darkstorm

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

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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

Manga Review

Minami’s Lover Review

Shungiku Uchida, cult celebrity, performer and author, has her most popular manga released for the first time in English - but what is it all about?

darkstorm • 20th June 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 2 Review

The [Oshi No Ko] anime has exploded in popularity, but does Volume 2 of the manga continue the exciting ride?

darkstorm • 5th June 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 3

Miyo Saimori has finally found her place the world, at Kiyoka Kudo’s side as his fiancée. But her cruel stepmother and half-sister Kaya are not done with her. Can Miyo ever truly be happy? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 16th May 2023

Film Review

Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Parts 1 and 2 Review

Penguindrum's 10th anniversary 2-part film is in cinemas exclusively at Odeon, but how does the series translate into film format? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 15th May 2023

Opinion

Anime UK News Team’s Favourite Anime and Manga Royalty

In celebration of King Charles III’s coronation, the AUKN team pick their favourite royals from anime – both the malevolent and benevolent!

AUKN Staff • 5th May 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Preview

New Spring Season anime series galore – but which ones are worth your attention? The Anime UK News writers have a few suggestions to get you started…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2023

Book Review

Chocobo and the Airship: A Final Fantasy Picture Book Review

A cute, picture book based upon the beloved JRPG series? Check out our review!

darkstorm • 20th March 2023

Opinion

Favourite Anime and Manga Based on Video Games

With Video Game Adaptations becoming more popular in the West, we share our favourite adaptations from the East!

AUKN Staff • 11th March 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 1 Review

Just by reading the first volume, you can tell that Oshi No Ko is going to be a very popular and talked about series when the anime adaptation comes out in April. Check out the review for Volume 1 here!

darkstorm • 25th January 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of this romance series, the world-building is growing but it’s the gentle romance of the leads and the peeling back of layers from the growing cast of characters that make it an absorbing read.

darkstorm • 14th January 2023