INFLUENTIAL CLASSIC AKIRA, STUDIO GHIBLI’S GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GODZILLA MINUS ZERO & MORE COMING TO CINEMAS Get ready to experience a year of unmissable new and iconic films, straight from Japan all the way to your local cinema. Based in Glasgow and recently welcomed into…

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga) Volume 5 Review Volume 5 is a fast romp of action and revelations, which is much appreciated after several volumes of talking. The manga adaptation of the villainess light novel continues!

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 15 Review Novelist Tsuge and dancer Minato have been trying to keep the fact they’re going out together secret – but now a sneak photo of them together has gone viral! Will this mean the end of their relationship?

Winter 2026 Preview So many new and interesting new anime titles to choose from this Winter Season! Find out which ones have caught the attention of our writers…

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé Volume 4 Review Takanashi has moved in with Hiwatari to avoid the media – but their relationship hasn’t progressed at all after that initial kiss at Tokyo Tower, if anything it’s stalled completely!

Sayuri Review A horror omnibus about a house that isn't what it seems... from the author of High Score Girl.

Crunchyroll Announces Home Entertainment Release Schedule February to March 2026 Between February and March, anime fans will be able to purchase their favourite series, including Solo Leveling Season 2 - Arise from the Shadow -, HAIKYU!!, Sailor Moon and more released on Blu-ray™ & DVD Crunchyroll…

Demon Lord 2099: The Complete Omnibus Review The adventures of Veltol Velvet Velsvalt now arrive in manga form, adapting the first novel in the series.

Wash It All Away Volumes 3 and 4 Review Wakana's daily life in Atami continues as she tackles establishing an online presence and the requests her friends and neighbours regularly bring to the store. Amidst it all, is she any closer to regaining her lost memories?

My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie Volume 4 Review Ten takes Osuke to investigate some strange goings-on in a remote village. Then Nijio and Takao lose all contact with them. Have they been spirited away by the local deity?

You’re All Mine Tonight Review Kanzaki returns to Japan after a five-year assignment abroad to find that one of his new subordinates in the company closely resembles the young man he was seeing and has been unable to forget. Could it be…?

A Witch’s Life in Mongol Volume 2 Review Fatima lost everything, even her name, when the Mongols invaded – but for the last eight years, she’s been biding her time as a slave in the household of one of the sons of Genghis Khan, waiting for a chance to take her revenge…

My New Devil Wife Volume 1 Review Theo Aspel is trying to become a strong adventurer, which leads him to summon the demon Helvy. But instead of asking her to grant him strength, he asks her for her hand in marriage!

From Our TBR Pile…New Manga and Manhwa Recommendations! January 2026 More manga and manhwa recommendations from the reviewers at Anime UK News…

Suzume Volumes 2 and 3 Review The Suzume manga adaptation comes to an end with these two volumes, but has it improved at all compared to its debut?

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (Novel) Volume 2 Review Dokja has survived Junghyeok's test and it's now time to face the protagonist once again in a new scenario. But it's not smooth sailing as the Landlord Coalition might create some issues...

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick – Volume 2 Review The spin-off manga set within the original “Erdrick Trilogy” of games continues with its second volume, taking us through an all-too-familiar desert town but with a few unexpected twists…

Spacewalking With You Volume 2 Review In the second volume of Spacewalking With You, the duo must prepare for exams or face being banned from club activities over the summer should they fail! But Kobayashi has never been good at studying and has no idea where to begin...

Lilies Blooming in 100 Days Review This full-colour yuri collection is a fun book in small bursts, that may inspire your creativity due to its beautiful illustrations. Out now!

The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) Volume 6 Review Seiichirou Kondou’s life is in danger! Sent by the prime minister to investigate the finances of the Church of Abran, he’s uncovered irregularities and worse. Will the bean counter's devoted partner Aresh get back in time…

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volumes 6 and 7 Review Rintaro is overwhelmed by his feelings for Kaoruko and now they're attending the Summer Festival together. If he does confess, how will she respond and where will their relationship go from here?

New Titles Added to Crunchyroll’s Winter 2026 Line-Up! New titles have been added to the Winter 2026 line-up, including The Case Book of Arne, Champignon Witch, Oedo Fire Slayer - The Legend of Phoenix,  Scum of the Brave, and Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers; and for horror fans, Theatre of…

God Bless the Mistaken Volumes 2 and 3 Review Protagonist Kon continues to adjust to the weird but comfortable lifestyle he's leading living with Kasane and the other residents of the sharehouse. What new and whacky bugs will he experience in these two volumes?

Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound Volume 1 Review Vikir Von Baskerville is killed by the man he served all his life. Given the chance to re-do his life, he'll make sure to pay back every single person who stood in his way and betrayed him.

A Man & His Cat Volume 14 Review Why has Kanda disguised himself with a wig, facemask and dark glasses? Poor Fukumaru is alarmed when he sees this strange man and starts to hiss and yowl! Find out why in the fourteenth volume of A Man & His Cat…

Beatrice Volume 1 Review A former slave-turned-princess, Beatrice finds her life upended once again when her kingdom is conquered. Will she survive, this time as a war slave?

Autumn 2025 Overview Has the Autumn 2025 Season been a good one for new and returning anime, overall? Or have there been some disappointments? Find out as the Anime UK News writers deliver their verdicts…

From all of the team here at Anime UK News, we wish you a very Happy New Year! 🎉 Here's hoping that 2026 is a great year for all of you, and we thank you for all your support throughout 2025. 💖

Flip Flip Slowly Review When librarian Hagiwara gives new borrower Yabumi a lift to the station, will their shared love of books bring them closer together?

Otherside Picnic Volume 9 Review While a quieter volume after the conclusion of the Little Birds in the Box arc, this delivers some rewarding character moments and more spooky goings on as Sorawo and Toriko finally get their titular Otherside Picnic!

Earth Expansion Volumes 2-4 Review Earth Expansion comes to a conclusion in Volume 4, but does it manage to reach a satisfying end, despite the short run?

Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life Volume 2 Review Suzuki Kaoru is enjoying his new high school life – but yearns to join the Home Ec Club. The problem? All the members are girls – and his intimidating outward appearance is certain to put them off!

The Terrifying Students at Ghoul School! Volume 1 Review We've already met Abe-sensei and his class of misfit yokai. But what were his students doing before he joined them in their sophomore year? Were they as troublesome? Well, there's only one way to find out!

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 3 and 4 Review These two instalments of Just Like Mona Lisa plunge the three leads into further confusion as they struggle to grasp onto their ever-changing feelings.

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volumes 4 and 5 Review With their first mission fast approaching, Desir and his team need to put into practice everything they learned to succeed and survive in their first shadow realm

The Villainess Is a Marionette Volume 1 Review Can Kayena in her third life finally take her fate into her own hands or is she destined to be used and manipulated once again?

A Curtain Call for You Volume 1 Review A Curtain Call for You tells the story of an anxious high school student with a talent for writing, who starts a drama club with the outgoing transfer student.

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 2: Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels and Danmei Has 2025 been a good year for manga, manhwa and light novels? The Anime UK News reviewers are here to share their favourite titles – and to recommend some new ones for 2026!

Anime UK News Review of 2025 Part 1: Anime What have been the high points in anime in 2025 for the writers at Anime UK News? Find out in our Review of the Year - and let us know what you've enjoyed too!

What Do You Call This Trash? Review An everyday story of a teenage boy and girl in love - albeit the girl is a stalker still lusting after the boy's older brother.

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Collection Review Set in a world where those summoned from Japan are known as Otherworlders, an assassin for the church sets out to kill them before their powers fully develop. But she seems to have met her match with a girl who has the ability to turn back…

Kingdom Hearts Volume 1 Review Kingdom Hearts Volume 1 presents a solid and sprightly adaptation of the initial prologue and opening sections of the classic 2002 video game that all ages can enjoy.

Crunchyroll Announce Winter 2026 Anime Season JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3, TRIGUN STARGAZE, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, Sentenced to Be a Hero and More are Coming to the Platform this Winter.

Love Bullet Volume 1 Review This cupid tale aims high and hits its targets for a highly entertaining and emotionally charged new yuri series. It’s an excellent debut volume worth checking out.

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (Manga) Volume 6 Review The moment of truth has arrived. Will Naoya and Takatsuki finally find the proof of the existence of the supernatural world that they are desperately trying to find?

Pupposites Attract Volume 3 Review Kiyotaka and Chiharu finally take their well-earned break at the dog-friendly inn they recently discovered and we learn more about Chako and Aniki in this new volume of the series.

Omega Megaera Volume 1 Review

The Drops of God (Print Omnibus) Volume 1 Now an Apple TV+ original series, this iconic wine manga gets a new omnibus print release!

Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 Review Secrets of the Silent Witch Volume 3 sees Monica taking part in a chess tournament against an old friend and spending an evening at a local festival with Felix, where the two put their differences in status aside.

Scotland Loves Anime 2025 After attending the 2025 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, our writers are back with the lowdown on the festival and what films you should be checking out as they (hopefully!) head to cinemas and home video over the next couple of years.