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Anime Review

Koyomimonogatari Review

Koyomimonogatari presents us with 12 short stories, each focusing on a different member of this big cast of characters.

Demelza • 26th June 2021

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 7 Review

It's vacation time for the Eighty-Sixth Strike Package, but it's not all fun and games as two members of our cast need to finally face up to their growing feelings...

Demelza • 24th June 2021

News

Funimation Reveals First Batch of Summer 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Case Study of Vanitas, The Honor at Magic High School, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom & More

8 anime shows confirmed for Summer 2021 simulcast including Higurashi Sotsu, RE-MAIN, Sonny Boy and more.

NormanicGrav • 23rd June 2021

Manga Review

Something’s Wrong With Us Volume 5 Review

In Volume 5 of Something's Wrong With Us, Nao begins to get closer to one of her coworkers - but do they have good intention or does it spell even more trouble for our protagonist?

Demelza • 23rd June 2021

News

Crunchyroll Reveals First Batch of Summer 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S, ‘Girlfriend, Girlfriend’, Peach Boy Riverside & More

10 anime shows confirmed for Summer 2021 simulcast including Slime Season 2 Part 2, Aquatope on White Sand, Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! and more.

NormanicGrav • 22nd June 2021

News

Funimation UK Streaming Adds My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, One Piece: Stampede, DanMachi: Arrow of the Orion Films

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is now available to stream, while Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Arrow of the Orion and One Piece: Stampede are scheduled to be available in a few days time.

NormanicGrav • 22nd June 2021

Manga Review

Hard-Boiled Stories from the Cat Bar Review

Hitmen, cats and ex-yakuza meet up in Kitty and Me, a bar dedicated to cat lovers - but can they work together to unravel an unsolved mystery and find Dandy's missing master?

Sarah • 22nd June 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 5 Review

Death, transformations and elections appear in the final (for now) part of Hunter x Hunter.

Ian Wolf • 21st June 2021

News

Funimation UK Schedules One Punch Man Season 2 Blu-ray Release, Limited Edition Included

The second season of One Punch Man makes its UK Blu-ray debut from distributor Funimation, and there's a limited edition also available.

NormanicGrav • 18th June 2021

Book Review

The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace Volume 1 Review

End meets an untimely end due to an incurable illness, but how he's been reborn as an undead with a second shot at life! Unfortunately, he's also bound to his summoner, so he's going to have to figure out how to kill him off before he can enjoy his new life.

Demelza • 18th June 2021

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 2 Review

Mermaid Saga continues to offer a very dark and mysterious take on the mermaid myth while producing a fascinating examination of the dark side of the human condition.

Onosume • 17th June 2021

News

Anime Limited Licenses Mamoru Hosoda’s BELLE for UK & Ireland, Theatrical Release Announced

The latest theatrical film from director Mamoru Hosoda has been acquired by UK distributor Anime Limited, with plans for a theatrical release.

NormanicGrav • 16th June 2021

Manga Review

Can’t Stop Cursing You Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Can't Stop Cursing You showcases a cat and mouse game between those with the power to use Curse Killing abilities and those destined to bring these evildoers to justice.

Demelza • 16th June 2021

News

Anime Limited Confirms Violet Evergarden the Movie for UK Cinemas on 1st July

The second Violet Evergarden movie will be heading to UK theatrical cinemas on 1st July, with a couple cinema chains now offering bookings!

NormanicGrav • 15th June 2021

Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 3 Review

The designers of Heaven's Design Team are ready to take on some new challenges - including one from Hell!

Sarah • 14th June 2021

Opinion

Analysis: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train UK Box Office Hits £1 Million

With Demon Slayer: Mugen Train having earned over £1 Million at the UK and Irish box office, Josh A. Stevens looks at the circumstances that made this Shonen JUMP anime follow-up an unexpected global success.

Josh A. Stevens • 12th June 2021

Manga Review

How Do We Relationship? Volume 3 Review

Miwa and Saeko made it through the dramatic band training camp, but now new problems are creeping into their relationship. Will they be able to overcome them together?

Demelza • 12th June 2021

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volumes 4 & 5 Review

Across Volumes 4 and 5 of Sweat and Soap, our lovebirds tackle the question of moving in together, as well as Kotaro finally meeting Asako's family for the first time.

Demelza • 11th June 2021

Manga Review

Sex Ed 120% Volume 1 Review

Meet Naoko Tsuji - a P.E. teacher whose passion for sex education means that she is not afraid to teach her girls the facts of life that are absent from Japan's curriculum.

Ian Wolf • 10th June 2021

News

2021 Eisner Award Nominations Announced

Nominees for "Best U.S. Edition of Interational Material – Asia" are I Had That Same Dream Again, I Wish I Could Say "Thank You", A Journal Of My Father, Ping Pong, Remina, and Spy x Family.

Ian Wolf • 9th June 2021