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Nichijou: My Ordinary Life – The Complete Series Review

Featuring brilliant writing and a wonderful, heart-warming cast of characters, Nichijou: My Ordinary Life is a beautifully animated, laugh-out-loud slice-of-life comedy that is arguably one of Kyoto Animation’s best.

Onosume • 24th December 2021

Manga Review

Yagi the Bookshop Goat Review

Yagi is a goat who loves books, but thanks to his tendency to eat them as a snack, he's struggling to fulfil his dream of working in a bookstore. One day he's taken on by Ookami who has his own store, but will Yagi be able to resist his urges and keep his job?

Demelza • 23rd December 2021

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2021 Part 2: Manga and Light Novels

Manga and light novel sales have never been better in 2021! Here are the Anime UK News writers’ top picks from the last twelve months. Why not share your favourites with us as well…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2021

News

Crunchyroll Announces Winter 2022 Anime Simulcast Slate with In the Land of Leadale, ORIENT, Princess Connect Season 2, World’s End Harem & More

Crunchyroll have announced 10 new anime shows like CUE! and Love of Kill, plus over 8 that Funimation had announced which will also be included in this line-up including Case Study of Vanitas, My Dress Up Darling & More.

NormanicGrav • 22nd December 2021

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2021 Part 1: Anime

Has 2021 been a better year than 2020 in terms of the anime-viewing experience? Discover the top choices from the writers at Anime UK News as they look back over the past twelve months...and look forward to 2022!

AUKN Staff • 21st December 2021

News

Funimation Announces Winter 2022 Anime Simulcast Slate with ARIFURETA Season 2, Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2, Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt, My Dress Up Darling & More

Over 15 anime titles will simulcast on Funimation this Winter, including continuations of Case Study of Vanitas and How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, plus new series Akebi's Sailor Uniform, She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Tribe Nine and more.

NormanicGrav • 20th December 2021

Book Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 1 Review

In need of money, protagonist Souya is willing to do anything, but little does he know that the shady job he finds himself interviewing for will see him take a trip to a whole new world.

Demelza • 18th December 2021

Anime Review

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Episodes 1 – 12 Review

The adaptations of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure have returned to our screen via a Netflix 12-episode drop. Beginning the anime version of Part 6: Stone Ocean, these episodes feature a female lead character and female-heavy cast along with a prison setting, so do these departures work in the long-running series’ favour?

Cold Cobra • 17th December 2021

Book Review

The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Volume 1 Review

When protagonist Ryo saves a girl in trouble on a crowded train, he's surprised to learn the girl is actually his childhood friend! Now they're reunited, a gentle romance begins to blossom in this new series.

Demelza • 16th December 2021

Anime Review

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Complete Collection Review

One of the greatest anime of all time finally comes out on Blu-ray.

Ian Wolf • 15th December 2021

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 5 Review

Tensions increase for Yatora and his fellow students as the oil painting exam looms in Volume 5 of Blue Period. Can they handle the pressure?

Sarah • 14th December 2021

Manga Review

Orient Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Orient is a marked improvement over the last couple of volumes, as it picks up on the action, gives us a threatening antagonist, and delves further into the world’s mythology.

Onosume • 13th December 2021

Book Review

Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Volume 1 Review

Keisuke has been all alone in a barren otherworld for a while now and just as he begins to reach his limits with going through day after day all by himself, he meets the half-elf Nito. As the two begin travelling together, light returns to Keisuke's world and he begins to enjoy each day as it comes.

Demelza • 10th December 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

This new spin-off of Rent-A-Girlfriend places the ultra-shy Sumi front and centre as she tries desperately to overcome her communication disorder.

Demelza • 8th December 2021

Manga Review

Ciguatera, Book 1 (Volumes 1-2) Review

A coming-of-age tale about a boy who craves a certain girl and the thrill of the open road.

Ian Wolf • 6th December 2021

News

Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure Comes to London Next Summer

The Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure orchestra event is coming to London next summer, Overlook Events have announced.

Josh A. Stevens • 6th December 2021

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 6 Review

The demon invasion looms in The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 6, but protagonist Matthias is well prepared and puts the final touches in place while training his companions for the difficult battle ahead.

Demelza • 5th December 2021

Manga Review

I Think Our Son is Gay Volume 2 Review

Doting mother Tomoko is determined to do her best to support her elder son Hiroki whom she suspects is gay but not yet ready to admit it to the world or even, maybe, to himself. Time to meet the Aoyama family again in the second slice-of-life volume of Okura’s I Think Our Son is Gay.

Sarah • 4th December 2021

Book Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top Volume 1 Review

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top sees protagonist Allen Rodol shut himself away from the world for a billion years in order to hone his sword skills and avoid being expelled from the Swordcraft Academy he attends. Is this enough time to turn his fate around?

Demelza • 3rd December 2021

News

Funimation UK Announces Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Isekai Quartet, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Yona of the Dawn & More for Q1 2022 Home Video Schedule

Attack on Titan: The Final Season's first half, Log Horizon Season 3, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle and more join the UK line-up. Plus, Yona of the Dawn makes its return with a limited edition box set.

NormanicGrav • 3rd December 2021