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Welcome Back, Alice Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Welcome Back, Alice our protagonist continues to struggle with his feelings for his childhood friend but will a favourable change with his love interest help him put his thoughts in order?

Demelza • 9th July 2022

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 7 Review

Yatora starts his first year studying oil painting at Tokyo University of Arts - but nothing turns out the way he expected!

Sarah • 8th July 2022

Features

In Memorium: Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Kazuki Takahashi (1961-2022)

A reflection on the life of Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi, who has passed away at the age of 60.

Josh A. Stevens • 7th July 2022

Manga Review

Yuri Espoir Volume 1 Review

'Espoir' is French for ‘hope’. Is this a promising start for the new Yuri series from Tokyopop?

darkstorm • 7th July 2022

Roundup

Spring Overview 2022 – Mostly on Crunchyroll

Has this been the strongest season for new anime in a long time? The Anime UK News writers look back at their favourite Spring 2022 series and recommend their favourites!

AUKN Staff • 6th July 2022

News

Anime Limited Revealed July 2022 Pre-orders with Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Ultimate Edition & Katsuhiro Otomo’s Memories on Blu-ray

Jujutsu Kaisen Part 2 home video release details were also shown before it was delisted. We also have home video release schedule changes as well as some new announcements from Anime Expo 2022.

NormanicGrav • 5th July 2022

Anime Review

Alice in Borderland Collection Review

Alice in Borderland follows Ryohei Arisu and his two friends who find themselves in a post-apocalyptic parallel world where they must take part in death games to survive.

Demelza • 5th July 2022

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of 86 sees author Asato Asato take a break from the main story and instead put together a collection of short stories focused on a much younger Shin and how the war against the Legion shaped him into the character we know now.

Demelza • 4th July 2022

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 4 Review

Akari has finally come clean to Momo about everything that's happened to her and together the two decide to run away somewhere Menou (hopefully) won't find them. Is this enough to alter the dastardly fate in store for the Executioner or is this a feeble attempt to revolt against the future?

Demelza • 28th June 2022

Book Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 1 follows the story of Komari, a shut-in who finds herself thrust into the position of commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army where she must pretend to be all-powerful or risk being overthrown by her subordinates!

Demelza • 24th June 2022

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Hyperventilation Review

Nine years after they left high school, Myeong Lee and Seonho Han meet again at a class reunion. But have the feelings they once had for each other faded with the passing of time?

Sarah • 23rd June 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 1 Review

Student Al Adley finds his quiet life turned upside-down when he’s interviewed by the police searching for the murderer of the mayor of London. A taut and twisty murder mystery manga set in our very own capital city!

Sarah • 21st June 2022

Manga Review

Death Note: Short Stories Review

Death Note Short Stories is going to mean something different to everyone but this is a lovely book with great stories to re-introduce yourself into this unique world.

darkstorm • 20th June 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 1 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's latest work explores the theme of gender, sexuality and growing up in this high school drama about three childhood friends reunited in high school.

Demelza • 19th June 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess takes a step back from all the madness as of late and gives our cast a chance to rest and regain their strength, but as usual Iana's troubles are only just beginning when another new character is introduced...

Demelza • 18th June 2022

Book Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon protagonist Souya and his party continue exploring the Tower of Legions in pursuit of the treasure that lies within.

Demelza • 17th June 2022

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 7 and 8 Review

In these two volumes of Something's Wrong With Us, the cast reach a turning point as the story significantly changes direction.

Demelza • 16th June 2022

Manga Review

Our Colors Review

A sensitive and convincing exploration of one young man’s struggle to come to terms with his realization that he’s gay.

Sarah • 15th June 2022

News

Crunchyroll to Release Fruits Basket -prelude- English Dub in Cinemas this July

Crunchyroll confirms that the theatrical release for the "Fruits Basket -prelude-" movie will be dub-only when it opens in cinemas next month.

Josh A. Stevens • 14th June 2022

Anime Review

Kanon Review

Another excellent early Kyoto Animation adaptation of the Key visual novels, with tragedy, humour, and a girl with an angelic backpack.

Ian Wolf • 14th June 2022