darkstorm

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

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

Anime Review

Haibane Renmei Blu-ray Review

Yoshitoshi ABe's Haibane Renmei finally comes to Blu-ray in the UK, but is it worth upgrading your DVD release for?

darkstorm • 21st February 2022

Roundup

Have you read this one…? We recommend some excellent manga that you might have missed…

Finding it hard to decide which manga series to read next? The Anime UK News reviewers have some must-read recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 20th February 2022

Roundup

Twenty Years Ago! The anime we would have been watching in 2002 if only we could have…

What anime were you watching in 2002? The writers at Anime UK News have been looking back…and rediscovering some favourite titles!

AUKN Staff • 7th February 2022

Film Review

BELLE Cinema Screening Review

This exceptional re-telling of the Beauty and the Beast story, while standing on its own, is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Our review of BELLE is here!

darkstorm • 21st January 2022

Anime Review

Dororo Complete Collection

Can a new retelling of Osamu Tezuka's classic manga work for today's modern anime audience? Let's dive into this 24-episode series on Blu-ray and find out.

darkstorm • 12th January 2022

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2021 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

Manga and light novel sales have never been better in 2021! Here are the Anime UK News writers’ top picks from the last twelve months. Why not share your favourites with us as well…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2021