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New video showcases ‘Hidden Tracks’ behind Cowboy Bebop’s ending

A 9-minute video explainer illustrates the origins of the anime’s much-loved protagonist and iconic ending for the first time, tying in with the publication of unofficial Cowboy Bebop…

Sarah • 2nd October 2024

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Volumes 2 and 3 Reviews

Sooha's life is being threatened by vampires, and now her new friends need to protect her by showing their true selves. Can Sooha see her friends beyond the monsters they appear to be?

Noemi10 • 2nd October 2024

Manga Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

This geeky Boys' Love manga continues to be an enjoyable read, with the relationship developing slowly but surely. Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 1st October 2024

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

How far will a girl go to get to race with Takumi? Find out in the third omnibus edition of Initial D!

Ian Wolf • 30th September 2024

Book Review

Three, Two, One, Let’s Jam: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to the Original Cowboy Bebop Review

Have you ever wondered… pretty much anything even slightly related to Shinichiro Watanabe’s all-time classic Cowboy Bebop? Well, have I got the book for you!

Cold Cobra • 29th September 2024

Manga Review

Young Inori is making up for lost time as she does her best to catch up with other figure skaters her age. A summer training camp sounds a good idea – but why must she share her coach Tsukasa with sullen Rioh?

Sarah • 28th September 2024

Manga Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 2 Review

Aki behaves like a tough mob captain but he’s secretly pining for his yakuza boss. When an old enemy of the syndicate makes an unwelcome reappearance, will Aki’s desire to protect his boss lead him to disobey orders and put his own life in danger?

Sarah • 27th September 2024

News

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE WINTER HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE SCHEDULE

My Hero Academia, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond, and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD, with some exclusively available…

Sarah • 25th September 2024

Manga Review

The Boy I Loved Became the Jaded Emperor Volume 1 Review

This fantasy manga stumbles at the very start but there’s enough really good material in here to forgive its early pacing and world-building issues - available now!

darkstorm • 25th September 2024

News

Panini UK to release two new manga titles in December 2024!

Panini Comics have just announced two new series that will be translated into English for a print release for the very first time and will only be for sale in the UK and Ireland from December – EARTH…

Sarah • 24th September 2024

Manga Review

The Fable Omnibus 3 Review

How can a hitman who has promised not to kill rescue a woman from a yakuza-run call girl business?

Ian Wolf • 24th September 2024

Film Review

Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram Theatrical Review

Detective Conan and Heiji Hattori spring into action to prevent a heist after a challenge from Kid, the Phantom Thief. The stakes then rise as the mystery deepens, flinging everyone into a high-stakes caper in northern Japan! If you're already a fan of the series then you owe it to yourself to take the rare opportunity to see its latest theatrical outing on the big screen, and if you're yet to dip your toe into the world of Detective Conan then why not take this opportunity to check it out?

Rui • 23rd September 2024

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 12 Review

The upcoming annual stationery festival is a big project for Kurosawa to take on – but when he starts working all the hours and ignoring his husband Adachi’s offers of support, something has to change!

Sarah • 21st September 2024

Manga Review

Pupposites Attract Volume 1 Review

Pupposites Attract introduces us to two dogs and their loving owners who are complete opposites. We follow their daily lives as they spend time with their beloved pets and slowly begin to fall in love.

Demelza • 20th September 2024

Manga Review

Captain Momo’s Secret Base Volume 1 Review

Captain Momo and her feline companion John float through space on a cargo ship that all but flies itself. Together they spend their time in a leisurely way but not completely detached from trouble such as running out of electricity to power the craft...

Demelza • 19th September 2024

News

Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Season: BLUE LOCK, DAN DA DAN, RE:ZERO, SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER, TRILLION GAME, TOWER OF GOD and many more

CRUNCHYROLL FALL 2024 ANIME CALENDAR

Over 40 new and returning series will be coming to the platform soon!

*** Schedule and dub languages are subject to change. Availability may vary by region…

Sarah • 18th September 2024

News

NEW COWBOY BEBOP GUIDE ANNOUNCED

Telos Publishing have announced that a new and detailed guide to the classic anime Cowboy Bebop is to be published on 1 October 2024.

Cowboy Bebop has been a mainstay in anime fandom since its debut,…

Sarah • 18th September 2024

Manga Review

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Omnibus Review

Cocoa Fujiwara's The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies currently has an anime adaptation airing, but how does the original manga compare?

Demelza • 18th September 2024

Manga Review

Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Volume 1 Review

In a world where everyone is blessed with skills and a class at age ten, our protagonist Arel is surprised to find himself receiving neither at his blessing ceremony. But he's not going to let that stop him becoming a formidable adventurer!

Demelza • 17th September 2024

News

SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LONDON EXPANSION

THE COLORS WITHIN, LOOK BACK & MORE HEADLINE UK’S LONGEST RUNNING ANIME FILM FESTIVAL THIS NOVEMBER

London, UK, 16 September 2024 – The UK’s biggest and longest running film…

Sarah • 16th September 2024