Anime UK News • The latest news and reviews fresh from Japan

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 1 Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 1 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

The Uncanny Counter Volume 1 Review

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Uncanny Counter Volume 1 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

Super Morning Star Volume 3 Review

Super Morning Star Volume 3 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

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

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

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

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

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

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volume 1 Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volume 1 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

A Man & His Cat Volume 10 Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 10 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

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

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

Minato’s Laundromat Volume 2 Review

Minato’s Laundromat Volume 2 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

Shadows House Volume 6 Review

Shadows House Volume 6 Review

Shadows House Volume 6 Review

What is the darkest secret of Shadows House? How do young Shadows and their living dolls become adults and ascend to the higher floors of the main mansion? Kate and Emilico are determined to find out – but the Star-bearers suspect them of meddling!

Sarah • 4th April 2024

Medalist Volume 1 Review

Medalist Volume 1 Review

Medalist Volume 1 Review

Figure-skater Tsukasa is about to give up on his dream of fame on the ice when he encounters eleven-year-old hopeful Inori. Seeing her potential, he decides to coach her. How will this work out?

Sarah • 3rd April 2024

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 2 Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 2 Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 2 Review

We learn at last exactly why Masamune hates otaku so much.

Ian Wolf • 1st April 2024

Winter 2024 Overview

Winter 2024 Overview

Winter 2024 Overview

How was your Winter 2024 Season? Was it better than Autumn 2023? Did the ongoing slew of isekai enchant or overwhelm you? And what on earth was going on in Brave Bang Bravern!? As the late-starting…

AUKN Staff • 31st March 2024

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 2 Review

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 2 Review

Seraph of the End Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Volume 2 Review

After having his high school attacked, Guren has been taken captive by Kureto Hiragi and must either submit to working under him or watch all those he cares about be killed! What will he choose and will it allow him to get to the bottom of why Mahiru is working with the Hyakuya Sect?

Demelza • 30th March 2024

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Omnibus 1 Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Omnibus 1 Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Omnibus 1 Review

Nagare Otokawa’s gloomy otaku life was cut short by an accident – but then, reincarnated in a handsome new body, he hopes his dying wish ‘to touch boobies’ will at last be granted. Be very careful what you wish for…

Sarah • 28th March 2024

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 6 Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 6 Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 6 Review

Welcome Back, Alice is fast approaching its conclusion but has this second-to-last volume made a misstep that can't be recovered from?

Demelza • 27th March 2024

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 4 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 4 Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 4 Review

In the Other World, displaced accountant Seiichirou has been sent to the Demon Forest alongside the Holy Maiden Yua as she performs the ritual to disperse the deadly miasma. It’s a dangerous situation for all involved, but especially the Bean Counter – how will he cope?

Sarah • 26th March 2024

Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 1 Review

Tales of the Tendo Family sees an unnamed protagonist take the place of a woman scared for her life as she's due to wed Masato Tendo, a man embroiled in a bloody succession battle.

Demelza • 25th March 2024

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 1 Review

The new villainess series by Square Enix, based upon a light novel of the same name, but is (not) a good read? Check out our review!

darkstorm • 23rd March 2024

Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Review

Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Review

Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Review

The mangaka who created Horimiya delivers a new supernatural mystery - but is it any good? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 22nd March 2024