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The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince Volume 1 Review

Despite her best efforts, Liliana finds herself engaged to Prince William who, due to his lack of interest in other people, has become known as the "Ice Prince". Will she be able to get him to break off the engagement, or is there a happy ending awaiting the two...?

Demelza • 7th October 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Overview

The Summer Season’s over (just about!) but which titles stayed the course for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out…and do let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2025

Manga Review

How I Attended an All-Guys’ Mixer Volume 1 Review

Tokiwa and his two friends are invited to a mixer by Suo, a female classmate – but when they get there, they’re greeted by three hot guys! What’s going on?!

Sarah • 4th October 2025

Manga Review

Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Volume 2 Review

Rumours are flying that Runa has a new boyfriend, but no one could have possibly imagined it would be Ryuto! Runa's sister Maria is as shocked as anyone to hear the news, not least because she also has feelings for our protagonist.

Demelza • 3rd October 2025

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 9 Review

Will and Julius are stuck at the bottom of the Tower, but with a second Bloom being held soon, all hope is not lost. Can they unlock the secrets to Will's magic in time to impress a faction and move forward?

Demelza • 2nd October 2025

News

Crunchyroll Announce Autumn 2025 Anime Season Part 2

Digimon Beatbreak, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Kingdom Season 6, GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class, and more are coming to Crunchyroll this Autumn!

Sarah • 1st October 2025

Manga Review

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 4 and 5 Review

The summer holidays are approaching in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, but first the Chidori students have to make it through their exams! And Rintaro begins to wonder what it would be like to date Kaoruko...

Demelza • 1st October 2025

News

Crunchyroll Announce Home Entertainment Release Schedule for October and November 2025

Between October and November Anime fans will be able to enjoy their favourite series, including BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi - The Movie, ODDTAXI, Overlord and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD.

Sarah • 30th September 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion Volumes 7 and 8 Review

The final battle against Beatrice, the true protagonist, is approaching, but only one of them can survive it. Can Raeliana find her 'happy ever after' with Noah?

Noemi10 • 30th September 2025

Anime Review

Fate/Grand Carnival Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Review

Based upon the free-to-play Gatcha game, courtesy of MVM, here's the comedy sketch anime series with your favourite Servants!

darkstorm • 29th September 2025

Book Review

The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Volume 4 Review

A trip to Kyoto for Masamichi and his specter master, Shino, brings an unexpected shadow from the past to threaten their present happiness.

Sarah • 28th September 2025

Manga Review

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Volumes 13, 14 and 15 Review

The Harvest Festival is about to start! Iruma and the rest of the members of the Misfit Class compete to win the top spot and become the Young Queen or Young King.

Noemi10 • 27th September 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 8 Review

Trapped in gangster Yamada’s burning house with the hostages they’re trying to rescue, it looks as if Shiro and Ichiro have run out of options…

Sarah • 26th September 2025

Manga Review

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Omnibus 3 Review

Joe finally gets his chance to fight professionally.

Ian Wolf • 25th September 2025

Manga Review

Adabana Volume 1 Review

Mizuki Aikawa's best friend has been murdered and Mizuki turns herself in as the culprit, but not all is as it seems in this crime drama set in a small town...

Demelza • 23rd September 2025

News

Natural History Museum to host Pokémon Pop-Up Shop

The NHM's Cranbourne Boutique will host the shop between January and March 2026.

Ian Wolf • 22nd September 2025

Manga Review

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 3 Review

What does love mean? Atami-kun and his high school friends are not sure and when Valentine’s Day comes along, he’s puzzled to find a gift in his locker – from an unknown admirer...

Sarah • 22nd September 2025

Manga Review

I Don’t Know How to Love Review

Aimi will date anyone, girl or boy, as long as they agree to his terms – which is why no one stays with him for long. But how will he react when a younger male student asks him out?

Sarah • 20th September 2025

Manga Review

The Solitary Gourmet Manga Review

The Solitary Gourmet is a rather unique and worthwhile read – some may gorge through every chapter as a feast, whilst others will sample piece by piece. Whichever approach you choose, this is a great manga with a wonderful hardback edition and well worth adding to any collection.

HWR • 19th September 2025

Manga Review

My Beloved Supper Review

We could have easily savoured more volumes of this series, but for what we get, it's definitely worth a bite. Check out our review of this vampire/food manga now!

darkstorm • 18th September 2025