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The Demon Girl Next Door Review

The Demon Girl Next Door is a slice-of-life comedy that offers plenty of laughs with a cute and colourful cast of characters that you can really have fun with, however, the fact that the series ends just as it really gets started will no doubt frustrate a lot of viewers.

Onosume • 22nd March 2021

Manga Review

Dr. Stone Reboot: Byakuya Review

This prequel sees what happened to Senku's father when the world turned into stone... and the robot he took with him to the ISS.

Ian Wolf • 20th March 2021

Manga Review

My Hero Academia: Team Up Missions Volume 1 Review

The latest addition to the My Hero Academia franchise is here! In this spin-off series the students of U.A. High School are teamed up with Pro Heroes to help gain some real world experience when it comes to being a hero.

Demelza • 18th March 2021

Manga Review

The Witch and the Beast Volume 3 Review

Witch-hunting pair Ashaf and Guideau find themselves facing the formidable Paladin Corps in Volume 3 of dark fantasy manga The Witch and the Beast.

Sarah • 15th March 2021

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 3 Review

Another man (and his mother's cat) joins the cast as this tale of musicians and their feline pets continues.

Sarah • 14th March 2021

News

Anime Limited Reveals Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name 4K Ultra HD Release Details

Pre-orders are now available for the 4K Ultra HD UK release of Makoto Shinkai's Your Name, available exclusively on Anime Limited's store and Zavvi.

NormanicGrav • 5th March 2021

Manga Review

Ragna Crimson Volume 1 Review

Square Enix Manga add a dark fantasy series to their collection in the form of Ragna Crimson - but does this tale of humans fighting dragons deliver?

Demelza • 4th March 2021

News

Crunchyroll Adds Love Hina Again, s-CRY-ed, Tetsujin 28, Fatal Fury & More Anime for UK Streaming

Discotek Media provided another batch of catalog anime for Crunchyroll with some of them offering availability for UK & Ireland territories.

NormanicGrav • 4th March 2021

Book Review

Berserk of Gluttony Volume 1 Review

The joint winner of the most wanted light novel license in the AUKN: Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 is finally available! But does Berserk of Gluttony live up to the hype?

Demelza • 3rd March 2021

News

MVM Entertainment UK Confirms Uncut Blu-ray release for Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent

Distributor confirms Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent has been confirmed to be fully uncut for the first time in the UK!

NormanicGrav • 2nd March 2021

Manga Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Volume 1 Review

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess sees protagonist Konoha reincarnated into the world of an otome novel she wrote as a middle-schooler, but instead of becoming the hero, she's the villainess! Now she must avoid triggering any death flags resulting in her untimely demise.

Demelza • 2nd March 2021

Anime Review

Fruits Basket Season 2 Part 1 (Episodes 1-13) Review

Fruits Basket Season 2 ventures into the volumes of the manga never before adapted to anime as the story darkens. Does it capture the appealing qualities of the original anime while remaining faithful to the source material? Above all, is it a good watch?

Sarah • 1st March 2021

Manga Review

Dear Noman Volume 1 Review

Mashiro Unohana can see ghosts – and one day her uncanny ability leads her into dangerous company. Is crow lady Bazu friend – or foe? Find out in Neji’s new supernatural manga!

Sarah • 28th February 2021

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 8 Review

The final volume of O Maidens in your Savage Season brings the series to a heartwarming and unforgettable conclusion. Once more we join this cast as they fight on for those close to them and the things they believe in.

Demelza • 27th February 2021

News

Anime Limited Details April 2021 UK Home Video Slate – Gundam F91, K: Seven Stories, Planetes, Violet Evergarden, And News on Your Name 4K

Anime Limited reveals their April 2021 plans with fan favourites Planetes and Violet Evergarden returning to the schedule, plus another update on Your Name's upcoming 4K Ultra HD release.

NormanicGrav • 26th February 2021

News

MVM Schedules UK Blu-ray releases for Koyomimonogatari, Owarimonogatari Part 3 and Zoku Owarimonogatari

The final three remaining Monogatari story arcs will soon finally receive a UK home video release from MVM Entertainment on Blu-ray.

NormanicGrav • 26th February 2021

Manga Review

A Journal of My Father Review

Jirō Taniguchi’s A Journal of My Father is an effectively told story, concise in structure and built on the very flaws that make us human - like running away and being stubborn - resulting in an engaging drama.

HWR • 26th February 2021

News

UPDATED: Manga UK Announces Recall of High School DxD BorN

Product recall of risqué dark fantasy anime series due to "a BBFC error", with customers advised to approach retailers for refunds.

Josh A. Stevens • 25th February 2021

News

Screen Anime March 2021 Line-up Adds Live-Action Tokyo Ghoul Film, Mind Game, Case of Hana & Alice, Summer Days with Coo

The 2017 live-action film adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul takes the spotlight for Screen Anime's March 2021 line-up alongside The Case of Hana & Alice, Mind Game, and Summer Days with Coo.

NormanicGrav • 25th February 2021

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 2 Review

The Pretty Boy Detective Club return to solve a new case! When Mayumi stumbles upon a business man wandering around with a huge bundle of cash, she begins to suspect something is afoot. As the group investigate they find themselves led to a casino where not everything is as it seems...

Demelza • 24th February 2021