Features

Share Your Stories of Kyoto Animation

In honour of Kyoto Animation, we want to hear YOUR stories about what the beloved anime studio and their work means to you.

Josh A. Stevens • 19th July 2019

Features

Spring Season 2019 – It’s Over! So what was that all about, then?

There were several big name anime series in Spring Season 2019 - but did they live up to their reputations? Were there any surprise gems to emerge from the shadow of these starry shows? Join some of the writers at Anime UK News as they discuss the titles that impressed them the most...

AUKN Staff • 15th July 2019

Features

Get in the Netflix! A look back (and forward) at Evangelion.

As streaming giants Netflix prepare to put Evangelion back out there for a whole new generation of fans, we here at Anime UK News thought it was a good chance to reflect on Eva, hopefully provide some words of explanation for newcomers and also offer some personal thoughts on what the show has meant to us over the years.

AUKN Staff • 23rd June 2019

Interview

An Interview with Shigeru Okada

We sit down with Shigeru Okada, a stop-motion animator who has worked on "Rillakuma and Kaoru" and a new horror animation called "The Depth of Yagen", to discuss his films and career.

genkinahito • 12th May 2019

Roundup

Spring 2019 Streaming – Anime UK News Writers Take A First Look

Spring 2019 Anime Season is underway...and the writers at Anime UK News have some recommendations! Do you agree with their choices? Read on...

AUKN Staff • 1st May 2019

Roundup

Winter 2019 Overview

Winter Season 2019 is over (already!?) and the Anime UK News writers return to recommend their stand-out series. Did we pick one of your favourites? Have we missed anything?

AUKN Staff • 11th April 2019

Opinion

Fujino Omori and His Ever-Changing Adventures

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is a series with over twenty light novels to its name. Demelza investigates how author Fujino Omori keeps the series innovative and from falling into the trap of so many other series.

Demelza • 30th March 2019

Features

MAN WITH A MISSION: Chasing the Horizon European Tour Report

The "Furries from the Far East" returned to the UK in 2019 with two howling headliner live shows. Onosume gives their thoughts on the band's Manchester gig...

Onosume • 4th March 2019

Features

Winter Streaming Preview 2019

Winter Season 2019 is well underway - but which shows are worth watching? Anime UK News' writers have some suggestions and recommendations...

AUKN Staff • 29th January 2019

Opinion

Why The Rising of the Shield Hero’s Anime Is Better Than the Original Light Novel

The Rising of the Shield Hero's introduction into the world of anime has had a rocky start – but how does it compare to the original material?

Demelza • 16th January 2019

Features

Autumn Overview 2018 – Anime UK News writers look back over the season

How was the Autumn Season 2018 for you? Anime UK News writers have been looking back and asking: did the series we were looking forward to live up to their initial promise?

AUKN Staff • 15th January 2019

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 2: From West to East

In Part 2 of this mini-article series, we flip the game over and ask: what Western media would make great anime adaptations?

darkstorm • 27th December 2018

Features

Anime Adaptations Part 1: From East to West

In Part 1 of this article mini-series, we discuss Japanese series that have been made into Western films so far and have a think about what anime would make for a good live action US adaptation...

darkstorm • 26th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

With more options becoming available to read manga and light novels legally, has 2018 been a good year for print and digital formats? The AUKN writers are here with some recommendations of titles you won't want to miss!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2018

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2018 Part 1: Anime

Has 2018 been a good, bad or indifferent year for UK anime fans? Find out what impressed the writers Anime UK News - and let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 19th December 2018

Features

Anime UK News Christmas Gift Guide 2018

Need some help with Christmas presents this year? Then gather round for a festive tale of anime gift giving...

darkstorm • 1st December 2018

Features

Anime UK News – Our Favourite Halloween Specials

The Anime UK News team pick out their favourite anime to watch at this spookiest time of year!

AUKN Staff • 29th October 2018

Features

Autumn Streaming Preview 2018

Bewildered by the wealth of new titles on offer in the Autumn 2018 Season? The Anime UK News writers are here to share their recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 21st October 2018

Features

Summer Season 2018 Overview

As the Summer Season 2018 draws to a close, four of the AUKN writers look back at the shows that caught their attention.

AUKN Staff • 16th October 2018

Features

Interview: Mamoru Hosoda on Mirai, Family and Studio Chizu

Ahead of the release of Mirai next month, we talk to anime director Mamoru Hosoda about the film, his experiences as a new father, and the formation of Studio Chizu!

Josh A. Stevens • 13th October 2018