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News

Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll Now Streaming on Netflix

The 2019 feature-length spin-off film from Kyoto Animation is now available to stream on Netflix dubbed and subbed.

NormanicGrav • 2nd April 2020

News

Third Batch of Studio Ghibli Films Now Streaming & Dozens of Anime Return to Netflix UK

The remainder of the Studio Ghibli catalog such as Howl's Moving Castle and Whisper of the Heart is now available to watch on Netflix!

NormanicGrav • 1st April 2020

Manga Review

Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Volume 1 Review

Fire in His Fingertips offers something different in the mature manga section. While I wish it wasn’t quite so wishy-washy with consent in the first chapter, the series offers a likeable cast and entertaining story. If nothing else it’s sure to set your heart alight!

Demelza • 31st March 2020

News

Funimation Announces Second Wave of Spring 2020 Anime Simulcasts

Aniplex titles Kaguya-sama Season 2 and Millionaire Detective, as well as a couple of new additions, join the Funimation Spring 2020 anime seasonal line-up.

NormanicGrav • 31st March 2020

Anime Review

Bloom Into You Review

Bloom Into You is an exceptional yuri anime that portrays many LGBT+ themes in a unique, authentic, and compelling way.

darkstorm • 30th March 2020

News

One Piece: Stampede Blu-Ray Steelbook Releasing in June

Zavvi has revealed a June release for Manga Entertainment's One Piece: Stampede DVD and Blu-ray, including a Limited Edition steelbook!

Josh A. Stevens • 27th March 2020

Manga Review

Transformers – The Manga Vol. 1 Review

What happens when you take a campy 80s cartoon and create a manga tie-in? Well, a campy 80s manga with great artwork, but… well, little to no story. But is there more than meets the eye, or was that a painful attempt to reference the cartoon intro?

Cold Cobra • 27th March 2020

News

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Theatrical Delayed

Sentai Filmworks confirms delay to "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul" theatrical release, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Josh A. Stevens • 25th March 2020

Opinion

Surviving Isolation and Working from Home – the Otaku Way!

With the coronavirus sweeping across the country and people now in lockdown, let's self-heal and help each other survive these difficult times with some anime!

darkstorm • 25th March 2020

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 1 Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town offers an entertaining fantasy adventure. While an overpowered protagonist unaware of their powers is certainly not a new idea, the characters and striking art style more than make up for it. This is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 24th March 2020

News

Manga Entertainment UK to release Demon Lord Retry! and Mob Psycho 100 II, Q2 Schedule Adjusted

Two more anime are coming to the UK this June! In addition, select titles have received release date adjustments.

NormanicGrav • 23rd March 2020

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 2 Review

Tragic deaths, flickers of hope, and truths are revealed in one of the best Attack on Titan releases so far.

Ian Wolf • 23rd March 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 3 Review

The third volume of the Bungo Stray Dogs light novels shines the spotlight on genius detective Ranpo - which is sure to be a major hit with his fans. Even if you don’t have fond feelings for him, readers will still enjoy exploring the origins of the Armed Detective Agency.

Demelza • 22nd March 2020

Anime Review

The Girl in Twilight Blu-ray Review

The Girl in Twilight is a show that slipped under the radar for some but offers a fun story with a likeable cast who get their time to shine and develop.

HWR • 21st March 2020

Site Announcement

Announcing the Anime UK News Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 Winners!

The votes are in and now it's time to celebrate not just the best anime, manga and light novels of 2019 - but of the past decade too! Did your favourite win in the Anime UK News Reader's Choice Awards 2019?

AUKN Staff • 20th March 2020

News

Funimation Announces First Wave of Spring 2020 Anime Simulcasts

Funimation reveals numerous anime for this Spring 2020. The English simuldubs will be taking a brief break, but the simulcasts will continue!

NormanicGrav • 20th March 2020

Book Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 Review

A Sister’s All You Need Volume 6 delivers some lighthearted fun while navigating through the problems of falling in love with your friends. Coupled with more of the industry-focused stories we know and love, this proves to be another satisfying read.

Demelza • 20th March 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 1 Review

Violence reigns as a group of convicts are sent to find the elixir of life in the first volume of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

Ian Wolf • 19th March 2020

Manga Review

Samurai 8 – The Tale of Hachimaru Volume 1 Review

Samurai 8 is the next Shonen Jump story penned by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto (although it's drawn by Akira Okubo). Following up ninjas with samurai makes sense; following up ninjas with space-travelling cyborg samurai might be going too far…

Cold Cobra • 19th March 2020

News

BLEACH to Return, and Tite Kubo’s Burn the Witch Receiving Anime

With next year marking the 20th anniversary of Tite Kubo's popular BLEACH manga, a number of new projects are being announced - including an anime of the Thousand Year Blood War story arc, and spin-off one-shot Burn the Witch!

Josh A. Stevens • 18th March 2020