Sarah

Sarah's been writing about her love of manga and anime since Whenever - and first started watching via Le Club Dorothée in France...

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NEW COWBOY BEBOP GUIDE ANNOUNCED

Telos Publishing have announced that a new and detailed guide to the classic anime Cowboy Bebop is to be published on 1 October 2024.

Cowboy Bebop has been a mainstay in anime fandom since its debut,…

Sarah • 18th September 2024

News

SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LONDON EXPANSION

THE COLORS WITHIN, LOOK BACK & MORE HEADLINE UK’S LONGEST RUNNING ANIME FILM FESTIVAL THIS NOVEMBER

London, UK, 16 September 2024 – The UK’s biggest and longest running film…

Sarah • 16th September 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Wooseo Jin has found that his fated Ring Partner is Jigeon, older brother of his friend (and secret crush) Jiseok. Are they destined to be together for life – or is there a way to break the connection?

Sarah • 16th September 2024

Manga Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Volume 3 Review

Miss Yamada is shocked to hear from a coworker at the supermarket that Mr. Sasaki, her regular customer, is married! Can it be true? Misunderstandings galore ensue in – and behind – the supermarket as Christmas approaches.

Sarah • 13th September 2024

Manga Review

Kind of a Wolf Review

Why is Shiroki’s neighbour so noisy at night-time? Oogami is a student – surely he should be studying!

Sarah • 10th September 2024

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 2 Review

Are you an urban fantasy/horror fan? The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant could be your next favourite read with its subtle but effectively chilling story set in and around a dusty Japanese antique shop…

Sarah • 9th September 2024

Manga Review

She Likes Gays, but Not Me Volume 2 Review

High-schooler Jun has tried to hide his homosexuality by dating classmate Sae. Sae really likes him but when the two are forced to face up to the truth about Jun’s sexuality, a classmate overhears their conversation!

Sarah • 7th September 2024

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 5 Review

We’ve met the Earth Rangers, Mr. Villain’s opponents – but now we encounter more members of the terrifying Evil League… although not, of course, on Mr. Villain’s precious day off.

Sarah • 5th September 2024

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 1 Review

Atami is so good-looking that all the girls want to date him. The only problem? He prefers guys to girls. Will anyone understand how he really feels?

Sarah • 14th August 2024

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 4 Review

The relationship between Honda and Kaido began in high school and has weathered some storms. But now that Kaido’s film career is taking off, he’s in Los Angeles – and Honda is still in Japan. How will things turn out for the two?

Sarah • 11th August 2024

News

ONE TRUTH PREVAILS – AN ANIME LEGEND IS COMING TO UK CINEMAS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Are you a fan of Detective Conan? The latest film will be screened in UK cinemas in September!

Sarah • 9th August 2024

Book Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (light novel) Volume 2 Review Church Management Support Plan

Accountant Seiichirou grudgingly depends on Knight Commander Aresh Indolark’s magic to stay alive in the Other World. But when they’re both sent on different missions, how will Seiichirou survive on his own?

Sarah • 6th August 2024

News

CRUNCHYROLL SURPRISE FANS WITH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & TRAILERS AT ANIMAGIC 2024

Coming to the platform: Honey Lemon Soda, TRILLION GAME, The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions, and many more.

Crunchyroll held its Industry…

Sarah • 5th August 2024

Manga Review

Medalist Volume 3 Review

It’s time to compete in the West Japan championships – but is young Inori ready to demonstrate the skills on the ice that her coach Tsukasa her taught her? And, more to the point, where are her skates?

Sarah • 4th August 2024

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law Volume 2 Review

As the search for missing agent Rion Nakaba continues, Ichiro and Shiro realize that they are treading on very dangerous territory as they decipher some clues left behind in her notes.

Sarah • 31st July 2024

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot Four Seasons Volume 2 Review

Hearing-impaired Kohei and his college friend Taichi are going out but the demands of job-searching for Kohei and working for SIG-N for Taichi mean that they have little time to see each other. How will the increasing demands and responsibilities of adult life affect their relationship?

Sarah • 27th July 2024

Roundup

Summer Season 2024 Preview

The much-anticipated return of [Oshi no Ko] has probably brought many viewers back to HIDIVE as well as getting the Summer 2024 Season off to a sparkling start. But what else looks good this season?…

AUKN Staff • 25th July 2024

News

Stream Sports Anime For Free During the Olympic Games with Crunchyroll

The streaming service is going for gold to celebrate the games by adding nineteen Olympic sports anime to it’s free to watch roster

In celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Crunchyroll …

Sarah • 22nd July 2024

Manga Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 1 Review

Osuke – suddenly homeless – takes up the unexpected offer of a new place to stay, only to find that he’s sharing with a hot (but unfriendly) guy and…a distinctly otherworldly presence!

Sarah • 20th July 2024

Manga Review

I Want to be a Wall Volume 3 Review

Newlywed couple Yuriko and Gaku have concealed the fact that their marriage is one of convenience – but as they meet up with family over New Year, they realize that their expectations are very different from their own.

Sarah • 17th July 2024