neo Parasyte f are strange and compelling, making this unusual collection of short stories well worth reading, especially if you’re a fan of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original work.

Sarah • 29th November 2017

Manga Review

Otome Mania!! Volume 1 Review

While Otome Mania!! might not be a particularly realistic look at the games industry, it’s still an interesting story with a fun cast of characters. If you’re looking for a shojo series set within the world of otome game development, then this book will be perfect for you.

Demelza • 26th October 2017

Manga Review

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight Volume 1 Review

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight seems like a promising shojo tale at first, but as I delved further into it I found it didn't quite live up to the expectations I had for it. The series wants to be a Cinderella story but unfortunately the cringeworthy comedy and huge age gap between lead characters leave a lot to be desired.

Demelza • 20th September 2017

Anime Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Part 2 Review

Having finished Snow White with the Red Hair, I still think it’s a very good shojo series. It doesn’t go out of its way to change what we’ve come to expect from shojo, but instead works to be one of the best shows in the genre.

Demelza • 16th August 2017

Anime Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Part 1 Review

If you’re someone who’s read many of my Anime UK News reviews, you’ll know that I’m a real fan of any work adapted or created by Studio BONES. Lately there was one notable series of theirs that I didn’t…

Demelza • 27th March 2017

Anime Review

Yona of the Dawn Part 2 Review

Some spoilers ensue…

Crimson-haired Princess Yona, the only child of murdered King Il of the kingdom of Kouka, is on the run from the forces of her cousin Su-Won, who has killed her father…

Sarah • 23rd February 2017

Anime Review

Samurai Jam: Bakumatsu Rock

If there’s one thing I’ve come to rely on anime for, it’s the medium’s propensity for the outlandish and entertainingly bizarre. From the whacked out dreamscapes of Satoshi Kon’s Paprika to the…

HdE • 4th November 2015