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The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 Review

What would you do if you were summoned by accident to another world? Usato needs to find out quickly how to adapt and survive, but first he will have to undergo a hellish training from the rescue team captain.

Noemi10 • 26th December 2022

Anime Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S (Season 2) Review

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid returns for its second season, pitting Tohru and Kobayashi against new dragon Ilulu, who seems bent on destroying humanity! Meanwhile we dig more into Tohru and Elma’s past, while Kanna makes a new friend in New York, much to the ire of Riko!

Onosume • 24th December 2022

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 1 Review

Mika Yamamori's current on-going series In the Clear Moonlit Dusk focuses on an unlikely pair who are known as the "princes" of their high school. When they become friends will romance begin to bloom between them? And what does it mean for our heroine who's never once been treated as anything other than her princely persona?

Demelza • 23rd December 2022

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa and Light Novels

Another bumper year of manga, light novels (and manhwa) sales! What titles have the writers at Anime UK News chosen to recommend as they look back at 2022?

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2022

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2022 Part 1: Anime

2022 has brought some major changes to the way we watch anime in the UK – but has the quality of the shows we’ve been watching deteriorated? The Anime UK Writers have chosen their favourite titles to recommend – let us know what you’ve enjoyed watching too!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2022

Book Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 we find Amane and Mahiru put in the same class as they become second-year students, but with Mahiru being the idol of the school, Amane wants her to keep her distance from him. As Mahiru grows frustrated with Amane and he's forced to battle some internal demons, just where will their relationship stand in the end?

Demelza • 20th December 2022

Manga Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Manga Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish sees two twenty-something-year-olds overcoming their fears, following their dreams and fighting to find love after everything that life throws at them.

Noemi10 • 19th December 2022

Anime Review

Trinity Blood Collector’s Edition Review

Vampires versus the Vatican! The baroque steampunk extravaganza that is Trinity Blood is revived in a new Blu-ray collector’s edition from MVM – has it stood the test of time?

Sarah • 18th December 2022

Manga Review

Snow Fairy Review

In the snowy wastes of Hokkaido, local farmer Haruki comes across wildlife photographer Narumi snapping wild swans – and, on impulse, offers him a place to stay to complete his project. Will this chance meeting lead to friendship for solitary Haruki – or maybe something more?

Sarah • 17th December 2022

News

Crunchyroll announces UK and Ireland cinema dates for That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond

Film released in UK and Ireland cinemas on January 18th, with tickets on sale January 6th 2023

Crunchyroll has announced that That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond will…

Sarah • 16th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The World After the Fall Volume 1 Review

Can a man stand between humanity and its destruction? Jaehwan will do everything to make it possible, even if it involves destroying all-powerful beings.

Noemi10 • 16th December 2022

Manga Review

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume 1 Review

In a back alley of Tokyo, you'll find BAR California, a place where anyone is welcome regardless of background and identity. It's a place to take a break from the world and the eyes of society, something very important to the cast of this series.

Demelza • 15th December 2022

Manga Review

Shadows House Volume 2 Review

Emilico is doing her very best to serve her young mistress – but when a terrifying phantom made of soot creatures appears in Shadows House, all the living dolls must work together to try to destroy it!

Sarah • 14th December 2022

Manga Review

Captain Corinth: The Galactic Navy Officer Becomes an Adventurer Volume 1 Review

Based on a light novel series, this manga follows Space Captain Alan Corinth, whose ship gets attacked and is then forced to crashland on an unknown planet. With no hope of rescue and all on his own, Alan explores the planet in the hopes of finding other intelligent life forms.

Demelza • 13th December 2022

Manga Review

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Volume 1 Review

When second-year high school student Fumi Ohno finds herself evicted from her apartment because of her father's mounting debt, she becomes a live-in housekeeper for author Akatsuki Kibikino who thinks she won't be up to the task! Will Fumi be able to prove him wrong and maybe even become friends with him?

Demelza • 12th December 2022

News

Calling all Anime Fans! A New Kickstarter from JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization)

These Indie Anime Studios Need Your Help to Bring Their Passion Projects to Life

This year, JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization) is supporting small anime studios in Japan to give them…

Sarah • 11th December 2022

Anime Review

Romantic Killer Episodes 1–12 (Streaming) Review

If you already have Netflix and this series hasn’t come up on your recommendation feed yet, then give this love rom-com with a twist a go - here's our review!

darkstorm • 11th December 2022

Book Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 1 Review

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic sees protagonist Usato summoned to another world where he discovers an affinity for healing magic. However, the Rescue Team are known for having incredibly difficult training so Usato is going to need to be the best of the best if he wants to put his talents to good use...

Demelza • 10th December 2022

Film Review

Violet Evergarden: The Movie Collector’s Edition Review

With the arrival of Violet Evergarden: The Movie on home video, fans of the series can now own the conclusion to Violet's story.

Demelza • 9th December 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Daughter of the Emperor Volume 2 Review

Can Ariadna survive into adulthood under the supervision of a crazy and bloodthirsty father who also happens to be the emperor? Maybe, but first things first; she needs to learn how to walk.

Noemi10 • 8th December 2022