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Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Manga Review

Unnamed Memory follows the story of a cursed prince seeking a way to overcome it with the help of a powerful witch. Together, they'll have many an adventure, while slowly figuring out a way to overcome the problem he faces.

Demelza • 28th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volume 2 Review

New adventures (aka people in her way) await Raeliana in this volume. Not everyone is happy about her relationship with Duke Wynknight and think she's his weak link. Raeliana can't wait to show them how wrong they are.

Noemi10 • 27th December 2022

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Another bumper year of manga, light novels (and manhwa) sales! What titles have the writers at Anime UK News chosen to recommend as they look back at 2022?

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2022

Book Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 we find Amane and Mahiru put in the same class as they become second-year students, but with Mahiru being the idol of the school, Amane wants her to keep her distance from him. As Mahiru grows frustrated with Amane and he's forced to battle some internal demons, just where will their relationship stand in the end?

Demelza • 20th December 2022

Manga Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Manga Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish sees two twenty-something-year-olds overcoming their fears, following their dreams and fighting to find love after everything that life throws at them.

Noemi10 • 19th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volume 1 Review

Can a man stand between humanity and its destruction? Jaehwan will do everything to make it possible, even if it involves destroying all-powerful beings.

Noemi10 • 16th December 2022

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 2 Review

Emilico is doing her very best to serve her young mistress – but when a terrifying phantom made of soot creatures appears in Shadows House, all the living dolls must work together to try to destroy it!

Sarah • 14th December 2022

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 1 Review

When second-year high school student Fumi Ohno finds herself evicted from her apartment because of her father's mounting debt, she becomes a live-in housekeeper for author Akatsuki Kibikino who thinks she won't be up to the task! Will Fumi be able to prove him wrong and maybe even become friends with him?

Demelza • 12th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 2 Review

Can Ariadna survive into adulthood under the supervision of a crazy and bloodthirsty father who also happens to be the emperor? Maybe, but first things first; she needs to learn how to walk.

Noemi10 • 8th December 2022

Book Review

The Bride of Demise Volume 1 Review

Author Keishi Ayasato's Torture Princess series has just reached a conclusion in English, but thanks to Yen Press one of their newer series has also made it to the West, giving fans something else to look forward to. Here in The Bride of Demise we find Earth overrun with mysterious beings that threaten humanity and a protagonist whose life changes forever when he meets one that's on his side...

Demelza • 2nd December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 1 Review

Ariadna dies and reincarnates as the baby daughter of a bloodthirsty emperor. Can she keep on living in her new life to reach the age of adulthood? That all depends on her winning over her father with her cuteness.

Noemi10 • 1st December 2022

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 01 Review

The ups and downs of day-to-day life of high school boys seen through the eyes of two dorm roommates getting to know each other…

Sarah • 28th November 2022

Manga Review

The Gay Who Turned Kaiju Review

Being bullied is Takashi Arashiro’s daily routine at high school – and he endures it in silence, hating himself, until one day something snaps. Meet…The Gay Who Turned Kaiju!

Sarah • 26th November 2022

Book Review

Tower of the Sun Review

Long before Tatami Galaxy or Penguin Highway, author Tomihiko Morimi made his debut with Tower of the Sun. This novel has now finally made its way to the West thanks to Yen Press, but does it prove as enjoyable a read as his best-known works?

Demelza • 16th November 2022

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love Review

After Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl left us with a painful cliffhanger, the followup book is here to bring the arc to its conclusion. Will anything ever be the same again for Sakuta and his loved ones?

Demelza • 3rd November 2022

Manga Review

She Likes to Cook, and She Likes to Eat Volume 1 Review

Nomoto is a keen cookery blogger in her spare time but has a tendency to get carried away and make too much! What will happen when she invites her neighbour Kasuga to dinner one night…?

Sarah • 1st November 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of You Call That Service? sees Shiren receive a letter from her absent mother which quickly throws everyone's lives into turmoil!

Demelza • 19th October 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Unnamed Memory brings Oscar and Tinasha closer as the bond that binds them continues to overcome the hurdles the world puts in their place. It also sets up splendidly for the final volume on the near horizon.

Demelza • 11th October 2022

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novel series continues telling the story of Chuuya and Dazai's past in the Port Mafia where this time they find themselves facing off against the King of Assassins who claims to be Chuuya's brother?!

Demelza • 28th September 2022

Book Review

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka Review

Humanity is on the brink of extinction as they face off against an unknown enemy known as Pillars. This prequel to the popular anime series follows Rusalka as she tries to find her place in the world while helping defend against these powerful foes.

Demelza • 21st September 2022