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MCM Scotland Comic Con to Host Sword Art Online 3 Premiere

MCM Scotland Comic Con will host the premiere of the highly anticipated Sword Art Online: Alicization anime sequel this month, ahead of its October broadcast.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th September 2018

Film Review

Mary and the Witch’s Flower Review

If you love Ghibli, desire more of it, or are simply willing to look past this movie's Ghibli-related beginnings, then you’ll find a charming, magical and fun family movie with beautiful animation from a studio that clearly wants to make more delightful movies in the future.

darkstorm • 10th September 2018

News

In Another World with my Smartphone Officially Announced by Sony Pictures UK for this October!

Smartphone has been officially confirmed for its upcoming UK home video release from Funimation & Sony.

NormanicGrav • 6th September 2018

Anime Review

And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? Review

And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? is a show that sets out with silly comedy in mind but has the depth to both educate viewers and provide an enjoyable ride at the same time. Both fans of fantasy and slice of life series will get a lot out of the show!

Demelza • 6th September 2018

Anime Review

Aoharu x Machinegun Review

Although it may not have been the action-filled romp I expected, Aoharu x Machinegun instead offers quality drama, focusing sharply on its small cast of well developed characters

IncendiaryLemon • 5th September 2018

Book Review

Otorimonogatari Review

Otorimonogatari is an odd entry in the Monogatari series. Due to the toning down of the comedic aspects and use of a third person perspective, this is a very different Monogatari to the usual.

Demelza • 3rd September 2018

News

Crunchyroll Details Upcoming Anime Simulcasts

New information on The Rising of the Shield Hero, first episode of DOUBLE DECKER! now available, plus we round-up other simulcasts confirmed already for Autumn 2018.

NormanicGrav • 2nd September 2018

News

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Now Streaming on Crunchyroll, UK Theatrical Screening at Glasgow Youth Film Festival

The Bungo Stray Dogs movie is now available to watch on Crunchyroll, and will also be shown at the Glasgow Youth Film Festival.

NormanicGrav • 1st September 2018

Manga Review

That Blue Sky Feeling Volume 1 Review

That Blue Sky Feeling delivers a likable story and provides a valuable resource, especially given its age-rating: Teen (13 +) as a means to read about - and maybe discuss - LGBT+ issues.

Sarah • 1st September 2018

News

English Dub for Cardfight!! Vanguard 2018 series Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

The 2018 series is now available to watch on Amazon Prime for streaming.

NormanicGrav • 31st August 2018

Manga Review

Dr. Stone Volume 1 Review

A rock-solid start for this Shonen Jump adventure.

Ian Wolf • 31st August 2018

News

Manga Entertainment to release Franco-Japanese animated film MFKZ for UK & Ireland Theatrical Screens this October!

A special film collaboration between French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard, French studio Ankama Animation and Japanese studio Studio 4°C is coming to the UK & Ireland from Manga Ent.

NormanicGrav • 30th August 2018

News

Mamoru Hosoda’s MIRAI heads to BFI London Film Festival for UK premiere

Mamoru Hosoda's latest film has its UK premiere at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival next month!

Josh A. Stevens • 30th August 2018

Anime Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in A Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Review

Sword Oratoria offers everything we’ve come to know and love about DanMachi. Fans of Aiz and Loki Familia’s crew will get a lot out of this release, as will those who’re just looking for another DanMachi fix.

Demelza • 30th August 2018

News

Drifters: Battle in a Brand-New World War Confirmed For Release in the UK

The 2016 anime has finally been dated for a UK home video release on the 8th October.

Teapot • 29th August 2018

News

Scotland Loves Anime 2018 Glasgow Line-up Announced

Aniplex titles Fate/Stay Night [Heaven's Feel] and I Want To Eat Your Pancreas as well as Penguin Highway are among the bunch confirmed for this year's festival over at Glasgow.

NormanicGrav • 29th August 2018

News

Tsuneo Goda and Hirokazu Minegishi Give Stop-Motion Animation Talk

Award-winning animators Tsuneo Goda and Hirokazu Minegishi are travelling from Japan to the UK to give a talks at various events. They will be in London on the September 25 for a creators’…

genkinahito • 28th August 2018

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 1 Review

Although this first volume is playing with a concept that is sure to be familiar to many, the strength of the writing brings everything together for an insightful and moving story. This is a release not to be missed for fans of drama and slice of life!

Demelza • 28th August 2018

News

Anime Limited News: Angelic Layer Blu-ray Release, B: The Beginning Home Video Announcement, and more

New license announcement, new update on a classic CLAMP series, and a mini-update on what's going out of print!

NormanicGrav • 27th August 2018

Film Review

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable (Live Action) Review

Diamond is Unbreakable is about as good an adaptation as could be made, but odd production decisions make it a tough recommendation

IncendiaryLemon • 27th August 2018