Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Alter Volume 1: The Reaper’s Occasional Adolescence Review

This collection of short stories allows us to enjoy seeing the cast of 86 having some much-needed time away from the battlefield, enjoying everyday interactions that are sure to bring readers joy.

Demelza • 4th August 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announces Acquisitions at AnimagiC 2026

Crunchyroll announced a number of acquisitions during their panel at AnimagiC 2026 in Mannheim, Germany, on Saturday, 1st August.

Sarah • 3rd August 2026

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 13 Review

86: Eighty-Six enters its final arc with the next volume, but first we must set the stage for what's to come.

Demelza • 2nd August 2026

Roundup

Summer Season 2026 – First Impressions

Which of the new and returning anime series have our writers chosen from this packed Summer Season? Find out in this bumper edition of First Impressions!

AUKN Staff • 1st August 2026

Manga Review

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