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Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… August 2026

New series volumes and a moving Boys’ Love oneshot are included in our August recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 16th August 2026

Anime Review

How I Attended an All-Guy’s Mixer Complete Collection Review

When Tokiwa is invited to a mixer by his classmate Suo, he expects the usual fare – karaoke, alcohol and a load of cute girls. Yet when he and his friends turn up it turns out they are meeting up with.. 3 guys?! Now knowing that Suo and her friends work in a cross-dressing dansou bar, the guys have to come to terms with the girls’ double lives if they want to date any of them!

Onosume • 11th August 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… July 2026

New volumes in ongoing series are always welcome – check out our thoughts on some of our favourites!

AUKN Staff • 13th July 2026

Manga Review

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Volume 1 Review

Can a shy but powerful teen exorcist fight against demons - but, most importantly, make friends his own age?

Noemi10 • 31st May 2026

Anime Review

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Complete Collection Review

This shogi-infused rom-com may look familiar on the surface but underneath this is a cosy and endearing series filled with a mixture of funny gags and heartfelt character moments.

Onosume • 28th May 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… April 2026

Check out our enticing selection of new volumes in ongoing manga and manhwa series to add to your lists!

AUKN Staff • 19th April 2026

Anime Review

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 Collector’s Edition Review

Returning for its third and final season, Love Live! Superstar!! throws Liella! into disarray when Kanon is assigned to teach Margerete how to sing. What follows is a journey to the original five’s graduation, wrought with a mixture of rainbows, tears, and an inspirational heart.

Onosume • 11th April 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Itaewon Class Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Saeroyi is slowly but surely attracting new people to his pub, whether he wants to or not. And it seems, his life and theirs are about to change...

Noemi10 • 17th March 2026

Manga Review

The Fake Alchemist Volume 1 Review

Can Paracelsus make a life in this new world he finds himself in where magic and magical creatures exist?

Noemi10 • 25th February 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… February 2026

Reading recommendations from the reviewers to cheer your dull February days!

AUKN Staff • 21st February 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile…New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! January 2026

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

AUKN Staff • 15th January 2026

Manga Review

The Terrifying Students at Ghoul School! Volume 1 Review

We've already met Abe-sensei and his class of misfit yokai. But what were his students doing before he joined them in their sophomore year? Were they as troublesome? Well, there's only one way to find out!

Noemi10 • 27th December 2025

Manga Review

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 2

How long will it be until Lolita Sotaro and punk Akira find out they're work colleagues?

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2025

Manga Review

Friday at the Atelier Volume 2 Review

Despite a clunky start, Hamada's quirky romance between office worker turned model Emiko and surrealist artist Shinsui starts to come into its own as it begins to explore its characters and reflects on the pain and brilliance of the creative process.

Onosume • 25th August 2025

Manga Review

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 1 Review

The tale of a boy into Lolita fashion and a girl into punk who begin to fall in love, unaware they also co-workers in the same office.

Ian Wolf • 9th June 2025

Manga Review

A Vampire in the Bathhouse Review

The Full Moon Bathhouse is now open - but is this vampiric story worth a dip? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 10th May 2025

Manga Review

Mono Volume 2 review

Ghostly apparitions, round stones, and skateboarding - all are captured on camera!

Ian Wolf • 8th May 2025

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun! Volume 2 Review

More snapshots from the everyday routine of high schooler Atami-kun as he and his friends discuss life and what it means to be in love…

Sarah • 4th May 2025

Manga Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 2 Review

Cocoa wants to see Chino smile, Riza wants to buy an expensive present, and Chiya turns out to be very good at dodging.

Ian Wolf • 5th March 2025

Anime Review

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 Collector’s Edition Review

Liella! return for their second chance at claiming victory at Love Live! While the group tries to expand and gain more members from the new first years, a new rival enters from stage left. As Wien Margarete takes the school idol world by storm, will Kanon and the gang be able to stand up and take the fight to her?

Onosume • 16th February 2025