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Sensor Review

Religion is tied up with natural disasters in Junji Ito's horror story about a woman protected by mysterious golden fibres from a volcano.

Ian Wolf • 12th September 2021

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 4 Review

The day of the first university examination approaches. Will Yatora and his fellow art students be ready in time?

Sarah • 11th September 2021

Anime Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Season 1 Review

Cuteness, comedy and a hell of a lot of coffee are happily served at the Rabbit House cafe.

Ian Wolf • 10th September 2021

News

“My Girlfriend is Shobitch” UK Release Cut by BBFC

The BBFC confirms that a scene has been cut from MVM Entertainment's upcoming Blu-ray release of the raunchy comedy "My Girlfriend is Shobitch", citing its portrayal of a child in a sexualised context.

Josh A. Stevens • 9th September 2021

News

Funimation UK Announces Black Clover Season 3 Part 5, Fire Force Season 2 Part 2 & Hyouka for November 2021 Home Video Schedule

Shonen anime titles Black Clover and Fire Force receive more releases, and Hyouka makes a return to the UK in Funimation's latest home video schedule.

NormanicGrav • 9th September 2021

Manga Review

Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki Volume 1 Review

Multi-Mind Mayhem Isekai Tensei Soudouki is an isekai story where the protagonist Bard has two personalities besides his own! With the knowledge from these two Japanese residents from different eras, Bard starts to make a comfortable life for himself...

Demelza • 9th September 2021

News

Mamoru Hosoda’s Belle Heads to BFI London Film Fest and Scotland Loves Anime

Mamoru Hosoda's highly anticipated anime feature film Belle heads to the UK next month, showing In Competition at the BFI London Film Festival, and as Scotland Loves Anime's Mystery Film!

Josh A. Stevens • 8th September 2021

News

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