darkstorm

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

The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen Volume 1 Review

This prequel to the horror indie game is a gruesomely delightful book with a simple but effective story, dark imagery and strong lead character. The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen is best enjoyed when accompanied by knowledge of the game, however, so if you’ve yet to dive into it, there’s no time like the present.

darkstorm • 6th February 2019

Features

Winter Streaming Preview 2019

Winter Season 2019 is well underway - but which shows are worth watching? Anime UK News' writers have some suggestions and recommendations...

AUKN Staff • 29th January 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 1 Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger could have been a recipe for generic isekai fodder but thankfully it’s been written and drawn by long-term Final Fantasy fans and their love for the franchise shines through.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2019

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 1 Review

If you’re a yuri fan, or perhaps interested in getting into it but not sure where to start, Yuri is My Job! is a fun and strong start of a new series that is worth picking up.

darkstorm • 17th January 2019

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 2: From West to East

In Part 2 of this mini-article series, we flip the game over and ask: what Western media would make great anime adaptations?

darkstorm • 27th December 2018

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 1: From East to West

In Part 1 of this article mini-series, we discuss Japanese series that have been made into Western films so far and have a think about what anime would make for a good live action US adaptation...

darkstorm • 26th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

With more options becoming available to read manga and light novels legally, has 2018 been a good year for print and digital formats? The AUKN writers are here with some recommendations of titles you won't want to miss!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 1: Anime

Has 2018 been a good, bad or indifferent year for UK anime fans? Find out what impressed the writers Anime UK News - and let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 19th December 2018

Anime Review

When They Cry: Rei Collection Review

When They Cry Rei is only recommended as a separate purchase if you really took a keen interest in the characters, enough to see more scenes of them being silly and content together.

darkstorm • 11th December 2018

Features

Anime UK News Christmas Gift Guide 2018

Need some help with Christmas presents this year? Then gather round for a festive tale of anime gift giving...

darkstorm • 1st December 2018

Anime Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 1 – Initiation Review

The first Code Geass movie is finally out on Blu-ray; it's a movie best experienced if you’re already a fan, keen to enjoy all the bombastic and explosive glory of the original series plus some new content in glorious HD quality.

darkstorm • 25th November 2018

Anime Review

When They Cry: Kai Series 2 Collection Review

When They Cry: Kai delivers a compelling story conclusion and satisfying answers to its enjoyable mystery, but is let down by the sudden drop in horror and increase of cuteness that almost ruins the unique atmosphere of the original.

darkstorm • 21st November 2018

Anime Review

Fate/Extra Last Encore: Illustrias Geocentrism Theory Review

If you’ve already binged on the first batch of episodes, and are invested in the story, it’s worth binge-watching these too as it’ll only take you a few hours. If you’ve yet to take the plunge however, I recommend you do not; there’s plenty of better anime, including Fate ones, to find on Netflix.

darkstorm • 7th November 2018

Features

Anime UK News – Our Favourite Halloween Specials

The Anime UK News team pick out their favourite anime to watch at this spookiest time of year!

AUKN Staff • 29th October 2018

Manga Review

Hinamatsuri Volume 1 Review

A great first volume that establishes a fun, unique comedy premise, with unusual but wacky characters. The slice-of-life format makes it very easy to drop into and follow the story.

darkstorm • 20th October 2018

Film Review

Mirai Cinema Screening Review

Mirai is another lovely, sentimental, enjoyable family film from Mamoru Hosoda that strikes the perfect balance between visually wonderful fantasy sequences and an emotionally relatable story.

darkstorm • 8th October 2018

Anime Review

RWBY Volume 5 Review

RWBY Volume 5 juggles a lot of elements that ultimately don’t always pan out, making this one of the weakest seasons so far. Hopefully it's merely a blip on the radar and not a sign of things to come.

darkstorm • 27th September 2018

Anime Review

RWBY Volume 4 Review

RWBY Volume 4 may not be as explosive and dark as Volume 3 but it’s a great follow-up that properly sets up the pieces for the next chapter of the story, with good emotional arcs and fun fight sequences.

darkstorm • 27th September 2018

Anime Review

When They Cry Series 1 Collection

There are scenes in When They Cry that are certainly not for the faint-hearted but if you love a good mystery, want a good horror anime, and can look past the dated animation, this is definitely worth a watch.

darkstorm • 20th September 2018

Film Review

Mary and the Witch’s Flower Review

If you love Ghibli, desire more of it, or are simply willing to look past this movie's Ghibli-related beginnings, then you’ll find a charming, magical and fun family movie with beautiful animation from a studio that clearly wants to make more delightful movies in the future.

darkstorm • 10th September 2018