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Summer 2024 Overview

Rather like the unreliable UK weather this summer, the Summer anime series have been stop-start, affected by the Paris Olympics, some off-air for a few weeks in mid-run and/or finishing at 10 …

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2024

Roundup

Summer Season 2024 Preview

The much-anticipated return of [Oshi no Ko] has probably brought many viewers back to HIDIVE as well as getting the Summer 2024 Season off to a sparkling start. But what else looks good this season?…

AUKN Staff • 25th July 2024

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2023 Part 1: Anime

The Anime UK News team choose their favourite anime from 2023 – let us know what your favourites are too!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2023

News

Anime Limited Acquires Rent-A-Girlfriend, Patlabor the Movie, Venus Wars, Castlevania Season 3, Plus Info on January & February 2024 Pre-Orders

A Place Further Than the Universe receives a home video update, plus we have multiple new licenses for home video including Granbelm, Somali and the Forest Spirit, and the Vinyl soundtracks for Dorohedoro and Polygon Pictures' Godzilla Film Trilogy.

NormanicGrav • 19th December 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volumes 5 and 6 Review

What’s next for idol duo ZINGS? A role in a TV drama for Niyodo? His ghostly companion, Asahi, is delighted – but when the star of the series, Yakumo, begs Niyodo (of all people) to help him with his acting, all bets are off!

Sarah • 24th September 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Preview

We subtitled Summer 2022’s Preview ‘The Rise of HIDIVE’ but perhaps 2023 Summer 2023’s Preview should be subtitled ‘The Rise of Netflix’? Our writers have some intriguing things to say about …

AUKN Staff • 26th July 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Imitation Volume 1 Review

The popular Korean webtoon comes out for the first time in English print, but is it any good? Find out in our review.

darkstorm • 22nd July 2023

Anime Review

Iroduku: The World in Colors Complete Collection Review

Iroduku tells the story of a teenager thrown 60 years into the past. In unfamiliar surroundings with new people and potential friends, will she be able to find something to brighten up her dull world?

Demelza • 15th July 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Overview

Yet again, the end of the Spring Season overlaps the start of the Summer Season. Undaunted, the writers at Anime UK News are back to share their thoughts on the (mostly finished) series that caught…

AUKN Staff • 4th July 2023

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 4 Review

It’s hard work being part of a singing duo – but even harder when you learn that your partner is possessed by the spirit of a famous dead female idol! Yoshino goes into a slump, leaving Niyodo (aided by the ghostly Asahi) to try to carry on alone. Is this the end for ZINGS?

Sarah • 28th April 2023

Roundup

Spring 2023 Preview

New Spring Season anime series galore – but which ones are worth your attention? The Anime UK News writers have a few suggestions to get you started…

AUKN Staff • 24th April 2023

News

Your Name English Dub Revealed, New UK Theatrical Screenings & More!

The train never stops and keeps going with Makoto Shinkai’s latest film dominating both the UK screenings and the Japanese box office. Your Name has already received very positive feedback…

NormanicGrav • 14th November 2016

Anime Review

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review

Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back time...

Demelza • 18th December 2025

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2025

After attending the 2025 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, our writers are back with the lowdown on the festival and what films you should be checking out as they (hopefully!) head to cinemas and home video over the next couple of years.

AUKN Staff • 7th December 2025

Anime Review

Love Flops Complete Collection Review

Love Flops is an anime original that starts off as your typical ecchi harem series with plenty of perverted hijinks. However, as it develops, it shows a rewarding romantic comedy underneath thanks to its mid-season twist that will challenge your initial expectations.

Onosume • 22nd November 2025

Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 3 Review

Takanashi – ‘The Dashing Zaddy’ – has become a media sensation overnight! How can his younger colleague Hiwatari protect his boss from the relentless paparazzi?

Sarah • 12th November 2025

Manga Review

Phantom of the Idol Volume 8 Review

Reluctant idol Yuya Niyodo is so exhausted that he can’t see or hear his phantom muse, Asahi. How is he going to perform on stage without her? Is this the end of their unconventional partnership?

Sarah • 7th November 2025

Roundup

Autumn 2025 Preview

After such a busy Summer Season, is the Autumn any less crowded? Of course not! Which is why the Anime UK News writers are here to give some recommendations of series that have caught their interest…

AUKN Staff • 28th October 2025

Roundup

Summer 2025 Overview

The Summer Season’s over (just about!) but which titles stayed the course for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out…and do let us know your favourites too!

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2025

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volume 8 Review

Trapped in gangster Yamada’s burning house with the hostages they’re trying to rescue, it looks as if Shiro and Ichiro have run out of options…

Sarah • 26th September 2025

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