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Manga Review

Penguindrum Volume 1 Review

A manga adaptation of the anime, involving resurrection and a lot of rather adorable flightless birds.

Ian Wolf • 12th December 2019

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 2 Review

Overall, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san has undergone a subtle change in direction but still proves an entertaining and fascinating read.

Demelza • 11th December 2019

Anime Review

Soul Eater – The Complete Series Review

Soul Eater is a shonen classic: an exciting action show with a sheer sense of style that covers its entire look and feel, from world to soundtrack to characters. Despite its plot having an anime original ending, it's still thrilling to watch and manages to ties things up in a satisfying way.

Onosume • 10th December 2019

News

Penguin Highway and Plastic Memories Coming to UK Blu-ray in Early 2020

One film and one series are finally heading to home video for UK & Ireland fans, and there's a new collector's edition release for A Silent Voice also coming soon.

NormanicGrav • 10th December 2019

Anime Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 2 Review

Record of Grancrest War Volume 2 presents a satisfying enough finale that continues to develop its characters and world as it provides some great action and decent story beats, building to the final climactic battle that will determine the fates of our heroes and the world they've sacrificed so much to save.

HWR • 9th December 2019

Film Review

The Garden of Sinners Movie Collection Review

Overall, The Garden of Sinners is a mixed bag. The films are interesting but the quality varies a lot and they’re not for everyone. If you’re a particular fan of Ufotable then they’re well worth watching for the animation, but that won’t overcome their shortcomings for everyone.

Demelza • 8th December 2019

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 9 Review

Dragon Ball Super is nearing its physical release finale, but before we get to that, there’s an awful lot more fighting to be had in the “Universe Survival Arc” with Part 9’s release!

Cold Cobra • 6th December 2019

Anime Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Set 2 Review

The story of Naruto’s son makes its second appearance in the UK, though its safe to say this second set focuses more on Sasuke and Sakura’s daughter Sarada than Boruto himself. Does this approach work or not? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 5th December 2019

News

Multiple Cinema Chains List KonoSuba Movie For Release Next Week

Cinema listings have seemingly revealed a surprise theatrical anime release, with the isekai comedy KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson listed for release THIS WEEK!

Josh A. Stevens • 4th December 2019

News

Calamity of a Zombie Girl and King’s Game the Animation Coming to UK Blu-ray in Early 2020

Included in Day 3 of Anime Ltd's 12 Days of Christmas sale, both titles have a release date and packaging info revealed!

NormanicGrav • 3rd December 2019

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volume 2 Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest continues to offer the best of the well-loved franchise. With an intriguing story, varied cast of characters and action-packed fight scenes, this is a sequel series not to be missed.

Demelza • 30th November 2019

News

Weathering With You & Your Name UK Theatrical Double Bill Planned for 15th January 2020

Watch Makoto Shinkai's two latest films at the cinema screen in one double bill!

NormanicGrav • 29th November 2019

Manga Review

Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Volume 1 Review

Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro is a disappointment. The premise certainly sounds entertaining but underneath it is an uncomfortable level of bullying, which just isn’t funny.

Demelza • 28th November 2019

News

Crunchyroll Names The Top 100 Anime of the 2010s

The top 25 includes Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill, Your Name. and Yuri!!! on Ice

Ian Wolf • 27th November 2019

Book Review

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Review

Overall, it’s easy to see why The Miracles of the Namiya General Store has become so popular. Keigo Higashino sets out with an ambitious idea involving time travel and a lovable bunch of characters, which successfully draws the reader in.

Demelza • 27th November 2019

Manga Review

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Review

Fed up with facile romance manga, BL or otherwise, that offer a sugar-coated version of real life? Why not try Eisner-nominated Setona Mizushiro's The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (M rated) - complex, believable characters, mingling touches of dry humour and all the feels.

Sarah • 26th November 2019

Anime Review

Fruits Basket Season 1 Part 1 Review

Fruits Basket was one of the most popular shojo anime series ever made – so how does the first part of its brand-new remake match up to the original? Plunge into the mysterious family life of the Soma clan with us and Tohru Honda to find out...

Sarah • 22nd November 2019

News

No Game No Life, Sonic X, and Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 2 Heads to Netflix UK & Ireland this December!

More catalog anime titles, plus Takagi-san Season 2 make their appearances on Netflix this December!

NormanicGrav • 20th November 2019

News

Manga Entertainment to Re-Release Code Geass, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, One Punch Man, Licenses I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Anime

Code Geass, JoJo and One Punch Man are re-released, while an Aniplex film and more Black Clover join the UK anime release slate.

NormanicGrav • 20th November 2019

Film Review

Promare Theatrical Review

Promare is a film not to be missed. There is nothing quite like it out there, certainly nothing which is so much fun for the entire runtime. Hiroyuki Imaishi and Kazuki Nakashima have once again created something truly unforgettable which will be a joy to watch for many years to come.

Demelza • 20th November 2019