darkstorm

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

AUKN Writers Celebrate Death Note’s 20th Anniversary

The Shonen Jump sensation turns 20 years old! The Anime UK News team reminisce on the series that captured the hearts of an entire generation of anime and manga fans, and ask: does it still hold up in 2023?

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2023

Manga Review

The Ice Guy and The Cool Girl Volume 1 Review

It's getting colder; does that mean that romance is in the air? This new romance manga may have the answer!

darkstorm • 11th November 2023

Manga Review

Cheerful Amnesia Volume 1 Review

The first volume of this yuri manga will certainly put a smile on your face; read our review to find out why!

darkstorm • 6th November 2023

Manga Review

Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord Volume 1 Review

Is this a yuri manga series worth signing up for? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 5th November 2023

Manga Review

The Moon on a Rainy Night Volume 1 Review

If you’re looking for a new yuri manga, or just want good representation of a disabled character, The Moon on a Rainy Night is highly recommended.

darkstorm • 20th October 2023

Manga Review

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Manga) Volume 2 Review

Super villain Hawkmoth wants Ladybug and Cat Noir’s Miraculouses, as combining them will grant him one wish that will change the world. But with Hawkmoth starting to suspect his own son is Cat Noir, can he be closer to his goals than he realises?

darkstorm • 14th October 2023

Anime Review

Flying Witch Collector’s Edition Review

If you like your supernatural shows to be filled with whimsy but less action and drama, then you’ll find a lot to like in Flying Witch.

darkstorm • 6th October 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Overview

Summer 2023 is all but over, except for ongoing series – and those, like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that have been beset with production delays and now seems to be on hiatus. Maybe it’s not so …

AUKN Staff • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 4 Review

Lord Kudo is working longer hours and Miyo's health is declining, but what does the mysterious Arata Tsuruki want with them? Volume 4 of My Happy Marriage manga is here!

darkstorm • 16th September 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 continues to really push the story, not shying away from the darker aspects of the entertainment industry, especially with a newish phenomenon such as ‘cancelling’.

darkstorm • 13th September 2023

Manga Review

The Witches’ Marriage Volume 1 Review

Does this new yuri comedy series cast a spell over the reader? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 11th September 2023

Theatre/Live Action Review

The Garden of Words Stage Play at the Park Theatre by Whole Hog Theatre Review

How did Whole Hog Theatre, in collaboration with Tokyo’s Anime stage production specialists Nelke Planning, bring Makoto Shinkai’s beloved story to life on stage? Find out in our review

darkstorm • 4th September 2023

Manga Review

I Don’t Know Which is Love Volume 1 Review

The first volume of a new yuri harem comedy manga is out, but does love exist within these pages?

darkstorm • 26th August 2023

Manga Review

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Manga) Volume 1 Review

It’s a double review from Anime UK News! Darkstorm and Onosume give their opinions on the highly anticipated first volume of the Miraculous Ladybug manga adaptation!

AUKN Staff • 13th August 2023

Manga Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch (Manga) Volume 1

The manga adaptation of the light novel comes to the UK from Yen Press! But what secrets does this witch hide?

darkstorm • 30th July 2023

News

Whole Hog Theatre Brings World Premiere of The Garden of Words Play to the UK

From the UK’s Whole Hog Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, present the World Premiere of The Garden of Words. Tickets available now!

darkstorm • 26th July 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Preview

We subtitled Summer 2022’s Preview ‘The Rise of HIDIVE’ but perhaps 2023 Summer 2023’s Preview should be subtitled ‘The Rise of Netflix’? Our writers have some intriguing things to say about …

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Imitation Volume 1 Review

The popular Korean webtoon comes out for the first time in English print, but is it any good? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 22nd July 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Overview

Yet again, the end of the Spring Season overlaps the start of the Summer Season. Undaunted, the writers at Anime UK News are back to share their thoughts on the (mostly finished) series that caught…

AUKN Staff • 4th July 2023

Film Review

The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye Screening Review

Inspired by the award-winning novel of the same name, the bittersweet sci-fi romance comes to UK cinemas, but is this the film of the summer? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 3rd July 2023