Roundup

From Our TBR Pile… February 2026

Reading recommendations from the reviewers to cheer your dull February days!

AUKN Staff • 21st February 2026

News

Witch Hat Atelier Anime Coming to Crunchyroll 6th April!

New trailer and start date on Crunchyroll for much anticipated anime TV series of Kamome Shirahama's fantasy manga Witch Hat Atelier.

Sarah • 20th February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Merman Trapped in My Lake Volume 1 Review

An interesting romance that deals with toxic relationship dynamics, depression and other dark themes; the manhwa is out now in a lovely, full-colour volume.

darkstorm • 20th February 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announces UK Home Entertainment Release Schedule March-April 2026

Between March and April, anime fans will be able to purchase their favourite series, including Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, HAIKYU!! Season 2, Dragon Ball Super: Broly - The Movie and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD

Sarah • 19th February 2026

Manga Review

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volumes 2 and 3 Review

In these two volumes of Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, our protagonists find themselves facing off with Yoichi Isagi of Team Z. Now subjected to the full force of Isagi's love of soccer, Nagi is beginning to awaken to feelings he never imagined.

Demelza • 19th February 2026

Manga Review

Mr. Villain’s Day Off Volume 7 Review

More restful days off on Earth with Mr. Villain…as well as some insights into the daily lives of the Evil League and their opponents, the Earth Rangers.

Sarah • 18th 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

Manga Review

A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom Volumes 3 and 4 Review

Sena has been revealed as the Caller. Can she protect herself and Keith from both humans and dragons who want to take advantage of her powers?

Noemi10 • 16th 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

Manga Review

Keyaki Shopping District’s Sakura Bathhouse Volume 1 Review

How has third-year Tatsumi ended up helping second-year Shunpei at his grandma’s bathhouse? Why has Shunpei acquired such a fearsome reputation at school? And why does Shunpei suddenly ask Tatsumi to go out with him? There’s never a dull moment at the Sakura Bathhouse.

Sarah • 14th February 2026

Manga Review

Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Harij rescues Rose from a thief, but the next day he accidentally drinks some of her love potion and finds himself confessing all kinds of things to her. Will Rose open up about her own feelings and take a step toward establishing a relationship with him at last?

Demelza • 13th February 2026

Manga Review

Dragon and Chameleon Volumes 4 and 5 Review

Garyo is finally ready to launch his new series, but first he's going to have to find some trusty assistants to help him with his serialisation!

Demelza • 12th February 2026

Manga Review

Kaijin Fugeki: Kindled Spirits Volume 1 Review

Jin and Gao are fugeki with the power to fight back against calamities called the Nights. But is their power of dance strong enough to protect the people they love and their hometowns?

Noemi10 • 11th February 2026

Anime Review

Gungrave: Collector’s Edition Review

What to you get when you take a full-on action heavy PS2 game called “Gungrave” and adapt it into an anime? If you said “a mafia thriller centred on the relationship between two characters and what tears them apart” then you’ll be oddly correct, at least for half the series anyway…

Cold Cobra • 10th February 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

See You in My 19th Life Volumes 8 and 9 Review

It's finally time to catch the culprit behind Juwon's death. Can Jieum and Seoha get their happy ending after this last hurdle in their relationship? More importantly, is this really the last hurdle?

Noemi10 • 9th February 2026