Anime Review

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl – The Complete Series Review

While difficult to get into with its initial weird sci-fi premise, Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl emerges as a heartfelt and funny slice-of-life series that really cares for its cast of characters, tackling some sensitive issues really well.

Onosume • 20th July 2020

Interview

Anime Limited Talks Weathering With You, 4K Blu-Rays, and What’s Next

We talk to Andy Hanley about Mr. Shinkai's UK visit, the challenges in producing the UK's first 4K anime home video release, and ask some questions from the community.

Teapot • 20th July 2020

Book Review

Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World Volume 1 Review

Bleach has seen something of a renaissance in the last half a year, an anime adaptation of its final arc next year being the biggest news, but lost among it was an official English release of a trilogy of light novels that follow the story on after its admittedly weak conclusion. How does the first part hold up? Well, if you have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the series it’s based on…

Cold Cobra • 19th July 2020

News

Anime Limited Completes Shinkai Catalogue with 5CM Per Second & Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Following today's Weathering With You announcement, Anime Limited have confirmed that they're completing their Makoto Shinkai collection by bringing two of the director's previous films back to the UK market: 5 Centimeters per Second, and Children Who Chase Lost Voices!

Josh A. Stevens • 17th July 2020

News

Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering With You UK Anime Home Video Release Details, Includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray!

Weathering With You is coming to the UK home video in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD across many versions available to own!

NormanicGrav • 17th July 2020

News

PROMARE, Your Name, and more anime hit Showcase at Home Service

Showcase at Home, a digital storefront by the cinema chain of the same name, has added a wealth of anime films for rent and purchase, including PROMARE, Your Name, Maquia and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 17th July 2020

Book Review

I Had That Same Dream Again Review

I Had That Same Dream Again is the latest work from author Yoru Sumino. The protagonist is tasked with figuring out what happiness truly means and we as readers must ask ourselves the same question while we follow this delightful tale.

Demelza • 16th July 2020

Manga Review

Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 Manga Review

Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina Volume 1 proves an entertaining read with a likeable protagonist and interesting stories. This manga adaptation is the best way to experience Elaina’s tale, with beautiful artwork that conveys the world and characters feelings wonderfully. Both readers new to the series and those who have read the source material will find a lot to like here. 

Demelza • 15th July 2020

Manga Review

Prince Freya Volume 2 Review

The stand-in prince has to deal with enemies within her own kingdom in this second volume.

Ian Wolf • 14th July 2020

News

Funimation UK/IE to stream Hunter x Hunter (2011 anime series)

All 148 episodes of the 2011 anime adaptation will stream on Funimation with the English dub available.

NormanicGrav • 13th July 2020

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 22 (Episodes 517-540) Review

A new look is combined with a new adventure as the Straw Hat Pirates dive beneath the waves as they travel to Fishman Island.

Ian Wolf • 13th July 2020

Anime Review

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 – Part 1 Review

The crew of the Yamato find out that you wait several millennia for an evil space empire to nearly wipe out your planet, and then two come along at once! Yes, just three years after the original conflict with Gamillan, the Gatlantis people are now terrorising the galaxy. Is this the law of diminishing returns, or is this sequel worth watching? Let’s find out as we look at Part 1.

Cold Cobra • 10th July 2020

Manga Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend Volume 1 Review

Rent-A-Girlfriend offers an entertaining read with a unique set-up. If you’re looking for a new long-running romcom to replace the recently concluded Domestic Girlfriend or just fancy something in the genre, then this is certainly worth a look. There is plenty of potential for ups and downs and I’m looking forward to seeing how things develop for the cast.

Demelza • 9th July 2020

News

Crunchyroll Reveals More Summer 2020 Anime Simulcasts: OreGairu (SNAFU) Climax, UMAYON & More

The third season of OreGairu (SNAFU) will also stream on Crunchyroll, plus a few more titles fill the remaining Summer 2020 line-up.

NormanicGrav • 8th July 2020

Film Review

Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel II: Lost Butterfly Review

Heaven's Feel II: Lost Butterfly delivers what Fate/Stay Night fans have been waiting for with quality animation and fantastic pacing; it fixes all the minor errors that let the previous film down and will leave viewers desperate to see what the final film has in store.

darkstorm • 8th July 2020

Roundup

Spring Season 2020 Overview

The 2020 Spring Season has come to an end. In spite of cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19, were there still series that impressed the writers at Anime UK News?

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2020