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Sex Ed 120% Volume 2 Review

Feminism, consent, and some adult material discovered in a cliched location all make an appearance as this manga continues to educate and entertain.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2021

Manga Review

Otherside Picnic Volume 1 Review

Step into the world of the Otherside, a bizarre and eerie world filled with dangerous creatures from popular folklore that the young women Sorawo and Toriko must face in order to find Toriko's missing friend, Satsuki

Onosume • 8th November 2021

Manga Review

The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Matthias and his team discover a dastardly plan from the demons to invade the kingdom, while the newest addition to the group takes on a human form with the hope of making it into the Second Academy.

Demelza • 6th November 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals November 2021 Pre-Order Schedule with Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon & Cowboy Bebop Re-release

Two titles are on offer before the Christmas rush, one of which is a re-release and the other is another Crunchyroll title joining Anime Limited's catalogue.

NormanicGrav • 5th November 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 8 sees Asako and Kotaro celebrate their first anniversary together as well as embarking on a company trip to the beach!

Demelza • 5th November 2021

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2021 Roundup Part 2 – Festival Highlights

With this year's Scotland Loves Anime now over, AUKN writers look back on their favourites from the festival.

AUKN Staff • 4th November 2021

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2021 Roundup Part 1 – Films In Competition

With this year's Scotland Loves Anime now over, AUKN writers take a look at the films that were in competition and vying for the festival's judge's and audience awards.

AUKN Staff • 3rd November 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 6 Review

Kazuya is tasked with taking new rental girlfriend Sumi on a date in Volume 6 of Rent-A-Girlfriend.

Demelza • 2nd November 2021

Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2021

The Autumn Season 2021 has a bewildering number of new titles to choose from – but which ones have the writers at Anime UK News chosen as their favourites?

AUKN Staff • 30th October 2021

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 4 Review

In Volume 4 of You Call That Service? Ryouta finds himself going on a date with Sasara which forces Shiren to consider what might happen if her human minion falls in love with someone other than herself?

Demelza • 22nd October 2021

Book Review

Spy Classroom Volume 1 Review

Spy Classroom Volume 1 sees genius spy Klaus bring together a group of seemingly useless spies together to build a brand new team. With an Impossible Mission that has a 90% chance of failure to take on, will this new team be able to rise up to the task?

Demelza • 21st October 2021

Anime Review

Aria The Animation Season 1 Review

Aria The Animation delivers a relaxing experience and a likeable cast of characters with gradual world-building which I’d happily see more of in the succeeding seasons.

HWR • 20th October 2021

Book Review

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Amane and Mahiru spend a peaceful New Year together before Amane's parents arrive to cause all kinds of trouble!

Demelza • 19th October 2021

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life brings protagonist Menou and Otherworlder Akari to the seaside city of Libelle, but what awaits them here is something that could change the fate of the world forever...

Demelza • 17th October 2021

Anime Review

Rosario + Vampire Seasons 1 & 2 Collection Review

While starting off as a formulaic and poorly executed ecchi monster-of-the-week show, Rosario + Vampire slowly evolves into an enjoyable but average harem romantic comedy as it moves into its second season.

Onosume • 16th October 2021

Manga Review

A School Frozen in Time Volume 3 Review

Our group has been cut down to just six classmates and although they're getting closer to the truth, it seems they may be trapped in the school a while longer...

Demelza • 14th October 2021

Book Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone Review

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone puts the spotlight on Sakuta's little sister, Kaede. In this emotional story, she begins to take her first steps to overcoming her anxiety and moving on with her life.

Demelza • 13th October 2021

Anime Review

Robotech – Part 1: The Macross Saga Review

Robotech means a lot to American fans of a certain age, while Macross means a lot to Japanese fans of many ages. Here in the UK, however, neither hold massive sway, least of all Robotech, which was barely featured on TV here. So how does a Blu-ray release containing just the original 80s dubbed Robotech series fare? What is the needlessly complicated history of this show to begin with? Well, it’s funny you should ask…

Cold Cobra • 12th October 2021

Anime Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Season 2 Review

In the second series, the girls of Rabbit House get drunk on chocolate, take up ballet, and get a visit from Cocoa's big sister.

Ian Wolf • 11th October 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 3 Review

In Volume 3 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, young ladies are going missing and Iana is suspected of being behind it!

Demelza • 9th October 2021