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Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Review

While it does lose some of its early momentum in its second half, Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs is a decent ecchi romantic comedy that is at times surprisingly good-hearted when it puts its full weight against its fun cast of characters.

Onosume • 7th December 2020

Anime Review

Akira Limited Edition 4K Review

Akira is a landmark film, not just in anime but in general. It inspired so much after it and it’s so well loved that there is every chance you already have a copy on your shelf right now. So the real question is “should I buy the 4K version?” Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 7th December 2020

News

Manga UK’s Wicked City and 4K AKIRA Releases Affected By Issues

Long-awaited Demon City Blu-ray lacks the anime's iconic swear-filled British dub, while Manga UK's first ever 4K release of the iconic AKIRA is presented in 4K SDR, instead of the 4K HDR seen in the Japanese release.

Josh A. Stevens • 6th December 2020

Manga Review

Yoshi no Zuikara Volume 2 Review

In Volume 2 of Yoshi no Zuikara protagonist Tohno finds himself facing a crisis when he's given the opportunity to attend a book signing for his series! Now he must prepare himself for his first visit to Tokyo where he'll not only have to meet his fans but also his editor for the first time.

Demelza • 6th December 2020

Book Review

Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Review

Unnamed Memory follows the story of cursed prince Oscar, who is seeking the help of the Witch of the Azure Moon to help free him from his unfortunate fate. What follows is a tale of swords, sorcery and romance in this intriguing light novel series.

Demelza • 5th December 2020

Manga Review

Spy x Family Volume 3 Review

A dazzling blend of sly, dry humour and crazy antics for the Forgers makes for another page-turning read in the third volume of Spy x Family!

Sarah • 4th December 2020

News

Seven Seas License Accomplishment of a Duke’s Daughter, Call Girl in Another World, Hello World, and More for 2021

The Ghost Ship and recently-minted Airship imprints tap a whole slate of titles for release in the US and UK

Teapot • 3rd December 2020

Manga Review

Chobits 20th Anniversary Edition 2 Review

CLAMP’s Chobits continues to march forward with relatable characters and multi-layered themes that stay with you after the last page has been read.

darkstorm • 3rd December 2020

Manga Review

Chainsaw Man Volume 2 Review

Denji learns about the deadly Gun Devil... and touches some boobs in the second volume of Chainsaw Man.

Ian Wolf • 2nd December 2020

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 11 Review

Volume 11 of Kokoro Connect brings the series to its conclusion and offers a variety of short-stories centred on the characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 2nd December 2020

Features

UK Anime and Manga Christmas Gift Guide 2020

The Anime UK News Christmas Gift Guide is back, but with a new twist. This time, the team has come together to give you ideas on what we think will make the best gifts you can give this year.

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2020

Anime Review

Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious – Complete Series Review

Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious offers a fun and enjoyable comedy isekai with a likeable and quirky cast and enough serious moments to keep the stakes up.

HWR • 30th November 2020

Book Review

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