News

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato and Modest Heroes Coming to Netflix this September

The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress movie and Studio Ponoc's short film anthology is heading to Netflix this September.

NormanicGrav • 20th August 2019

Anime Review

Dai Shogun – Great Revolution Review

While Dai Shogun's backstory speaks of some potential, it ends up going nowhere with its harem plot, with fanservice that is played too straight to be funny, while its animation leaves a lot to be desired.

Onosume • 20th August 2019

Features

Interview: Kakegurui Director Yuichiro Hayashi

With Season 2 now on Netflix, back in May we sat down with MCM London Comic Con's Anime Guest of Honour and Kakegurui director Yuichiro Hayashi about Mariya Ise's spirited performance, Season 1's anime-original ending, and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 19th August 2019

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 1 Part 4 Review

Asta and his dysfunctional group of Magic Knights continue on their adventures in this penultimate release of its first season. While Black Clover continues to make small improvements, it still struggles to stand out among its shonen peers.

N.E.C • 19th August 2019

Roundup

Your Memories of Kyoto Animation

One month on since the Kyoto Animation tragedy, readers and staff alike share their stories about just what the studio and their anime mean to us, and how they changed our lives.

Josh A. Stevens • 18th August 2019

Anime Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 1 Review

While there is still another DVD set of Naruto Shippuden to come, here we have the debut Blu-ray set of the sequel series: Boruto – Naruto Next Generations. Does resetting the cast to a childhood one and increasing the technology level breathe fresh life into the series? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 16th August 2019

News

Cannon Busters Now Streaming on Netflix

The new anime series by LeSean Thomas, Manga Entertainment, and Japanese studio Satelight is now streaming worldwide on the Netflix platform.

NormanicGrav • 15th August 2019

News

Seven Seas’ Brings Elfen Lied creator’s Parallel Paradise into English via Ghost Ship Imprint

Lynn Okamoto's 2017 manga series will officially be translated into English for western readers!

NormanicGrav • 14th August 2019

News

Manga UK Comments on Boruto Packaging Error

Manga UK have issued a statement regarding a Special Feature that was listed, but is missing from, their Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Part 1 release.

Josh A. Stevens • 14th August 2019

Manga Review

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Volume 1 Review

Overall, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san is a real treat for book lovers. If you’re an existing fan thanks to the anime then the manga is well worth jumping into, but newcomers will also greatly enjoy their first steps into Honda-san’s world.

Demelza • 14th August 2019

Manga Review

Sky Hawk Review

Sky Hawk is a western-themed manga that tells the story of two former samurai, Hikosaburô Soma and Manzô Shiotsu, who in May 1869 crossed to San Francisco on an immigrant ship to seek a new world. The two samurai thought they had left behind the way of Bushido but find themselves embroiled in the awful conflicts between the Native American tribes and the American government.

HWR • 13th August 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 2 Review

Overall, 86 Volume 2 continues to offer a worthwhile and interesting read. It’s not quite as good as Volume 1 due to being a flashback story but hopefully this will be worth it in the long run.

Demelza • 12th August 2019

Anime Review

Sagrada Reset Complete Collection Review

From the studio behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sagrada Reset is a touching drama in a town of super-powers, but will the slow-burn make you wish you could reset time?

Josh A. Stevens • 11th August 2019

Anime Review

DARLING in the FRANXX Part 2 Review

Overall, Darling in the Franxx offers an exciting sci-fi mecha series that, while let down by a confused ending, aims to entertain. It’s not the best Studio Trigger anime by a long way, but if you enjoyed the first half then you’ll undoubtedly find something to like here.

Demelza • 10th August 2019

News

Anime Film Festival Presents Mirai, Penguin Highway, Redline and Your Name at Picturehouse Central

The new independent film festival offers four anime films to the big screen at Picturehouse Central this September.

NormanicGrav • 9th August 2019

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 1 Review

While not as gory as previous collections, the latest release of Attack on Titan makes up for it with added drama.

Ian Wolf • 9th August 2019