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Domestic Girlfriend Complete Collection Review

Domestic Girlfriend is a soap opera in anime form. The blend of drama and comedy is conveyed well to the viewer and despite being a potential step-sibling romance, it approaches the subject matter maturely. Even if it's not usually your sort of series, it's well worth giving a shot.

Demelza • 6th August 2020

Roundup

Summer Season 2020 Preview

The Summer 2020 Season is well underway now. but, due to the pandemic, is it rather a slimmer season than usual - and are any of the new series worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News are here to offer their thoughts and recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 5th August 2020

News

Third Window Films Release World’s First Blu-ray Edition of “Fish Story” on August 10th

Third Window Films Release World's First Blu-ray Edition of "Fish Story" on August 10th

genkinahito • 4th August 2020

Opinion

Fangs out At Midnight: Anime and Manga’s Best Vampires

With the Twilight series getting a new novel in August, the team at Anime UK News recommends their favourite vampires to sink your teeth into

AUKN Staff • 4th August 2020

Anime Review

Mob Psycho 100 II (Season 2) Review

Mob Psycho 100 returns for a second season of supernatural adventures that boasts as much flare and heart as the last season. So give this review a read? Excellent choice!

N.E.C • 3rd August 2020

News

Netflix UK/IE Now Streaming Mari Okada’s Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea & Toradora!!, Plus More

Netflix has added a bunch of anime shows for the UK & IE regions, with half of them making a return after being delisted months ago.

NormanicGrav • 1st August 2020

News

Manga Entertainment Schedules More My Hero Academia with Heroes Rising, Season 4 & More

My Hero Academia anime fans will be able to get Heroes Rising and Season 4 while newcomers will be able to catch up with more re-releases.

NormanicGrav • 31st July 2020

News

Crunchyroll to Delist Over 50 Anime Shows on 1st August 2020

Many titles including AKB0048, Tsuritama and YUYUSHIKI will no longer stream on Crunchyroll.

NormanicGrav • 31st July 2020

Manga Review

My Boy Volume 6 Review

As Satoko returns to Tokyo, her younger sister Mayu has no qualms about meeting up with young Mashuu, even taking him to karaoke! Is Volume 6 of My Boy taking the story of this unusual friendship in a new and refreshingly different direction?

Sarah • 30th July 2020

Roundup

Nine Ways To Buy Manga and Light Novels Legally in the UK

The manga and light novel market is growing fast: they're great ways to discover new stories, or read the original work behind your favourite anime. Here's some of the best ways to get involved!

Demelza • 29th July 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 1 Review

The influential series Revolutionary Girl Utena is finally here in the UK and, so far, it’s been very much worth the wait. Part 1, the Student Council Arc, is out now on Blu-ray!

darkstorm • 29th July 2020

News

Manga Entertainment Schedules More Fairy Tail Anime Collections, Fairy Tail Zero & Final Season

More Fairy Tail anime collections including Fairy Tail Zero and Final Season are coming to the UK this fourth quarter on Blu-ray and DVD.

NormanicGrav • 28th July 2020

Anime Review

Magic Knight Rayearth: Collector’s Edition Part 1 Review

Three schoolgirls find themselves spirited away to a magical land in the anime adaptation of an early example of isekai by CLAMP.

Ian Wolf • 28th July 2020

News

Funimation UK/IE to stream K-On! and Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

Both anime seasons and the films for K-On! and Chunibyo are coming to Funimation for UK & IE territories subbed and dubbed.

NormanicGrav • 27th July 2020

Anime Review

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 1 Part 2 Review

The Rising of the Shield Hero has proven itself a worthwhile isekai series. The series isn’t perfect and the criticisms levelled against it are fair, but if you can look past its issues, then there is fun to be had here. With a further two seasons yet to come, fans of the show have a lot to look forward to.

Demelza • 27th July 2020

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 4 Review

In this volume of Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Megumin and Yunyun are on their way to the town of Axel - but before they get there, the two must face off against a number of foes. With Yunyun stealing the spotlight, will Megumin ever be able to show off her explosion magic?

Demelza • 25th July 2020

News

2020 Eisner Award Winners Announced

Cats of the Louvre & Witch Hat Atelier joint winners of "Best U.S. Edition of International Material – Asia". The Way of the Househusband wins "Best Humor Publication".

Ian Wolf • 25th July 2020

News

Anime Limited Schedules Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Blu-ray for this September

Anime Limited has revealed the home video details for Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, coming this September on Blu-ray!

NormanicGrav • 24th July 2020

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 1 Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 1 is a great introduction to the story and its main protagonist Minare, who quickly becomes an endearing character to follow as her journey into the world of radio begins and her life gradually gets back on track.

HWR • 24th July 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 3 Review

We learn more about the island, the elixir and the mysterious monsters that live on the island in this volume.

Ian Wolf • 23rd July 2020