Reviews

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

Manga Review

Love in Focus Volume 1 Review

Love in Focus isn’t groundbreaking nor is it particularly compelling to read, but the characters are charming and intriguing enough to keep you turning the pages to see what's next.

Demelza • 15th March 2019

Manga Review

Ran and the Gray World Volume 2 Review

The second volume of Ran and the Gray World is as entertaining and enchanting as the first, drawing the reader deeper into the far-from-normal daily life of the magical Umaru family!

Sarah • 14th March 2019

Book Review

5 Centimeters per Second – One More Side Review

5 Centimeters per Second - One More Side is a must-read for fans of the film. Although it can’t fix the many flaws 5 Centimeters per Second has, especially with its characters, it’s still a surprisingly engrossing read. The fresh perspective on the tale brings it to life in a whole new way.

Demelza • 13th March 2019

Anime Review

Princess Principal Collection Review

When a steampunk alternate reality Britain is split in half and political revolution lurks around the corner, who can you trust? The words of spies may be suspect, but can you trust us when we say Princess Principal is worth a watch? Read more to find out!

Josh A. Stevens • 12th March 2019

Manga Review

Mob Psycho 100 Volume 1 Review

ONE's manga is funny and stylistically unique.

Ian Wolf • 11th March 2019

Manga Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 2 Review

Record of Grancrest War continues to offer the compelling war story the first book promised. Although most of our time is spent on a single battle, the manga is well drawn and sets a high standard for future volumes to follow.

Demelza • 9th March 2019

Manga Review

We Never Learn Volume 2 Review

We Never Learn continues to be an entertaining romantic comedy. While this second volume is more episodic in nature compared to the previous one, this works in the series’ favour and offers a nice chance to spend time with all of the cast one-on-one.

Demelza • 8th March 2019

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 4 Review

Overall. Kokoro Connect continues to impress as a series and never falters. This volume is perhaps the most emotionally charged one yet and showcases a moment we’ve all been waiting for.

Demelza • 6th March 2019