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A Howl of the Heart Volume 2

Crimson Wolf warrior Tenyo has found the brother-in-arms he believed dead in enemy general Kakezuki! But the revived Kakezuki has no recollection of his previous life – or of Tenyo. Discover more in the second volume of this danmei-flavoured BL manga...

Sarah • 30th July 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announce Home Entertainment Release Schedule August-September 2026

Crunchyroll has announced that between August and September, anime fans will be able to purchase their favourite series, including Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, Sailor Moon and more released on Blu-ray™

Sarah • 28th July 2026

Book Review

Divine Incursions Volume 2 Review

Set twenty years before the first book, Volume 2 introduces us to a conman turned investigator as he finds himself on the Divine Incursions Task Force and coming face-to-face with all kinds of gods.

Demelza • 28th July 2026

Book Review

Villains Are Destined to Die (novel) Volume 2 Review

Can Penelope become the Queen of the Hunt and escape once again the death flags that seem to pop up everywhere?

Noemi10 • 25th July 2026

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 4 Review

The Mark of Erdrick rolls on with a volume containing some character development for some of the other “lords” around our hero Arus, plus a good old-fashioned “hero rises to the impossible challenge” so our protagonist doesn’t miss out on some spotlight!

Cold Cobra • 24th July 2026

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 7 Review

Miss Yamada is sulking. There’s been no sign of Mr. Sasaki for almost a week now. Could the salaryman be avoiding her – and if so, why? Catch up with the next volume of the must-read series that’s now an anime!

Sarah • 23rd July 2026

News

Kiki’s Delivery Service Coming to IMAX® Screens in the UK and Ireland 21 August 2026

For the first time ever, audiences in the UK & Ireland can experience Hayao Miyazaki’s classic KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE in IMAX cinemas from 21 August!

Sarah • 21st July 2026

Manga Review

Always a Catch! How I Punched My Way Into Marrying a Prince Volumes 2 and 3 Review

After Maria and the queen are attacked at the castle, our feisty heroine decides to take a trip home to inform her family of her engagement. But what kinds of trouble will she get into on the trip there and back?!

Demelza • 21st July 2026

Manga Review

Otaku x Gal Volume 2 Review

It's the Golden Week holidays, and while Otakura prepares to dive into his backlog of games and anime, Narumi has other ideas...

Demelza • 18th July 2026

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 5 Review

It’s all change at Kagi and Hirano’s high school as the third years graduate and the roommates prepare to move up a year. But has anything changed in their relationship?

Sarah • 15th July 2026

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volumes 5, 6 and 7 Review

Ogami-san Can't Keep It In comes to its conclusion in these three volumes. But what will become of the relationship between Ogami and Yaginuma?

Demelza • 14th July 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… July 2026

New volumes in ongoing series are always welcome – check out our thoughts on some of our favourites!

AUKN Staff • 13th July 2026

Manga Review

Clumsy Kiss Review

Kumai has been unlucky in love – but now that he’s in the third year, he’s going to try once more. But having texted one of the girls in his class – why has one of the boys turned up instead?

Sarah • 12th July 2026

News

Anime Limited & TOHO Global Announce Godzilla Minus Zero…

GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to director/screenwriter Takashi Yamazaki’s Academy Award® winning Godzilla Minus One, will release exclusively in IMAX® and cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Sarah • 9th July 2026

Manga Review

Whoever You Are, I Love You Volume 1 Review

Keiku Hagiwara's latest series to hit the English market is a mystery thriller following the story of Yuki Sato and the man she thought was a perfect partner...

Demelza • 9th July 2026

Manga Review

What If I Said “I Love You”? Volume 1 Review

What happens when one of a pair of childhood friends develops feelings for the other that are far stronger than friendship?

Sarah • 8th July 2026

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 3 Review

Adabana Volume 3 brings the story of Mako and Mizuki to an end, finally showing us what happened on that fateful day.

Demelza • 7th July 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions at Anime Expo 2026

New and returning titles include Ghost of Tsushima Legends, The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy At All, Aoashi Season 2, and more...

Sarah • 6th July 2026

Roundup

Spring 2026 Overview

Which Spring Season series impressed our writers – and why? Find out in our overview!

AUKN Staff • 5th July 2026

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 12 Review

Fumi's father has returned and discovered her relationship with Akatsuki! Is there any hope for him to come to understand their love, or is it all over for their budding romance?

Demelza • 4th July 2026