Film Review

Fruits Basket – prelude – Review

If you’re a Fruits Basket fan, you’ll want to watch this film that tells the story of heroine Tohru Honda’s parents and how they first met.

Sarah • 18th July 2022

Manga Review

Aria the Masterpiece Volume 2 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 2 is a wonderful continuation of Akari’s story as she continues to develop her skills as an Undine, forms new friendships and grows further accustomed to the world of Neo-Venezia and its more fantastical aspects.

HWR • 17th July 2022

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 8 Review

Dunward, onetime vampire king, confronts the formidable Queen of the Night who has taken Guideau hostage. Matters finally come to a head in a magical showdown ‘Four Levels Below.’

Sarah • 15th July 2022

Anime Review

In/Spectre Season 1 Collector’s Edition Review

In/Spectre follows the story of Kotoko Iwanaga, a girl who, in exchange for one of her eyes and a leg, gained supernatural powers and became the God of Wisdom to yokai around Japan. Now she spends her days solving their problems and exploring mysteries related to them, all to fulfil her duty as their God of Wisdom.

Demelza • 14th July 2022

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 6 Review

Poor Yoshiharu Moriyama – there he is, on-stage, ready to give his first concert – but where are the other members of his band? As the audience grows increasingly restless, is there anything Mr. Kanda and his friends can do to help their young colleague?

Sarah • 13th July 2022

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! our heroine finds herself face to face with the dastardly magical girl. Is her peaceful life about to come crashing down once more?!

Demelza • 12th July 2022

Manga Review

Orient Volume 6 Review

As something of a transitional volume for the series, Orient Volume 6 sees Musashi, Kojiro and Tsugumi head east as they encounter the Uesugi Alliance and get roped into their battle with Yamata no Orochi on Awaji Island.

Onosume • 11th July 2022

Manga Review

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of My Isekai Life sees protagonist Yuji complete the Adventurers' Guild exam and add a new monster companion to his party as he continues to adjust to living in this fantasy world.

Demelza • 10th July 2022

Manga Review

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