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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Parts 1 and 2 Streaming Review

I cannot stress enough how wonderful it is to finally have Sailor Moon anime legally available again in the UK, even though it’s not the best version of the story.

darkstorm • 7th June 2021

Book Review

Reign of the Seven Spellblades Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set six months after the first book and sees our cast getting into all kinds of trouble, including learning how to fly a broomstick!

Demelza • 6th June 2021

Anime Review

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Collector’s Edition Part 1 Review

With Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the typical shonen formula has been given Ufotable’s cinematic touch with outstanding visuals and audio and is packed with tense, gripping action sequences that really pack a punch.

Onosume • 5th June 2021

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Kazuya finally tells Ruka the truth about his arrangement with Mizuhara, but when Ruka later turns up at a family gathering, our protagonist finds himself in hot water!

Demelza • 2nd June 2021

News

Anime Limited Details August 2021 UK Home Video Slate with Penguindrum, PSYCHO-PASS: Sinners of the System & Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

Three collector's edition releases are scheduled for the month of August 2020, with one of them being a brand new addition to the distributor's catalogue.

NormanicGrav • 1st June 2021

Book Review

You Call That Service? Volume 3 Review

The Autumn Festival is coming up in the world of You Call That Service? and of course the girls surrounding Ryouta see this as the perfect opportunity to show off their yukata! But will everything go as planned for our cast?

Demelza • 1st June 2021

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 3 Review

In the third instalment of Pretty Boy Detective Club, the cast find a collection of mysterious paintings above their clubroom which leads them into a brand new mystery.

Demelza • 28th May 2021

Manga Review

I Think Our Son Is Gay Volume 1 Review

An affectionate and humorous portrayal of an ordinary family of four in which the elder son keeps involuntarily dropping hints that he might be gay.

Sarah • 27th May 2021

Anime Review

Kandagawa Jet Girls Review

This series is all about competitive jet-skiing... and fan service. OK, it's mainly about fan service.

Ian Wolf • 26th May 2021

Anime Review

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