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March Comes In Like A Lion Season 1 Part 2 Review

March Comes in Like a Lion but it certainly does not go out like a lamb, as the series' second part further impresses through its range of visuals and its thoughtful, evocative story.

N.E.C • 5th December 2018

News

Scotland Loves Anime Heads to Aberdeen This Weekend!

After a successful run in October, the Scotland Loves Anime film festival makes a surprise trip to Aberdeen this weekend, with Penguin Highway, Cyber City Oedo 808 and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 4th December 2018

Anime Review

The Asterisk War Part 2 Review

Whilst unnecessary filler makes for a less enjoyable watch than the first half, The Asterisk War Part 2 still maintains the quality action of its predecessor.

IncendiaryLemon • 4th December 2018

Anime Review

Digimon Adventure tri. The Movie Chapter 6: Our Future Review

Whilst not perfect, Future is an enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to the Digimon tri series, pulling out all the stops for a spectacular finale.

IncendiaryLemon • 3rd December 2018

Film Review

My Hero Academia – Two Heroes Review

My Hero Academia does Die Hard as it makes its theatrical debut with “Two Heroes”, a story that also explores the past of one of the series’ lead characters: All Might. Does this blend of genres work while living up to the great TV series? In a word: Yes!

Cold Cobra • 2nd December 2018

News

What’s Coming to Netflix for Anime in 2019 & Beyond

Carole & Tuesday, Saint Seiya, Neon Genesis Evangelion, ULTRAMAN and many more head to the Netflix platform in 2019.

NormanicGrav • 1st December 2018

Features

Anime UK News Christmas Gift Guide 2018

Need some help with Christmas presents this year? Then gather round for a festive tale of anime gift giving...

darkstorm • 1st December 2018

News

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Release Date Apparently Revealed By Cinemas

A listing on the websites for cinema chains Cineworld and Vue have revealed an apparent release date for Manga UK's upcoming "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" anime film!

Josh A. Stevens • 30th November 2018

Manga Review

Edens Zero Volume 1 Review

Is Hiro Mashima's new series nothing more than 'Fairy Tail in space'?

Ian Wolf • 30th November 2018

News

Japanese Films at the London International Animation Festival 2018

The 15th London International Animation Festival will take place at the Barbican between November 30th and December 09th. There will be forums, workshops and over 200 animated films done…

genkinahito • 29th November 2018

News

Get A Taste of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes With An Exclusive Clip!

Ahead of its release in cinemas next week, get a taste of Manga UK's "My Hero Academia: Two Heroes" with an exclusive clip from the hotly anticipated anime movie!

Josh A. Stevens • 29th November 2018

Giveaways

Competition: Win a Pair of Tickets to “Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us” This Weekend!

This weekend is your last chance to see Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us in cinemas - and two of our lucky readers can win a pair of tickets! Read more to find out how.

Josh A. Stevens • 29th November 2018

Manga Review

Hiro Mashima’s Playground Review

The original pilot for Fairy Tail is among the eight stories in this short story collection.

Ian Wolf • 29th November 2018

News

Thor: Ragnarok Writer To Pen Premiere of Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop

Following yesterday's surprising Neon Genesis Evangelion news, Netflix have confirmed plans to release a live-action Cowboy Bebop series!

Josh A. Stevens • 28th November 2018

News

Original Neon Genesis Evangelion & More Debut on Netflix in 2019

Hideaki Anno's iconic mecha anime is finally returning to our screens, from an unlikely source! That's right, the original Neon Genesis Evangelion is coming to Netflix!

Josh A. Stevens • 27th November 2018

Manga Review

Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! Review

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha" sees a high school kid and nerdy Dragon Ball fan have an accident and wake up in the body of Yamcha. At first he freaks out, but soon he realises he can get off with Bulma, though only if he trains hard enough to kill Vegeta during the Saiyan arc… What on Earth am I going on about? Read on and find out!

Cold Cobra • 26th November 2018

Anime Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 1 – Initiation Review

The first Code Geass movie is finally out on Blu-ray; it's a movie best experienced if you’re already a fan, keen to enjoy all the bombastic and explosive glory of the original series plus some new content in glorious HD quality.

darkstorm • 25th November 2018

News

Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School Now Streaming on Crunchyroll

The spin-off anime series based on Capcom's video game franchise is now on Crunchyroll for select territories.

NormanicGrav • 24th November 2018

Film Review

Fireworks Review

Fireworks is an enjoyable but flawed film that tries to pair a slice of science fiction with a teenage romantic drama, but ends up getting bogged down with its time-altering plot device.

Onosume • 24th November 2018

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 2 Review

Junjo Romantica Season 2 is a distinct improvement on Season 1 in terms of watchable drama, lightened with welcome touches of humour that help the viewer to overlook the less than stellar animation.

Sarah • 23rd November 2018