darkstorm

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

Whoever Steals this Book Volume 1 Review

If Whoever Steals This Book can keep its rules easy to understand and build on the mystery it has set up, there's a lot of promise and fun in this first volume of a new series.

darkstorm • 2nd May 2024

Roundup

Spring Season 2024 Preview

Suffering from déjà vu when you scan the list of Spring Season anime? So many third seasons! And, what’s this: Spice and Wolf returns – but it’s a different animation of the original series? Kaiju…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 4 Review

The latest volume of the yuri series is still involving and enjoyable. Read our review to find out why!

darkstorm • 21st April 2024

Roundup

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

Manga 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

Manga 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

Manga Review

Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Volume 1 Review

Mizuho has grown up with four male friends: Shuugo, Shin, Airu and Kizuki. On her 17th birthday, 1st July 2020, her world - and love life - is changed forever! Read our review of the first volume here.

darkstorm • 21st March 2024

Manga Review

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Manga) Volume 3 Review

Ladybug and Cat Noir have been superheroes of Paris for a while now. How did their superhero journey begin? Find out in the latest volume of the manga adaptation of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir!!

darkstorm • 19th March 2024

Manga Review

I Don’t Know Which is Love Volume 2 Review

The yuri harem manga continues with a double-sleepover and Mei rehearsing for a play, but who will she choose to be her girlfriend???

darkstorm • 29th February 2024

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Saki has fallen for Kanon, her friend who is hard of hearing, but Kanon must never find out! The excellent yuri series continues...

darkstorm • 20th February 2024

Roundup

Winter Season 2024 Preview

Has 2024 got off to a good start when it comes to the Winter Season? It’s looking distinctly promising, with Bucchigiri?! the first new series from Hiroko Utsumi since Sk8 the Infinity, and the …

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2024

Manga Review

She’s My Knight Volume 1 Review

The comedy romance boldly makes its way into the English market; read our review now!

darkstorm • 31st December 2023

Manga Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 2 Review

This fantasy yuri manga continues to surprise in all the right ways; Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 29th December 2023

Manga Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 2 Review

The ironic 'slow burn' of a romance between The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl continues to be an easy breezy, enjoyable read.

darkstorm • 27th December 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

The writers at Anime UK News choose their favourite reads of 2023 – and look forward to 2024!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 1: Anime

The Anime UK News team choose their favourite anime from 2023 – let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2023

Manga Review

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

A yuri manga with Class-S tropes and vampires? What could go wrong? Our review of the first volume is here.

darkstorm • 8th December 2023

Manga Review

A Sign of Affection Volumes 6 & 7 Review

The latest volumes of the romance series are out now, but what new challenges await for the couple? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 6th December 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Oshi No Ko isn’t as densely packed with themes and drama as the previous volumes, but it’s still an entertaining ride with great character moments and the building mystery of Aqua’s investigation alongside it.

darkstorm • 2nd December 2023

News

Your Lie In April Musical Europe Premiere Debuts in London in 2024

The producers of the 'Death Note The Musical in Concert' bring 'Your Lie in April The Musical' Premiere to London next year!

darkstorm • 1st December 2023