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Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volume 1 Review

David Douglas thinks his life will come to an end after his execution, so he's shocked to later find a 13-year-old medical researcher Victoria Frankenstein has brought him back to life! Now gifted with a second chance, will David be able to put his criminal ways behind him?

Demelza • 26th April 2024

News

Anime Limited & GKIDS acquire global rights to Naoko Yamada’s THE COLORS WITHIN

Anime Limited and U.S. distributor GKIDS have acquired global rights (excluding Asia and EMEA) to Naoko Yamada and Science SARU’s upcoming coming-of-age anime movie THE COLORS WITHIN (KIMINOIRO),…

Arbalest • 25th April 2024

Manga Review

I Can’t Say No to the Lonely Girl Volume 1 Review

Ayaka Sakurai has been tasked with bringing a classmate back to school in exchange for a referral to a school of her choice by her homeroom teacher. The student turns out to be a familiar face from middle school, but what happens when she finds out about Ayaka's deal and looks to make our protagonist fulfil requests of her own...?

Demelza • 25th April 2024

Roundup

Spring Season 2024 Preview

Suffering from déjà vu when you scan the list of Spring Season anime? So many third seasons! And, what’s this: Spice and Wolf returns – but it’s a different animation of the original series? Kaiju…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2024

Manga Review

The Summer Hikaru Died Volume 3 Review

While Yoshiki tries to make sense of who – or what – his friend ‘Hikaru’ has become since he went missing, a mysterious stranger has been up on the mountain. Who is he, what is he searching for – and why has he come? Does he pose a threat to ‘Hikaru’?

Sarah • 23rd April 2024

Manga Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two new volumes of Wind Breaker, Bofurin find themselves facing off with a rival gang after Haruka and Kyotaro rescue a younger student from their clutches.

Demelza • 22nd April 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 4 Review

The latest volume of the yuri series is still involving and enjoyable. Read our review to find out why!

darkstorm • 21st April 2024

Book Review

Bride of the Barrier Master Volume 1 Review

In an alternate modern-day Japan, Hana Ichise has been neglected by her family for lacking the powerful magic that her twin sister wields. However, Hana is secretly much more powerful than her sister and soon catches the eye of Saku Ichinomiya, the head of a powerful clan...

Demelza • 20th April 2024

Film Review

Spy x Family Code: White Review

Anya and the gang embark on one epic adventure in the Spy x Family Code: White movie! The future of Loid's mission hangs in the balance as he aims to help Anya win a cooking contest; meanwhile Yor begins to wonder if he might be dating someone and Anya gets herself involved in all kinds of trouble.

Demelza • 19th April 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Overgeared Volumes 1 and 2 Review

Youngwoo Shin had a stroke of (un)luck in the virtual reality game Satisfy. Now he needs to increase his level as the one and only Pagma's Successor and show the world his ability in crafting equipment.

Noemi10 • 18th April 2024

Book Review

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Volume 1 (Light Novel) Review

The anime for As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World is currently airing but how does the source material compare?

Demelza • 17th April 2024

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 1 Review

Left for dead in a hit-and-run accident, Masamichi Adachi is offered the chance of life by a strange man who’s been drawn by the scent of spilt human blood. But first Masamichi must agree to become his servant, work for him… and be his food?

Sarah • 16th April 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Uncanny Counter Volume 1 Review

18-year-old Mun is living a normal life until a dead spirit decides to turn him into a counter without his permission. Now Mun needs to learn how to navigate this new world and how to use his powers.

Noemi10 • 15th April 2024

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 3 Review

Living together can be difficult for young couples to negotiate successfully, especially when they're both trying to make their way in their chosen profession – and they’re in a same-sex relationship.

Sarah • 12th April 2024

Manga Review

Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volume 2 Review

Kanata's adventures with her fluffy companion Zaggy continue in this second volume of Saint? No! I'm Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Now fully registered with the Adventurers Guild, it's time for the two to embark on their very first quest.

Demelza • 11th April 2024

News

CRUNCHYROLL AT CINEMACON ANNOUNCE DATE FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SPORTS ANIME: HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the popular volleyball battler, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to UK cinemas from 31st May

Crunchyroll announced …

Sarah • 10th April 2024

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volume 1 Review

Ran the Peerless Beauty creator Ammitsu returns to the Western market with new series: Gazing at the Star Next Door. Will this tale of two childhood friends prove as heartwarming as Ammitsu's previous series?

Demelza • 10th April 2024

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 10 Review

Mr. Kanda’s on his way to save an abandoned kitty. Dragged along too is his onetime piano pupil, Kuju Teruaki, who was hoping to sort out some unfinished business with Mr. Kanda’s son but ends up going on a cat-rescue mission instead!

Sarah • 9th April 2024

Manga Review

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion- – The Complete Omnibus Edition Review

Discover (or rediscover!) this dark and fascinating chapter of the hit magical girl franchise in a fantastic adaptation of the original film, now in omnibus format!

Onosume • 8th April 2024

Manga Review

Minato’s Laundromat Volume 2 Review

Akira Minato’s laundromat has acquired one regular customer – but is high schooler Shintarou Katsuki more interested in the proprietor than getting his laundry clean? And now that his mischievous classmate Asuka has noticed, can Shin’s crush remain a secret?

Sarah • 6th April 2024