Cold Cobra

Having watched anime since it was airing late night on the Sci-Fi channel in the late 90s, I consider myself... someone who's watched a lot of anime, and then got hired to write reviews about them. Hooray!

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Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2021

The Autumn Season 2021 has a bewildering number of new titles to choose from – but which ones have the writers at Anime UK News chosen as their favourites?

AUKN Staff • 30th 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

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

My Hero Academia – Season 4 Part 2 Review

The second half of My Hero Academia’s fourth season is a more relaxed affair after an action-packed first half, but is that a bad thing?

Cold Cobra • 6th September 2021

Video Game Review

Neo: The World Ends With You (PS4) Review

In a rare look at a recently released video game, it’s time to answer this question: how can you follow up a 2007 Nintendo DS game on home consoles in 2021? Given the core input method at the very least would have to change, it would be a hard ask. Let’s see if Square Enix and the team at h.a.n.d. were up to the challenge!

Cold Cobra • 26th August 2021

Roundup

Back For More – Spring Overview 2021 Part 2: Returning Series

What have been the stand-out returning/ongoing series in 2021's Spring Season? There's been something for everyone: shonen, shojo and kaiju versus mecha! Read more about our writers' favourites...

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2021

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World Volume 3 Review

After a reasonably long delay (especially if you wanted the physical version!) the final third of the “Can’t Fear Your Own World” Bleach light novel is here and manages to not only tie up its own story but it also reveals some long-awaited Bleach lore, details and backstory on top…

Cold Cobra • 1st July 2021

Roundup

What’s Worth Watching This Spring? Spring 2021 Preview

Spring 2021 has brought a wealth of new series to watch as well as the return of several favourites. Which shows are worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News have plenty of recommendations to get you started!

AUKN Staff • 28th April 2021

Roundup

Winter Overview 2021 Part 1: The Return of the Familiar

The Winter 2021 Season has been rich in returning series - but have they all lived up to the fans' expectations?

AUKN Staff • 7th April 2021

Roundup

Ten Years Ago…What Were You Watching in 2011?

What anime series were we watching in 2011? The writers at Anime UK News turn the clock back to unearth some of their favourites - but have they all stood the test of time?

AUKN Staff • 21st February 2021

Roundup

Looking Back at the Autumn Season 2020 – Our Favourite Shows

What anime have we enjoyed watching this autumn at Anime UK News? We take a look back at the series that impressed us in the final months of a difficult year...

AUKN Staff • 10th January 2021

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2020 Part 2: Anime

2020 has been a year like no other – but anime has provided a great source of diversion and entertainment. So…what were the best titles of 2020? Read on…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2020

Anime Review

Akira Limited Edition 4K Review

Akira is a landmark film, not just in anime but in general. It inspired so much after it and it’s so well loved that there is every chance you already have a copy on your shelf right now. So the real question is “should I buy the 4K version?” Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 7th December 2020

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World – Volume 2 Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World is a trilogy of light novels set shortly after the end of the manga’s final arc, and with its second volume the story starts kicking into full gear - but is it all too much to follow?

Cold Cobra • 23rd November 2020

Anime Review

My Hero Academia – Season 4 Part 1 Review

Mega-hit My Hero Academia returned for its fourth season roughly a year ago on TV and has finally made its way to physical media. Does the latest go-around live up to all the lofty expectations held by fans? Well, for this half anyway, I can say a resounding “Yes”.

Cold Cobra • 30th October 2020

Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2020 – Anime UK News Autumn 2020 Preview

Autumn 2020 has brought a wealth of new anime titles to our screens - but which ones are worth watching? The Anime UK News writers share their first impressions...

AUKN Staff • 28th October 2020

Roundup

Summer Season 2020 Overview

The final episodes of the Summer 2020 anime season have aired and it’s time for the writers at Anime UK News to deliver their verdicts! Find out which series – if any – were worth watching all the way through.

AUKN Staff • 7th October 2020

Anime Review

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 – Part 2 Review

The second half of the second series of Space Battleship Yamato, otherwise known as Star Blazers, adds on the tension as the three-way war between Earth, Gamillas and Gatlantis rages across the galaxy. The only question that remains has to be: does it finish the plot in a satisfying manner?

Cold Cobra • 19th September 2020

Anime Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Set 4 Review

Boruto returns for his fourth batch of episodes on Blu-ray here in the UK, bringing with him a partial focus on a few of his allies, which is refreshing! That being said, if you are expecting that means the story seen here diverges from the usual plot points found in Naruto/Boruto, you might be disappointed…

Cold Cobra • 10th August 2020

Roundup

Summer Season 2020 Preview

The Summer 2020 Season is well underway now. but, due to the pandemic, is it rather a slimmer season than usual - and are any of the new series worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News are here to offer their thoughts and recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 5th August 2020