Reviews

Non Non Biyori Vacation Review

It’s the summer holidays and the kids of Asahigaoka are bored. The remedy? Suguru winning a 4-day trip to Okinawa in a lottery! Get ready to follow our cast on a life-changing adventure in this fun and cosy tropical film.

Onosume • 18th August 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 13 Review

It’s assessment time for Yatora Yaguchi and his fellow art students and the assignment on the theme of ‘Guilt’ has proved the hardest one yet. Will Yatora be able to create an artwork in time for the upcoming assessment?

Sarah • 17th August 2023

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volumes 22 and 23 Review

These two new volumes of Snow White with the Red Hair sees Shirayuki, Obi and Ryu try to convince Lord Eisetsu Lugiria to allow her to plant Orimmallys within his domain. What challenges will the trio face before their request is granted?

Demelza • 16th August 2023

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 1 Review

He’s the leader of an evil organization planning to take over the world – but what does a supervillain do on his days off? The shocking truth is revealed in Mr. Villain’s Day Off!

Sarah • 15th August 2023

Film Review

The First Slam Dunk Review

Shohoku's basketball team is taking on Sannoh at the inter-high tournament. It's up to Miyagi, Akagi, Mitsui, Sakuragi and Rukawa to show what they are made of. Sannoh is going down!

Noemi10 • 14th August 2023

Manga Review

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Manga) Volume 1 Review

It’s a double review from Anime UK News! Darkstorm and Onosume give their opinions on the highly anticipated first volume of the Miraculous Ladybug manga adaptation!

AUKN Staff • 13th August 2023

Manga Review

Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volume 1 Review

Saint? No! I'm Just a Passing Beast Tamer! follows the story of Kanata, a reincarnated lady who wishes for nothing more than to pet fluffy creatures. In order to accomplish this goal she'll even become a Beast Tamer, a job regarded as being one of the worst in the world.

Demelza • 12th August 2023

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 4 Review

Emilico is caught in a race against time to rescue Kate, her young Shadow mistress, from the garden labyrinth. Can the two escape and pass their debut – or is it too late for them?

Sarah • 11th August 2023

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 6 Review

Volume 6 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades sees our cast regroup as they deal with the fallout from the events in Volume 5. There's plenty happening across both across the Academy and within the social circles of the student body...

Demelza • 10th August 2023

Manga Review

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman Review

Toushirou, an omega, has known little love or understanding in his young life – so when he’s sent as a servant in the household of a foreign diplomat, Alex, he’s very surprised to find his new master is a beastman.

Sarah • 7th August 2023

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 4 Review

With Ichimaru becoming jealous of Yoi's new friendship with Takuto, a rift has opened up between the two love birds just before the Summer Festival. Will they be able to work through it in time to attend?

Demelza • 6th August 2023

Manga Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese Volume 1 Review

A manga adaptation of the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Memoria Freese mobile game makes its way to the West, but does it capture the charm of the franchise?

Demelza • 5th August 2023

Manga Review

Hirano and Kagiura Volume 03 Review

If Kagiura wants to carry on sharing a room with his senpai Hirano in the next academic year, he’s going to need to improve his test results and then some. He might be good at basketball, but he’s struggling to keep up in class. Is he a lost cause?

Sarah • 2nd August 2023

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 7 Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess enters a new arc! Konoha has been chosen as a saint candidate, which Iana knows will lead to the ultimate bad end for her and her loved ones, should Iana be picked. Now our heroine will stop at nothing to protect those she cares about.

Demelza • 1st August 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Beginning After the End Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Arthur needs to find a way to get back to his parents, but first he needs to learn how to manage his newfound powers with the help of the previous elf king.

Noemi10 • 31st July 2023

Manga Review

Secrets of the Silent Witch (Manga) Volume 1

The manga adaptation of the light novel comes to the UK from Yen Press! But what secrets does this witch hide?

darkstorm • 30th July 2023

Manga Review

Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 4 Review

Mysteries accrue in the fourth volume of this compulsively readable manga series set in Kowloon Walled City where nothing is quite as it seems…

Sarah • 29th July 2023

Manga Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Volume 1 Review

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms introduces us to Mona, who's beloved by everyone at school except for classmate Medaka! Can she figure out a way to make him fall for her?

Demelza • 28th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Abandoned Empress Volume 5 Review

Tia is moving closer to having her engagement with the crown prince annulled, but her virtues are getting in the way.

Noemi10 • 27th July 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Will prepares to head into the depths of the dungeon with a party of skilled students but what awaits them there is something they would never have imagined.

Demelza • 25th July 2023