Manga Review

Golosseum Volume 1 Review

Golosseum makes its entrance in true WWE larger-than-life style. But wait - who is that I see on the cover: President Putinov!? Kodansha brings out a new martial arts manga with a difference... but is it worth your time?

Sarah • 22nd May 2018

Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 32 Review

Naruto Shippuden’s 32nd release is almost entirely filler, despite what the front cover wants you to think. The “New Chunin Exams arc”, as it’s often called, concludes at Episode 413, giving a whole two canon episodes! Is this filler arc worth sticking with, or are you going to buy the set for two episodes' worth of content? Let’s find out if either are going to be true…

Cold Cobra • 21st May 2018

News

Anime Limited Reveals More Cancelled Titles for Home Video Release

More titles have been confirmed to no longer see a home video release for the UK & Ireland.

NormanicGrav • 19th May 2018

News

Anime Limited Cancels Riddle Story of Devil Home Video Release

One of Anime Limited's older backlog titles is no longer going to be released for home video.

NormanicGrav • 19th May 2018

Manga Review

Moteki: Love Strikes Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Yuri!!! on Ice comes the story of a man unlucky in love who finds himself the centre of four women's affections.

Ian Wolf • 19th May 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon Movie: Diamond & Pearl Collection Review

While still being within the period of ‘good’ Pokémon films, this set is worth every Pokémon fan having in their collections. Both new and old fans alike should find something to enjoy among the stories on offer. It’s just a shame that they’re all so similar overall.

Demelza • 18th May 2018

News

Manga UK Announces Their Summer 2018 Release Slate

Manga has revealed some interesting surprises for their Summer release slate, including a Takashi Miike film and more One Piece!

NormanicGrav • 17th May 2018

Features

Our Favourite Classic Anime

Join the writers at Anime UK News as they look back to the classic titles that first inspired them to investigate anime and ask, ‘What makes an anime a classic? Does it have to have stood the test of time?’

AUKN Staff • 17th May 2018

News

Crunchyroll Adds More Funimation Backlog including Record of Lodoss War & WIXOSS

Plus, Funimation has also began streaming Re:ZERO in English audio.

NormanicGrav • 17th May 2018

Book Review

Toradora! Volume 1 Review

With a heartwarming story and two interesting protagonists Toradora! not only brings something new to the western light novel market, but also provides a simply stellar release.

Demelza • 15th May 2018

News

Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro and Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas Now Streaming on Netflix UK

Two more catalogue titles joins the Netflix service!

NormanicGrav • 15th May 2018

News

MCM Loves Anime Returns With Early Maquia Showing

See Mari Okada's upcoming directorial debut, Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms, a month early with a special screening at MCM London Comic Con this May!

Josh A. Stevens • 14th May 2018

News

Nintendo reveals Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Famicom Mini Version

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump, Nintendo are releasing a special version of the Famicom Mini with a ton of Shonen Jump games!

NormanicGrav • 14th May 2018

Anime Review

Initial D Legend 2: Racer Review

After a promising setup with the first entry, Initial D Legend 2 Racer squanders the potential by being exceedingly average.

IncendiaryLemon • 14th May 2018

News

Anime Limited reveals home video details for Masaaki Yuasa’s The Night is Short, Walk on Girl!

One of two Masaaki Yuasa films from 2017 is heading to home video this June, Anime Limited reveals the details!

NormanicGrav • 9th May 2018

Book Review

From Truant to Anime Screenwriter: My Path to “Anohana” and “The Anthem of the Heart” Review

From Truant to Anime Screenwriter: My Path to “Anohana” and “Anthem of the Heart” is an incredibly honest and insightful look into Mari Okada’s life. This book tells the remarkable story of someone with deeply rooted social anxiety and depression and their journey into the working world. A highly recommended read!

Demelza • 9th May 2018