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May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace protagonist Rain finds himself stranded on a mountainside and badly wounded. With no one but the enemy to turn to, how can our hero use the power of the Devil's Bullets to escape?

Demelza • 29th November 2020

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 4 Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 4 builds upon some of the developments found in #3 and sets up events that should be interesting to see play out, hopefully with the unique humour and character we’ve come to know so far from the series.

HWR • 28th November 2020

Anime Review

Fire Force Season 1 Part 2 Review

While its goofy and, at times, sexist comedy often holds it back, Fire Force remains a decent shonen action sequences with competent animation and exciting fight sequences.

Onosume • 27th November 2020

Manga Review

Mieruko-chan Volume 1 Review

Mieruko-chan follows the story of Miko, a girl haunted by horrifying spirits. In this supernatural slice-of-life series we follow her daily life to find out if she'll ever rid herself of these scary beings.

Demelza • 26th November 2020

Anime Review

After the Rain Review

Charming and bitter-sweet, After the Rain is a delightful and many-faceted anime that will evoke all kinds of feels in the viewer.

Sarah • 25th November 2020

News

Screen Anime November to December 2020 Line-up Adds Satoshi Kon’s Millennium Actress & Perfect Blue, Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel II, Psycho Pass Sinners of the System

Satoshi Kon's Millennium Actress and Perfect Blue, as well as the second Fate/Stay Night Heaven's Feel film and a trilogy of Psycho-Pass films take the spotlight for the latest Screen Anime line-up.

NormanicGrav • 24th November 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Fire in His Fingertips, things are heating up as Souma and Ryo begin to get closer. As Ryo dreams of settling down with Souma, her jealousy grows as she sees him with other women. Will their nascent relationship crash and burn under the pressure?

Demelza • 24th November 2020

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World – Volume 2 Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World is a trilogy of light novels set shortly after the end of the manga’s final arc, and with its second volume the story starts kicking into full gear - but is it all too much to follow?

Cold Cobra • 23rd November 2020

News

Screen Anime Cloud Matsuri November 2020 Panel Reveals 2021 UK Theatrical Screenings for Evangelion, Josee, Lupin III: The First, Millennium Actress 4K, Violet Evergarden, Your Name 4K & More

Screen Anime and Anime Limited has revealed plans to release 10 anime films to the UK theatrical screens in 2021.

NormanicGrav • 22nd November 2020

Manga Review

Heaven’s Design Team Volume 1 Review

Fast-moving, zany - AND factual; the first volume of Heaven's Design Team delivers a new version of the creation myth that'll keep readers well-informed and amused at the same time!

Sarah • 22nd November 2020

News

Anime Limited Cloud Matsuri November 2020 Panel Reveals More Christmas Sale Details & New Announcements including Mawaru Penguindrum Blu-ray, Your Name 4K Ultra HD release

Two licenses return from KAZE, two licenses from Crunchyroll, a film joining the 4K UK range and more info about Anime Ltd's 12 Days of Christmas sale were revealed at Cloud Matsuri.

NormanicGrav • 21st November 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 8 Review

Volume 8 of A Sister's All You Need presents an emotional storyline that shows the series at its very best, perfectly balancing drama and maturely approaching its subject matter.

Demelza • 20th November 2020

Book Review

In the Land of Leadale Volume 1 Review

Keina Kagami spends her days playing VRMMORPG game World of Leadale, but one day she suddenly finds herself waking up in Leadale 200 years in the world's future! In this relaxed slice-of-life light novel, we follow Keina on her adventures in this land.

Demelza • 19th November 2020

News

Boys’ Love Anime Film “Twittering Birds Never Fly” Gets VOD Release Next Month

Sentai Filmworks confirms December premium digital release for "Twittering Birds Never Fly", the feature film debut from a label and animation studio dedicated to Boys' Love anime. Plus, watch BanG Dream! FILM LIVE, and the indie horror film Aragne: Sign of Vermillion.

Josh A. Stevens • 18th November 2020

Manga Review

I Wish I Could Say “Thank You” Review

A review of I Wish I Could Say "Thank You", Yukari Takinami's autobiographical 'essay comic' about cancer, bereavement and what filial piety means to her.

Rui • 18th November 2020

News

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED UK Ultimate Edition Blu-ray release Delayed to 2021

Anime Limited's special UK release of the Gundam SEED Blu-ray had to be pushed back, but will use the correct materials Rightstuf is working on.

NormanicGrav • 17th November 2020

Manga Review

Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition Volume 1 Review

This first volume of Rumiko Takahashi's Mermaid Saga proves to be a very interesting read that successfully dabbles in the horrors surrounding mythical creatures in a typical Japanese style.

Onosume • 16th November 2020

Book Review

Three Days of Happiness Review

In Three Days of Happiness protagonist Kusonoki sells off his remaining lifespan for ¥300,000, leaving himself with only three months left to live. This book shows us how he lives out his remaining days and if there is any happiness to be found within them.

Demelza • 15th November 2020

Manga Review

By the Grace of the Gods Volume 1 Review

With its anime currently airing, what better time to jump into the manga for By the Grace of the Gods, which follows protagonist Ryoma Takebayashi as he spends his days peacefully alongside the many slimes he's tamed!

Demelza • 14th November 2020

News

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Anime Film To Release in 2021

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, a brand new anime film featuring the Mythical Pokémon Zarude, will launch worldwide in 2021, The Pokémon Company International announced today.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th November 2020