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Funimation UK Schedules One Punch Man Season 2 Blu-ray Release, Limited Edition Included

The second season of One Punch Man makes its UK Blu-ray debut from distributor Funimation, and there's a limited edition also available.

NormanicGrav • 18th June 2021

Opinion

Analysis: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train UK Box Office Hits £1 Million

With Demon Slayer: Mugen Train having earned over £1 Million at the UK and Irish box office, Josh A. Stevens looks at the circumstances that made this Shonen JUMP anime follow-up an unexpected global success.

Josh A. Stevens • 12th June 2021

Book Review

Pretty Boy Detective Club Volume 3 Review

In the third instalment of Pretty Boy Detective Club, the cast find a collection of mysterious paintings above their clubroom which leads them into a brand new mystery.

Demelza • 28th May 2021

Anime Review

Hunter x Hunter Part 4 Review

With a race of deadly Chimera Ants on the loose, Gon and his hunter friends have to deal with a case of extreme pest control.

Ian Wolf • 10th May 2021

News

Ghost in the Shell 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Steelbook & Standard Listed for UK Release

Mamoru Oshii's 1995 classic anime film Ghost in the Shell is now finally making its UK 4K debut with a standard and limited edition steelbook set available to pre-order.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021

Roundup

What’s Worth Watching This Spring? Spring 2021 Preview

Spring 2021 has brought a wealth of new series to watch as well as the return of several favourites. Which shows are worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News have plenty of recommendations to get you started!

AUKN Staff • 28th April 2021

News

Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train UK Cinema Release Announced

Funimation announces May theatrical release for the highly anticipated anime film "Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train", becoming the first anime distributor to announce a release when cinemas re-open next month.

Josh A. Stevens • 21st April 2021

News

End of an Era: Manga Entertainment Rebrands to Funimation in the UK and Ireland

Titles including Blue Exorcist are being added to the Funimation streaming service to celebrate the new name.

Teapot • 12th April 2021

Anime Review

Hetalia: World Party Collection (Seasons 5-6) Review

After a year of delays, a new two-season long DVD collection of multinational comedy finally arrives.

Ian Wolf • 12th April 2021

Roundup

Winter Overview 2021 Part 2: The Shock of the New!

With so many returning series in Winter 2021 Season, did any of the brand-new titles match up to them? Which ones stood out?

AUKN Staff • 9th April 2021

Roundup

Winter Overview 2021 Part 1: The Return of the Familiar

The Winter 2021 Season has been rich in returning series - but have they all lived up to the fans' expectations?

AUKN Staff • 7th April 2021

News

Funimation to stream The Prince of Tennis, The Prince of Tennis II, OVAs, Films, Hyotei vs Rikkai Game of Future anime series

Funimation acquires almost the whole of The Prince of Tennis for streaming, with an all-new English dub planned along the way.

NormanicGrav • 2nd April 2021

Anime Review

Fairy Tail: Final Season, Collection 26 Review (Final Part)

It's the final battle for survival, with Zeref and Acnologia threatening the world in the last collection of the fantasy shonen series.

Ian Wolf • 29th March 2021

News

Funimation to simulcast Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Full Dive, MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD, Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent, World Ends with You & More

13 simulcasts and 4 simuldub only titles announced so far for Funimation's Spring 2021 line-up including Fruits Basket the Final, Kingdom Season 3, My Hero Academia Season 5 and many more.

NormanicGrav • 24th March 2021

News

Funimation Streaming App Launches on Nintendo Switch in UK & IRE

Following its launch in North America last year, the Funimation streaming app is now available for the Nintendo Switch in the UK and Ireland.

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd March 2021

Roundup

Winter Season 2021 – A First Look

The writers at Anime UK News have been taking a look at the new titles streaming in Winter 2021! Here are some of the anime series that have caught their attention...

AUKN Staff • 26th January 2021

Anime Review

Fairy Tail: Final Season Collection 25 Review

The final battle begins, and not everyone in Fairy Tail is coming out alive... seemingly.

Ian Wolf • 25th January 2021

News

Funimation to stream Log Horizon Season 1 for UK, Ireland, US & Canada

The first season of Log Horizon, after being unavailable to stream for a while, will return on Funimation in preparation for the upcoming third anime series.

NormanicGrav • 12th January 2021

Roundup

Looking Back at the Autumn Season 2020 – Our Favourite Shows

What anime have we enjoyed watching this autumn at Anime UK News? We take a look back at the series that impressed us in the final months of a difficult year...

AUKN Staff • 10th January 2021

News

Funimation to simulcast Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, Gekidol, LBX Girls, Skate-Leading Stars with Quintessential Quintuplets 2 simuldub this Winter 2021

More anime from Winter 2021 joins the Funimation line-up including the Quintessential Quintuplets second season which receives the English simuldub treatment.

NormanicGrav • 29th December 2020