Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… February 2026

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

AUKN Staff • 21st February 2026

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 7 Review

More restful days off on Earth with Mr. Villain…as well as some insights into the daily lives of the Evil League and their opponents, the Earth Rangers.

Sarah • 18th February 2026

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Garyo is finally ready to launch his new series, but first he's going to have to find some trusty assistants to help him with his serialisation!

Demelza • 12th February 2026

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 6 Review

When will Mr. Sasaki realize that his smoking companion Tayama is the same as his favourite till attendant Yamada? Perhaps when he sees her in a yukata, dressed for a summer festival? Catch up with the latest instalment of the endearing slice-of-life comedy…

Sarah • 8th February 2026

Manga Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 is a fast romp of action and revelations, which is much appreciated after several volumes of talking. The manga adaptation of the villainess light novel continues!

darkstorm • 28th January 2026

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review

Novelist Tsuge and dancer Minato have been trying to keep the fact they’re going out together secret – but now a sneak photo of them together has gone viral! Will this mean the end of their relationship?

Sarah • 27th January 2026

Manga Review

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Wakana's daily life in Atami continues as she tackles establishing an online presence and the requests her friends and neighbours regularly bring to the store. Amidst it all, is she any closer to regaining her lost memories?

Demelza • 21st January 2026

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review

The spin-off manga set within the original “Erdrick Trilogy” of games continues with its second volume, taking us through an all-too-familiar desert town but with a few unexpected twists…

Cold Cobra • 12th January 2026

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 14 Review

Why has Kanda disguised himself with a wig, facemask and dark glasses? Poor Fukumaru is alarmed when he sees this strange man and starts to hiss and yowl! Find out why in the fourteenth volume of A Man & His Cat…

Sarah • 5th January 2026

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 9 Review

While a quieter volume after the conclusion of the Little Birds in the Box arc, this delivers some rewarding character moments and more spooky goings on as Sorawo and Toriko finally get their titular Otherside Picnic!

Onosume • 31st December 2025

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review

These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

Demelza • 26th December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei

Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 9 Review

Akira has been kidnapped and is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! With no idea where he is, Sho is left with no choice but to visit informants Yuen and Meimei who can hopefully point the AMO in the direction of our protagonist.

Demelza • 13th November 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

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?

Cold Cobra • 24th October 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… Manga/Manhwa Recommendations! October 2025

Looking for a new manga (or manhwa) read to while away the October evenings – or wondering whether to continue with a series? The reviewers at Anime UK News have some suggestions and recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 20th October 2025