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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Theatrical Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns for a second theatrical outing! Rimuru and friends take a trip to a resort island, where Gobta runs into a priestess called Yura who is in need of help to protect her nation.

Demelza • 27th April 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Solo Leveling Volume 15 Review

Battle after battle, Jinwoo has protected Earth, and now he too deserves his happy ever after... but the powers of the Shadow Monarch are too strong and new enemies won't stay quiet for long!

Noemi10 • 26th April 2026

Manga Review

Omega Megaera Volume 3 Review

Mamiya starts high school, only to find himself drawn into a fierce battle for the presidency of the student council; where will his loyalties lie?

Sarah • 25th April 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 5 and 6 Review

When Ritsu invites Hinase to the local summer festival, it sets off a chain of events that could change their relationship forever.

Demelza • 24th April 2026

Manga Review

A Curtain Call for You Volume 2 Review

A Curtain Call for You returns for its second volume where Sakura begins to realise that Tsubame may be destined for a much bigger stage than she is, if things remain as they are...

Demelza • 23rd April 2026

Book Review

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Prelude Review

This Frieren prequel novel from Yen On takes us through five stories featuring the beloved cast of the main series.

Demelza • 22nd April 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

I Tamed My Ex-Husband’s Mad Dog Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Reinhardt's accomplishments are catching the eye of the imperial family who will do anything in their powers to stop her. But they are underestimating her will for revenge...

Noemi10 • 21st April 2026

Book Review

The Bubble Love of the Mermaid (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

From the author of My Happy Marriage comes a new fantasy romance story. But is it any good?

darkstorm • 20th April 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… April 2026

Check out our enticing selection of new volumes in ongoing manga and manhwa series to add to your lists!

AUKN Staff • 19th April 2026

Manga Review

Tower Dungeon Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Volumes 3 and 4 of Tower Dungeon provide satisfying story developments and new characters as the tension ramps up and greater and graver threats await our heroes.

HWR • 17th April 2026

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 11 Review

Ichiro and Shiro are investigating Shindo Chemical and the mysterious ‘Green Seed’ – but have caught the eye of a pair of assassins!

Sarah • 16th April 2026

Manga Review

Fruit of the Underworld Volume 1 Review

Aya Kanno returns to the West with a brand new series: Fruit of the Underworld. Here one unlucky protagonist finds himself doing whatever it takes to protect the best friend who's always stood beside him.

Demelza • 15th April 2026

Manga Review

Merit and the Egyptian God Volume 1 Review

Ancient Egypt takes on a new twist when Merit finds herself alive in the Underworld and the only way back is to break Anubis' curse and convince him to return to his job of judging souls!

Noemi10 • 14th April 2026

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volumes 10, 11 and 12 Review

Forming up as a climax to what the series has been doing so far, these three volumes see Sorawo, Toriko and Kozakura battle Runa Urumi and her crazy Satsuki Uruma obsessed cult, who will stop at nothing in order to make it over to the Otherside.

Onosume • 13th April 2026

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 17 Review

As Yatora’s second year draws to an end, he meets up with the members of his old high school art club again – including Mori-senpai!

Sarah • 12th April 2026

Anime Review

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 Collector’s Edition Review

Returning for its third and final season, Love Live! Superstar!! throws Liella! into disarray when Kanon is assigned to teach Margerete how to sing. What follows is a journey to the original five’s graduation, wrought with a mixture of rainbows, tears, and an inspirational heart.

Onosume • 11th April 2026

Manga Review

Honey Bee & Lemon Balm Volume 1 Review

Kaoru – young, destitute and just out of prison – has a life-changing encounter with a young florist who runs a nighttime flower shop. Are they destined to change each other’s lives…?

Sarah • 10th April 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Volumes 6 and 7 Review

The oracles and renouncers have made their presence known and it's up to Dokja and his comrades to stop their plans by pretending to be the novel's protagonist, Junghyeok Yu!

Noemi10 • 9th April 2026

Manga Review

How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega Volume 2 Review

Alpha Kouta’s neighbour might look scary but he’s an Omega – and now the two are dating! Where exactly is this relationship heading?

Sarah • 8th April 2026

Manga Review

Nezumi’s First Love Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Having completed Nezumi's training to become a hitman, Ao embarks on his first mission. But will he really be able to kill someone to protect his relationship?

Demelza • 7th April 2026