darkstorm

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

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

Roundup

Summer 2022 Preview – the Rise of HIDIVE

Now the Summer 2022 Season is well underway, what series have caught the attention of the Anime UK News writers? Is this season as strong as Spring 2022?

AUKN Staff • 25th July 2022

Manga Review

Yuri Espoir Volume 1 Review

'Espoir' is French for ‘hope’. Is this a promising start for the new Yuri series from Tokyopop?

darkstorm • 7th July 2022

Manga Review

Death Note: Short Stories Review

Death Note Short Stories is going to mean something different to everyone but this is a lovely book with great stories to re-introduce yourself into this unique world.

darkstorm • 20th June 2022

Opinion

My First BL/Yuri Anime and Manga – the Anime UK News writers indulge in some LGBT+ nostalgia to celebrate Pride Month 2022

It's Pride Month - and the writers at Anime UK News have been looking back at their first discoveries in LGBT+ manga and anime...

AUKN Staff • 12th June 2022

Manga Review

Cat + Gamer Volume 1 Review

Cat + Gamer = a new manga series! Check out our review of the first volume.

darkstorm • 24th May 2022

Manga Review

The Music of Marie Review

What does the anticipated fantasy series, written by horror mangaka Usamaru Furuya, have in store? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 17th May 2022

Film Review

Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel III. Spring Song Review

This movie isn’t just a satisfying conclusion to the Heaven’s Feel story arc, but also a cathartic ending to all the Fate ufotable anime that has come before.

darkstorm • 7th March 2022