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Paranoia Agent Review

Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent is a fascinating rollercoaster of a psychological thriller that expertly ties its character-driven story together into the realms of insanity and the paranormal to the point that you begin to question your own sanity.

Onosume • 24th May 2021

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Unnamed Memory, witch Tinasha must face a blast from the past when the king of a new country turns out to be her first love.

Demelza • 20th May 2021

Manga Review

Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game Volume 1 Review

When best friends Sara and Joe are kidnapped and awake to find themselves strapped to tables, the pair discover that they're about to become involved in a game where their very lives are on the line...

Demelza • 19th May 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals Anime (Un)Limited Membership Plan, Screen Anime Film Festival Service to Retire

Anime Limited reveals plans to retire the Screen Anime film festival, but introduces a new membership plan for those who love buying new anime and vinyl products on their store.

NormanicGrav • 18th May 2021

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 5 Review

Volume 5 sees a return to the more offbeat humour and scenarios that have made the story memorable so far, whilst also introducing new characters with their own secrets to hide.

HWR • 18th May 2021

Anime Review

The Way of the Househusband Season 1 Review

The Way of the Househusband has gotten bad press due to it's animation, but is the actual series any good?

darkstorm • 17th May 2021

Manga Review

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba Volume 1 Review

Sahoko spends her days trying to fit in with the popular kids, but classmate Aoi effortlessly gets on with everyone. When Sahoko decides to become friends with Aoi, she soon finds out that Aoi's life isn't quite as easy as she first thought...

Demelza • 16th May 2021

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volumes 01 & 02 Review

Miyano (first year) likes BL – and Sasaki (second year) likes Miyano. Will real life mirror Miyano’s reading material? No way! (according to Miyano). But Sasaki is smitten. Where will all these feelings go?

Sarah • 15th May 2021

News

Anime Limited Confirms Lupin III: The First UK Theatrical Screening via Showcase Cinemas

The CG anime film from the Lupin the Third franchise is heading to UK cinemas this June via Showcase.

NormanicGrav • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

My Alcoholic Escape from Reality Review

Nagata Kabi is back with a new manga telling the story of her time spent in the hospital with pancreatitis. Having hit the lowest point in her life, can the creator build herself back up and move onwards?

Demelza • 14th May 2021

Manga Review

Witch Hat Atelier Volume 7 Review

The mood darkens in the seventh volume of Witch Hat Atelier as Coco learns a chilling secret about Qifrey's past. What will she do, armed with this new information? Will she abandon her quest to learn how to save her mother?

Sarah • 14th May 2021

News

Crunchyroll Expands One Piece Episodes 326-746 (Thriller Bark to Dressrosa) Streaming Availability for UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland viewers as well as select European territories will be able to access episodes from Thriller Bark up to Dressrosa in this latest batch!

NormanicGrav • 13th May 2021

Manga Review

Star-Crossed!! Volume 1 Review

Super-fan Azusa longs to get closer to her idol Chika-kun – but did she want to get this close? After an on-stage accident, the two find they've been body-swapped! Cue misunderstandings galore in Junko's latest romcom manga.

Sarah • 13th May 2021

Manga Review

After-school Hanako-kun Volume 1 Review

In this comedic spin-off of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, the cast spend their days playing games together and enjoying the more everyday elements of life, free from the drama of the main series.

Demelza • 11th May 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 4 Review

With a race of deadly Chimera Ants on the loose, Gon and his hunter friends have to deal with a case of extreme pest control.

Ian Wolf • 10th May 2021

Book Review

Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin Volume 1 Review

In Hazure Skill: The Guild Member with a Worthless Skill is Actually a Legendary Assassin, protagonist Roland defeats the demon lord and wants nothing more than the freedom to have a normal life in return. Now the hero is turned into an ordinary adventurers' guild worker in this new fantasy series.

Demelza • 9th May 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 2 Review

Things are going well for the protagonist of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, but the introduction of a new character threatens to throw a spanner in the works for our hero!

Demelza • 8th May 2021

News

MVM Entertainment Announces UK Release Plans for Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, My Girlfriend is Shobitch & More

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul finally makes its UK home video debut later this year, alongside two older anime shows from MVM Entertainment.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021

Manga Review

In Another World with My Smartphone Volume 1 Review

The manga adaptation of the popular light novel series In Another World with My Smartphone is here! Follow the adventures of Touya Mochizuki, who is sent to a fantasy world and allowed to bring along his smartphone.

Demelza • 7th May 2021

News

Ghost in the Shell 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Steelbook & Standard Listed for UK Release

Mamoru Oshii's 1995 classic anime film Ghost in the Shell is now finally making its UK 4K debut with a standard and limited edition steelbook set available to pre-order.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021