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

Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days’ Time

One for the completists; there's very little in the way of new content in this compilation movie.

Ian Wolf • 15th Dec 2018

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 20 (Episodes 469-491) Review

As the Paramount War concludes, will Luffy be able to save Ace?

Ian Wolf • 12th Dec 2018

Anime Review

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take on Me Review

Delusional Rikka and her boyfriend Yuta go on the run in their latest outing.

Ian Wolf • 10th Dec 2018

News

Anime Feminist’s Crowdfunding Campaign Reaches Target

The British anime website has already past its first stretch goal in under two days.

Ian Wolf • 5th Dec 2018

Manga Review

Edens Zero Volume 1 Review

Is Hiro Mashima's new series nothing more than 'Fairy Tail in space'?

Ian Wolf • 30th Nov 2018

Manga Review

Hiro Mashima’s Playground Review

The original pilot for Fairy Tail is among the eight stories in this short story collection.

Ian Wolf • 29th Nov 2018

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 1 Review

One of the few yaoi to get a UK release: high-points in storytelling are let down by lack of quality in the art.

Ian Wolf • 1st Nov 2018

News

BBFC refuse classification for Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

Sexualised depictions of underage characters would mean cuts would have to be made, making a UK release unlikely.

Ian Wolf • 22nd Oct 2018

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 19 Review (Episodes 446-468)

The race to save Ace is on, as his captain Whitebeard declares war on the Navy's home turf.

Ian Wolf • 22nd Oct 2018

Features

Autumn Streaming Preview 2018

Bewildered by the wealth of new titles on offer in the Autumn 2018 Season? The Anime UK News writers are here to share their recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 21st Oct 2018

News

30th Anniversary Edition of My Neighbour Totoro to be released

Just 1,000 copies of this deluxe edition of the Studio Canal classic will be released, totalling £104.99.

Ian Wolf • 19th Oct 2018

Manga Review

20th Century Boys: Perfect Edition, Volume 1 Review

Conspiracies and cults abound in this brilliant new edition of Naoki Urasawa's sci-fi thriller.

Ian Wolf • 2nd Oct 2018

Anime Review

Angelic Layer: Collector’s Edition Review

This remastering of a CLAMP classic makes Angelic Layer all dolled up.

Ian Wolf • 29th Sep 2018

Manga Review

Dr. Stone Volume 1 Review

A rock-solid start for this Shonen Jump adventure.

Ian Wolf • 31st Aug 2018

Anime Review

One Piece Collection 18 Review

There are many stories about breaking out of jail. This is about breaking into it.

Ian Wolf • 20th Aug 2018

Features

Summer Season 2018 Preview – First Thoughts from the AUKN Writers

Too many titles to choose from in the Summer 2018 Streaming Season? Need some recommendations? The writers at Anime UK News are here to share their first thoughts on new and returning series.

AUKN Staff • 2nd Aug 2018

Anime Review

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! The Movie: Rikka Version Review

A nice chance to relive the first series of the romantic comedy, through the delusional eyes of Rikka Takanashi.

Ian Wolf • 22nd Jul 2018

News

Attack on Titan Series 3 opening theme performed by X Japan ft. Hyde

The new theme of the most popular anime around is to be performed by Japan's biggest band.

Ian Wolf • 9th Jul 2018

Anime Review

Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto review

The delays in releasing this were far from perfect, but the title character is certainly perfection personified.

Ian Wolf • 6th Jul 2018

Book Review

One Piece: Color Walk Compendium – East Blue to Skypiea Review

This collection of three art books showcases best-selling Eiichiro Oda's great artistic talent.

Ian Wolf • 3rd Jul 2018