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Kowloon Generic Romance Volume 9 Review

Why can some people see Kowloon – and others can’t? What’s the secret? And what of Reiko who is doing her best to be her absolute self even though she now knows she has the face of a dead woman? The answers to these mysteries are gradually beginning to be revealed in Volume 9 of the compelling manga that inspired the upcoming anime series.

Sarah • 12th March 2025

Manga Review

Blue Period Volumes 14 and 15 Review

Yatora and his fellow students are on summer break in Hiroshima – but all are haunted in different ways by memories of a friend and gifted young artist, Machiko Sanada…

Sarah • 11th March 2025

News

TOHO ANIMATION’S “MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES” PREMIERES 7 APRIL ONLY ON CRUNCHYROLL

All-New Spinoff Series Will Stream New Episodes Weekly

Toho Co., Ltd. has revealed the new trailer, poster, and opening theme artist for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, which premieres on Crunchyroll…

Sarah • 10th March 2025

News

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Manga coming soon from Panini UK Manga!

THE DAILY LIFE OF A MIDDLE-AGED ONLINE SHOPPER IN ANOTHER WORLD VOLUME 1

Kenichi Hamada, a regular middle-aged guy, suddenly finds himself transported to another world. Waking up in a dangerous…

Sarah • 10th March 2025

Manga Review

Gazing at the Star Next Door Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Chiaki's feelings for Subaru only grow stronger as time goes on, but when he lands the lead role in an upcoming drama, our heroine feels the gap between them widen more than ever. Will she ever be able to tell him how she feels?

Demelza • 10th March 2025

Anime Review

Drifting Dragons Season 1 Review

In a fantasy world where dragons exist, the crew aboard the airship Quin Zaza are ready to risk their lives to hunt, butcher and eat them!

Noemi10 • 9th March 2025

Manga Review

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t A Guy At All Volume 2 Review

Green yuri fever has hit Anime UK News as we take a look at the second volume of the manga, out now from Yen Press!

darkstorm • 8th March 2025

Manga Review

Magical Girl Incident Volume 3 Review

Magical Girl Incident reaches its end in this jam-packed final volume filled with all the things we've come to love the series for.

Demelza • 7th March 2025

Manga Review

Blood Blade Volumes 2 and 3 Review

While Vlad and their small band of monsters have set off for the paradise of Monster Island, getting there won’t be easy as an old foe rears his head. The Justiciar has his sights set on Vlad and wants them eliminated, at any cost.

Onosume • 6th March 2025

News

First Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Releases in UK Cinemas this September

Crunchyroll announces theatrical release date for the highly anticipated first part of the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" anime film trilogy.

Josh A. Stevens • 5th March 2025

Manga Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 2 Review

Cocoa wants to see Chino smile, Riza wants to buy an expensive present, and Chiya turns out to be very good at dodging.

Ian Wolf • 5th March 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Solo Leveling Volume 11 Review

Jinwoo has shown his strength to the world - but now he has to step up his game even further to face the Monarchs who are coming for him.

Noemi10 • 4th March 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

My Gently Raised Beast Volumes 8 and 9 Review

The battle between divine beasts and humans is reaching its climax, and Briddy and Amon need to put everything on the line, including their lives, to get a shot at winning.

Noemi10 • 3rd March 2025

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Solo Leveling Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Jinwoo finally gets a clue about his re-awakening, but it brings more questions than answers. He knows though that he needs to become even stronger to protect the people he loves.

Noemi10 • 2nd March 2025

News

CloverWorks’ “Trapezium” Anime Movie Debuts on Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has announced that Trapezium, the anime movie adaptation of an idol drama light novel by former Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama, is streaming now on the service.

Josh A. Stevens • 28th February 2025

Manga Review

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 2 Review

Osuke and Nijio work together with another team, Ten and Takao from the agency, to investigate the mystery of ‘the Inescapable House’ – but can they solve it without being drawn in themselves?

Sarah • 28th February 2025

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 7 Review

Just as one misunderstanding threatens to tear Yoi and Ichimura apart, he appears to make a heartfelt apology. But now new problems are popping up left and right as their school prepares for the long-awaited school festival!

Demelza • 27th February 2025

Manga Review

Hauntress Review

Once ranked as one of the ‘Most Traumatising Manga’ in a Japanese poll, and credited as introducing the concept of ‘stalking' to Japan - the horror classic is out now in English for the first time!

darkstorm • 26th February 2025

Theatre/Live Action Review

Sailor Moon The Super Live – London Review

Making its UK debut, Sailor Moon The Super Live is an excellent show, that showcases what fans love about the series, but in a whole new way and medium, that transcends language barriers so everyone in the audience can have a fun time.

darkstorm • 25th February 2025

Manga Review

Initial D Omnibus 4 review

The unexpected comes in many forms in this latest collection.

Ian Wolf • 24th February 2025