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Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Volume 1 Review

Minami Nanami is struggling with finding a place to belong, especially after her classmate Aoi Hinami begins to outshine her at track-and-field. Now Nanami is offered the opportunity to go into modelling, but will this role give her the chance to become the shining star she dreams of being?

Demelza • 13th April 2022

News

Anime Limited Reveals 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release for Mamoru Hosoda’s BELLE, Scheduled for June 2022

Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE is coming to home video in 4K! Anime Limited revealed a special deluxe edition package with tons of content included.

NormanicGrav • 12th April 2022

Manga Review

Catch These Hands! Volume 1 Review

The two first met when they were delinquents - now they're adult women and one has a romantic confession to make.

Ian Wolf • 12th April 2022

Manga Review

I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (Manga) Volume 2 Review

As Aileen tries to curry favour with Demon King Claude to have him attend the soiree as her escort, threatening letters addressed to Prince Cedric’s new fiancée, Lilia, put her under suspicion which only intensifies when Lilia suddenly disappears. Can Aileen find the culprit and clear her name before it is too late?

Onosume • 11th April 2022

News

Redundancies Reported at Funimation/Crunchyroll UK & More

Reports of redundancies at Funimation UK have circulated on social media this morning, following last month's news of consolidation between Funimation and Crunchyroll.

Josh A. Stevens • 8th April 2022

Book Review

Demon Lord 2099, Volume 1 – Cyberpunk City Shinjuku Review

Although at times predictable, the mixture of science fantasy and reverse isekai elements make for an engrossing setting and central lead character: a magical evil overlord in a futuristic megacity.

Ian Wolf • 7th April 2022

Book Review

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish Short Story Collection Review

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a short story collection from Seiko Tanabe which follows women in various kinds of relationships and asks what it means to love and be loved.

Demelza • 5th April 2022

Roundup

What We Watched…and was it any good? Winter Season 2022 Overview

The Winter 2022 season is over – and we’ve watched a lot of anime at Anime UK News! But which shows impressed us all the way through to the final episodes?

AUKN Staff • 4th April 2022

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 7 Review

Volume 7 starts with Minare and Mizuho attempting to resolve a family’s personal struggles but it’s the inclusion of an unexpected story turn which makes for a more engaging read.

HWR • 1st April 2022

Manga Review

New York, New York Volume 1 Review

Yen Press bring out the first English edition of a classic manga: a gay love story set in 1990s New York that is not afraid to explore real-life issues that are still relevant today.

Sarah • 31st March 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Banished from the Hero's Party sees protagonist Red set out on a journey to find the perfect stone for an engagement ring.

Demelza • 29th March 2022

News

Anime Limited Acquires Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 for UK Home Video Release, Part 1 Scheduled for May 2022

The first season of Jujutsu Kaisen is coming to UK home video by Anime Limited, with standard and collector's editions available to pre-order right now.

NormanicGrav • 24th March 2022

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 7 Review

The latest instalment of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest sees protagonist Matthias face-off against his most formidable foe yet, but can he bring down the enemy and protect the kingdom?

Demelza • 24th March 2022

Manga Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Volume 0 Review

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun first came to life in a three-chapter mini-series, which has been collected in this Volume 0 release. Find out how things differed between this and what became a long-running shonen series.

Demelza • 23rd March 2022

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 4 Review

As we reunite with the cast of Unnamed Memories, we find things are quite different as we embark upon a journey in a new timeline with the same characters and the same fated meeting, but with a whole new set of problems.

Demelza • 22nd March 2022

Manga Review

Deko-Boko Bittersweet Days Review

Highschool romance can be sweet – but can it survive beyond graduation? Dekoboko Bittersweet Days follows Rui and Yuujirou as they face some difficult decisions…

Sarah • 21st March 2022

Manga Review

Sex Ed 120% Volume 3 (Final Volume) Review

Naoko Tsuji has been teaching her pupils a lot about sexuality, but when she falls in love, can she deal with her own?

Ian Wolf • 20th March 2022

Book Review

Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Keisuke and Nito find themselves staying at a temple where they meet others living in the area. These meetings will set them down an emotional path as they explore the connections between everyone and, in some cases, hope to restore severed relationships.

Demelza • 19th March 2022

Manga Review

Double Volume 4 Review

Actor Takara Takarada and his onetime friend and mentor Yuujin Kamoshima have gone their separate ways – until a new theatrical production offers the chance to perform on the same stage together again. Will this make or break their friendship?

Sarah • 16th March 2022

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of You Call That Service? sees protagonist Ryouta return to Japan with Archbishop Alfoncina - but what lies in store for him as they spend two days alone together?

Demelza • 15th March 2022