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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Review

Coming to UK cinemas this week is Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a rare Shonen Jump! movie that is actually canon to the anime its based on, and in this case is actually based on an earlier version of the original manga so it acts as a prequel to the core series, with a familiar supporting cast and antagonist but a whole new protagonist at its heart…

Cold Cobra • 13th March 2022

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Funimation to Consolidate Streaming Business into Crunchyroll

Funimation has announced that their streaming service library will be consolidated into the recently acquired Crunchyroll, spelling the end of Funimation's own digital platform.

Josh A. Stevens • 1st March 2022

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What were you watching in 2012? The Anime UK News writers reminisce about their favourite anime from a decade ago

In the second part of their nostalgic look-back, the writers at Anime UK News share their memories of favourite anime from 2012…

AUKN Staff • 14th February 2022

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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022 winners revealed

Demon Slayer won seven prizes on the night, but Attack on Titan won "Anime of the Year".

Ian Wolf • 9th February 2022

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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Film Heads to Cinemas This March

Crunchyroll and Funimation announce a March release date for the "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" anime prequel film!

Josh A. Stevens • 31st January 2022

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Winter 2022 Preview: What We’re Watching …

A new year, a new anime season! What series have caught the attentions of the Anime UK News writers? Check out their recommendations…

AUKN Staff • 24th January 2022

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Nominees for the Sixth Crunchyroll Anime Awards revealed

Jujutsu Kaisen, Oddtaxi and Wonder Egg Priority lead the nominations. Attack on Titan's Eren Jaeger up for both Best Protagonist and Best Antagonist.

Ian Wolf • 19th January 2022

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Autumn Anime Lookback 2021: The Good, the Bad and the Indifferent

Time for the writers at Anime UK News to look back at the 2021 Autumn anime season..

AUKN Staff • 6th January 2022

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Anime Limited Reveals November 2021 Pre-Order Schedule with Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon & Cowboy Bebop Re-release

Two titles are on offer before the Christmas rush, one of which is a re-release and the other is another Crunchyroll title joining Anime Limited's catalogue.

NormanicGrav • 5th November 2021

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What We’re Watching in Autumn 2021

The Autumn Season 2021 has a bewildering number of new titles to choose from – but which ones have the writers at Anime UK News chosen as their favourites?

AUKN Staff • 30th October 2021

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Summer Overview New Series 2021 – What We’ve Been Watching

The Summer Season 2021 is over – but how did the new series turn out? Did they live up to their initial promise – or disappoint? The writers at Anime UK News look back at their favourites from the Summer Preview…

AUKN Staff • 5th October 2021

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Summer Overview: Returning/Continuing Series 2021 – What We’ve Been Watching

The Summer Season 2021 is over so the writers at Anime UK News are here to share their thoughts about some of the returning/continuing series. But... have we picked the ‘right’ ones?

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2021

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Crunchyroll Announces More Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcasts with Ancient Magus Bride OAD, Demon Slayer Season 2, Digimon Ghost Game, World Trigger Season 3 & More

Five new simulcasts join Crunchyroll's Autumn 2021 simulcast line-up plus a brand new anime episode for The Ancient Magus' Bride.

NormanicGrav • 1st October 2021

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Crunchyroll Announces Autumn 2021 Anime Simulcasts with 86 Season 2, Faraway Paladin, Muv-Luv Alternative, Platinum End, Takt Op.Destiny, World’s Finest Assassin & More

Crunchyroll Original shows Blade Runner: Black Lotus and US animated series High Guardian Spice also join the line-up alongside Restaurant to Another World Season 2, The World's Finest Assassin and more.

NormanicGrav • 21st September 2021

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Funimation Global Group Completes Acquisition of Crunchyroll

Sony Pictures announces that the Funimation Global Group has completed the acquisition of anime streaming service Crunchyroll.

Josh A. Stevens • 9th August 2021

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Summer Season 2021 Preview – Competing with Olympics 2020?

It’s Summer 2021, the 2020 Olympics are on – but are any of the new season’s anime titles worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News are here with some suggestions…

AUKN Staff • 30th July 2021

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Funimation UK Accidentally Briefly Streams “Love Live! Superstar!!” Episode 1

An unfortunate error saw Funimation UK briefly stream episode one of "Love Live! Superstar!!" on their service on Tuesday morning, despite Anime Limited streaming the series via Crunchyroll in the UK & Ireland.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th July 2021

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Anime Limited Licenses Love Live! Superstar

Anime Limited announces that the next stage in the Love Live! franchise, the Love Live! Superstar!! anime series, has been licensed for the UK and Ireland!

Josh A. Stevens • 13th July 2021

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Crunchyroll Adds Love Live! Superstar!! for Summer 2021 Simulcast Line-up

A show page listing for Love Live! Superstar!! has emerged today for Crunchyroll with no region lock notice for the UK & Ireland territories, which is consistent with their streaming availability of previous Love Live! series on the platform.

NormanicGrav • 12th July 2021

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Back For More – Spring Overview 2021 Part 2: Returning Series

What have been the stand-out returning/ongoing series in 2021's Spring Season? There's been something for everyone: shonen, shojo and kaiju versus mecha! Read more about our writers' favourites...

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2021