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My Boy Volume 3 Review

As we reach the third volume of sensitive slice-of-life My Boy, is mangaka Hitomi Takano able to ramp up the tension without sliding into soap territory?

Sarah • 21st March 2019

News

Hi Score Girl Extra Stage Now Streaming on Netflix

The continuation to the 2018 TV series is now streaming on Netflix!

NormanicGrav • 20th March 2019

News

UPDATED: PQube Games Confirm Kill La Kill IF July Release

Kill la Kill IF, a 3D action game based on Studio Trigger's hit anime series, will be released in Europe this July according to publisher PQube Games!

Josh A. Stevens • 20th March 2019

Manga Review

Hitorijime My Hero Review Volume 2

If you want to hang out with a lively group of high schoolers and share in their everyday lives, re-living the heady highs and lows of first love, then Hitorijime My Hero is an appealing read.

Sarah • 20th March 2019

News

Second My Hero Academia Anime Film Announced

After My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Deku and Class 1-A are set to return to the big screen once more, with a brand new anime feature film!

Josh A. Stevens • 20th March 2019

News

Baki (2018) Episodes 14-26 and INGRESS The Animation Coming to Netflix this April

Two more Netflix Original anime titles are heading to the streaming platform this April.

NormanicGrav • 19th March 2019

News

Fate/Zero Heads to Netflix UK this April, Plus Two Netflix Originals Dated

Stop motion series Rilakkuma and Koaru and CG series ULTRAMAN also make their appearance.

NormanicGrav • 19th March 2019

Manga Review

Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Volume 2 Review

The story of Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger continues at a gradual yet fun pace, with plenty of FF franchise references for fans to lap up, whilst also providing engaging battle scenes and story developments.

darkstorm • 19th March 2019

Anime Review

STARMYU Season 1 Review

Even if this kind of music isn’t your bag, it is hard to feel downbeat after watching STARMYU.

Ian Wolf • 18th March 2019

News

J-Novel Club Adds Ascendance of a Bookworm, Full Metal Panic! & More Light Novel Titles

Full Metal Panic! comes back with a new translation, and three more light novels also join the catalogue.

NormanicGrav • 18th March 2019

Manga Review

Gleipnir Volume 1 Review

This monstrous manga may look cute on the outside, but inside the NSFW contents, including violence and references to rape, will deter some readers.

Ian Wolf • 16th March 2019

News

My Hero Academia Season 3 Part 1 Listed by Retailers

Manga UK are going Plus Ultra with My Hero Academia Season Three Part One in May, according to multiple retail listings!

Josh A. Stevens • 15th March 2019

Manga Review

Love in Focus Volume 1 Review

Love in Focus isn’t groundbreaking nor is it particularly compelling to read, but the characters are charming and intriguing enough to keep you turning the pages to see what's next.

Demelza • 15th March 2019

Manga Review

Ran and the Gray World Volume 2 Review

The second volume of Ran and the Gray World is as entertaining and enchanting as the first, drawing the reader deeper into the far-from-normal daily life of the magical Umaru family!

Sarah • 14th March 2019

News

Perfect Blue Ultimate Edition Release Date & Final Details Revealed!

Satoshi Kon's 1998 psychological horror is coming back with a brand new transfer and special ultimate edition release for the UK.

NormanicGrav • 13th March 2019

Book Review

5 Centimeters per Second – One More Side Review

5 Centimeters per Second - One More Side is a must-read for fans of the film. Although it can’t fix the many flaws 5 Centimeters per Second has, especially with its characters, it’s still a surprisingly engrossing read. The fresh perspective on the tale brings it to life in a whole new way.

Demelza • 13th March 2019

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Netflix Announces More Anime Partnerships plus Anime Adaptations for Dragon’s Dogma and Super Crooks

Netflix reveals new anime projects from studio Bones, David Production, Sublimation and WIT Studio plus more.

NormanicGrav • 12th March 2019

Anime Review

Princess Principal Collection Review

When a steampunk alternate reality Britain is split in half and political revolution lurks around the corner, who can you trust? The words of spies may be suspect, but can you trust us when we say Princess Principal is worth a watch? Read more to find out!

Josh A. Stevens • 12th March 2019

Manga Review

Mob Psycho 100 Volume 1 Review

ONE's manga is funny and stylistically unique.

Ian Wolf • 11th March 2019

News

The Light Cinema to screen Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Studio Ghibli as part of their Anime Season line-up

Independent UK cinema chain is bringing Broly back to the UK cinema screens as well as Mary and the Witch's Flower and select Studio Ghibli films as part of its special anime season line-up.

NormanicGrav • 11th March 2019