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Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 – The Complete Series Review

Rebooting a really popular and beloved franchise is always a risk, so when it was revealed that a renewed and update version of Space Battleship Yamato (otherwise known as Star Blazers) was being made, most were rightly sceptical. Now the dust has settled, did they pull it off?

Cold Cobra • 27th June 2020

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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Review

With her latest film A Whisker Away landing on Netflix and Anthem of the Heart arriving on Screen Anime, we look back at the modern classic that arguably made Mari Okada's name: the emotional "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" to ask, was it really worth crying over?

Josh A. Stevens • 25th June 2020

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Heroic Age Review

Heroic Age was first released in 2007. As Manga Entertainment release it for the first time on R2 Blu-ray, Anime UK News asks: how has this epic space drama weathered the years?

Sarah • 21st June 2020

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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1 Part 1 Review

While The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1 Part 1 gets off to a grim start there is undoubtedly an interesting isekai story underneath it all. How much you like it will depend on how much you can put up with plot conveniences and injustice toward the protagonist. However, if the premise sounds like your kind of series then it’s certainly worth checking out. 

Demelza • 19th June 2020

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Radiant Season 1 Part 2 Review

Part 2 of Radiant's first season manages to build on the series' potential and address some particularly poignant themes.

N.E.C • 8th June 2020

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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Part 3 Review

Boruto’s third set arrives on UK shores and with it contains the end of the story arc started in the previous set, as well as a nostalgia-filled graduation exam mini-arc. But is it all throwbacks like the cover of this volume will have you believe, or does it have more substance than that?

Cold Cobra • 4th June 2020

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Welcome to the Ballroom: Part 2 Review

This second part of Welcome to the Ballroom gives a satisfying conclusion to this arc of Tatara’s story, and despite some faults with its pacing and brand of humour, delivers an exciting showcase of the spectacle of competitive ballroom dancing.

Onosume • 3rd June 2020

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Black Clover Season 2 Part 2 Review

Black Clover returns for the next chapter in Season 2 but it doesn't quite pack the same punch as previous releases.

N.E.C • 1st June 2020

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1 Part 2 Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1 Part 2 brings a satisfying conclusion to the series so far. This half of the series better balances its time and brings with it some characters that viewers are sure to fall in love with. 

Demelza • 25th May 2020

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Wise Man’s Grandchild Review

Wise Man’s Grandchild is a fun isekai adventure. While the series doesn’t offer anything particularly new, it does a good job of bringing the best parts of the genre together. With some impressive animation and an entertaining collection of characters, this is one every fan of the genre should have in their collection!

Demelza • 18th May 2020

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a great series that is sure to attract Monogatari fans and those who are looking for a solid slice-of-life story.

Demelza • 17th May 2020

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Black Clover Season 2 Part 1 Review

Black Clover continues to improve into its second season and the conclusion of this part will certainly leave an impression.

N.E.C • 15th May 2020

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Radiant Season 1 Part 1 Review

Radiant is off to a decent start with its first part, even if it does play it a little too safe to stand out from other shonen series.

N.E.C • 12th May 2020

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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Review

Gundam Wing concludes with one of the five original heroes turning traitor and a fight to save the mecha from the Sun.

Ian Wolf • 11th May 2020

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Fire Force Season 1 Part 1 Review

Fire Force is a pretty decent shonen action show that has some really great moments when it touches upon the danger and heroics of being a firefighter. However, it is spoiled by the overuse of foreshadowing and unnecessary fanservice.

Onosume • 4th May 2020

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Toradora! The Complete Series Review

Over a decade since it first aired, Toradora! remains a classic romantic comedy series filled with lots of laughs, lovable characters and dramatic, moving moments.

Onosume • 30th April 2020