Solo Indie developer 2ndPlayerGames has released a trailer for their Playstation One inspired RPG, Full Circle. Looking very good indeed so far! www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/RPG... #JRPG #Rtro #PixelArt #Games #GameNews

The @netflixanime.bsky.social feature adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's 1953 classic Princess Knight, The Ribbon Hero, will premiere globally on August 8th: Details and trailer: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/The... #anime #animenews #film #TheRibbonHero

Sonic Live concert to make its European premiere in London on September 30th - all UK dates, more information and links to tickets here: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Son... #SonicTheHedgehog #Sega #Music #Concert

Two new vinyl releases from Aria the Animation are coming on September 2nd: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/New... #Aria #anime #soundtrack #music #vinyl

Celebrating their 100th Blu Ray release, @thirdwindowfilms.com release rare Chiseo Some double feature - Scars of the Sun and Blow the Night - details and trailers: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Thi... #Film #asiancinema

"...this is filmmaking as an experience" Richard tries to put into words the experience of watching Transcending Dimensions and The Blood of Rebirth from @thirdwindowfilms.com www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/T... #Film #AsianCinema

The latest manga from @titanmangahq.bsky.social, High Elf With a Long Life is a laid back look at immortality with a surprising amount of depth: www.uk-anime.net/manga/High_E... #manga #fantasy #goodreads

"...loads to do, plenty of characters to do it with and gameplay that feels empowering as well as rewarding makes this one of the best vertical shooters I've played in recent memory" Psyvariar 3 is out now from @redartgames.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/games/Psyvar... #Psyvariar3 #Shmup #Games

Pixel-art Indie collaboration between Crosscode, Alabaster Dawn and SHADE Protocol announced ahead of the June 4th Kickstarter launch for SHADE PRotocol: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Col... #Games #GameNews #SHADEProtocol #IndieGames #PixelArt

@bandainamcoeu.bsky.social will be opening a permanent Gundam Base in London in the near future: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Ban... #Gundam #Gunpla #MCMComicCon

Richard offers his May news round up for Asian cinema: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/A_S... #Film #AsianCinema #LatestReleases

Kadokawa launches global anime information site: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Kad... #Kadokawa #Anime #AnimeIndustry #AnimeNews

With My Dress Up Darling recently added to Netflix, and season 2 landing on Monday, Ross finally sets aside time to watch the romantic cosplay comedy My Dress Up Darling: www.uk-anime.net/anime/My_Dre... #anime #MyDressUpDArling #Romance #Cosplay

With Mullet MadJack now out on Nintendo Switch, it's time to highlight this insane retro-anime delight once more now that a whole new audience has access to its demented brilliance: www.uk-anime.net/games/Mullet... #MulletMadJack #Switch #Anime #Retro #Shooter #Games

Richard takes a trip down nostalgia lane with John Woo's seminal The Killer: www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/T... #Film #AsianCinema #JohnWoo #TheKiller

Yan from @titanmangahq.bsky.social has been nominated for 2 Eisner awards - Best Writer/Artist and Best International Material (Asia). www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Tit... #Yan #manga #comics #eisnerawards2026

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway hits UK cinemas on 12 June: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Det... #DetectiveConan #Anime #Film

"Strange Pictures challenges you to think differently, to observe more closely and analyse what's presented with sceptical eye, and I love it." Strange Pictures manga vol.1 from @titanmangahq.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/manga/Strang... #StrangePictures #Manga #Horror

"It's on par with the best of the genre that I've played and yes, that includes Silksong" Ross discovers a Metroidvania gem with the physical release of Nine Sols from Fangamer on Nintendo Switch: www.uk-anime.net/games/Nine_S... #NineSols #Metroidvania #GameReview #NintendoSwitch

Akira legend Katsuhiro Otomo sets up a new studio to recruit and train new talent. www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Kat... #Akira #OvalGearStudio #Anime #Animation #Film #AnimeIndustry

"The artwork is well-crafted and the characters punch above their weight despite the thin story." Eoghan dives into the furry doujin scene with Rinya Life: www.uk-anime.net/manga/Rinya_... #doujin #catgirls #comics #manga

"...a unique and slippery gangster outing that stays with you." Richard slips back into the criminal underworld to bring us a fresh and unique film with much to offer - Aesthetics of a Bullet: www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/A... #Film #AsianCinema #Crime #Drama

Ross dives into The Ramparts of Ice, a wonderful new high-school anime drama being simulcast on @netflixanime.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/articles/The... #anime #TheRampartsOfIce #Romance #Bullying #Drama

MVM have announced three new releases scheduled for Early Bird discounts shortly - we've put all the trailers in one place so you can see what might appeal to you! www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/MVM... #anime #MVM #EarlyBird #NewAnime

Richard Durrance reflects on his time writing live action film reviews at the UK Anime Network - the responsibilities, privileges and growth that come with honing your craft: www.uk-anime.net/articles/Fiv... #writing #film #reflection #industry

"Some beautiful artwork and sweet moments but bland leads and some awkward panels drag this title down." Eoghan returns with more titillating manga - Cozying up with a Campground Cutie: www.uk-anime.net/manga/Cozyin... #manga #ecchi #adultcontent #comics

"A beautifully presented short series with great character designs, a loveable rabble of outcasts and some excellent action sequences blended into a cutesy slice-of-life cafe-centric comedy." Lycoris Recoil, out now from MVM - full review: www.uk-anime.net/anime/Lycori... #anime #LycorisRecoil

Ross takes aim with the Time Crisis Lightgun set from Gaime, which recently received a firmware update to improve accuracy - and boy, did it: www.uk-anime.net/articles/Tak... #Gaime #TimeCrisis #Arcade #Retro #Lightguns

"...the emotional core of the film is rock solid and the performances are often great, especially Cheng’s Sau and the utterly charming supporting cast." Richard reviews Romancing in Thin Air from @filmsradiance.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/R... #Film #AsianCinema #Romance

6 new series announced for Summer and beyond from @crunchyroll.com Smoking behind the Supermarket with You stands out as one for us (we love a romance story) which of these looks best for you? All titles and trailers here: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/6_n... #anime #animenews #crunchyroll

Richard rounds up some late April Asian Cinema news, featuring The Boxer and Sex & Fury: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Lat... #Film #AsianCinema #ClassicFilm

International tickets go on sale for the Bungo Stray Dogs live soundtrack performance on March 28th: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Int... #BungoStrayDogs #Concert #LivePerformance #Music #Anime #AnimeNews

Dawfydd and Ross share their feelings after watching the cinematic 4K release of the anime classic, Akira: www.uk-anime.net/anime/Akira_... #Akira #Anime #Cinema #Film

"A likable protagonist and some lovely artwork give this redemption story a strong start." A charming comedy romance with a touch of overpowered protagonist - The One. Later On.. from @titanmangahq.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/manga/The_On... #manga #books #goodreads #comics #titanmanga

A new collection of Tezuka shorts leaves Eoghan with mixed feelings: www.uk-anime.net/manga/The_Th... #manga #books #comics #mangareview #OsamuTezuka

Anime giant Toei announced new games division on their 75th anniversary with an initial focus on new IP and PC gaming via Steam, with consoles to follow: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Ani... #ToeiGames #Anime #AnimeNews #GamesNews #GamesIndustry

"The emotional and psychological aspects of the film are often when it is at its strongest." Richard reviews a highly unusual video game adaptation, Exit 8: www.uk-anime.net/LiveAction/E... #Exit8 #AsianCinema #Film

"...a Mega-Man inspired platform romp with some delicious pixel art and wonderful character interactions" Super Alloy Crush puts its own spin on a familiar formula: www.uk-anime.net/Games/Super_... #SuperAlloyCrush #PixelArt #Platform #Steam

"...at its best shows real talent and skill; it illustrates a delicious sense of the absurd and the ability to charm" Richard finds obsession within the films of New Directors from Japan: Takashi Ono from @thirdwindowfilms.com www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/N... #Film #AsianCinema #TakashiOno

The new Street Fighter trailer from Paramount looks amazing! Very Netflix One Piece vibes as the film embraces the characters, costumes and iconic moves from the 90's fighter! Dare we actually be excited? www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/New... #StreetFighter #Film #Cinema

Hard Boiled finally gets the hi-def, re-subtitled edition fans have been clamouring for, but how does the film hold up for a modern audience? Richard locks and loads to find out if Arrow's release comes out all guns blazing: www.uk-anime.net/LiveAction/H... #HardBoiled #JonWoo #AsianCinema #Film

Ross is on holiday, here's his take on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the playpen for the films that shaped modern sci-fi in the East and the West: www.uk-anime.net/Articles/Vis... #StarWars #GalaxysEdge #Disney #ThemeParks #SciFi

A doujin based on Elden Ring, Eoghan finds that Aoin's Queen Marika The Eternal is a solid tribute to the game: www.uk-anime.net/manga/Queen_... #EldenRing #Doujin #Comics #Manga

"...a charismatic, untouchable performance from Kumi Taguchi in the lead" Richard explores the sensual world with Tokyo Emmanuelle from @88films.bsky.social www.uk-anime.net/liveaction/T...

Ranma 1/2 season 3 is officially go! Look to Netflix around October - teaser trailer from MAPPA here: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Map... #anime #animenews #Ranma #MAPPA #Netflix

Ariana and the Elder Codex is an action-platform game with Metroidvania elements augmented by a beautiful world and charming characters, providing plenty to enjoy in this short but delightful game from IFI: www.uk-anime.net/Games/Ariana... #ArianaAndTheElderCodex #Platform #Games #PS5 #Switch

"With lovely artwork, a good cast of characters and information that enhances the source material, it’s an easy recommendation to fans of the doujinshi" Eoghan gives us his impressions of Imaizumi Brings All The Gals To His House from Seven Seas: www.uk-anime.net/manga/Imaizu... #Manga #SevenSeas

Japan House hosts its first Photographic Exhibition in June: www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Inv... #JapanHouse #Photography #Exhibition

A retro franchise resurfaces - Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is a solid and enjoyable brawler from @clearrivergames.com www.uk-anime.net/games/Rushin... #RushingBeatX #Brawler #Games #NintendoSwitch2

"... the game can be enjoyable and works as a survival horror as long as you can get past the slow combat." Eoghan braves Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. www.uk-anime.net/games/Fatal_... #FatalFrame2 #Games #GameReview #Horror