Anime Review

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 1 Review

The influential series Revolutionary Girl Utena is finally here in the UK and, so far, it’s been very much worth the wait. Part 1, the Student Council Arc, is out now on Blu-ray!

darkstorm • 29th July 2020

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Magic Knight Rayearth: Collector’s Edition Part 1 Review

Three schoolgirls find themselves spirited away to a magical land in the anime adaptation of an early example of isekai by CLAMP.

Ian Wolf • 28th July 2020

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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1 Part 2 Review

The Rising of the Shield Hero has proven itself a worthwhile isekai series. The series isn’t perfect and the criticisms levelled against it are fair, but if you can look past its issues, then there is fun to be had here. With a further two seasons yet to come, fans of the show have a lot to look forward to. 

Demelza • 27th July 2020

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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl – The Complete Series Review

While difficult to get into with its initial weird sci-fi premise, Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl emerges as a heartfelt and funny slice-of-life series that really cares for its cast of characters, tackling some sensitive issues really well.

Onosume • 20th July 2020

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One Piece: Collection 22 (Episodes 517-540) Review

A new look is combined with a new adventure as the Straw Hat Pirates dive beneath the waves as they travel to Fishman Island.

Ian Wolf • 13th July 2020

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Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 – Part 1 Review

The crew of the Yamato find out that you wait several millennia for an evil space empire to nearly wipe out your planet, and then two come along at once! Yes, just three years after the original conflict with Gamillan, the Gatlantis people are now terrorising the galaxy. Is this the law of diminishing returns, or is this sequel worth watching? Let’s find out as we look at Part 1.

Cold Cobra • 10th July 2020

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Black Clover Season 2 Part 3 Review

Part 3 of Black Clover's second season is here! This tournament arc gets the series back on track after its recent side excursions - but what else lurks in the shadows for Asta and friends in the Royal Knights selection tournament?

N.E.C • 6th July 2020

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2 Review

With its second season, Love Live! Sunshine!! emerges out of the shadow of the original series and takes its own direction on trying to save a school from closure using the power of music.

Onosume • 29th June 2020

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The Dragon Dentist Review

The Dragon Dentist is an interesting anime but suffers from a disjointed plot and short runtime. However, if you’re interested in dragons or looking for something a bit more unique to watch then this is certainly worth picking up. 

Demelza • 28th June 2020

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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