Yen Press • Anime UK News

Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life Volume 2 Review

Suzuki Kaoru is enjoying his new high school life – but yearns to join the Home Ec Club. The problem? All the members are girls – and his intimidating outward appearance is certain to put them off!

Sarah • 28th December 2025

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

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volumes 4 and 5 Review

With their first mission fast approaching, Desir and his team need to put into practice everything they learned to succeed and survive in their first shadow realm

Noemi10 • 24th 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

What Do You Call This Trash? Review

An everyday story of a teenage boy and girl in love - albeit the girl is a stalker still lusting after the boy's older brother.

Ian Wolf • 19th December 2025

Manga Review

Love Bullet Volume 1 Review

This cupid tale aims high and hits its targets for a highly entertaining and emotionally charged new yuri series. It’s an excellent debut volume worth checking out.

darkstorm • 16th December 2025

Manga Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (Manga) Volume 6 Review

The moment of truth has arrived. Will Naoya and Takatsuki finally find the proof of the existence of the supernatural world that they are desperately trying to find?

Noemi10 • 15th December 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 sees Monica taking part in a chess tournament against an old friend and spending an evening at a local festival with Felix, where the two put their differences in status aside.

Demelza • 9th December 2025

Manga Review

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?! Volume 1 Review

Takuya Seo spends his high school days trying to hide the fact he's an otaku, but when the two gals in his class discover his secret, he soon finds himself making new friends.

Demelza • 4th December 2025

Book Review

CLAMP Official Artbooks: COLOR Kuro & COLOR Shiro Review

Publishing can be confusing, as evidenced by these two books covering the same group of artists being released by two different publishers at the same time.

Ian Wolf • 27th November 2025

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 9 Review

Akatsuki's normal editor is out on sick leave, so now he's working with substitute Sayoko Uneda. At first, Fumi gets on perfectly well with the newcomer but as time goes on, could she prove a rival for her boyfriend's love?!

Demelza • 26th November 2025

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 10 Review

Reiko Kujirai is trying to unravel the mystery behind the talisman stickers in Generic Kowloon. Is she just part of an experiment or is there more going on in G-Kowloon where it’s always summer?

Sarah • 20th November 2025

Manga Review

The Maid is a Vampire: The Complete Omnibus Review

Can a human male from a prestigious family and a horny vampire female maid co-exist? Find out in our review of this new omnibus!

darkstorm • 19th November 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volume 9 Review

It's finally time for Raeliana and Beatrice to settle their fight. Will Raeliana survive both Beatrice and the goddess to get her happy ever after with Noah? Let's find out in the last volume of the series.

Noemi10 • 18th November 2025

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Short Story Collection Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Short Story Collection is here! Iana gets herself embroiled in all kinds of new trouble as she spends some one-on-one time with the male cast.

Demelza • 14th November 2025

Book Review

You Can’t See the Snow Review

Relationships are difficult at the best of times, but what happens when one person has to sleep through the entire winter? That's the question posed to us in this sci-fi novel from author Rokudo Ningen.

Demelza • 8th November 2025

Manga Review

The Hitman Stans Volume 2 Review

Hitman Owaru Endou tries to put his past behind him to concentrate on his newfound passion for idol Kaorin – but it’s not so easy to walk away from the crime underworld unscathed; they’re out to get him!

Sarah • 5th November 2025

Manga Review

Yankee & Carameliser Review

Akito is a would-be influencer; ‘bad boy’ Maki is a secret online baker. When Akito guesses Maki’s secret, could this be the beginning of a fruitful online partnership – or something more?

Sarah • 31st October 2025

Manga Review

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 3 Review

What’s the next stage for professional photographer Tougo and his boyfriend, disabled Subaru, after moving in together? A wedding ceremony? But…who will take photographs?

Sarah • 22nd October 2025

Manga Review

Monster-Colored Island Volume 1 Review

This new Yuri series has potential for a mysterious, intriguing summer love - from the author of 'Wash it All Away'!

darkstorm • 22nd October 2025