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You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister Volume 1 Review

Another of Natsu Hyuuga's stories makes it to the West! This time the setting is a fantasy world where our sharp-eyed protagonist is tasked with investigating a murder...

Demelza • 6th November 2025

Manga Review

The Hitman Stans Volume 2 Review

Hitman Owaru Endou tries to put his past behind him to concentrate on his newfound passion for idol Kaorin – but it’s not so easy to walk away from the crime underworld unscathed; they’re out to get him!

Sarah • 5th November 2025

Manga Review

Magical Midlifer Volume 1 Review

In a world where magical girls are not only known, but full-on celebrities, one man works behind the scenes to rid the world of the witches' familiars. The new series by Yen Press is here!

darkstorm • 1st November 2025

Manga Review

Yankee & Carameliser Review

Akito is a would-be influencer; ‘bad boy’ Maki is a secret online baker. When Akito guesses Maki’s secret, could this be the beginning of a fruitful online partnership – or something more?

Sarah • 31st October 2025

Anime Review

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Blu-Ray Review

What starts off slow, gradually becomes an exploration of the villainess-isekai anime, rather than a paint by numbers example of the genre. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 30th October 2025

News

Crunchyroll Announces Home Entertainment Release Schedule for November-December 2025

Between November and December, anime fans will be able to purchase their favourite series, including My Hero Academia: You're Next - The Movie, Tower of God: Return of the Prince, SPY x FAMILY Season 1, and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD.

Sarah • 29th October 2025

Manga Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Volume 1 Review

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World follows Kenichi Hamada as he finds himself transported to another world - but with the ability to access his favourite online shopping website!

Demelza • 29th October 2025

Roundup

Autumn 2025 Preview

After such a busy Summer Season, is the Autumn any less crowded? Of course not! Which is why the Anime UK News writers are here to give some recommendations of series that have caught their interest…

AUKN Staff • 28th October 2025

Film Review

Sana and Sana: Let Me Hear Review

From the mind of Takashi Shimizu, creator of Ju-On/The Grudge, comes a new double bill of J-horror films, streaming on Arrow from 27th October.

darkstorm • 27th October 2025

Manga Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?

Cold Cobra • 24th October 2025

Manga Review

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky Volume 3 Review

What’s the next stage for professional photographer Tougo and his boyfriend, disabled Subaru, after moving in together? A wedding ceremony? But…who will take photographs?

Sarah • 22nd October 2025

Manga Review

Monster-Colored Island Volume 1 Review

This new Yuri series has potential for a mysterious, intriguing summer love - from the author of 'Wash it All Away'!

darkstorm • 22nd October 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… Manga/Manhwa Recommendations! October 2025

Looking for a new manga (or manhwa) read to while away the October evenings – or wondering whether to continue with a series? The reviewers at Anime UK News have some suggestions and recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 20th October 2025

Manga Review

Before You Go Extinct Review

A truly one-of-a kind manga that will affect you differently depending on who you are and if you like seeing cute animals in wildly explosive situations.

darkstorm • 19th October 2025

Manga Review

Isekai Metaller Volume 1 Review

Heavy metal singer and guitarist Alexi (real name Yamada) is up for a shock - and not just death via electrocution.

Ian Wolf • 18th October 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Business Proposal Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Many romance readers usually ask, what happens after the wedding? Well, we can find out thanks to the side stories in Volumes 9 and 10.

Noemi10 • 17th October 2025

Manga Review

Love in the Palm of His Hand Volume 2 Review

Fujinaga has been learning sign language to communicate better with Keito as the two students begin to realize just how much they mean to each other. But then Fujinaga decides to audition for a major role in a stage play…

Sarah • 16th October 2025

Book Review

[Oshi No Ko] (Light Novel) Volume 1 Review

[Oshi No Ko]'s first light novel offers three prequel stories following Ai, Sarina and Gorou's lives before we got to know them in the popular manga series.

Demelza • 15th October 2025

Book Review

Amalgam Hound – Criminal Investigation Bureau: Special Investigation Unit Volume 2 Review

Amalgam Hound returns for a second volume where Theo and his trust companion Eleven find themselves investigating a suspicious medical company that seems to be using Amalgam technology for evil...

Demelza • 14th October 2025

Manga Review

In Love’s Key, Reprised Review

Can the encouragement of a devoted fan bring exhausted conductor Kiri out of a slump and motivate him to get back on the podium? And is…maybe…love in the air?

Sarah • 13th October 2025