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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy – Complete Collection Review

1000 years after the fall of Leonis’ Kingdom of the Undead, two young girls, Riselia and Regina, from the Excalibur Academy awaken the former king, but as a 10-year-old boy! After dying trying to protect him, Riselia is resurrected by Leonis as a Vampire Queen and together the pair battle the invading Voids, who look suspiciously like the monsters that ravaged the medieval world all those years ago.

Onosume • 18th August 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 7 Review

Hot on the trail of those responsible for the Tetra Building incident, Ichiro and Shiro find themselves up against retired gangster Satoshi Yamada – and he’s taken hostages!

Sarah • 17th August 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 2 Review

Has ‘icy prince’ Hiwatari fallen for his dashing boss Takanashi? Unfortunately he’s under investigation after an anonymous harassment claim has been made against him – and Takanashi is the one tasked with finding out the truth!

Sarah • 16th August 2025

Manga Review

Jeanette the Genius: Defying my Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with my Ride-or-Die Fiancé! Volume 1 (Manga) Review

Based upon the light novel of the same name, how does the Cinderella-tale with business sense translate into manga form?

darkstorm • 15th 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

Manga Review

Dead Rock Volume 3 Review

Even this early on in the series, the central characters in Dead Rock are not safe from death!

Ian Wolf • 13th August 2025

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 9 Review

Inori’s big moment has come – it’s all or nothing as she takes to the ice in the All-Japan Novice Championship!

Sarah • 12th August 2025

Anime Review

Wasteful Days of High School Girls Blu-ray Collection Review

If you’re in the need of a comedy series, and like to have a diverse, likeable cast, you can do way worse than these wasteful high school girls. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 11th August 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 8 Review

There is big trouble at the top of the Maguro Group. Meanwhile, our hitman comes up with flyers for Valentine's Day.

Ian Wolf • 10th August 2025

Manga Review

The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride Volume 3

Why has Nanao kept the hairpin, once the gift of her former fiancé Reito, that has brought her such bad luck? At last she tells Yako the real reason – but then who should appear but Reito?

Sarah • 8th August 2025

Manga Review

Cat + Crazy Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Cat + Gamer comes a new series that is once again for cat lovers everywhere!

Demelza • 7th 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

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 3 Review

Will Osuke still want to be Nijio’s partner in supernatural investigations when he learns the truth about their first encounter, years ago?

Sarah • 5th August 2025

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 6 Review

Takumi takes a break in this volume as his car gets fitted with a new engine, while best friend Itsuki falls in love with someone who loves him back.

Ian Wolf • 4th August 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Semantic Error Volume 3 Review

It’s one thing to collaborate on developing a game, quite another to embark on a sexual relationship at the same time – especially when it’s not so long since Jaeyoung was devoting himself to disrupting Sangwoo’s perfectly ordered daily routine.

Sarah • 2nd August 2025

News

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle UK CINEMA TICKETS ON SALE 15th AUGUST

From 15th August, fans in the UK will be able to purchase cinema tickets for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The highly anticipated film is the first in a trilogy that will cover …

Sarah • 1st August 2025

Book Review

The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2 Review

Maomao returns to the Imperial Palace as a personal servant to Jinshi, which should mean relatively peaceful days but our protagonist soon finds herself being caught up in all kinds of trouble!

Demelza • 1st August 2025

News

Watch Sailor Moon: The Super Live UK Cast for FREE on YouTube Now

For a very limited time, you can watch the London Cast of Sailor Moon Live Show for free on YouTube.

darkstorm • 31st July 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Level Up with the Gods Volume 1 Review

In a dystopian world where humanity is facing a losing battle, Yuwon is sent back in time!

Noemi10 • 31st July 2025

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 14 Review

Adachi takes on an important project with a Scandinavian theme – but when the client he’s working with reveals that he’s gay, finds himself in a very tricky situation!

Sarah • 30th July 2025