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

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 2 Review

We learn at last exactly why Masamune hates otaku so much.

Ian Wolf • 1st April 2024

News

The Boy and the Heron wins Oscar

Live-action movie 'Godzilla Minus One' also won a prize on the night.

Ian Wolf • 11th March 2024

Opinion

Memories of Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama's amazing body of work has influenced and entertained so many people around the world. The writers at Anime UK News look back at their memories of their first encounters with the world of Dragon Ball!

AUKN Staff • 10th March 2024

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 2 Review

This time, Subaru is called upon to help a girl in a coma, while Hokuto runs into a foreigner living in Japan without a visa.

Ian Wolf • 8th February 2024

Manga Review

My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku Volume 1 Review

Back when loving anime and manga had its drawbacks, one girl tried to hide her passion for the sake of love.

Ian Wolf • 5th February 2024

Manga Review

Fairy Tail Omnibus 1 (Volumes 1-3) Review

While it is a great series, this omnibus edition doesn't feel the best way to introduce the story to new readers.

Ian Wolf • 1st February 2024

Manga Review

One More Step, Come Stand by My Side Review

A collection of tales detailing the doings of kidnapped princesses, cancer patients and foolhardy explorers.

Ian Wolf • 30th January 2024

News

The Boy and the Heron becomes first anime to reach the BAFTA shortlist

The Studio Ghibli release makes history by being the first anime to even to reach this far.

Ian Wolf • 18th January 2024

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

The writers at Anime UK News choose their favourite reads of 2023 – and look forward to 2024!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2023

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 1: Anime

The Anime UK News team choose their favourite anime from 2023 – let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2023

Anime Review

Pokémon Horizons: The Series – Episodes 1-6 Review

The first post-Ash Ketchum series makes its UK debut in the BBC's first anime premiere in 20 years.

Ian Wolf • 3rd December 2023

Opinion

AUKN Writers Celebrate Death Note’s 20th Anniversary

The Shonen Jump sensation turns 20 years old! The Anime UK News team reminisce on the series that captured the hearts of an entire generation of anime and manga fans, and ask: does it still hold up in 2023?

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2023

Manga Review

Tokyo Babylon: CLAMP Premium Collection Volume 1 Review

A re-release of the classic 1990s CLAMP manga following a flamboyantly-dressed solver of supernatural mysteries (who is definitely gay, despite some mutterings from ANN).

Ian Wolf • 13th November 2023

News

BBC to debut Pokémon: Horizons in the UK

The first series in the post-Ash Ketchum era will debut on the iPlayer in December.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2023

Manga Review

Touring After the Apocalypse Volume 1 Review

A nice little trip around Japan - while the entire country crumbles.

Ian Wolf • 10th September 2023

Manga Review

Coffee Moon Volume 1 Review

What happens when a girl who has been happily stuck in a time loop for over a thousand days tries to break the cycle?

Ian Wolf • 6th September 2023

Manga Review

Nichijou Volume 11 Review

After six years away, the surreal comedy returns, complete with jaguars, floating boxes and very expensive ham.

Ian Wolf • 3rd September 2023

Manga Review

K-On! Shuffle Volume 1 Review

Inspired by a performance of a band called Ho-Kago Tea Time, a group of girls decide to form a band of their own.

Ian Wolf • 8th June 2023

Opinion

Anime UK News Team’s Favourite Anime and Manga Royalty

In celebration of King Charles III’s coronation, the AUKN team pick their favourite royals from anime – both the malevolent and benevolent!

AUKN Staff • 5th May 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