Roundup
Autumn 2022 Overview – Returning Series
Returning (and continuing) series have dominated the Autumn ’22 Season – but which ones have kept our reviewers returning week after week, eager to see the next episode?
Roundup
Autumn 2022 Streaming Overview – New Series
A lookback at Autumn 2022’s new anime series without a single mention of Chainsaw Man?! We let our writers choose their favourite series and that’s just how it’s panned out. You may feel differently…so please let us know your favourites too!
Manga Review
Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 2 Review
Reiko Kujirai is confused. She has feelings for Kudou, her co-worker in Kowloon Walled City – but he isn’t interested. So why has she found a photograph in a file, showing them together – at their engagement party?
Manga Review
I Cannot Reach You Volume 5 Review
Christmas is approaching and Yamato wants to ask his childhood friend Kakeru out on a date – but will Kakeru accept? And will going on a date place too much strain on their changing relationship?
Roundup
Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels
Another bumper year of manga, light novels (and manhwa) sales! What titles have the writers at Anime UK News chosen to recommend as they look back at 2022?
Roundup
Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime
2022 has brought some major changes to the way we watch anime in the UK – but has the quality of the shows we’ve been watching deteriorated? The Anime UK Writers have chosen their favourite titles to recommend – let us know what you’ve enjoyed watching too!
Anime Review
Trinity Blood Collector’s Edition Review
Vampires versus the Vatican! The baroque steampunk extravaganza that is Trinity Blood is revived in a new Blu-ray collector’s edition from MVM – has it stood the test of time?
Manga Review
Snow Fairy Review
In the snowy wastes of Hokkaido, local farmer Haruki comes across wildlife photographer Narumi snapping wild swans – and, on impulse, offers him a place to stay to complete his project. Will this chance meeting lead to friendship for solitary Haruki – or maybe something more?
News
Crunchyroll announces UK and Ireland cinema dates for That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond
Film released in UK and Ireland cinemas on January 18th, with tickets on sale January 6th 2023
Crunchyroll has announced that That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond will…
Manga Review
Shadows House Volume 2 Review
Emilico is doing her very best to serve her young mistress – but when a terrifying phantom made of soot creatures appears in Shadows House, all the living dolls must work together to try to destroy it!
News
Calling all Anime Fans! A New Kickstarter from JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization)
These Indie Anime Studios Need Your Help to Bring Their Passion Projects to Life
This year, JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization) is supporting small anime studios in Japan to give them…
Manga Review
The Snake Who Loved a Sparrow Review
Members of the sparrow clan should be terrified of snakes – but when Komazu’s life is saved by a white snake, it’s the start of an unusual relationship in a world in which forest creatures can assume human form.
News
Toho announces UK and Ireland cinema dates for Makoto Shinkai’s new masterpiece Suzume
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International, and Eurozoom to distribute Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume internationally (excluding Asia). In UK (and Ireland) cinemas from…
Manga Review
I Think Our Son is Gay Volume 4 Review
Daily life in the Aoyama household goes on as Tomoko watches over her sons and wonders how life would be for her eldest if he were to come out as gay.
Manga Review
Hirano and Kagiura Volume 01 Review
The ups and downs of day-to-day life of high school boys seen through the eyes of two dorm roommates getting to know each other…
Manga Review
The Gay Who Turned Kaiju Review
Being bullied is Takashi Arashiro’s daily routine at high school – and he endures it in silence, hating himself, until one day something snaps. Meet…The Gay Who Turned Kaiju!
Manga Review
Confessions of a Shy Baker Volume 1 Review
Toshi owns a real estate company, but his passion is baking low-calorie treats to share with his boyfriend Gonta. This genial cooking manga has plenty of recipes for readers to try for themselves!
News
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie comes to UK Cinemas in early December
Based on the popular manga and anime, The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie has been a great success in Japan - now you can see it here!
Manga Review
The Poe Clan Volume 2 Review
The immortal vampirnellas: Edgar, Alan and Marybelle are back to haunt their descendants in this second collection of Moto Hagio’s classic manga.
Manga Review
Wandance Volume 2 Review
Inspired by Hikari Wanda’s charismatic dance moves, Kaboku has joined the high school dance club – to find out he’s the only first-year boy! Find out how that’s working out for him in the second volume of Wandance.