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Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Review

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? follows the story of Sakuya Outsuki, the son of a legendary immortal detective. However, since he's not yet recognised as a fully qualified detective, he finds himself on mundane jobs like exposing an affair. That is until his latest case turns into far more than he bargained for.

Demelza • 9th September 2025

Manga Review

Farewell, Daisy Review

A fascinating collection of short manga by Jun Mayuzuki that take a look at young women’s lives in contemporary Japan.

Sarah • 3rd September 2025

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 11 Review

The Scandal Arc is not hitting the highs and emotional beats that we know it’s capable of, but that doesn’t take away from the continually interesting story, and media industry insider information along the way.

darkstorm • 31st August 2025

Book Review

Witches Can’t Be Collared (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

It takes a killer to catch a killer! The new crime/fantasy light novel has some excellent ideas that need fleshing out. Check out our review.

darkstorm • 29th August 2025

Manga Review

If It’s You, I Might Try Falling in Love Volume 2 Review

As Amane finds himself falling for his classmate Ryuuji, he’s terrified that he’ll spoil their friendship by confessing how he feels. Perhaps it would be best to run away rather than face being rejected?

Sarah • 28th August 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

Futari Switch Volume 1

One moment, Shinichi and Ichigo are tussling over a bitter melon on their balconies – the next, they’re falling. By the time they land, they’ve swapped bodies! Find out how the two high-schoolers cope in this new M-rated comedy manga...

Sarah • 23rd August 2025

Manga Review

Senpai, This Can’t Be Love! Brush up Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Promising young CG designer Kaneda has fallen for his mentor Yanase and the two are now in a romantic relationship! Which would be great – except now Kaneda can’t think of anything but Yanase, which is interfering with his work. The problems of love in the workplace…

Sarah • 22nd August 2025

Manga Review

Common-Sense Monster Volume 1 Review

Despite the unusual title, this is a scary, deeply dark and fantastic debut of a new monstrous Yuri series. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 20th August 2025

Book Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture Volume 2 Review

In this second instalment of Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture, Akira and Naoya investigate several more cases and our protagonist has to deal with the temporary loss of his ability to hear lies...

Demelza • 19th August 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! August 2025

Join our reviewers at Anime UK News as they catch up on some mid-series manga and light novels (and one brand-new series that will appeal to cat lovers)!

AUKN Staff • 14th August 2025

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story – Yukito Ayatsuji vs. Natsuhiko Kyougoku Review

The Bungo Stray Dogs light novels return, with a brand-new mystery story set in the same universe we know and love but following an entirely different cast of characters.

Demelza • 6th August 2025

Manga Review

Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right Volume 1 Review

This new manga series is a comedic look at the act of vampires sucking blood, with a unique take on the ‘vampire in high school’ trope as well.

darkstorm • 28th July 2025

Manga Review

Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life Volume 1 Review

Kaoru Suzuki is hoping for a fresh start at high school. When you’re only fifteen but you have the bulk and scary glare of a gangster, it’s hard to make friends – even when your favourite hobbies are baking, housekeeping and gardening…

Sarah • 27th July 2025

Book Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 2 Review

In this second volume of Secrets of the Silent Witch, Monica finds herself in all kinds of trouble as she must choose two elective classes and prepare for the school festival! If that wasn't enough, she still needs to keep her identity a secret and protect Felix from meeting an untimely end...

Demelza • 25th July 2025

Manga Review

Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice Volume 1 Review

This new series has interesting elements of other rom-com shows but with its own twist, the transformation from child to adult, has the potential for good character exploration and comedy in the future.

darkstorm • 22nd July 2025

Manga Review

Convenient Semi-Friend Volume 1 Review

This new yuri manga has messy dynamics, comedic shyness and lesbians learning intimacy in a new context, for a potentially fun series.

darkstorm • 18th July 2025

Manga Review

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 1 Review

Young Sitara’s quiet life as a slave in an educated household in thirteenth century Persia is turned upside-down when the Mongols invade.

Sarah • 11th July 2025

Manga Review

The Hitman Stans Volume 1 Review

Owaru Endou is a superfan of a cute member of an idol group – but he’s also the most feared assassin in Japan! Can the two aspects of his life ever be reconciled? Well, no…

Sarah • 9th July 2025

Manga Review

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Volume 4 Review

This horror yuri series picks up the pace in the new arc and expands the horrors of this dark tale. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 8th July 2025