darkstorm

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

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

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