darkstorm

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

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression Review

The botched attempt to cram so much material in a small-time frame is not a fun watching experience. This movie is for diehard Code Geass fans only.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2020

Film Review

Weathering With You Cinema Screening Review

You can all let out a collective breath because Weathering With You is a great film, and with it opening in the UK at the start of 2020, let’s hope it’s a sign of a spectacular year of anime films to come.

darkstorm • 1st January 2020

Features

Anime and Manga of the Decade 2010-2019 – Anime UK News Writers’ Top Picks!

The last ten years have delivered some superb anime and manga - and after much soul-searching, the writers at Anime UK News have chosen their personal favourites. See if you agree with their choices...

AUKN Staff • 23rd December 2019

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 1

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- is what you'd expect from a soulless manga adaptation of a video game; you’re better off re-watching the anime film First Order again rather than giving this a read.

darkstorm • 18th September 2019

Features

Get in the Netflix! A look back (and forward) at Evangelion.

As streaming giants Netflix prepare to put Evangelion back out there for a whole new generation of fans, we here at Anime UK News thought it was a good chance to reflect on Eva, hopefully provide some words of explanation for newcomers and also offer some personal thoughts on what the show has meant to us over the years.

AUKN Staff • 23rd June 2019

Anime Review

Kakegurui XX Episodes 1-12 Review (Streaming)

Although the story and pacing aren’t as strong as the first season, Kakegurui XX is still highly binge-able and worth indulging in.

darkstorm • 19th June 2019

Film Review

Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel I. Presage Flower Review

It’s too early to tell right now whether this will end up being the best adaptation of Fate/Stay Night so far, but as a stand-alone movie, it delivers exactly what you expect from this route and from this production company.

darkstorm • 23rd April 2019

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Yuri Is My Job! continues the story strongly by allowing events and relationships to progress naturally rather than trying to stretch the clichés to ridiculous extremes.

darkstorm • 22nd March 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 2 Review

The story of Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger continues at a gradual yet fun pace, with plenty of FF franchise references for fans to lap up, whilst also providing engaging battle scenes and story developments.

darkstorm • 19th March 2019

Manga Review

RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Volumes 2 – 3 Review

The RWBY Official Manga Anthology volumes continue to be a labour of love for the artists; if you are a fan of the series, these new book collections will offer some new insights into your favourite characters.

darkstorm • 27th February 2019

Film Review

Ring: 20th Anniversary Screening Review

Luckily, the outdated technology of VCRs and square TVs are not the most horrific scare of this movie; Ring is the epitome of slow-burn horror with its 20th anniversary screening being a delightful reminder of why it was such a big hit back then.

darkstorm • 23rd February 2019

Manga Review

Wish Omnibus Review

Wish isn’t a series that’s likely to become your new favourite CLAMP manga but it’s a delightfully simple, fun, beautifully drawn series that easily pulls you into its story with likeable characters and genuine relationship chemistry.

darkstorm • 19th February 2019

Manga Review

The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen Volume 1 Review

This prequel to the horror indie game is a gruesomely delightful book with a simple but effective story, dark imagery and strong lead character. The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen is best enjoyed when accompanied by knowledge of the game, however, so if you’ve yet to dive into it, there’s no time like the present.

darkstorm • 6th February 2019

Features

Winter Streaming Preview 2019

Winter Season 2019 is well underway - but which shows are worth watching? Anime UK News' writers have some suggestions and recommendations...

AUKN Staff • 29th January 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 1 Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger could have been a recipe for generic isekai fodder but thankfully it’s been written and drawn by long-term Final Fantasy fans and their love for the franchise shines through.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2019

Manga Review

Yuri is My Job! Volume 1 Review

If you’re a yuri fan, or perhaps interested in getting into it but not sure where to start, Yuri is My Job! is a fun and strong start of a new series that is worth picking up.

darkstorm • 17th January 2019

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 2: From West to East

In Part 2 of this mini-article series, we flip the game over and ask: what Western media would make great anime adaptations?

darkstorm • 27th December 2018

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 1: From East to West

In Part 1 of this article mini-series, we discuss Japanese series that have been made into Western films so far and have a think about what anime would make for a good live action US adaptation...

darkstorm • 26th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

With more options becoming available to read manga and light novels legally, has 2018 been a good year for print and digital formats? The AUKN writers are here with some recommendations of titles you won't want to miss!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 1: Anime

Has 2018 been a good, bad or indifferent year for UK anime fans? Find out what impressed the writers Anime UK News - and let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 19th December 2018