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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Roundup

Spring 2023 Overview

Yet again, the end of the Spring Season overlaps the start of the Summer Season. Undaunted, the writers at Anime UK News are back to share their thoughts on the (mostly finished) series that caught…

AUKN Staff • 4th July 2023

Manga Review

Monster and the Beast Volume 4 Review

No matter how far Liam travels with his beast/demon companion Cavo, he can’t escape his shadows of his dark past – is it time to face his pursuers and the consequences of his actions?

Sarah • 2nd July 2023

Manga Review

The Yakuza’s Bias Volume 1 Review

Ken Kanashiro, second-in-command of the feared Washio Clan, is a fan of traditional ballads until the boss’s daughter Megumi takes him to an idol concert. Suddenly, his life is transformed! Or is this all just a cover for some nefarious underworld criminal activities…?

Sarah • 28th June 2023

Manga Review

Cherry Magic!! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 7 Review

The time has come for Adachi to make his decision whether to accept the transfer to Nagasaki or not – but if he accepts, how will Kurosawa feel? Is their relationship strong enough to withstand this enforced separation? And...what about his special magical ability?

Sarah • 24th June 2023

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 1 Review

Kohei and Taichi are now going out together. As spring arrives and Kohei starts to look for a job, who should they run into but Ena, who was his girlfriend in junior high – and she has a request for him.

Sarah • 21st June 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 3 Review

Reiko Kujirai can’t remember anything before her current life in Kowloon. All she knows is that she has feelings for her co-worker Kudou – but he seems to see another Kujirai whenever he looks at her. And why has the enigmatic Dr. Hebinuma taken an interest in her? Find out more in the third addictive volume of this multi-faceted mystery manga!

Sarah • 15th June 2023

Manga Review

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volume 3 Review

The 'bean counter', accountant Kondou, and his ardent knight-protector, Captain Indolark, prepare to accompany the Holy Maiden on her mission to dispel the deadly Miasma leaking from the Demon Forest. But Kondou has made enemies in this parallel world – and his life is once more in danger...

Sarah • 13th June 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 08 Review

No longer attending the same high school, how are Sasaki and Miyano navigating their way through the early stages of being a couple?

Sarah • 9th June 2023

Manga Review

Manner of Death Volume 1 Review

A young woman’s death looks like a suicide – but the coroner Dr. Bunnakit is not fooled. Suddenly, his life is turned upside-down as he finds himself dragged into a sinister and complex murder mystery…

Sarah • 4th June 2023

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 6 Review

High-schoolers Yamato and Kakeru have been friends from childhood – but how did their friendship begin? Volume 6 winds back the clock to their days at elementary school…

Sarah • 1st June 2023

News

CRUNCHYROLL SETS RELEASE DATE FOR PSYCHO-PASS: PROVIDENCE IN UK CINEMAS

PSYCHO-PASS: Providence is the newest addition to the fan-favourite sci-fi thriller PSYCHO-PASS franchise, continuing the story of young inspector Akane Tsunemori and the authoritarian …

Sarah • 31st May 2023

Manga Review

Lovely Muco! The happy daily life of Muco and Mr. Komatsu Volume 1 Review

Meet Lovely Muco and her owner, glassblower Mr. Komatsu, in this lively series of daily life snapshots told from a dog’s point of view.

Sarah • 28th May 2023

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus Volume 1 Review

Mao and Hisashi are good friends who share a dorm room at high school – but no more than friends. So will Mao’s involvement in the film club’s new project change how they see each other?

Sarah • 17th May 2023

News

CRUNCHYROLL AND DUOLINGO PARTNER TO IMMERSE FANS AND LEARNERS IN THE WORLD OF ANIME

Global Popularity of Anime Drives Rising Interest in Japanese Learning

Believe it! Crunchyroll, the international brand serving the ultimate anime experience, and Duolingo, the world’s…

Sarah • 16th May 2023

News

CHANGE YOUR DESTINY WITH RE:CYCLE OF THE PENGUINDRUM

IN CINEMAS FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

Celebrate the supernatural suspense of legendary director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena) with an Odeon exclusive double-bill event…

Sarah • 10th May 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volumes 11 and 12 Review

A part-time teaching role working with children finds Yatora learning as much from his young charges as they do from him…before he’s plunged back into the second year of his art course, where he comes up against the fearsome Professor Inukai. Perhaps he’s not cut out to study art at university…?

Sarah • 7th May 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

News

CRUNCHYROLL CELEBRATES ANI-MAY WITH HMV PARTNERSHIP

Crunchyroll, the international brand offering fans the ultimate anime experience, is kicking off Ani-May with global retail and digital celebrations, including a variety of products celebrating…

Sarah • 2nd May 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 4 Review

It’s hard work being part of a singing duo – but even harder when you learn that your partner is possessed by the spirit of a famous dead female idol! Yoshino goes into a slump, leaving Niyodo (aided by the ghostly Asahi) to try to carry on alone. Is this the end for ZINGS?

Sarah • 28th April 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Preview

New Spring Season anime series galore – but which ones are worth your attention? The Anime UK News writers have a few suggestions to get you started…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2023