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Features

Interview: Ciarán Strange (Requiem of the Rose King’s Richard III)

We interview one of the few British voice actors working in anime today.

Ian Wolf • 18th February 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 4 Review

Having solved a kidnapping case that was supposed to be the final arc of Iana's story, our protagonist is feeling hopeful about the future. That is, until an assassination attempt is made on Konoha and they meet an elf whose village holds a deadly secret...

Demelza • 16th February 2022

Roundup

What were you watching in 2012? The Anime UK News writers reminisce about their favourite anime from a decade ago

In the second part of their nostalgic look-back, the writers at Anime UK News share their memories of favourite anime from 2012…

AUKN Staff • 14th February 2022

Book Review

My Happy Marriage Volume 1 Review

Having been nothing but a slave to her stepmother and half-sister, Miyo Saimori is delighted when she's given the opportunity to leave her family home behind and become a marriage candidate for Kiyoka Kudou. The only problem is that Kiyoka is known for dismissing his potential brides after just three days, so Miyo may be stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire!

Demelza • 11th February 2022

News

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022 winners revealed

Demon Slayer won seven prizes on the night, but Attack on Titan won "Anime of the Year".

Ian Wolf • 9th February 2022

Book Review

The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time Volume 1 Review

Having defeated the Demon Lord and no longer being of any use, Kaito finds himself betrayed by his companions and brutally murdered. In his dying moments, Kaito swears to take revenge if he is given a second chance but when that happens, just how will he carry out his act of vengeance?

Demelza • 9th February 2022

Roundup

Twenty Years Ago! The anime we would have been watching in 2002 if only we could have…

What anime were you watching in 2002? The writers at Anime UK News have been looking back…and rediscovering some favourite titles!

AUKN Staff • 7th February 2022

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 1 Review

Sabikui Bisco follows the story of a Mushroom Keeper on the search for a Rust Eater, a mushroom that could cure Japan of the Rust caused by the Rust Wind. In a world where humanity is literally rusting away, will this hero be able to save the day?

Demelza • 6th February 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of Sweat and Soap sees Kotaro confront Asako about the reasons she's been so distant lately and once her bottled-up feelings are released, the two look forward to a happier occasion together.

Demelza • 5th February 2022

Anime Review

Kakegurui Collector’s Edition Review

Disgustingly sexy and brilliantly grotesque, Kakegurui takes a silly and over-the-top premise and just rolls with it, producing a show that you can giggle at like a lunatic as the cast really get their gambling freak on.

Onosume • 4th February 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 8-9 Review

With two new volumes of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, we charge into the next arc which sees Natsu's group united with old friends and facing one of their toughest challenges yet - fighting each other!

Demelza • 3rd February 2022

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 3 Review

Yamato and Kakeru are off to Kyoto with their year group – but will three days away from the routine of school life offer the ideal opportunity for one of them to confess how they really feel?

Sarah • 2nd February 2022

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Magus of the Library shows Theo continuing to struggle with keeping up with his classes. To make matters worse, he's somehow angered his classmate! However, there is more to her story than it first appears...

Demelza • 1st February 2022

News

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film Heads to Cinemas This March

Crunchyroll and Funimation announce a March release date for the "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" anime prequel film!

Josh A. Stevens • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Vampire Dormitory Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Mito has no one to rely on and lives on the streets disguised as a boy. After being fired from her part-time job, she runs into Ruka, a vampire who, despite finding her blood tastes horrible, decides to keep her by his side. There's just one problem - Ruka has no idea that Mito is actually a girl!

Demelza • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Tomorrow, Make Me Yours Review

The reorganization of the classes at high school brings shy Yuki into contact with outgoing Hayato – and the start of a friendship that could develop into something more…

Sarah • 30th January 2022

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life opens with Akari being kidnapped by bandits! While on a mission to rescue her, Menou runs into an old friend who has also been taken captive and together they decide to destroy the group of kidnappers.

Demelza • 29th January 2022

Book Review

The Undead King’s Reign of Peace Volume 1 Review

A young girl on the verge of death is saved by an Undead King, but what will he want in exchange for saving her life?

Demelza • 28th January 2022

Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 2 Review

When Belle discovers the Beast’s secret – another Belle, his fiancée, imprisoned in crystal in the castle’s rose courtyard – she resolves to help him break the curse placed upon him and the castle by the witch Madame La Médium, as it may give her hints in finding her mother. However, she quickly finds that doing so puts her in greater danger than she might have imagined, while she struggles to accept that she can never have the man, or beast, she loves.

Onosume • 27th January 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside sees Ruti and Red reunite with Ares in a conflict that may prove life-changing for all involved.

Demelza • 26th January 2022