Manga Review

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 5

Takanashi and Hiwatari confess how much they care for each other, spend the night together – and then everything falls apart! Why… and just when it was all going so well…?

Sarah • 8th May 2026

Anime Review

Reincarnated as a Sword Season 1 Blu-ray Review

This anime may not shine for its animation or storytelling, but the main characters are fun to watch as they become adventurers.

darkstorm • 7th May 2026

Manga Review

Betrothed to a Fox Demon Volume 1 Review

Demon exorcist Kuro Kyogane has no interest in taking a bride and starting a family, but one day he has Fuyu forced upon him. Can this girl whose life he once saved finally melt his heart and show him there's more to life than the path of revenge?

Demelza • 6th May 2026

Manga Review

My Lover Is Just Too Innocent to Handle Volume 1 Review

Quiet Hasegawa is surprised when his charismatic classmate Hiyama asks him out – and even more surprised when he suggests starting an exchange diary! Does this unlikely relationship have any chance to succeed?

Sarah • 5th May 2026

Book Review

Agents of the Four Seasons Volume 2 Review

The Agent of Autumn has been kidnapped, and the others band together to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that took place ten years ago. But will they be able to hold their own against their many enemies and save the day?

Demelza • 4th May 2026

Manga Review

Love in the Palm of His Hand Volume 3 Review

Fujinaga and Keito have been apart while Fujinaga rehearses for his first big role in a stage play – and now opening night has arrived! How will this affect their feelings for each other?

Sarah • 3rd May 2026

Manga Review

The Prince’s Keeper Volume 1 Review

An apprentice witch finds herself in over her head when she's followed home by a cat who is actually the third prince of the kingdom with a powerful curse placed upon him.

Demelza • 2nd May 2026

Roundup

A First Look at the Spring 2026 Season

Plenty of new series and continuations in this Spring Season! We can’t cover them all at Anime UK News – but here are our first recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 1st May 2026

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 15

When a battle-scarred cat wanders through the garden, Fukumaru and Marin are sure it’s their long-lost big brother. Does he have an owner – or is he a stray?

Sarah • 30th April 2026

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 13 Review

Volume 13 of this rollercoaster of a series continues to be strong, with lots of great character developments and planting of potentially dramatic plot points to come.

darkstorm • 29th April 2026

Manga Review

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Omnibus 5 Review

Having reached his lowest point, Joe starts the long road back to the top.

Ian Wolf • 28th April 2026

News

Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions at CCXP 2026

6 new anime will be coming to the platform as part of the Summer 2026 Season of anime on Crunchyroll!

Sarah • 27th April 2026

Film Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Theatrical Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns for a second theatrical outing! Rimuru and friends take a trip to a resort island, where Gobta runs into a priestess called Yura who is in need of help to protect her nation.

Demelza • 27th April 2026

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Solo Leveling Volume 15 Review

Battle after battle, Jinwoo has protected Earth, and now he too deserves his happy ever after... but the powers of the Shadow Monarch are too strong and new enemies won't stay quiet for long!

Noemi10 • 26th April 2026

Manga Review

Omega Megaera Volume 3 Review

Mamiya starts high school, only to find himself drawn into a fierce battle for the presidency of the student council; where will his loyalties lie?

Sarah • 25th April 2026

Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volumes 5 and 6 Review

When Ritsu invites Hinase to the local summer festival, it sets off a chain of events that could change their relationship forever.

Demelza • 24th April 2026