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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Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 9 Review

Volume 9 is something of a mixed bag from a story perspective as the cult and kidnapping elements have already been explored in earlier volumes, but does offer some nice quieter moments and maintains the charm and likeable character dynamics established so far.

HWR • 25th November 2023

Roundup

Autumn Season 2023: Some Anime UK News Picks

For once, the hype was real: Frieren is as good as they’d predicted it would be, perhaps even better. But how many of the other slew of brand-new autumn shows are proving as impressive? And the returning…

AUKN Staff • 26th October 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Overview

Summer 2023 is all but over, except for ongoing series – and those, like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that have been beset with production delays and now seems to be on hiatus. Maybe it’s not so …

AUKN Staff • 2nd October 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Preview

We subtitled Summer 2022’s Preview ‘The Rise of HIDIVE’ but perhaps 2023 Summer 2023’s Preview should be subtitled ‘The Rise of Netflix’? Our writers have some intriguing things to say about …

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Overview

Yet again, the end of the Spring Season overlaps the start of the Summer Season. Undaunted, the writers at Anime UK News are back to share their thoughts on the (mostly finished) series that caught…

AUKN Staff • 4th July 2023

Manga Review

ARIA The Masterpiece Volume 7 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 7 delivers a wonderful conclusion to a superb manga series that brings the story full circle, whilst showcasing how the central trio have matured and found their way, offering a glimpse into the future that provides a satisfying finale.

HWR • 13th May 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Preview

New Spring Season anime series galore – but which ones are worth your attention? The Anime UK News writers have a few suggestions to get you started…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2023

Roundup

Winter 2023 Overview

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of new anime series this Winter Season? We were too! Nevertheless, the writers at Anime UK News are here to share the titles that turned out to be their favourites…

AUKN Staff • 7th April 2023

Anime Review

ARIA The Origination Blu-ray Review

Aria The Origination provides a great finale for this unique, relaxing and heart-warming series that I didn’t want to see finish - Aria is a one-of-a-kind series that I can’t recommend highly enough.

HWR • 13th March 2023

Opinion

Favourite Anime and Manga Based on Video Games

With Video Game Adaptations becoming more popular in the West, we share our favourite adaptations from the East!

AUKN Staff • 11th March 2023

Manga Review

ARIA, The Masterpiece Volume 6 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 6 is more low-key in its approach to storylines, leaning less into the more fantastical side of the world of Neo-Venezia, and focuses instead on the themes of change and self-improvement, with some hints of romance in the process, making for a more introspective read.

HWR • 28th February 2023

Roundup

Winter 2023 Preview: Overpowered and Reviewing the New Series After Being Reborn in Another World…

After a packed Autumn 2022 season, it’s looking as if Winter 2023 has even more exciting series to entice and entertain. Although – exactly how many new series have the words ‘reborn’, ‘another…

AUKN Staff • 23rd January 2023

Anime Review

ARIA The Natural Parts 1 and 2 Blu-ray Review

ARIA the Natural continues to deliver a wonderful series overall that builds upon its characters, settings, and thematic qualities. The longer season provides some real highlights that enhance the quiet yet endearing and unique atmosphere.

HWR • 19th January 2023

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Streaming Overview – New Series

A lookback at Autumn 2022’s new anime series without a single mention of Chainsaw Man?! We let our writers choose their favourite series and that’s just how it’s panned out. You may feel differently…so please let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 4th January 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime

2022 has brought some major changes to the way we watch anime in the UK – but has the quality of the shows we’ve been watching deteriorated? The Anime UK Writers have chosen their favourite titles to recommend – let us know what you’ve enjoyed watching too!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 5, though relying on familiar set-ups for its storylines, continues to be a pleasing read, thanks to the strength of its characters and setting, and in how it grows and develops these aspects in interesting ways.

HWR • 27th November 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 4 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 4 focuses more on the bonds between characters, especially how mentors influence their pupils, and also continues to grow Akari’s bond with the citizens of Neo-Venezia, whilst providing more striking imagery and fantastical happenings.

HWR • 15th November 2022

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Preview – New Series

How difficult is it for a brand-new anime series to stand out this autumn from the slew of returning titles? The writers at Anime UK News are here to introduce some of the new material that’s impressed them…so far!

AUKN Staff • 23rd October 2022

Roundup

Autumn 2022 Preview – Returning Series

Bleach returns! Mob Psycho 100 returns! My Hero Academia returns! And many more favourites, old and new, are back this autumn with brand-new seasons. But have these favourites still got what it takes? Find out what the Anime UK News writers think…

AUKN Staff • 22nd October 2022

Roundup

Summer 2022 Overview – Yeah! or Meh?

The writers at Anime UK News look back at the Summer 2022 Season – and pick their favourite shows (while also shaking their heads over the series that didn’t live up to their expectations).

AUKN Staff • 3rd October 2022