Reviews

Anime Review

Seven Mortal Sins Review

A low budget affair, Seven Mortal Sins has plenty of fanservice that will please ecchi fans; however, there are plenty of other shows that better serve the series’ action and goofy comedy without the sex.

Onosume • 5th April 2019

Anime Review

BAKI Part 1 Review

BAKI is a testosterone-fueled festival of muscle and violence but unfortunately the story in this first half can't match its intensity.

N.E.C • 4th April 2019

Anime Review

Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu Review

Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu takes a swashbuckling look at Japanese history as Sword Warriors are sent back to fight to preserve the past – but is this anime series as exciting a watch as the synopsis promises?

Sarah • 3rd April 2019

Manga Review

Candy Color Paradox Volume 1 Review

Looking for a new Boys’ Love manga with believable characters and an engaging, well-written story? Why not try Candy Color Paradox – set in the world of scoop journalism, it could be your next favourite series!

Sarah • 2nd April 2019

Anime Review

The Ancient Magus’ Bride Part One Review

The dark fantasy anime The Ancient Magus' Bride is inspired by British folklore and from the studio behind Attack on Titan, but will Manga UK's release enchant you? Read our review to find out!

Josh A. Stevens • 1st April 2019

Anime Review

Made in Abyss Collection Review

Made in Abyss is a very expressive adventure series with some dark twists and turns, using expansive world building, lush visuals and a great soundtrack to suck you into the depths of its titular abyss.

Onosume • 29th March 2019

Manga Review

10 Dance Review Volume 2

10 Dance is definitely manga for grown-ups; Inouesatoh's love for ballroom dance shines through on every well-drawn page.

Sarah • 28th March 2019

Manga Review

Bloom Into You Volume 3 Review

Bloom Into You continues to be a highly entertaining and refreshing yuri manga with a more grounded and realistic take on relationships in general, while showing that the genre can take same-sex relationships seriously when it tries.

Onosume • 25th March 2019

Book Review

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

With a refreshing spin on some common tropes and a likeable cast, there’s a lot to enjoy in Welcome to Japan, Ms Elf!. Those of you looking for a new slice-of-life series set in Japan, with a side dish of fantasy, will certainly appreciate this book.

Demelza • 24th March 2019

Anime Review

The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 2: Dust Storm Dance Review

A sadly underwhelming follow up to a solid first season, The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance is largely a waste of time.

IncendiaryLemon • 23rd March 2019

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Yuri Is My Job! continues the story strongly by allowing events and relationships to progress naturally rather than trying to stretch the clichés to ridiculous extremes.

darkstorm • 22nd March 2019

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 3 Review

As we reach the third volume of sensitive slice-of-life My Boy, is mangaka Hitomi Takano able to ramp up the tension without sliding into soap territory?

Sarah • 21st March 2019

Manga Review

Hitorijime My Hero Review Volume 2

If you want to hang out with a lively group of high schoolers and share in their everyday lives, re-living the heady highs and lows of first love, then Hitorijime My Hero is an appealing read.

Sarah • 20th March 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 2 Review

The story of Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger continues at a gradual yet fun pace, with plenty of FF franchise references for fans to lap up, whilst also providing engaging battle scenes and story developments.

darkstorm • 19th March 2019

Anime Review

STARMYU Season 1 Review

Even if this kind of music isn’t your bag, it is hard to feel downbeat after watching STARMYU.

Ian Wolf • 18th March 2019

Manga Review

Gleipnir Volume 1 Review

This monstrous manga may look cute on the outside, but inside the NSFW contents, including violence and references to rape, will deter some readers.

Ian Wolf • 16th March 2019