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Lupin the 3rd: Part IV (English Language Version) Review

This version of Lupin the Third: Part IV is a follow-up from the English Dub-less original release from Anime Limited last year, and features the English language version exclusively. Does the dub hold up? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 14th June 2019

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 1 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair is off to a fine start. With a relaxed story, strong female lead and likeable set of characters the series has a promising future. Fans of the anime won’t be disappointed and newcomers are certainly going to be coming back for more.

Demelza • 12th June 2019

Book Review

Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki Review

Wolf Children offers an emotional look at motherhood and growing up. Containing a story suitable for readers of all ages, this is a fantastic read which is well worth adding to your collection.

Demelza • 11th June 2019

News

Kodansha & Humble Bundle Offer Attack On Titan, Vinland Saga & More

With a theme of titles with anime adaptations, Kodansha Comics USA have teamed up with Humble Bundle once more to offer amazing savings on digital manga like Attack On Titan, Domestic Girlfriend, Vinland Saga, and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 10th June 2019

Anime Review

Twin Star Exorcists Part 2 Review

After the shocking revelations of the last volume, Rokuro and Benio must confront their shared pain in the latest volume of Twin Star Exorcists, but was this long-awaited instalment really worth the wait?

Josh A. Stevens • 10th June 2019

Book Review

I’m Standing on a Million Lives Volume 1 Review

I'm Standing on a Million Lives promises to deliver something brand new to the fantasy genre, but does it deliver?

Demelza • 9th June 2019

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 4 Review

The fourth volume of A Sister’s All You Need continues to offer the fun and insightful story we love. As the protagonist deals with his light novel becoming a manga, the door opens for new and interesting tales of the industry.

Demelza • 8th June 2019

Film Review

Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu Review

Kizumonogatari is off to a slow but entertaining start. Having read the novel, I’m looking forward to what comes next in the films. However, even newcomers to Kizumonogatari’s story will be hooked from this intriguing beginning.

Demelza • 7th June 2019

News

Manga Entertainment UK Reveals Attack on Titan Season 3, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Steins;Gate 0 & More

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is back and OVERLORD III will also be included in the upcoming Summer slate by the UK distributor!

NormanicGrav • 6th June 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Ball Super – Volume 5 Review

The manga version of Akira Toriyama’s Super storylines continue their release here in the UK with Volume 5, containing the final chapters of the Future Trunks arc, and the start of the next, rather crazy, storyline…

Cold Cobra • 6th June 2019

Manga Review

Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World continues to offer a compelling adventure series. Although it's not for the faint-hearted, if you can look past the depressing nature of these stories you’ll find a fascinating message about humanity.

Demelza • 5th June 2019

Anime Review

My Hero Academia – Season 1 Review

The first season of My Hero Academia gets the series off to a solid start, telling Midoriya’s origin story and introducing many of the series’ popular characters with style.

Onosume • 4th June 2019

Anime Review

Silver Spoon Season 1 Review

Silver Spoon shows us that when people and animals come together good things happen. A coming-of-age story like no other, Silver Spoon is a true delight that belongs in every anime fans collection.

Demelza • 3rd June 2019

Anime Review

BAKI Part 2 Review

BAKI continues to be a hyper-violent spectacle of muscle and gore. It's not to everyone's taste but if you're looking for some ludicrous action anime junk food to consume, then this might be what you're hungry for.

N.E.C • 2nd June 2019

News

Crunchyroll Games Brings Grand Summoners to the UK on iOS & Android with Goblin Slayer Collaboration Event

The 2016 mobile game heads to the UK on iOS & Android with a collaboration event.

NormanicGrav • 30th May 2019

News

Okko’s Inn Rated by the BBFC for UK release

A 2018 feature-length film based on a children's book has been rated by the BBFC for a UK release.

NormanicGrav • 30th May 2019

Film Review

Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie Review

Anime's ruthless, pint-sized soldier has returned! The war is still raging on and a worthy foe finally makes their long-awaited debut, but will "Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie" bring glory to the Empire?

Josh A. Stevens • 30th May 2019

News

UPDATED: Funimation Acquires Manga Entertainment UK

Funimation Entertainment announced today, a major power move into the UK anime industry with the acquisition of historic distributor Manga Entertainment!

Josh A. Stevens • 29th May 2019

Anime Review

DARLING in the FRANXX Part 1 Review

Quality characters and action make Darling in the Franxx feel as if it could be something great in this excellent first bunch of episodes

IncendiaryLemon • 29th May 2019

Manga Review

Love in Focus Volume 2 Review

Love in Focus hasn’t managed to break free of the tropes it started out with but it succeeds at being a fun read. Shojo fans will certainly enjoy their time spent with the likeable cast of characters, especially knowing that it’s a shorter series in the genre.

Demelza • 28th May 2019