HWR

HWR enjoys anime and manga alongside a love for film, gaming, Classic Doctor Who and electronic music from the likes of Depeche Mode and more.

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Anime Review

Is This a Zombie? + Is This a Zombie? Of the Dead Collection Blu-ray Review

Both seasons in the Is This a Zombie? series provide a supernatural comedy series with decent action and, depending on your personal pretence, comedy that utilises the off-kilter premise and story.

HWR • 8th September 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 3 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 3 maintains the quality of the previous volumes, continuing to expand its world-building with new characters and occupations, all whilst focusing on Akari’s growth and positive influence on those around her.

HWR • 20th August 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

Aria the Masterpiece Volume 2 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 2 is a wonderful continuation of Akari’s story as she continues to develop her skills as an Undine, forms new friendships and grows further accustomed to the world of Neo-Venezia and its more fantastical aspects.

HWR • 17th July 2022

Roundup

Spring Overview 2022 – Mostly on Crunchyroll

Has this been the strongest season for new anime in a long time? The Anime UK News writers look back at their favourite Spring 2022 series and recommend their favourites!

AUKN Staff • 6th July 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 1 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 1 is a great introduction to the story, establishing Akari as a likeable protagonist and the world of Aqua as a fascinating setting, full of charming characters and mystery, melding together fantasy and sci-fi in an inventive fashion.

HWR • 13th June 2022

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 delivers on concluding a major storyline whilst also showcasing how key characters, both main and supporting, are moving forward in their professional and personal lives.

HWR • 29th April 2022

Roundup

Spring Preview 2022 – Funimation Fades Away…

It’s the new season – but it’s mostly on Crunchyroll! What new anime have impressed us so far? Find out – and let us know if you agree with our choices…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2022

Roundup

What We Watched…and was it any good? Winter Season 2022 Overview

The Winter 2022 season is over – and we’ve watched a lot of anime at Anime UK News! But which shows impressed us all the way through to the final episodes?

AUKN Staff • 4th April 2022

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 7 Review

Volume 7 starts with Minare and Mizuho attempting to resolve a family’s personal struggles but it’s the inclusion of an unexpected story turn which makes for a more engaging read.

HWR • 1st April 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

Roundup

Winter 2022 Preview: What We’re Watching …

A new year, a new anime season! What series have caught the attentions of the Anime UK News writers? Check out their recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2022

Roundup

Autumn Anime Lookback 2021: The Good, the Bad and the Indifferent

Time for the writers at Anime UK News to look back at the 2021 Autumn anime season..

AUKN Staff • 6th January 2022

Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2021

The Autumn Season 2021 has a bewildering number of new titles to choose from – but which ones have the writers at Anime UK News chosen as their favourites?

AUKN Staff • 30th October 2021

Anime Review

Aria The Animation Season 1 Review

Aria The Animation delivers a relaxing experience and a likeable cast of characters with gradual world-building which I’d happily see more of in the succeeding seasons.

HWR • 20th October 2021

Roundup

Summer Overview New Series 2021 – What We’ve Been Watching

The Summer Season 2021 is over – but how did the new series turn out? Did they live up to their initial promise – or disappoint? The writers at Anime UK News look back at their favourites from the Summer Preview…

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2021

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 6 Review

Whilst this is perhaps one of the weaker volumes so far in terms of overall story, it still has its moments and sets up some potentially interesting character developments for the story ahead.

HWR • 18th August 2021

Roundup

Summer Season 2021 Preview – Competing with Olympics 2020?

It’s Summer 2021, the 2020 Olympics are on – but are any of the new season’s anime titles worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News are here with some suggestions…

AUKN Staff • 30th July 2021

Roundup

Still Shiny by the Final Episode? Spring Overview 2021 Part 1: New Series

Spring Season 2021 is over! Some new shows were great, others not so much - but it's the titles that really resonated with our writers that they're here to tell you about today!

AUKN Staff • 6th July 2021

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 sees a return to the more offbeat humour and scenarios that have made the story memorable so far, whilst also introducing new characters with their own secrets to hide.

HWR • 18th May 2021