darkstorm

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

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

Manga Review

The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Volume 1

This ‘awkward dorks falling in love’ romcom has some promise, but so far feels a bit undercooked. Take a look at our review!

darkstorm • 2nd January 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Another bumper year of manga, light novels (and manhwa) sales! What titles have the writers at Anime UK News chosen to recommend as they look back at 2022?

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2022

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime

2022 has brought some major changes to the way we watch anime in the UK – but has the quality of the shows we’ve been watching deteriorated? The Anime UK Writers have chosen their favourite titles to recommend – let us know what you’ve enjoyed watching too!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2022

Anime Review

Romantic Killer Episodes 1–12 (Streaming) Review

If you already have Netflix and this series hasn’t come up on your recommendation feed yet, then give this love rom-com with a twist a go - here's our review!

darkstorm • 11th December 2022

Anime Review

Burst Angel + OVA Collection Blu-Ray Review

Does this 2004 anime series deserve more love in the year 2022? Or is it only held up by nostalgia for the rootin’ tootin’ good times? Find out in our review for the new Blu-ray release!

darkstorm • 5th December 2022

Reviews

My Neighbour Totoro by the Royal Shakespeare Company

My Neighbour Totoro is the kind of movie that should only work in animation, so how does it fare on stage? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 30th October 2022

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 1 Review

My Happy Marriage light novel series gets a manga adaptation, but is it any good? Read our review to find out!

darkstorm • 14th September 2022

Manga Review

Princess Knight: New Omnibus Edition

How does the 1950s shojo classic Princess Knight hold up in 2022? Find out in our review of this lovely new omnibus edition!

darkstorm • 31st August 2022

Anime Review

Kakegurui Twin Episodes 1 – 6 Review (Streaming)

Kakegurui Twin is a fun, quick dive back to the school of gambling we know and love; check out our review!

darkstorm • 13th August 2022

Opinion

Our Favourite CLAMP Series: Manga and Anime

Inspired by the release of the Collectors Edition of Cardcaptor Sakura from Anime Limited, the writers at Anime UK News reflect on what the manga and anime of CLAMP mean to them.

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2022