Roundup
Spring 2025 Overview
Which Spring 2025 anime series made our final cut? Read on to find out…
Book Review
The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station Review
The God of Nishi-Yugahama Station follows four individuals who lost their loved ones in a train derailment. We follow their lives as we learn about those they've lost and how they deal with the grief in the aftermath, as well as what it means to have the chance to say one final goodbye.
Manga Review
The Shiunji Family Children Volume 2 and 3
The Shiunji Family Children's anime may have come to the end, but how does the manga compare with a further two volumes under its belt?
Manga Review
Teppeki Honeymoon Volume 1 Review
In the latest debut from publisher One Peace Books, we find a heroine in debt but her fortunes take a turn for the better when she finds herself suddenly engaged to the heir of a famous security company...
Manga Review
My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending Volume 1 Review
An average college student finds himself reincarnated into the world of his favourite video game, but rather than being a hero, he winds up in the body of the villain!
Book Review
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid Review
Sakuta is busy preparing for college entrance exams, but his world is turned on its head when he learns his mother wants to see him and Kaede. What will happen when the family reunites for the first time in over two years...?
Manga Review
Rent-A-Girlfriend Volumes 25 and 26 Review
The Resort Arc continues in Rent-A-Girlfriend! Kazuya prepares to make the confession of a lifetime, but Mizuhara is being pressured by Mami to come clean about everything. What will happen next as the chaotic motivations of all involved come to a head?
Manga Review
Dragon and Chameleon Volume 3 Review
Garyo has found himself banned from working with Shonen Wonder after the events of the Serialisation Boot Camp. However, he's not about to just give up on his dreams and soon finds himself reunited with his old mentor...
Manga Review
I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volume 1 Review
One Peace Books latest debut is a slice-of-life romance between a part-timer and the single mother he's been in love with for six months. Will he be able to get her attention and prove himself worthy of becoming her boyfriend?
Manga Review
Spacewalking With You Volume 1 Review
Spacewalking With You depicts the lives of two boys who have found themselves somewhat adrift in the world compared to their friends and classmates, but perhaps together they can find a way forward.
Opinion
Gender? We Hardly Know Her! Anime UK News Celebrates Gender Non-Conforming Characters for Pride Month 2025
For Pride Month, Anime UK News spotlights favourite characters who break gender norms, the ones who celebrate who they are and make us love them, regardless of how they choose to identify.
Manga Review
Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards Volume 1 Review
When Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend is the secret daughter of a yakuza leader, he vows to protect her from the assassins coming for her life. So begins a tale of romance, comedy and a whole heap of action-packed fights!
Manga Review
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volumes 7 and 8 Review
It's time for the school cultural festival! As Fumi spends her time practising for the beauty pageant with new friend Eito, she begins to wonder if Akatsuki even sees her as a woman. And elsewhere, love is in the air for Yoh and Aioi...
Book Review
Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days Review
Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days offers a selection of short stories revolving around the main cast and the customers of Café LycoReco.
Book Review
The Apothecary Diaries Art Book Review
The Apothecary Diaries Art Book is here! This release includes all of Touko Shino's illustrations for the light novel series Volumes 1-14 and many other must-see pieces.
Manga Review
Virgin Love Volumes 3 and 4 Review
Virgin Love comes to its conclusion with Volume 4, but will these two volumes see Shoko decide on her partner once and for all?
Manga Review
The God-Slaying Demon King Volume 1 Review
The God-Slaying Demon King follows Hiram, a former demon king reincarnated 500 years into the future as a human. Here he'll face off against a powerful dragon, make friends with an elf princess and prepare to defeat the demon god he failed to eradicate in his former life.
Anime Review
Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 1 and 2 Collection Review
Urusei Yatsura returns with a new anime by David Productions, who have selected 'Best Of' moments. This collection includes the first 23 episodes that introduce us to the colourful world that protagonist Ataru and Lum inhabit.
Manga Review
Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up Volumes 1 and 2 Review
After being rejected by his crush, Keisuke Shizuki was left with a phobia of pretty girls. However, he's determined to start over in high school and has gone to great lengths to reinvent himself. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl in class has gone through her own glow-up and desperately wants his help...
Manga Review
Tokyo Aliens Volume 8 Review
Natsuki has reunited with his childhood friend Chizuru, but a bitter fate is about to befall them. As Natsuki struggles to come to terms with events, he remembers the past that led him to join the AMO.