Review 39 • Anime UK News

Re:ZERO Part 2 Review

The second half of Re:ZERO offers a fascinating, engrossing watch as Subaru falls apart and then rises up anew. With a final arc that brings this first season to a wonderfully satisfying conclusion, Re:ZERO Part 2 will undoubtedly claim a piece of your heart.

Demelza • 25th May 2019

Manga Review

Emanon Volume 1 Review

The mangaka behind Eisner-nominated series Wandering Island, Kenji Tsuruta, is back! Teaming up with the winner of the Nihon SF Taisho award, Shinji Kajio, the two have created Emanon. The manga promises a whimsical look at what it means to carry memories with you from the beginning of time, but does it deliver?

Demelza • 21st May 2019

Manga Review

Dive!! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Dive!! moves the series from being a story about diving to more common slice-of-life matters.

Demelza • 18th May 2019

Book Review

Tsukimonogatari Review

The final season of Monogatari is off to an intriguing start. Tsukimonogatari may be but a stepping stone on the road to a much bigger story, but it’s changing the franchise in fundamental ways. NISIOISIN continues to keep his beloved series alive with new and compelling developments.

Demelza • 17th May 2019

Book Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs Volume 1 Review

My Hero Academia: School Briefs offers an entertaining look at the daily lives of the characters we love so much. Those of you looking for a break from the usual action and adventure will find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 11th May 2019

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 5 Review

Without the high stakes of our usual plot, the cast of Kokoro Connect come to life in whole new ways in this collection of short stories. This volume is not only a chance for the cast to relax but also for us as readers as the series approaches its halfway point.

Demelza • 9th May 2019

Manga Review

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics Review

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Four-Panel Comics deserves a place in every Fullmetal Alchemist fan’s collection. Containing hidden gems that are being released outside of Japan for the first time, this release is a treasure trove of content.

Demelza • 7th May 2019

Book Review

Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Japan Review

Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Japan is a compelling story showcasing the world's most iconic detective. Author Keisuke Matsuoka does the character great justice in this tale revolving around an unforgettable incident that readers will be engrossed in from start to finish.

Demelza • 5th May 2019

Book Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 Review

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Volume 5 is a compelling entry in this romantic fantasy series. Offering a fresh perspective on some of our favourite characters thanks to a shift in focus means this volume delivers a unique story the likes of which I hope we see more of in future.

Demelza • 2nd May 2019

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 1

Overall, O Maidens in your Savage Season is off to a good start. Fans of Mari Okada’s work will find a lot to like here, as will those looking for a more realistic look at puberty and growing up.

Demelza • 19th April 2019

Manga Review

Knights of Sidonia: Master Edition 1 Review

Tsutomu Nihei's mecha manga returns in this extra large, expanded edition.

Ian Wolf • 17th April 2019

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 1 Review

86 Volume 1 is a superb book which offers a thought-provoking, emotional read which proves incredibly difficult to put down. It’s a perfect start to what I hope will be a great series.

Demelza • 15th April 2019

Manga Review

Smashed Review

Infectious laughter, a paranoid book lover, and the ghost of a flood are featured among the stories in the latest collection from horror manga master, Junji Ito.

Ian Wolf • 14th April 2019

Anime Review

Pokémon: Partner Up with Pikachu! Review

Overall Pokémon: Partner Up with Pikachu! brings together some of Pikachu’s most meaningful adventures from the anime’s first season.

Demelza • 9th April 2019

Manga Review

Mob Psycho 100 Volume 2 Review

Mob enters into a battle with another psychic - a battle in which he doesn't fight.

Ian Wolf • 6th April 2019

Anime Review

BAKI Part 1 Review

BAKI is a testosterone-fueled festival of muscle and violence but unfortunately the story in this first half can't match its intensity.

N.E.C • 4th April 2019

Book Review

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Volume 1 Review

With a refreshing spin on some common tropes and a likeable cast, there’s a lot to enjoy in Welcome to Japan, Ms Elf!. Those of you looking for a new slice-of-life series set in Japan, with a side dish of fantasy, will certainly appreciate this book.

Demelza • 24th March 2019

Manga Review

Yuri Is My Job! Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Yuri Is My Job! continues the story strongly by allowing events and relationships to progress naturally rather than trying to stretch the clichés to ridiculous extremes.

darkstorm • 22nd March 2019

Anime Review

STARMYU Season 1 Review

Even if this kind of music isn’t your bag, it is hard to feel downbeat after watching STARMYU.

Ian Wolf • 18th March 2019

Manga Review

Gleipnir Volume 1 Review

This monstrous manga may look cute on the outside, but inside the NSFW contents, including violence and references to rape, will deter some readers.

Ian Wolf • 16th March 2019