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The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life brings protagonist Menou and Otherworlder Akari to the seaside city of Libelle, but what awaits them here is something that could change the fate of the world forever...

Demelza • 17th October 2021

Anime Review

Rosario + Vampire Seasons 1 & 2 Collection Review

While starting off as a formulaic and poorly executed ecchi monster-of-the-week show, Rosario + Vampire slowly evolves into an enjoyable but average harem romantic comedy as it moves into its second season.

Onosume • 16th October 2021

Manga Review

A School Frozen in Time Volume 3 Review

Our group has been cut down to just six classmates and although they're getting closer to the truth, it seems they may be trapped in the school a while longer...

Demelza • 14th October 2021

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone puts the spotlight on Sakuta's little sister, Kaede. In this emotional story, she begins to take her first steps to overcoming her anxiety and moving on with her life.

Demelza • 13th October 2021

Anime Review

Robotech – Part 1: The Macross Saga Review

Robotech means a lot to American fans of a certain age, while Macross means a lot to Japanese fans of many ages. Here in the UK, however, neither hold massive sway, least of all Robotech, which was barely featured on TV here. So how does a Blu-ray release containing just the original 80s dubbed Robotech series fare? What is the needlessly complicated history of this show to begin with? Well, it’s funny you should ask…

Cold Cobra • 12th October 2021

Anime Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Season 2 Review

In the second series, the girls of Rabbit House get drunk on chocolate, take up ballet, and get a visit from Cocoa's big sister.

Ian Wolf • 11th October 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, young ladies are going missing and Iana is suspected of being behind it!

Demelza • 9th October 2021

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 4 Review

Hibino thinks of Kanda as his rival on the concert platform – but are the two gifted pianists now rivals as cat owners as well? Find out if the first meeting of the two pets ends in purrs or flying fur in the fourth volume of A Man & His Cat.

Sarah • 8th October 2021

News

Funimation UK Announces Akudama Drive, Code Geass: Akito the Exiled, Death Parade, Nichijou for December 2021 Home Video Schedule

Funimation's December 2021 line-up for home video features Autumn 2020's Akudama Drive as well as catalog releases from Fire Force, One Piece, Shield Hero, Yu Yu Hakusho and more!

NormanicGrav • 7th October 2021

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 3 Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 3 sees the contract between Oscar and Tinasha begin to come to an end, but Oscar is still determined to have Tinasha become his queen and the witch may be starting to realise she has romantic feelings of her own blooming...

Demelza • 7th October 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals October 2021 Pre-Order Schedule with Black Lagoon Collection, Demon Slayer Season 1 Standard Blu-rays and Josee, the Tiger & the Fish

Announced last year, new details on Black Lagoon's UK re-re-release are now revealed! Plus studio Bones' film Josee, the Tiger & the Fish is coming to home video this November!

NormanicGrav • 7th October 2021

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 6 Review

Agent Six and his group think their troubles are over now they've dealt with the Demon Lord's army, but the arrival of an "Ally of Justice" is now causing problems in the Kingdom of Grace. To make matters even worse, the Kingdom of Toris has been taken over!

Demelza • 6th October 2021

Roundup

Summer Overview New Series 2021 – What We’ve Been Watching

The Summer Season 2021 is over – but how did the new series turn out? Did they live up to their initial promise – or disappoint? The writers at Anime UK News look back at their favourites from the Summer Preview…

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2021

Roundup

Summer Overview: Returning/Continuing Series 2021 – What We’ve Been Watching

The Summer Season 2021 is over so the writers at Anime UK News are here to share their thoughts about some of the returning/continuing series. But... have we picked the ‘right’ ones?

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2021

Anime Review

Yu Yu Hakusho Season 2 Review

Yusuke and his friends continue to progress through the Dark Tournament.

Ian Wolf • 4th October 2021

News

Funimation Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcast Line-up Adds Sunrise Beyond’s AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, Silver Link’s Deep Insanity THE LOST CHILD & More

Four more anime shows plus one Chinese donghua series will simulcast on Funimation for the Autumn 2021 season.

NormanicGrav • 4th October 2021

Manga Review

Little Miss P: The Third Day Review

Little Miss P is back once again to teach us a little about what it means to put up with this monthly guest as well as explore a host of other issues that plague humanity.

Demelza • 3rd October 2021

Manga Review

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took In a High School Runaway Volume 1 Review

On his way home from work, Yoshida comes across a runaway high school girl who offers to sleep with him in return for a place to stay. While he rejects her sexual advances, Yoshida still lets her stay with him until she can get back on her feet...

Demelza • 1st October 2021

News

Crunchyroll Announces More Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Ancient Magus Bride OAD, Demon Slayer Season 2, Digimon Ghost Game, World Trigger Season 3 & More

Five new simulcasts join Crunchyroll's Autumn 2021 simulcast line-up plus a brand new anime episode for The Ancient Magus' Bride.

NormanicGrav • 1st October 2021

News

Funimation Announces More Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut, MUTEKING The Dancing Hero, My Senpai is Annoying & More

Five new additions to the Funimation simulcast schedule for Autumn 2021 including Aniplex of America shows Build Divide and a TV version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc.

NormanicGrav • 1st October 2021