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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Luckily, the outdated technology of VCRs and square TVs are not the most horrific scare of this movie; Ring is the epitome of slow-burn horror with its 20th anniversary screening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

Manga Review

Battle Angel Alita: Holy Night & Other Stories Review

This well-produced, good-looking collection will make a valuable addition to the library of readers already invested in the world of Battle Angel Alita.

Sarah • 20th February 2019

News

Anime Limited Provides Details on Upcoming Q2 Slate

Anime Limited have plans to bring a number of titles including Castlevania, Re:ZERO Part 2, Silver Spoon and more during their second quarter slate.

NormanicGrav • 19th February 2019

Manga Review

Wish Omnibus Review

Wish isn’t a series that’s likely to become your new favourite CLAMP manga but it’s a delightfully simple, fun, beautifully drawn series that easily pulls you into its story with likeable characters and genuine relationship chemistry.

darkstorm • 19th February 2019

News

Season 1 for Attack on Titan & My Hero Academia plus more Funimation shows now removed from Crunchyroll

Fan favorites Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia lose their first seasons among a number of other titles.

NormanicGrav • 18th February 2019

Manga Review

Ran and the Gray World Volume 1 Review

The English translation of fantasy manga Ran and the Gray World has been much heralded. Will you be enchanted by Aki Irie's first full-length series? The omens are good...

Sarah • 18th February 2019

Video Game Review

Jump Force Review

This game marking Shonen Jump's 50th anniversary has great gameplay, but is hampered by just about everything else.

Ian Wolf • 17th February 2019

News

Crunchyroll Adds Final Fantasy XV Episode Ardyn Prologue & The Royal Tutor Movie for Streaming

Two more additions plus another anime series are now streaming on Crunchyroll.

NormanicGrav • 16th February 2019

Film Review

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Review

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us is among the best Pokémon movies ever made. With a varied cast of characters and less focus on Ash and Pikachu, the film succeeds in offering a unique story that fans of all ages can enjoy.

Demelza • 16th February 2019

News

Manga UK’s Spring Slate Adds DARLING in the FRANXX, Black Clover & More!

Manga UK releases updated Spring 2019 release slate, including DARLING in the FRANXX and a license rescue for Black Clover! Also, an update on MFKZ.

Josh A. Stevens • 15th February 2019

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 6 Review

The Future Trunks arc comes to a swift close in Dragon Ball Super’s sixth part, and after it comes what can only be described as filler, even if it isn’t technically filling in time for any other reason than old habits, I guess. Is it good filler though? Well…

Cold Cobra • 15th February 2019