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The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time Volume 1 Review

Having defeated the Demon Lord and no longer being of any use, Kaito finds himself betrayed by his companions and brutally murdered. In his dying moments, Kaito swears to take revenge if he is given a second chance but when that happens, just how will he carry out his act of vengeance?

Demelza • 9th February 2022

Roundup

Twenty Years Ago! The anime we would have been watching in 2002 if only we could have…

What anime were you watching in 2002? The writers at Anime UK News have been looking back…and rediscovering some favourite titles!

AUKN Staff • 7th February 2022

Book Review

Sabikui Bisco Volume 1 Review

Sabikui Bisco follows the story of a Mushroom Keeper on the search for a Rust Eater, a mushroom that could cure Japan of the Rust caused by the Rust Wind. In a world where humanity is literally rusting away, will this hero be able to save the day?

Demelza • 6th February 2022

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 10 Review

Volume 10 of Sweat and Soap sees Kotaro confront Asako about the reasons she's been so distant lately and once her bottled-up feelings are released, the two look forward to a happier occasion together.

Demelza • 5th February 2022

Anime Review

Kakegurui Collector’s Edition Review

Disgustingly sexy and brilliantly grotesque, Kakegurui takes a silly and over-the-top premise and just rolls with it, producing a show that you can giggle at like a lunatic as the cast really get their gambling freak on.

Onosume • 4th February 2022

Manga Review

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Volumes 8-9 Review

With two new volumes of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, we charge into the next arc which sees Natsu's group united with old friends and facing one of their toughest challenges yet - fighting each other!

Demelza • 3rd February 2022

Manga Review

I Cannot Reach You Volume 3 Review

Yamato and Kakeru are off to Kyoto with their year group – but will three days away from the routine of school life offer the ideal opportunity for one of them to confess how they really feel?

Sarah • 2nd February 2022

Manga Review

Magus of the Library Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 of Magus of the Library shows Theo continuing to struggle with keeping up with his classes. To make matters worse, he's somehow angered his classmate! However, there is more to her story than it first appears...

Demelza • 1st February 2022

News

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film Heads to Cinemas This March

Crunchyroll and Funimation announce a March release date for the "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" anime prequel film!

Josh A. Stevens • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Vampire Dormitory Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Mito has no one to rely on and lives on the streets disguised as a boy. After being fired from her part-time job, she runs into Ruka, a vampire who, despite finding her blood tastes horrible, decides to keep her by his side. There's just one problem - Ruka has no idea that Mito is actually a girl!

Demelza • 31st January 2022

Manga Review

Tomorrow, Make Me Yours Review

The reorganization of the classes at high school brings shy Yuki into contact with outgoing Hayato – and the start of a friendship that could develop into something more…

Sarah • 30th January 2022

Book Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Volume 3 Review

Volume 3 of The Executioner and Her Way of Life opens with Akari being kidnapped by bandits! While on a mission to rescue her, Menou runs into an old friend who has also been taken captive and together they decide to destroy the group of kidnappers.

Demelza • 29th January 2022

Book Review

The Undead King’s Reign of Peace Volume 1 Review

A young girl on the verge of death is saved by an Undead King, but what will he want in exchange for saving her life?

Demelza • 28th January 2022

Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 2 Review

When Belle discovers the Beast’s secret – another Belle, his fiancée, imprisoned in crystal in the castle’s rose courtyard – she resolves to help him break the curse placed upon him and the castle by the witch Madame La Médium, as it may give her hints in finding her mother. However, she quickly finds that doing so puts her in greater danger than she might have imagined, while she struggles to accept that she can never have the man, or beast, she loves.

Onosume • 27th January 2022

Book Review

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside sees Ruti and Red reunite with Ares in a conflict that may prove life-changing for all involved.

Demelza • 26th January 2022

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 5 Review

Mr. Kanda and his beloved cat Fukumaru have never been apart until the day Fukumaru suddenly makes a dash out of the front door as his owner is coming in – and disappears. Why has he run off? And will they be reunited? Find out in Volume 5 of A Man & His Cat.

Sarah • 25th January 2022

News

Funimation UK Announces Black Clover Season 4, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, HINAMATSURI, One Piece Film GOLD & More for Q2 2022 Home Video Schedule

Second seasons of Dr. STONE & Slime as well as new Fruits Basket complete collections, Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars, and more are now scheduled for UK release by Funimation.

NormanicGrav • 24th January 2022

Roundup

Winter 2022 Preview: What We’re Watching …

A new year, a new anime season! What series have caught the attentions of the Anime UK News writers? Check out their recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2022

Film Review

Sing a Bit of Harmony Review

Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Time of Eve, Patema Inverted) returns with a new film about an AI who could pass as a human and how her interaction with a group of high school friends can bring them true happiness.

Demelza • 23rd January 2022

Book Review

Bond and Book: The Devotion of “The Surgery Room” Review

Bond and Book follows the story of Musubu, a boy who can hear the voices of books and takes on their requests for help, hoping that he can bridge the gap between humanity and the literature we love.

Demelza • 22nd January 2022