Reviews

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

Anime Review

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

Film Review

One Piece: Stampede Review

One Piece has been going a long time, so long that this latest film to hit DVD and Blu-Ray, titled “Stampede”, celebrates 20 years since the anime debuted, and while the film is mostly about celebrating the past, does it also hold together as a standalone film - or is it really just for fans?

Cold Cobra • 15th June 2020

Manga Review

Perfect World Volume 1 Review

Perfect World offers a realistic and honest look at living with a disability. Rather than shy away from the hardships of a relationship with someone in a wheelchair, Perfect World embraces everything to offer a satisfying read. While I have some small issues right now, given time, I think this manga could become something incredibly promising.

Demelza • 11th June 2020

Manga Review

Spy X Family Volume 1 Review

Spy x Family plunges the reader into the exploits of master spy Twilight and his most risky mission yet, for which he needs a wife and child. What could possibly go wrong?

Sarah • 10th June 2020

Manga Review

Living-Room Matsunaga-San Volume 1 Review

Settling into her uncle's boarding house is full of challenges for seventeen-year-old Miko, not the least of which is learning to get along with all the other boarders. Is Living-Room Matsunaga-San just another slice-of-life shojo or does it have something new and fresh to offer?

Sarah • 9th June 2020

Anime Review

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

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 12 Review

The loose reworking of Shakespeare's play sees Duke Richard's life in danger, as he takes another step to becoming king.

Ian Wolf • 6th June 2020

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 9 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 9 begins the series’ final arc in style. With an emotional story that could change the lives of the cast forever, this is shaping up to be a fantastic conclusion to the beloved light novel series.

Demelza • 5th June 2020

Anime Review

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

Anime Review

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

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 3

Combatants Will Be Dispatched Volume 3 offers an entertaining story revolving around Grimm. After a bit of a shaky narrative in Volume 2, it’s nice to see the series return to form for this instalment.

Demelza • 2nd June 2020

Anime Review

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

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (Light Novel) Review

Overall, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a must-read. Fans of author’s Hajime Kamoshida’s other works will enjoy seeing similarities in this new story, but newcomers are also sure to fall in love with the cast and tale on offer. This isn’t the type of light novel we see often and it’s one desperately needed in the current market.

Demelza • 31st May 2020

Book Review

At Night, I Become a Monster Review

At Night, I Become a Monster is a fascinating read. It’s a mystical story that doesn’t go where you’d imagine from the synopsis, but it’s just as captivating as Yoru Sumino’s I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. A must-read for fans of the author and supernatural dramas!

Demelza • 30th May 2020

Manga Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Volume 16 Review

Volume 16 sees the conclusion to the overall Tokyo Ghoul story as Kaneki, alongside his friends and allies, work to take down the sinister Furuta and the mysterious Organisation known as V, who have some sinister tricks in store for their enemies and the cooperation of the remaining Clowns who revel in the chaos.

HWR • 29th May 2020

Manga Review

The Misfit of Demon King Academy Volume 1 Review

The first volume of The Misfit of Demon King Academy is very much an introduction setting up the characters and the world around them. There’s nothing particularly special or gripping about it so far, but the class divide between the demons gives it something to differentiate it from other similar works and could make an interesting central plot line in the long run.

Onosume • 28th May 2020

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san feels like more of a fan book than it does a conclusion to the overall series. Some readers will be disappointed by there being fewer chapters for their money, but if you’re heavily invested in the series then there is still a lot of fun to be found here.

Demelza • 27th May 2020

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 2 Review

You Call That Service? Volume 2 isn’t as strong as the first book, but if you’re looking for a new romantic comedy to enjoy then it’s a worthy contender. However, if, like me, you’d been hoping for some more focus on the vampire elements from the first volume you may be disappointed.

Demelza • 26th May 2020

Anime Review

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