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One Piece, Volume 89 Review

A man with the power of mochi and a gigantic wedding cake are on the menu as the current arc of One Piece nears its conclusion.

Ian Wolf • 5th March 2019

Features

MAN WITH A MISSION: Chasing the Horizon European Tour Report

The "Furries from the Far East" returned to the UK in 2019 with two howling headliner live shows. Onosume gives their thoughts on the band's Manchester gig...

Onosume • 4th March 2019

Anime Review

Scum’s Wish Complete Collection Review

Scum’s Wish never puts a foot wrong in how it presents its story and characters. With a mature, in-depth look at love and lust, the series has much to show us. It’s thoughtful, emotional and incredibly insightful.

Demelza • 4th March 2019

News

Manga UK Issues Statement On Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Release

Manga Entertainment UK publishes apology and statement regarding the uncertain situation surrounding their release of Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.

Josh A. Stevens • 1st March 2019

News

PQube Games To Release Kill la Kill IF in Europe This Year

Kill la Kill IF is coming to Europe on PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC later this year, publisher pQube Games confirms!

Josh A. Stevens • 1st March 2019

Book Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 1 Review

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, not Fenrir! is a fun endeavour in the isekai genre. It’s not offering anything new but if you’re fond of canines and fantasy adventures, this might be an enjoyable read.

Demelza • 1st March 2019

Book Review

Koimonogatari Review

Koimonogatari is a compelling and satisfying end to the second season of Monogatari. With a fresh face narrating and so much at stake, this volume is a real page turner that you’ll be unable to put down.

Demelza • 28th February 2019

News

Blue Exorcist -Kyoto Saga- Now Available on UK Netflix

You can now watch the second season of Blue Exorcist in dub & sub form on Netflix!

NormanicGrav • 28th February 2019

Manga Review

RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Volumes 2 – 3 Review

The RWBY Official Manga Anthology volumes continue to be a labour of love for the artists; if you are a fan of the series, these new book collections will offer some new insights into your favourite characters.

darkstorm • 27th February 2019

Anime Review

Vatican Miracle Examiner Review

Vatican Miracle Examiner promises intrigue and horror as two young priests investigate sinister goings-on in the twilight world of the occult. Delivering a gripping drama without toppling over into melodrama is a challenge – so is this anime TV series up to the job?

Sarah • 26th February 2019

News

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 3 (Final Arc) Scheduled for Netflix on 1st March

The conclusion to the anime series will soon be available for the rest of the world on Netflix.

NormanicGrav • 25th February 2019

Anime Review

Pigtails and Other Short Stories from Production I.G Review

A selection of five shorts, including an adorable if sinister spider girl and an over-the-top motor race from the creator of Gurren Lagann, offer a rare treat into some of Production I.G's more obscure works.

Ian Wolf • 25th February 2019

Film Review

Ring: 20th Anniversary Screening Review

Luckily, the outdated technology of VCRs and square TVs are not the most horrific scare of this movie; Ring is the epitome of slow-burn horror with its 20th anniversary screening being a delightful reminder of why it was such a big hit back then.

darkstorm • 23rd February 2019

News

Mamoru Hosoda’s Mirai Now Available for UK Pre-Order, Scheduled for May 2019

The Academy Award nominated anime film is coming to Blu-ray & DVD by Anime Limited!

NormanicGrav • 22nd February 2019

Site Announcement

Announcing the Anime UK News Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 Winners!

The votes are in! The top anime and manga of 2018 have been decided by fans, but did your favourite make it into the Anime UK News Readers Choice Awards 2018?

AUKN Staff • 22nd February 2019

Anime Review

Overlord II Review

An entertaining yet woefully uneven follow up, Overlord II will no doubt divide fans, yet those willing to overlook the flaws will certainly find something to enjoy.

IncendiaryLemon • 22nd February 2019

News

Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1’s English Dub Now Streaming on Amazon Prime UK

Experience the first season of Sunrise's popular idol series dubbed on Amazon!

NormanicGrav • 21st February 2019

News

More BBFC Updates! Seven Mortal Sins receives an 18 uncut, Hi Score Girl rated 12, and more.

Fate/Stay Night [Heaven's Feel] Movie 1, Hi-Score Girl, Seven Mortal Sins and more have been rated over the past few weeks.

NormanicGrav • 21st February 2019

Book Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 Review

With a shift in structure and some solid character development, An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 4 successfully brings me back onboard.

Demelza • 21st February 2019

News

Manga UK and Netflix’s Cannon Busters Not Launching On 1st March

Manga Entertainment confirms that, contrary to reports, their first co-produced anime "Cannon Busters" will not launch on Netflix on 1st March 2019.

Josh A. Stevens • 20th February 2019