News

Funimation UK/IE Now Streaming The Promised Neverland Season 1 with English Dub

The 2019 anime series is now available to stream on Funimation with the English dub.

NormanicGrav • 2nd July 2020

News

In Memoriam: Tatsufumi Itō

Anime UK News remembers Tatsufumi Itō, the director of Symphogear's first season and veteran animator, who has sadly passed away.

Josh A. Stevens • 1st July 2020

News

Funimation UK/IE to Stream Naruto Shippuden and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Following Naruto last year, Naruto Shippuden and Boruto will make their Funimation streaming debut starting this July!

NormanicGrav • 30th June 2020

News

Crunchyroll UK/IE to Stream KIRA KIRA☆PRETTY CURE A LA MODE, Air Master, Gundam: Reconguista in G & More

More catalogue additions from Anime Limited as well as two Toei Animation titles are coming to Crunchyroll.

NormanicGrav • 30th June 2020

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Funimation Reveals Summer 2020 Anime Simulcasts: DECA-DENCE, Fire Force Season 2, SUPER HXEROS & More!

Many titles from the Spring 2020 season will return for this simulcast schedule, plus we have new additions joining the line-up.

NormanicGrav • 29th June 2020

Anime Review

Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2 Review

With its second season, Love Live! Sunshine!! emerges out of the shadow of the original series and takes its own direction on trying to save a school from closure using the power of music.

Onosume • 29th June 2020

Anime Review

The Dragon Dentist Review

The Dragon Dentist is an interesting anime but suffers from a disjointed plot and short runtime. However, if you’re interested in dragons or looking for something a bit more unique to watch then this is certainly worth picking up. 

Demelza • 28th June 2020

Anime Review

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 – The Complete Series Review

Rebooting a really popular and beloved franchise is always a risk, so when it was revealed that a renewed and update version of Space Battleship Yamato (otherwise known as Star Blazers) was being made, most were rightly sceptical. Now the dust has settled, did they pull it off?

Cold Cobra • 27th June 2020

Film Review

Promare: Collector’s Edition Review

Plenty of extras accompany this release of the fiery film debut from the team behind Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill.

Ian Wolf • 26th June 2020

News

Female Animators Featured in Free Stream by Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival Streams Shorts on July 25

Female Animators Featured in Free Stream by Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival Streams Shorts on July 25 - information on the works and times

genkinahito • 25th June 2020

Anime Review

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Review

With her latest film A Whisker Away landing on Netflix and Anthem of the Heart arriving on Screen Anime, we look back at the modern classic that arguably made Mari Okada's name: the emotional "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" to ask, was it really worth crying over?

Josh A. Stevens • 25th June 2020

Manga Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 2 Review

Sweat and Soap Volume 2 continues to offer a heart-warming and relatable read. A lot happens in this instalment and it’s rewarding seeing how much the cast grows from it. If you enjoyed Volume 1, then you’ll certainly want to read more of this delightful manga. 

Demelza • 24th June 2020

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Crunchyroll Reveals Summer 2020 Anime Simulcasts: Gibiate, Rent-A-Girlfriend & More!

Previously announced titles Fire Force Season 2, THE GOD OF HIGH SCHOOL, and Re:ZERO Season 2 also join the Summer slate.

NormanicGrav • 23rd June 2020

Film Review

The Mad Fox Blu-ray Review

The Mad Fox is a visual treat and cinematically intriguing. Director Tomu Uchida crafts a lavish and engaging narrative which is finally available in the West and would make a worthwhile addition to the collections of fans of Japanese cinema.

HWR • 22nd June 2020

Anime Review

Heroic Age Review

Heroic Age was first released in 2007. As Manga Entertainment release it for the first time on R2 Blu-ray, Anime UK News asks: how has this epic space drama weathered the years?

Sarah • 21st June 2020

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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie & Special Edition OVAs UK Blu-ray Details Revealed with August 2020 Release Window

The remainder of the Gundam 00 franchise now has a UK release date. There's a Shop Exclusive edition and a 70 unit bundle also available if you're quick!

NormanicGrav • 19th June 2020