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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

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

Book Review

[Oshi No Ko] (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

[Oshi No Ko]'s first light novel offers three prequel stories following Ai, Sarina and Gorou's lives before we got to know them in the popular manga series.

Demelza • 15th October 2025

Book Review

Amalgam Hound – Criminal Investigation Bureau: Special Investigation Unit Volume 2 Review

Amalgam Hound returns for a second volume where Theo and his trust companion Eleven find themselves investigating a suspicious medical company that seems to be using Amalgam technology for evil...

Demelza • 14th October 2025

Manga Review

The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince Volume 1 Review

Despite her best efforts, Liliana finds herself engaged to Prince William who, due to his lack of interest in other people, has become known as the "Ice Prince". Will she be able to get him to break off the engagement, or is there a happy ending awaiting the two...?

Demelza • 7th October 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volumes 7 and 8 Review

The final battle against Beatrice, the true protagonist, is approaching, but only one of them can survive it. Can Raeliana find her 'happy ever after' with Noah?

Noemi10 • 30th September 2025

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 3 Review

What does love mean? Atami-kun and his high school friends are not sure and when Valentine’s Day comes along, he’s puzzled to find a gift in his locker – from an unknown admirer...

Sarah • 22nd September 2025

Manga Review

I Don’t Know How to Love Review

Aimi will date anyone, girl or boy, as long as they agree to his terms – which is why no one stays with him for long. But how will he react when a younger male student asks him out?

Sarah • 20th September 2025

Manga Review

My Beloved Supper Review

We could have easily savoured more volumes of this series, but for what we get, it's definitely worth a bite. Check out our review of this vampire/food manga now!

darkstorm • 18th September 2025

Manga Review

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

Facing off against a giant frog, Boxxo and friends find themselves in danger of being wiped out. That is until our vending machine hero gives them mints and a fizzy drink to combine...

Demelza • 17th September 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! September 2025

Recommendations from the book shelves of our reviewers, including titles that you might want to read if you’ve already enjoyed the anime!

AUKN Staff • 16th September 2025

Manga Review

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