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A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 3 provides a whirlwind of emotion and the tabletop RPG hijinks we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series so far.

Demelza • 7th February 2019

Manga Review

The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen Volume 1 Review

This prequel to the horror indie game is a gruesomely delightful book with a simple but effective story, dark imagery and strong lead character. The Witch’s House: The Diary of Ellen is best enjoyed when accompanied by knowledge of the game, however, so if you’ve yet to dive into it, there’s no time like the present.

darkstorm • 6th February 2019

Anime Review

Armed Girl’s Machiavellism Review

Armed Girl’s Machiavellism introduces us to five fiery young swordswomen – and one male transfer student who needs keeping in line. Is this anime series all about the girls - or the fighting?

Sarah • 5th February 2019

News

The Winter 2019 Anime Streaming Simulcast Round-Up for UK and Ireland

Check out the latest Winter 2019 anime that are currently available to watch for the UK/IE right now!

NormanicGrav • 4th February 2019

Manga Review

Dragon Ball Super – Volume 4 Review

Dragon Ball Super’s fourth manga volume continues to tell the same basic story as the anime of the same name, but once again takes some side steps and adds a few new details. With Future Trunks’ doomed future on the line, let’s see how the manga continues to handle this apocalypse within an apocalypse…

Cold Cobra • 3rd February 2019

Book Review

Masquerade and the Nameless Women Review

Masquerade and the Nameless Women offers everything I could want from a mystery novel. With a satisfying story, believable characters, and compelling twists and turns, this book is a real page-turner.

Demelza • 2nd February 2019

News

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Beats Howl’s Moving Castle and Your Name at UK Box Office

Manga Entertainment UK's theatrical release of "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" continues to rocket up the charts.

Josh A. Stevens • 2nd February 2019

News

Angel Beats! Now Available on Netflix UK

UK viewers can now legally stream P.A. Works' afterlife romp again.

Teapot • 1st February 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 1 Review

Overall, Dive!!’s first volume proves to be an enjoyable read. It’s somewhat difficult to recommend to fans of the sports genre with its reluctance to talk about diving in any detail, but those readers looking for a slice of life about diving will fare better.

Demelza • 31st January 2019

News

Humble Bundle Launches ‘Humble Manga Bundle: Fantasy’

Get cheap digital copies of Drifting Dragons, Cells at Work, Flying Witch, Noragami, and more.

Teapot • 30th January 2019

Manga Review

For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams Volume 1 Review

The mangaka behind Erased is back with new series: For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams. Demelza takes a look to find out if this new manga lives up to Kei Sanbe's previous work.

Demelza • 30th January 2019

Features

Winter Streaming Preview 2019

Winter Season 2019 is well underway - but which shows are worth watching? Anime UK News' writers have some suggestions and recommendations...

AUKN Staff • 29th January 2019

News

Arrow Video Confirms Terra Formars Live-Action Blu-ray Release

Arrow Video confirms plans to release Takeshi Miike's live-action Terra Formars film on Blu-ray in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada!

Josh A. Stevens • 25th January 2019

Manga Review

We Never Learn Volume 1 Review

We Never Learn breaks into the slice of life comedy scene with a delightful first volume and shows that we can, in fact, learn with the right teacher and methods. With a lovable collection of characters, realistic dreams, and just a little bit of teenage high jinks along the way, the series promises to be an entertaining read for months to come.

Demelza • 25th January 2019

Book Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) Volume 1 Review

Defeating the Demon Lord’s a Cinch (If You’ve Got a Ringer) offers a welcome twist on the isekai tropes and fans of KonoSuba and series of its ilk will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 24th January 2019

News

Bonkers Anime Film “Penguin Highway” Heads to Japan Foundation Film Tour

Anime Limited reveals limited screenings for Scotland Loves Anime Jury Award-winning "Penguin Highway", as part of the Japan Foundation's Film Touring Programme!

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd January 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 1 Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger could have been a recipe for generic isekai fodder but thankfully it’s been written and drawn by long-term Final Fantasy fans and their love for the franchise shines through.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2019

News

Mamoru Hosoda’s MIRAI Receives Oscar Nomination!

Mamoru Hosoda's Mirai becomes the first anime film not affiliated with Studio Ghibli to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature!

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd January 2019

Film Review

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Review

Dragon Ball hits the big screens as Dragon Ball Super: Broly starts showing in select cinemas this week, and boy is there a lot to talk about, from rewriting the very origins of the series to adding fan favourite character Broly into the canon proper! Let's take a look at big budget Dragon Ball!

Cold Cobra • 19th January 2019

Manga Review

10 Dance Volume 1 Review

Dazzlingly drawn dance scenes, great dialogue and two undeniably hot lead characters make 10 Dance a must-read manga for BL and ballroom dancing fans alike.

Sarah • 19th January 2019