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Gungrave: Collector’s Edition Review

What to you get when you take a full-on action heavy PS2 game called “Gungrave” and adapt it into an anime? If you said “a mafia thriller centred on the relationship between two characters and what tears them apart” then you’ll be oddly correct, at least for half the series anyway…

Cold Cobra • 10th February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volumes 8 and 9 Review

It's finally time to catch the culprit behind Juwon's death. Can Jieum and Seoha get their happy ending after this last hurdle in their relationship? More importantly, is this really the last hurdle?

Noemi10 • 9th February 2026

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 6 Review

When will Mr. Sasaki realize that his smoking companion Tayama is the same as his favourite till attendant Yamada? Perhaps when he sees her in a yukata, dressed for a summer festival? Catch up with the latest instalment of the endearing slice-of-life comedy…

Sarah • 8th February 2026

Manga Review

Lycoris Recoil Volumes 2 and 3 Review

These two volumes of Lycoris Recoil follow the girls as they embark on tense missions as Lycoris and enjoy their time off in a more carefree manner.

Demelza • 7th February 2026

Manga Review

Hinatsugimura Review

High in the mountains there are rumours of a demon taking the face of a beautiful woman, that kidnaps people and they’re never seen again. Read our review of this horror manga now!

darkstorm • 6th February 2026

Manga Review

Please Look After the Dragon Volume 1 Review

Murakami’s ordinary student life is changed by a chance meeting in the park – with a dragon looking for a home!

Sarah • 5th February 2026

News

Lupin the IIIrd: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline in Cinemas 21 February 2026

Japan’s famous gentleman thief has set his sights on cinemas across the UK & Ireland in his most daring heist yet.

Sarah • 4th February 2026

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 2 Review

Set in the six months leading up to Mako's murder, Adabana Volume 2 takes us through her difficult life and the challenges she faced.

Demelza • 4th February 2026

Book Review

Divine Incursions Volume 1 Review

Two government agents are tasked with getting to the bottom of supernatural incidents that often involve gods. As they investigate, they happen upon some of the worst sides of mankind and yet they continue on in pursuit of the truth.

Demelza • 3rd February 2026

News

All You Need Is Kill in Cinemas in UK and Ireland 27th February

ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, a brand-new reimagining of the action-packed time loop story from the acclaimed STUDIO 4°C (MIND GAME, Tekkonkinkreet), is releasing exclusively in cinemas across the UK & Ireland from 27th February 2026.

Sarah • 2nd February 2026

Manga Review

Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review

Old Boy is often remembered for the Korean film adaptation of the same name (minus the space between the two words) which won many awards and still appears on several “greatest of all time” lists, but what of the manga original that it was based on? Does it hold up as well?

Cold Cobra • 2nd February 2026

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Shiro and Ichiro – both wounded – face off against the ruthless Lon Aterof. Could this be the end of their partnership?

Sarah • 1st February 2026

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 8 Review

This yuri manga, with an anime adaptation due this year, finally gets the second half of the main couple on the romance train. Read our review of Volume 8 now!

darkstorm • 31st January 2026

Manga Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 Review

Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 continues to present a solid if condensed adaptation of the the classic 2002 video game that all ages can enjoy.

HWR • 30th January 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announce Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved Coming to UK Cinemas

The new film finds Dragon child Kanna Kamui facing a major dilemma: having to decide between her biological dragon family and her newfound human family.

Sarah • 29th January 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Tomb Raider King Volumes 6, 7 and 8 Review

More Great Tombs are appearing throughout the world, and Jooheon won't let anything or anybody stop him from raiding them and claiming all the relics for himself!

Noemi10 • 29th January 2026

News

Influential Classic AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Highly Anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero & More Coming to Cinemas

Get ready to experience a year of unmissable new and iconic films, straight from Japan all the way to your local cinema. Based in Glasgow and recently welcomed into the family of Japanese entertainment…

Sarah • 28th January 2026

Manga Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 is a fast romp of action and revelations, which is much appreciated after several volumes of talking. The manga adaptation of the villainess light novel continues!

darkstorm • 28th January 2026

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review

Novelist Tsuge and dancer Minato have been trying to keep the fact they’re going out together secret – but now a sneak photo of them together has gone viral! Will this mean the end of their relationship?

Sarah • 27th January 2026

Roundup

Winter 2026 Preview

So many new and interesting new anime titles to choose from this Winter Season! Find out which ones have caught the attention of our writers…

AUKN Staff • 26th January 2026