darkstorm

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

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In/Spectre Volume 1 Review
Manga Review

In/Spectre Volume 1 Review

In/Spectre Volume 1 Review
Despite the silly name and lack of fanfare around this title, In/Spectre starts off very well with likable characters, sincere chemistry between the two leads and interesting spin on Japanese folklore.
• 19th November 2017
Fireworks Cinema Screening Review
Film Review

Fireworks Cinema Screening Review

Fireworks Cinema Screening Review
Fireworks is a visually stunning film with an interesting twist on the ‘Groundhog Day’ concept without going too deeply into it. A fun movie that makes another worthy addition to the UK’s most fruitful year of anime cinema releases so far.
• 13th November 2017
Perfect Blue Review
Film Review

Perfect Blue Review

Perfect Blue Review
Perfect Blue is an effective psychological thriller that brilliantly plays with expectations and directly addresses uncomfortable, heavy themes for a mind-trip of a movie. Whilst the ending may not as stellar as the work leading up to it, this is definitely a film that any anime fan should treat themselves to this Halloween.
• 25th October 2017
In This Corner of the World Review
Film Review

In This Corner of the World Review

In This Corner of the World Review
In This Corner of the World is a heart-felt journey that may not be as lauded compared to other animated war films or big anime film releases of this year, but is still a film worthy of being discovered and added to your collection.
• 19th October 2017
The Anime UK News Team Reviews Netflix’s Death Note
Opinion

The Anime UK News Team Reviews Netflix’s Death Note

The Anime UK News Team Reviews Netflix’s Death Note
If your favourite part of the original story is the L vs. Light mind battles and the creative ways they try to ‘one up’ each other, then you’ll most likely hate this version. If, however, you enjoyed more of the world building, seeing how the Death Note could be used in creative ways and don’t mind encountering fresh (if controversial) takes on the characters, this film could satisfy your next popcorn movie Netflix night binge.
AUKN Staff • 1st September 2017
Amagi Brilliant Park Review
Anime Review

Amagi Brilliant Park Review

Amagi Brilliant Park Review

Seiya Kanie is abruptly asked out on a date by Isuzu Sento and whisked away to Amagi Brilliant Park; a theme park just outside of town. Instead of a place full of fun rides, excitement and wonder, …

• 19th June 2017
Top Tips to Surviving Conventions
Opinion

Top Tips to Surviving Conventions

Top Tips to Surviving Conventions

Whatever part of the geek culture you’re in – anime, video games, cosplay, comics, etc. – you’ll most likely have been to, or plan to attend, a convention. They’re events arranged throughout the…

• 22nd May 2017
Anime Review

Absolute Duo Review

Welcome to Koryo Academy, a high school where students are trained to be future peace keepers by utilizing the power of Blaze; the ability to manifest one’s soul into the shape of a weapon, like…

• 20th April 2017