Ian Wolf

Ian works as an anime and manga critic for Anime UK News, and is also the manga critic for MyM Magazine. Outside of anime, he also is the editor of On The Box, data specialist for the British Comedy Guide, is QI's most pedantic viewer, and has appeared on Mastermind.

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Anime Review

Magic Knight Rayearth: Collector’s Edition Part 1 Review

Three schoolgirls find themselves spirited away to a magical land in the anime adaptation of an early example of isekai by CLAMP.

Ian Wolf • 28th July 2020

News

2020 Eisner Award Winners Announced

Cats of the Louvre & Witch Hat Atelier joint winners of "Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia". The Way of the Househusband wins "Best Humor Publication".

Ian Wolf • 25th July 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 3 Review

We learn more about the island, the elixir and the mysterious monsters that live on the island in this volume.

Ian Wolf • 23rd July 2020

Manga Review

Mujirushi: The Sign of Dreams Review

A rather familiar bucktoothed schemer and a US President who looks like a cross between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton star in Naoki Urasawa's one-shot series.

Ian Wolf • 22nd July 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 2 Review

The stand-in prince has to deal with enemies within her own kingdom in this second volume.

Ian Wolf • 14th July 2020

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 22 (Episodes 517-540) Review

A new look is combined with a new adventure as the Straw Hat Pirates dive beneath the waves as they travel to Fishman Island.

Ian Wolf • 13th July 2020

Manga Review

act-age Volume 1 Review

Can 16-year-old Kei Yonagi become a great actress, despite her father running away from home, her mother's death, and with two younger siblings to look after?

Ian Wolf • 3rd July 2020

News

Original Soundtrack for Japan Sinks: 2020 to be released

The music for Japan Sinks: 2020 is composed by Kensuke Ushio, who previously wrote music for "A Silent Voice" and "Space Dandy".

Ian Wolf • 2nd July 2020

Film Review

Promare: Collector’s Edition Review

Plenty of extras accompany this release of the fiery film debut from the team behind Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill.

Ian Wolf • 26th June 2020

News

Edens Zero to be adapted as an anime

The science fantasy series from the creator of Fairy Tail is hitting the screen.

Ian Wolf • 12th June 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 12 Review

The loose reworking of Shakespeare's play sees Duke Richard's life in danger, as he takes another step to becoming king.

Ian Wolf • 6th June 2020

News

2020 Eisner Award Nominations Announced

The award for "Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia" is between BEASTARS, Cats of the Louvre, Magic Knight Rayearth, The Poe Clan, Witch Hat Atelier, and the Korean manhwa Grass.

Ian Wolf • 5th June 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 2 Review

Giants, monsters and sexism are the problems that Gabimru and Sagiri face in the second volume of Yuji Kaku's violent manga.

Ian Wolf • 21st May 2020

Manga Review

Ping Pong Volume 1 Review

The rough-and-ready action from this 1990s manga makes this series stand out from today's sports series.

Ian Wolf • 19th May 2020

Manga Review

My Dress-Up Darling Volume 1 Review

A sheltered student with a passion for dolls ends up making his glamorous classmate a cosplay outfit - and that's just the start of his problems.

Ian Wolf • 16th May 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Review

Gundam Wing concludes with one of the five original heroes turning traitor and a fight to save the mecha from the Sun.

Ian Wolf • 11th May 2020

Opinion

Manga Series that Deserve a Sequel

There have been many popular manga series that have received sequels, from Cardcaptor Sakura to Death Note - but which series deserve to get a sequel next? The Anime UK News staff share their thoughts...

AUKN Staff • 8th May 2020

Manga Review

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Volume 1 Review

The second English manga release is based on the second Danganronpa game - which is odd as the first Danganronpa 2 manga was a spin-off.

Ian Wolf • 30th April 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 1 Review

Elements of 'The Prince and the Pauper' appear in this manga about a country girl forced to stand in for the prince of a troubled country.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2020

Roundup

Winter 2020 Overview

Now that Winter Streaming 2020 Season is over, the writers at Anime UK News have been looking back at the series that caught their attention. Is there a title that we missed?

AUKN Staff • 5th April 2020