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My Dear Agent Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Dear Agent sees Riichi and coworker turned boyfriend Tachibana enjoying their new relationship, but how well does Riichi really know his new partner?

Demelza • 18th May 2023

Manga Review

Twilight Out of Focus Volume 1 Review

Mao and Hisashi are good friends who share a dorm room at high school – but no more than friends. So will Mao’s involvement in the film club’s new project change how they see each other?

Sarah • 17th May 2023

News

CRUNCHYROLL AND DUOLINGO PARTNER TO IMMERSE FANS AND LEARNERS IN THE WORLD OF ANIME

Global Popularity of Anime Drives Rising Interest in Japanese Learning

Believe it! Crunchyroll, the international brand serving the ultimate anime experience, and Duolingo, the world’s…

Sarah • 16th May 2023

Manga Review

My Happy Marriage (Manga) Volume 3

Miyo Saimori has finally found her place the world, at Kiyoka Kudo’s side as his fiancée. But her cruel stepmother and half-sister Kaya are not done with her. Can Miyo ever truly be happy? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 16th May 2023

Film Review

Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Parts 1 and 2 Review

Penguindrum's 10th anniversary 2-part film is in cinemas exclusively at Odeon, but how does the series translate into film format? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 15th May 2023

Manga Review

ARIA The Masterpiece Volume 7 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 7 delivers a wonderful conclusion to a superb manga series that brings the story full circle, whilst showcasing how the central trio have matured and found their way, offering a glimpse into the future that provides a satisfying finale.

HWR • 13th May 2023

Manga Review

Sunbeams in the Sky Volume 1 Review

Sunbeams in the Sky sees twin sisters Mio and Himari swapping places for a couple of days, but after a traumatic incident leads to Himari becoming a shut-in, will she be able to take her sister's place at school?

Demelza • 12th May 2023

Manga Review

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Volume 2 Review

Shintaro has been living with Towa for almost a week and so far he's kept her safe, but now he's in trouble as childhood friend Tsumugi has seen her flying around! All this and more in the second volume of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included.

Demelza • 11th May 2023

News

CHANGE YOUR DESTINY WITH RE:CYCLE OF THE PENGUINDRUM

IN CINEMAS FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

Celebrate the supernatural suspense of legendary director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena) with an Odeon exclusive double-bill event…

Sarah • 10th May 2023

Manga Review

Run Away With Me, Girl Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Run Away With Me, Girl sees Midori and Maki taking a trip to visit friend Komari. Away from their everyday lives, can they figure out the feelings they have for one another and the future they want?

Demelza • 10th May 2023

Film Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! Collector’s Edition Review

Goodbye, Don Glees! finds its way to home video after a successful theatrical run late last year.

Demelza • 9th May 2023

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 1 Review

Hiromu Arakawa returns to the English manga scene with a brand new shonen series. But does it hit the heights of her other beloved works?

Demelza • 8th May 2023

Manga Review

Blue Period Volumes 11 and 12 Review

A part-time teaching role working with children finds Yatora learning as much from his young charges as they do from him…before he’s plunged back into the second year of his art course, where he comes up against the fearsome Professor Inukai. Perhaps he’s not cut out to study art at university…?

Sarah • 7th May 2023

Opinion

Anime UK News Team’s Favourite Anime and Manga Royalty

In celebration of King Charles III’s coronation, the AUKN team pick their favourite royals from anime – both the malevolent and benevolent!

AUKN Staff • 5th May 2023

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Last Gender: When We Are Nameless follows the story of several more visitors to BAR California, all looking for shelter from the harshness of the outside world and a place where they can simply exist as who they are.

Demelza • 4th May 2023

Manga Review

Parallel World Pharmacy Volume 1 Review

Fans of the Parallel World Pharmacy anime can now experience the story through its manga adaptation, but does it prove a good way to follow the series?

Demelza • 3rd May 2023

News

CRUNCHYROLL CELEBRATES ANI-MAY WITH HMV PARTNERSHIP

Crunchyroll, the international brand offering fans the ultimate anime experience, is kicking off Ani-May with global retail and digital celebrations, including a variety of products celebrating…

Sarah • 2nd May 2023

News

Anime Limited Reveals May 2023 Pre-orders with The House of the Lost on the Cape, JUNK HEAD & Princess Jellyfish

Two films and one series will each make their UK Blu-ray debut from Anime Limited.

NormanicGrav • 1st May 2023

Manga Review

Quality Assurance in Another World Volume 1 Review

Taking an entertaining but critical look at the world of video game QA testing, Quality Assurance in Another World sees a group of testers, along with main character Haga, trapped in the video game they were working on. After losing several of his colleagues and friends to the bugs and glitches caused by the forbidden “Debug Mode”, Haga resolves to continue to test and go through the entire game, hoping that when he eventually clears it, all those trapped within will finally be able to log out.

Onosume • 1st May 2023

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 14 Review

Three years have passed in-universe since the events of A Sister's All You Need Volume 13 and now we rejoin the cast for one final instalment before bidding the series farewell.

Demelza • 30th April 2023