Anime UK News • The latest news and reviews fresh from Japan

Netflix Reveals a New Saiki K. Series, Release Dates for Kakegurui XX and Revisions, Plus More

Kakegurui Season 2 and REVISIONS finally receives its Netflix release date outside of Japan, plus there's more news from AnimeJapan 2019.

NormanicGrav • 24th March 2019

Book Review

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

With a refreshing spin on some common tropes and a likeable cast, there’s a lot to enjoy in Welcome to Japan, Ms Elf!. Those of you looking for a new slice-of-life series set in Japan, with a side dish of fantasy, will certainly appreciate this book.

Demelza • 24th March 2019

News

Re:Zero Season 2 Anime Finally Announced

You're not dreaming - a second season of the hit dark fantasy anime Re:Zero - Starting Life In Another World really is in production!

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd March 2019

Anime Review

The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 2: Dust Storm Dance Review

A sadly underwhelming follow up to a solid first season, The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance is largely a waste of time.

IncendiaryLemon • 23rd March 2019

News

Neon Genesis Evangelion Netflix Streaming Launch Date Revealed

Studio GAINAX's 1995 classic mecha series finally has a proper release date revealed by Netflix.

NormanicGrav • 23rd March 2019

News

Crunchyroll Announces Subscription Price Increase

Crunchyroll has announced an increase in the cost of their anime streaming service, with subscriptions increasing by up to 62.5%!

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd March 2019

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Yuri Is My Job! continues the story strongly by allowing events and relationships to progress naturally rather than trying to stretch the clichés to ridiculous extremes.

darkstorm • 22nd March 2019

Manga Review

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