darkstorm

A creative, writer, editor and director with a love for video games, anime and manga.

Common-Sense Monster Volume 2 Review

This yuri horror series continues to be a thrilling manga, with interesting character developments and entanglements that could decide Itou’s fate very shortly.

darkstorm • 13th March 2026

Anime Review

The Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess Blu-Ray Collection Review

Terakomari Gandesblood is a shut-in, vegetarian vampire, who's been promoted to be Commander of the Mulnite Imperial Army. She must engage in regular battles with her rivals - or explode. What could possibly go wrong?

darkstorm • 9th March 2026

Manga Review

Mad Miniscape Volume 1 Review

An excellent start to a new horror series, that the mangaka was clearly passionate about telling. Read our review now!

darkstorm • 24th February 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… February 2026

Reading recommendations from the reviewers to cheer your dull February days!

AUKN Staff • 21st February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Merman Trapped in My Lake Volume 1 Review

An interesting romance that deals with toxic relationship dynamics, depression and other dark themes; the manhwa is out now in a lovely, full-colour volume.

darkstorm • 20th 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

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

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

Sayuri Review

A horror omnibus about a house that isn't what it seems... from the author of High Score Girl.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2026

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile…New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! January 2026

More manga and manhwa recommendations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

AUKN Staff • 15th January 2026

Manga Review

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review

This full-colour yuri collection is a fun book in small bursts, that may inspire your creativity due to its beautiful illustrations. Out now!

darkstorm • 10th January 2026

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei

Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2025

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 1: Anime

What have been the high points in anime in 2025 for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out in our Review of the Year - and let us know what you've enjoyed too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2025

Manga Review

Love Bullet Volume 1 Review

This cupid tale aims high and hits its targets for a highly entertaining and emotionally charged new yuri series. It’s an excellent debut volume worth checking out.

darkstorm • 16th December 2025

Manga Review

The Drops of God (Print Omnibus) Volume 1

Now an Apple TV+ original series, this iconic wine manga gets a new omnibus print release!

darkstorm • 11th December 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Purgatory Funeral Cakes Volume 1 Review

This new supernatural manhwa is a lovely baked tale of loss and grief, topped in a sweet frosting of acceptance and love. Out now from Dark Horse!

darkstorm • 1st December 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Raging Clouds Review

An excellent, unique manhwa from a promising new cartoonist, about the unforgiving world, and the women who try, and sometimes fail, to escape it.

darkstorm • 29th November 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! November 2025

More manga and manhwa recommendations and series continuations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

AUKN Staff • 24th November 2025

Manga Review

The Maid is a Vampire: The Complete Omnibus Review

Can a human male from a prestigious family and a horny vampire female maid co-exist? Find out in our review of this new omnibus!

darkstorm • 19th November 2025

Manga Review

Shoot Juliet Down Volume 1 Review

Juri is the Number 1 host of Velvet Kiss Host club but Akatsuki is only Number 2... and he wants more. The first volume of the new mature Boys' Love manga is here!

darkstorm • 10th November 2025