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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

Anime Review

Black Clover Season 2 Part 5 Review

The final part of Black Clover's second season goes out with a bang and delivers some of the most explosive action in the series to date.

N.E.C • 13th November 2020

Manga Review

Blue Period Volume 1 Review

Blue Period paints a fascinating portrait of a high school student suddenly discovering his passion for making art.

Sarah • 12th November 2020

News

Crunchyroll Announces English Dubs for Autumn 2020 Anime Shows Jujutsu Kaisen, 1 Million Lives, Tonikawa & Noblesse

Four anime shows from the Autumn 2020 season are getting English dubs by Crunchyroll which starts this month!

NormanicGrav • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fate/Grand Order -mortalis: stella- Volume 2 Review

Whilst the story isn’t as engaging as other Fate properties, and will never be as immersive as the original game, this volume has a lot more going for it than the first book did.

darkstorm • 11th November 2020

Manga Review

Fly Me to the Moon Volume 2 Review

In the second volume of Fly Me to the Moon our newlyweds take a trip to the bathhouse! Plus Nasa gets kidnapped by his new sister-in-law - but that's nothing when you're married to the love of your life, right?

Demelza • 10th November 2020

Manga Review

Requiem of the Rose King Volume 13 Review

Volume 13, unlucky for some maybe, but not for all, as the Duke of Gloucester becomes King Richard III.

Ian Wolf • 9th November 2020

Anime Review

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Complete Collection Review

The new Blu-ray Complete Collection of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirits from MVM will appeal to anyone who enjoys a meaty historical or fantasy epic.

Sarah • 7th November 2020

Book Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 Review

Owarimonogatari Part 3 brings the the final season of Monogatari to an exciting end in what feels like the perfect send-off for Araragi and the many characters we've come to know and love.

Demelza • 6th November 2020