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Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Premieres on Netflix Next Month

Netflix and The Pokémon Company International confirm an October release for the long-delayed anime film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle!

Josh A. Stevens • 7th September 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 3 Review

The third volume of Shinobu Ohtaka’s Orient is very much a tale of two halves, as it brings the current arc of the story focusing on Tsugumi and the Kosameda band of samurai to a solid conclusion but struggles to get going into the next one.

Onosume • 7th September 2021

Anime Review

My Hero Academia – Season 4 Part 2 Review

The second half of My Hero Academia’s fourth season is a more relaxed affair after an action-packed first half, but is that a bad thing?

Cold Cobra • 6th September 2021

Manga Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club (Manga) Volume 1 Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club makes its manga debut with a slightly different look for our main cast but with a story that is nevertheless worth checking out.

Demelza • 3rd September 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 7 Review

In Volume 7 of Sweat and Soap Kotaro and Asako spend Golden Week together before Asako finally gets to meet Kotaro's family for the first time.

Demelza • 1st September 2021

News

Funimation Offers 30+ Anime for UK Streaming Including GANTZ, Kingdom Seasons 1 & 2, Scrapped Princess, Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid & More

A combination of classic anime from Funimation's catalogue as well as older Aniplex of America titles are now available on the UK & IE streaming platform.

NormanicGrav • 31st August 2021

Film Review

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Review

Riko and Reg’s grand adventure to the bottom of The Abyss takes some dark and sinister turns in a horror movie-esque arc that is very emotional and engaging, even if it feels a little formulaic.

Onosume • 31st August 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals September 2021 Pre-Order Schedule with Jujutsu Kaisen Vinyl Soundtrack, ON-GAKU and Sword Art Online Alicization -War of Underworld-

Three titles will be available for pre-order throughout September; one deluxe edition Vinyl release and two collector's edition Blu-ray releases!

NormanicGrav • 30th August 2021

News

Neon Genesis Evangelion Standard & Zavvi Exclusive Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Details Revealed

With the Ultimate Edition almost sold out, the Standard & Zavvi Exclusive Collector's Edition Blu-ray sets have been revealed for Neon Genesis Evangelion.

NormanicGrav • 30th August 2021

Manga Review

If the RPG World Had Social Media Volume 1 Review

How different would a hero's journey be if their world had social media? Well, enter the new manga series If the RPG World Had Social Media which aims to show us just how much fun the cast could have with the ability to constantly text one another.

Demelza • 30th August 2021

Manga Review

The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious Volume 1 Review

The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious follows the story of Yuuri who constantly worries that his maid Lillith is up to no good, thanks to her being too good at her job!

Demelza • 29th August 2021

Manga Review

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Volume 1 Review

Mitsuki and Asahi are off on a round-the-world journey of a lifetime together – but how far will they get when Mitsuki admits on the plane that he’s scared of flying? Find out in the first volume of this unusual and involving travel manga with a difference!

Sarah • 28th August 2021

Film Review

Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto-Memory Doll Collector’s Edition Review

In this spin-off film in the Violet Evergarden franchise, Violet is sent to a girls' boarding school as a manners teacher for Isabella York. The girl has no interest in learning the ways of the nobility, but perhaps with Violet by her side, she'll begin to open her heart...

Demelza • 27th August 2021

Video Game Review

Neo: The World Ends With You (PS4) Review

In a rare look at a recently released video game, it’s time to answer this question: how can you follow up a 2007 Nintendo DS game on home consoles in 2021? Given the core input method at the very least would have to change, it would be a hard ask. Let’s see if Square Enix and the team at h.a.n.d. were up to the challenge!

Cold Cobra • 26th August 2021

News

My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission Coming to UK & Ireland Cinemas this October 2021

The third film in My Hero Academia's franchise is heading to UK theatrical screens subbed and dubbed this October by Funimation.

NormanicGrav • 25th August 2021

Manga Review

A Sign of Affection Volumes 2 & 3 Review

The romance manga continues to be a wonderful series that delicately explores life as a deaf person and cleverly twists tropes to fit in the protagonists' world.

darkstorm • 25th August 2021

Book Review

Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Six and his team are invited for peace talks with the Demon Lord, but, as we know, not everything is as simple as it seems when the Kisaragi Corporation are involved!

Demelza • 24th August 2021

News

Scotland Loves Anime 2021 Film Line-up Revealed, Featuring Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, End of Evangelion, ON-GAKU, Pompo: The Cinéphile, Shirobako & More

13 films plus 2 more yet to be known are heading to the 2021 festival Scotland Loves Anime, featuring this year's Deer King, Pompo: The Cinéphile and Sing a Bit of Harmony as well as others including End of Evangelion and Lupin III: The First.

NormanicGrav • 23rd August 2021

News

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train to Stream on Funimation Next Week

Funimation confirms an August streaming release for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- the Movie: Mugen Train in the UK & Ireland!

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd August 2021

News

Netflix’s Live-Action Cowboy Bebop to Release This November

Netflix confirms the release date, and offers a first look, at their upcoming live-action series adaptation of the iconic anime Cowboy Bebop!

Josh A. Stevens • 23rd August 2021