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Hyperventilation Review

Nine years after they left high school, Myeong Lee and Seonho Han meet again at a class reunion. But have the feelings they once had for each other faded with the passing of time?

Sarah • 23rd June 2022

Manga Review

Lost Lad London Volume 1 Review

Student Al Adley finds his quiet life turned upside-down when he’s interviewed by the police searching for the murderer of the mayor of London. A taut and twisty murder mystery manga set in our very own capital city!

Sarah • 21st June 2022

Manga Review

Death Note: Short Stories Review

Death Note Short Stories is going to mean something different to everyone but this is a lovely book with great stories to re-introduce yourself into this unique world.

darkstorm • 20th June 2022

Manga Review

Welcome Back, Alice Volume 1 Review

Shuzo Oshimi's latest work explores the theme of gender, sexuality and growing up in this high school drama about three childhood friends reunited in high school.

Demelza • 19th June 2022

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess takes a step back from all the madness as of late and gives our cast a chance to rest and regain their strength, but as usual Iana's troubles are only just beginning when another new character is introduced...

Demelza • 18th June 2022

Book Review

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon protagonist Souya and his party continue exploring the Tower of Legions in pursuit of the treasure that lies within.

Demelza • 17th June 2022

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 7 and 8 Review

In these two volumes of Something's Wrong With Us, the cast reach a turning point as the story significantly changes direction.

Demelza • 16th June 2022

Manga Review

Our Colors Review

A sensitive and convincing exploration of one young man’s struggle to come to terms with his realization that he’s gay.

Sarah • 15th June 2022

News

Crunchyroll to Release Fruits Basket -prelude- English Dub in Cinemas this July

Crunchyroll confirms that the theatrical release for the "Fruits Basket -prelude-" movie will be dub-only when it opens in cinemas next month.

Josh A. Stevens • 14th June 2022

Anime Review

Kanon Review

Another excellent early Kyoto Animation adaptation of the Key visual novels, with tragedy, humour, and a girl with an angelic backpack.

Ian Wolf • 14th June 2022

Manga Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 1 Review

Aria The Masterpiece Volume 1 is a great introduction to the story, establishing Akari as a likeable protagonist and the world of Aqua as a fascinating setting, full of charming characters and mystery, melding together fantasy and sci-fi in an inventive fashion.

HWR • 13th June 2022

Opinion

My First BL/Yuri Anime and Manga – the Anime UK News writers indulge in some LGBT+ nostalgia to celebrate Pride Month 2022

It's Pride Month - and the writers at Anime UK News have been looking back at their first discoveries in LGBT+ manga and anime...

AUKN Staff • 12th June 2022

Book Review

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, our heroine finds herself in even more trouble as she tries to find someone else to take over her role as Holy Maiden, and love interest Oscar is a step closer to figuring out her true identity.

Demelza • 7th June 2022

Features

INTERVIEW: Life, Death, and the Creative Desires of loundraw’s Summer Ghost

With his debut feature "Summer Ghost" being featured as part of the BFI's recent anime season, we sat down with the debut illustrator-turned-director loundraw, who founded his own anime studio at the age of 24!

Josh A. Stevens • 5th June 2022

Anime Review

Venus Versus Virus Review

In this noughties-throwback and quirky action-focused thriller, we join Sumire Takahana as the new girl at Venus Vanguard, a secret organisation that fights and protects humans from demonic creatures known as Viruses that consume human souls. As she pairs up with Lucia and the rest of the gang, Sumire must learn to use her supernatural powers to fight off the Viruses and figure out why she and Lucia are their prime targets.

Onosume • 4th June 2022

Book Review

I am Blue, in Pain, and Fragile Review

Seven Seas bring Yoru Sumino's I am Blue, In Pain, and Fragile to the West. This novel shows us how easily people can grow apart and how fragile human relationships truly are.

Demelza • 3rd June 2022

Anime Review

Air Review

A wonderful early anime from Kyoto Animation, full of emotion and tragedy.

Ian Wolf • 2nd June 2022

News

Anime Limited Reveals June 2022 Pre-orders with El-Hazard: Alternative World, Violet Evergarden Movie in 4K Ultra HD, Captain Tylor & More

The second half of Emma: A Victorian Romance, Violet Evergarden the Movie, more El-Hazard and Captain Tylor will each be available to pre-order in the UK for the month of June!

NormanicGrav • 2nd June 2022

Manga Review

Let’s Go Karaoke! Review

How has the head of the middle school choir ended up in a karaoke booth, teaching a distinctly shady yakuza how to improve his singing?

Sarah • 1st June 2022

Book Review

The Holy Grail of Eris Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Constance Grail has spent her life living sincerely, so when she's betrayed by her fiancé and his lover, she has no idea what to do! This leads to her striking up a deal with Scarlett Castiel, the ghost of a noblewoman looking for revenge after being betrayed and executed ten years earlier. Together, the two set out to investigate the events that led to Scarlett's betrayal...

Demelza • 31st May 2022