"oshi no ko" • Anime UK News

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea coming to Cinemas in UK and Ireland on 1st May

Watch the all-new fantasy film on the Big Screen from 1st May, following the Season 4 Premiere on 3rd April (only on Crunchyroll).

Sarah • 25th February 2026

Features

INTERVIEW: Kenichiro Akimoto on the “colourful, vibrant hell” of ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

Hiroshi Sakurazaka's landmark time loop story ALL YOU NEED IS KILL returns to the big screen this week with a brand-new anime adaptation by Studio 4°C. We sat down with director Kenichiro Akimoto to discuss his new take on this iconic story.

Josh A. Stevens • 25th February 2026

News

The Last Blossom releasing exclusively in cinemas across the UK & Ireland from 27th March 2026

“A Scorsese-esque character study of a gangster in animation” ★★★★★ Ryan Gaur, Skwigly

★★★★ The Japan Times

Glasgow, UK, 17 February 2026 – A breathtaking ode to love and life itself …

Sarah • 17th February 2026

Features

Interview: How Ridley Scott Inspired LUPIN THE IIIRD

Takeshi Koike's grittier take on the iconic Lupin the 3rd franchise comes to an end with LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline in UK and IRE cinemas this week. We speak to Koike about the film, and a surprising inspiration...

Josh A. Stevens • 17th February 2026

Anime Review

Tokyo Mew Mew New – Season 1 and Season 2 review

A welcome revival of the environmentally-themed magical girl series, complete with catgirl lead.

Ian Wolf • 15th February 2026

News

All You Need Is Kill in Cinemas in UK and Ireland 27th February

ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, a brand-new reimagining of the action-packed time loop story from the acclaimed STUDIO 4°C (MIND GAME, Tekkonkinkreet), is releasing exclusively in cinemas across the UK & Ireland from 27th February 2026.

Sarah • 2nd February 2026

Manga Review

Kei X Yaku: Bound by Law Volumes 9 and 10 Review

Shiro and Ichiro – both wounded – face off against the ruthless Lon Aterof. Could this be the end of their partnership?

Sarah • 1st February 2026

News

Influential Classic AKIRA, Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Highly Anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero & More Coming to Cinemas

Get ready to experience a year of unmissable new and iconic films, straight from Japan all the way to your local cinema. Based in Glasgow and recently welcomed into the family of Japanese entertainment…

Sarah • 28th January 2026

Manga Review

Sayuri Review

A horror omnibus about a house that isn't what it seems... from the author of High Score Girl.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2026

Roundup

Autumn 2025 Overview

Has the Autumn 2025 Season been a good one for new and returning anime, overall? Or have there been some disappointments? Find out as the Anime UK News writers deliver their verdicts…

AUKN Staff • 2nd January 2026

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

News

Autumn 2025 Anime Season on Crunchyroll

One-Punch Man Season 3, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, SPY x FAMILY Season 3, Let’s Play, My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's, Gachiakuta, One Piece, and more series will continue through the Fall 2025 Anime Season.

Sarah • 17th September 2025

Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… New Recommendations! September 2025

Recommendations from the book shelves of our reviewers, including titles that you might want to read if you’ve already enjoyed the anime!

AUKN Staff • 16th September 2025

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