Ian Wolf

Ian works as an anime and manga critic for Anime UK News, and was also the manga critic for MyM Magazine. His debut book, CLAMPdown, about the manga collective CLAMP, is available now. Outside of anime, he is data specialist for the British Comedy Guide, is QI's most pedantic viewer, has written questions for both The Wall and Richard Osman's House of Games, and has been a contestant on Mastermind.

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Manga Review

Isekai Metaller Volume 1 Review

Heavy metal singer and guitarist Alexi (real name Yamada) is up for a shock - and not just death via electrocution.

Ian Wolf • 18th October 2025

News

BBC gains rights to Pokémon Horizons: Season 3

"Rising Hope" will be on iPlayer from 27th October.

Ian Wolf • 9th October 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Overview

The Summer Season’s over (just about!) but which titles stayed the course for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out…and do let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2025

Manga Review

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Omnibus 3 Review

Joe finally gets his chance to fight professionally.

Ian Wolf • 25th September 2025

News

Natural History Museum to host Pokémon Pop-Up Shop

The NHM's Cranbourne Boutique will host the shop between January and March 2026.

Ian Wolf • 22nd September 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! September 2025

Recommendations from the book shelves of our reviewers, including titles that you might want to read if you’ve already enjoyed the anime!

AUKN Staff • 16th September 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! August 2025

Join our reviewers at Anime UK News as they catch up on some mid-series manga and light novels (and one brand-new series that will appeal to cat lovers)!

AUKN Staff • 14th August 2025

Manga Review

Dead Rock Volume 3 Review

Even this early on in the series, the central characters in Dead Rock are not safe from death!

Ian Wolf • 13th August 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 8 Review

There is big trouble at the top of the Maguro Group. Meanwhile, our hitman comes up with flyers for Valentine's Day.

Ian Wolf • 10th August 2025

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 6 Review

Takumi takes a break in this volume as his car gets fitted with a new engine, while best friend Itsuki falls in love with someone who loves him back.

Ian Wolf • 4th August 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Preview

With a bewildering number of series to watch this Summer Season, which titles are worth checking out? The Anime UK News writers have plenty of suggestions!

AUKN Staff • 24th July 2025

Manga Review

Thunder 3 Volume 5 Review

At long last our heroes finally crash land into the ongoing battle.

Ian Wolf • 19th July 2025

Roundup

Spring 2025 Overview

Which Spring 2025 anime series made our final cut? Read on to find out…

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2025

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 7 Review

CLAMP's classic concludes (in a way) with Seishiro revealing his true, deadly nature to Subaru.

Ian Wolf • 30th June 2025

Manga Review

Dead Rock Volume 2 Review

We begin to learn of some of the reasons why these demonic students joined the school.

Ian Wolf • 16th June 2025

Manga Review

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 1 Review

The tale of a boy into Lolita fashion and a girl into punk who begin to fall in love, unaware they also co-workers in the same office.

Ian Wolf • 9th June 2025

Manga Review

Drifters Omnibus 1 Review

An action-packed isekai in which real-life figures from history battle each other in a fantasy world. Who will win between Oda Nobunaga and Joan of Arc?

Ian Wolf • 3rd June 2025

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.

AUKN Staff • 1st June 2025

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 7 Review

The hitman undergoes something he has never experienced before - a Christmas party.

Ian Wolf • 29th May 2025

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 5 Review

Takumi is in for some shocks - and not just when it comes to racing.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2025