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Dragon Ball Z Kai – The Final Chapters: Part 1 Review

After a couple of years break, Dragon Ball Z Kai returns to UK shores to present the final DBZ arc in cut down form: the Buu Arc. That being said if you’re expecting the same sort of release at the other three distinct arcs in the series then you’ll be in for a shock, and not a particularly pleasant one…

Cold Cobra • 15th October 2018

News

Mamoru Hosoda’s MIRAI UK & Ireland Theatrical Location Recap Details

The latest film from director Mamoru Hosoda is coming very soon! We recap everything you need to know in preparation for its theatrical release!

NormanicGrav • 15th October 2018

News

Crunchyroll & Funimation Autumn 2018 Anime Season Round-up Part 4!

A couple more titles including an update on Index III have appeared on Crunchyroll & Funimation's service.

NormanicGrav • 13th October 2018

Features

Interview: Mamoru Hosoda on Mirai, Family and Studio Chizu

Ahead of the release of Mirai next month, we talk to anime director Mamoru Hosoda about the film, his experiences as a new father, and the formation of Studio Chizu!

Josh A. Stevens • 13th October 2018

News

Anime Limited Announce Plans to Release Cyber City Oedo 808 on Blu-ray Remastered in 2019

The 1990 OVA series is coming back to the UK & Ireland in 2019.

NormanicGrav • 12th October 2018

Anime Review

Drifters: Battle in a Brand-New World War Season 1 Review

Over the top, cool, and unashamedly violent. If you are looking for a fantasy action series to scratch that itch without thinking too hard, then Drifters will deliver with style.

N.E.C • 12th October 2018

News

Karakuri Circus Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

The first title from Twin Engine's batch of upcoming anime heading to Amazon Prime is now available.

NormanicGrav • 11th October 2018

News

Anime Limited Issues Your Name Blu-ray Replacement Scheme Update

Anime Limited issues an update on the long-awaited replacement disc scheme for their megahit film "Your Name".

Josh A. Stevens • 11th October 2018

Film Review

Tokyo Godfathers Review

Tokyo Godfathers captures the true spirit of Christmas by presenting a tale of three homeless folk finding hope and redemption amidst a madcap adventure, yet retains the darker themes that director Satoshi Kon is known for, allowing this to appeal to both fans and newcomers to his work.

Onosume • 11th October 2018

Anime Review

Yuri!!! on Ice Review

Yuri!!! on Ice is that rare thing: a genuinely feelgood watch. It's entertaining, alternately heart-warming and heart-breaking, and delivers a dazzling array of figure skating routines.

Sarah • 10th October 2018

Film Review

Mirai Cinema Screening Review

Mirai is another lovely, sentimental, enjoyable family film from Mamoru Hosoda that strikes the perfect balance between visually wonderful fantasy sequences and an emotionally relatable story.

darkstorm • 8th October 2018

News

Crunchyroll Autumn 2018 Anime Season Round-up Part 3!

More titles join Crunchyroll including SSSS.GRIDMAN, Voice of Fox, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san and more.

NormanicGrav • 6th October 2018

News

Animeism titles Boarding School Juliet and IRODUKU: The World in Colors Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

The Autumn 2018 anime titles in the Animeism programming block are now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime.

NormanicGrav • 6th October 2018

News

Anime Limited News Round-up: Multiple Cover Artwork revealed, ME!ME!ME! at London MCM and More

We round-up the latest news revealed at Anime Limited including new cover artwork, MCM London's Guest of Honour and more!

NormanicGrav • 6th October 2018

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky Review

A glossy production of obvious quality, December Sky is set to bring the ubiquitous Gundam brand to this year's Scotland Loves Anime, in the form of an unusual film whose considerable strengths will appeal to far more than just the hardened fans.

Professor Irony • 6th October 2018

News

Manga UK Bringing My Hero Academia: Two Heroes to Cinemas This December!

The highly anticipated anime film "My Hero Academia: Two Heroes" is coming to UK cinemas, courtesy of Manga Entertainment UK!

Josh A. Stevens • 5th October 2018

Anime Review

BLAME! Review

It may not be a perfect adaption of the manga source material, but it is certainly a good first step into this grim future world.

N.E.C • 5th October 2018

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 5 Review

Part 5 of Dragon Ball Super has arrived, and with it thirteen more episodes of Future Trunks’ post-apocalyptic world being further ruined by an evil Goku doppelgänger, and possibly more! Does this depressing reality provide entertainment?! Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 4th October 2018

News

Crunchyroll & Funimation Autumn 2018 Anime Season Round-up Part 2!

We round up the latest additions for Crunchyroll and Funimation, such as CONCEPTION, Fairy Tail Final Series, Thunderbolt Fantasy Season 2 and many more.

NormanicGrav • 4th October 2018

Anime Review

Sound! Euphonium Review

Even amongst Kyoto Animation's prestigious back catalogue, Sound! Euphonium carves out a place amongst the very best, with a subtle blend of Slice of Life and Drama, and understated yet well developed characters, topped off with truly breathtaking animation and music.

IncendiaryLemon • 3rd October 2018