darkstorm

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

Real Girl Collector’s Edition Review

Real Girl is an awkwardly written romcom about awkward teens finding a place in the world with each other, and in a way, that’s fitting.

darkstorm • 11th January 2021

Manga Review

Elfen Lied Omnibus Volumes 2, 3 and 4 Review

The full Elfen Lied manga story is out in English, but has the wait been worthwhile?

darkstorm • 31st December 2020

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2020 Part 2: Anime

2020 has been a year like no other – but anime has provided a great source of diversion and entertainment. So…what were the best titles of 2020? Read on…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2020

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2020 Part 1: Manga and Light Novels

We've had more time to read in 2020 - so what were the Best Reads in manga and light novels? The Anime UK News team are here to recommend their favourite titles!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2020

Manga Review

A Witch’s Love at the End of the World Volume 1 Review

This yuri manga series has the right ingredients for a magical love spell, but overall, it’s a quick but disappointing read.

darkstorm • 12th December 2020

Film Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Review

The sequel to the movie trilogy doesn’t ruin the original TV ending, or improve on it in any meaningful way, it sits comfortably in the middle; a 'take it or leave it' film that’s entertaining in its own right.

darkstorm • 8th December 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 2 Review

CLAMP’s Chobits continues to march forward with relatable characters and multi-layered themes that stay with you after the last page has been read.

darkstorm • 3rd December 2020

Features

UK Anime and Manga Christmas Gift Guide 2020

The Anime UK News Christmas Gift Guide is back, but with a new twist. This time, the team has come together to give you ideas on what we think will make the best gifts you can give this year.

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2020

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 2 Review

Whilst the story isn’t as engaging as other Fate properties, and will never be as immersive as the original game, this volume has a lot more going for it than the first book did.

darkstorm • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: After the Revolution Review

The way that After the Revolution sells itself, from the cover art to the blurb on the back, is quite different to what we eventually get. Overall, it’s a nice experiment, but not what all fans are going to be expecting for the series’ 20th anniversary.

darkstorm • 20th October 2020

Manga Review

Bestia Volume 1 Review

Bestia has just the right mixture of familiar, unusual and interesting for an urban fantasy manga that I can definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested.

darkstorm • 9th October 2020

Anime Review

Revue Starlight Collector’s Edition Review

Revue Starlight is a spectacle of an anime with lovely animation, great soundtrack and passionate cast to tell its story.

darkstorm • 5th October 2020

Manga Review

Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition Volume 1

If you have yet to get yourself acquainted with Rumiko Takahashi’s work, or are looking to upgrade your copies, now’s a great time to invest in this series.

darkstorm • 17th September 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 3 Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a unique experience like no other, a shojo series that continues to be one of the best in the genre. True to its name, it’s revolutionary.

darkstorm • 14th September 2020

Book Review

Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future Review

It’s really wonderful that Square Enix gifted us with this book, instead of letting the legacy of the game die out without being completed, but it’s a shame that the creators felt the need to tell a whole new story that ultimately goes against the main games’ themes and meaningful ending.

darkstorm • 11th September 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 1 Review

This new release of Chobits is not only a beautifully put-together book, with a new, more faithful translation, but is also a wonderful celebration of one of CLAMP's most interesting and provocative, if flawed, works.

darkstorm • 22nd August 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 2 Review

There are a few stumbles in The Black Rose Saga’s run but the series continues to prove why it’s a beloved classic to begin with. Don’t miss picking up the gorgeous Blu-ray today.

darkstorm • 12th August 2020

Opinion

Fangs out At Midnight: Anime and Manga’s Best Vampires

With the Twilight series getting a new novel in August, the team at Anime UK News recommends their favourite vampires to sink your teeth into

AUKN Staff • 4th August 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 1 Review

The influential series Revolutionary Girl Utena is finally here in the UK and, so far, it’s been very much worth the wait. Part 1, the Student Council Arc, is out now on Blu-ray!

darkstorm • 29th July 2020

Manga Review

RWBY The Official Manga Volume 1 Review

The official manga adaptation of RWBY is an interesting altered take on the beloved series, but the changes fail to convey what made the show fun to watch in the first place.

darkstorm • 21st July 2020