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With My Hero Academia: Two Heroes smashing its way into cinemas across the country on December 4th & 5th, we asked Mitchell Lineham to decide which of the Quirks from the show are the very best and why. Here are his choices: Momo YaoyoroziQuirk: Creation   Momo’s...

Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters Part 2As Goku and Vegeta land blow after blow in their brutal duel, an enormous amount of energy is transferred to Majin Buu. And despite Gohan’s valiant efforts, the monster reaches full power faster than anyone could have...

We have some exciting titles coming your way late 2018 and early 2019 that include powerful espers, magical girls and undead creatures – enjoy!HighlightsCardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Part 1The power of the Clow is back with a brand-new adventure! Join Cardcaptor...

HMV has some incredible anime deals available in-store and online RIGHT NOW!You can grab Dragon Ball Super, Digimon Tri and the Dragon Ball Z movies in their 2 for £20 (DVD) and 2 for £25 (Blu-ray).You're also able to pick up massive hits like Attack on Titan and...

Digimon Frontier (Digital Monsters Season 4) All 50 episodes from the fourth season of the anime in which a group of children are snatched from Earth and transported to a bizarre digital world populated by strange creatures. Armed with powerful Digivices and aided by...

Bandai Namco Entertainment have brought the world of My Hero Academia to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC! Our PR Executive Fraser has been glued to it for days and is loving it so far. My Hero One's Justice is a 3D fighting game featuring some of My...

Dragon Ball Z Movie Complete Collection: Movies 1-13 + TV Specials DVD Boxset containing the digitally remastered definitive DBZ Movie Complete Collection: Movies 1-13 + TV Specials 1&2. 1. Dead Zone 2. The World’s Strongest 3. The Tree of Might 4. Lord Slug 5....

Dust off that Saiyan armour, gather up your Dragon Balls and get ready for battle because Broly. Is. Back! VISIT WWW.BROLYSBACK.CO.UK! Manga Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Dragon Ball Super: Broly will be hitting cinemas across the UK & Ireland in...

It's almost Halloween, which means it's time for us to once again share our favourite spooky anime! There are so many great shows to choose from, so make sure you let us know which titles would make your list! So, here are just some of our favourite anime to watch on...

Dragon Ball Z KAI The Final Chapters: Part 1 Seven years have passed since Cell’s defeat, and the Z Fighters have returned to normal life. Goku has continued his training in the Other World, Krillin has gotten married, and Gohan has his hands full attempting to...

MCM London Comic Con is just around the corner and we have an exciting screening, a special fundraiser + the Manga Booth will be packed with titles old and new at great prices, so make sure you pop by and say hello. Darcy and Fraser will also be around on the...

Funimation Films, in association with Manga Entertainment Ltd, are excited to bring My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, to cinemas across UK and Ireland on December 4th in both English and subtitled Japanese. BOOK YOUR CINEMA TICKETS NOW!  My Hero Academia has taken the...

Tokyo Godfathers   It’s Christmas Eve and three homeless friends have experienced a miracle: while rummaging in a dump for a Christmas present, they discover a newborn baby. Despite having nothing, the three take the baby in and name her Kiyoko, meaning Pure One. They...

Every MCM we fundraise for a charity we care deeply about. Last December, our beloved friend, colleague and CEO Colin Lomax sadly and unexpectedly passed away from sepsis at the age of 56. In memory of Colin and his legacy, we will be dedicating this MCM London Comic...

Dragon Ball Super Part 5 Following their first encounter with Goku Black, the Saiyan trio are itching to dish out some payback! It’s a mystery as to why Black has a Time Ring, so it’s off to the Tenth Universe for a discussion with the Supreme Kai and his...

The dark but stunningly animated sci-fi mélange of anime, film noir, and Lucha Libre hits UK & Irish cinemas on October 11th!   You can book your tickets to see MFKZ RIGHT NOW at MFKZTHEMOVIE.COM!   We are very excited to announce that film will feature the voices...

With Dragon Ball Super: Broly coming to cinemas across the country this January, we decided it's the perfect time to choose our favourite battles from Dragon Ball Z. Here's what some of the Manga team and writers have to say: Darcy Giles Goku vs. Frieza For me, this...

RWBY: Volumes 4 + 5 About Volume 4 It’s been several months since the Fall of Beacon, and the world of Remnant is still recovering. Tensions are high, lives have been lost, and the members of Team RWBY… are divided. Each of our heroines now faces a journey...

💥Now UPDATED to include even more releases! We've had a jam-packed 2018 so far, but are we going to slow down now? Not a chance! Join us as we take you on a Christmas adventure through Tokyo, reintroduce you to your favourite Digital Monsters and maybe play a card...

Digimon Tamers (Digital Monsters Season 3 Takato Matsuki, Rika Nonaka, and Henry Wong are children who, on one fateful day, received real Digimon, unlike the imaginary ones in the card game they play. Each of the children, or “Digimon Tamers”, have their different...

By Mitchell Lineham Digimon Adventure tri. is so much more than nostalgia. The 6-movie collection is a celebration of the series, and it continues the same mature trends that the original show, which began in 1999, did. In a world where the public are fully aware of...

  Manga Entertainment are pleased to announce the acquisition of gritty Franco-Japanese animated film MFKZ for cinema release in the UK and Ireland later this year. Internationally released as Mutafukaz, the film is a result of the collaboration between French digital...

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment have a brand new Naruto game out today! Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker allows you to jump into the world of Naruto like never before. You're able to create your own character, team up with your friends and battle enemies across the world...

Our Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Collection is out now! So, we thought it's the perfect time to ask...   (function(d, s, id){ var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], r = Math.floor(new Date().getTime() / 1000000); if...

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable A brand new film from acclaimed cult director, Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, Ichi The Killer, Audition)! A teen gifted with supernatural power discovers the truth behind his cursed and bizarre bloodline, and the...

Fancy another semester at Beacon Academy? How about  a night of horror… with a bloody twist? Well, you’re in luck!   Manga Entertainment are very excited to announce that we’re once again teaming up with Rooster Teeth to bring their content to the UK! We’ve got a...

Naruto Shippuden Box 33 (Episodes 416-430) As Naruto and Sasuke lie near death, Kakashi and a reformed Obito prepare to confront Madara together. But Madara has gained the power of the Six Paths, and Guy may have to make the ultimate sacrifice and open the Gate of...

Smash hit superhero Saitama is set to one again grace our screens in One Punch Man Season 2! Viz Media confirmed yesterday that the anime's second outing will commence airing in April 2019 - just over eight months away. To celebrate the announcement, a key visual was...

Food Wars! Season 2    Food Wars! ~ The Second Plate contains episodes 1-13. At the Tohtsuki Culinary Academy, the first rule is survival of the fittest, and if you don’t have what it takes to become a master chef, you need to get out of the kitchen before you get...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is packed with tiny details that could easily be missed by anyone. Here are 10 quickfire facts you may not know! 1. Innocence and GITS SAC (Season 1) were produced at the same time by different teams – Masamune Shirow worked...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Collection In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess...

Can’t get enough of the Digital World? Then read on… It has been recently revealed that a new theatrical Digimon film is in the works from Toei Animation! With a current working title of Gekijō-ban Digimon Adventure (Digimon Adventure The Movie), the film is a part of...

Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions! The Movie: Rikka Version Sure, Rikka may be a “chunibyo” afflicted with a state where she’s convinced that she has hidden powers. Maybe she DOES think she has an evil eye that always has to be covered with a patch. But that doesn’t...

Want to know more about the production of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex? Our release is packed with over FIVE HOURS of on disc extras, which will fill you in all aspects of the show's creation! There's interviews with the director, composer, voice actors,...

The first teaser trailer and visuals for the live-action Nisekoi: False Love movie have been released via the film's official website. Hayato Kawai, director of the My Love Story!! live-action is on directing duty, while Kento Nakajima and Ayami Nakajo play Raku...

As Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions! The Movie - Rikka Version is out on DVD and Blu-ray at the end of this month, we want to know who your favourite Kyoto Animation heroines are. So, from the Kyoto Animation series we've released so...

It has been revealed that Broly is returning to the world of Dragon Ball. The upcoming film, which is titled Dragon Ball Super: Broly, will be hitting the big screen in Japan on December 14. Dragon Ball’s creator, Akira Toriyama is designing the characters and writing...

Pokémon Movie 14-16 Collection: Black & White Collects the Black & White saga of films – Victini and Zekrom, Victini and Reshiram, Kyurem Vs. the Sword of Justice, and Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Black & White – Victini and Zekrom/Victini and...

    As we are returning to the wonderful world of Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions! with the upcoming Rikka movie release, we thought we'd take a look at the condition known as "Chunibyo". What is "Chunibyo"? Chunibyo is a colloquial term used in Japan, which...

Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto Complete Season 1 Collection Collector’s Edition includes: 3 x DVD discs 2 x Blu-ray discs An exclusive limited edition O-Card cover Sophisticated, suave, sublime; all words which describe the exceedingly handsome and patently perfect...

Warner Bros Japan have released a new trailer for the upcoming Bleach live-action movie, giving us a glimpse of some of Bleach's most popular characters. Take a look: The film, which opens on July 20th in Japan, will be the franchise’s first big-screen outing and will...

One Piece: Collection 17 Luffy turns a mermaid auction into a pirate-style brawl when he knocks the snot out of a celestial dragon. The punch heard round the island may have saved Camie, but it lands the Straw Hats squarely in the sights of the marines! Fellow pirates...

Following the successful launch of our amazing Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Deluxe Edition Blu-ray earlier this month, we're very pleased to announce that a standard edition is on its way - and is now available to pre-order! From 6th August, Ghost in the...

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 3 Complete Collection It s time to feel the flow as Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL blasts off into awesome new adventures! Seven legendary Number cards are hidden throughout the cosmos, each holding a key to unlocking the ultimate power of the universe. Yuma...

    With Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie heading to UK cinemas this week - We thought it was the perfect time to share with you our favourite duels from the show. We know you’ll all have different favourites, so please share them with us via Twitter and Facebook. Honourable...

Dragon Ball Super Part 3 (Episodes 27-39) After a startling meeting with Beerus’ brother Champa goes sideways, the godly brothers decide to settle their differences in the best way possible: by putting their best fighters to the test. It’s a battle of universes as...

We know a lot of you love Goku, but we also want to know which Goku moments are your favourites? Vote for the episodes you love most below. (function(d, s, id){ var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], r = Math.floor(new Date().getTime() / 1000000); if...

BLAME! In the distant technological future, civilization has reached its ultimate Net-based form. An “infection” in the past caused the automated systems to spiral out of control, resulting in a multi-levelled city structure that replicates itself infinitely in all...

Vegeta has had so many incredible moments throughout Dragon Ball Z, but we want to know which episodes are your favourite? (function(d, s, id){ var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], r = Math.floor(new Date().getTime() / 1000000); if (d.getElementById(id))...

Manga Entertainment is excited to announce that the 2004 hit anime film, “Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie” will be returning to the big screen on Wednesday, June 13th! The digitally remastered version of the film will be premiering on more than 30 screens across the UK for one...

Pokémon Movie 10-13 Collection: Diamond & PearlCollects the Diamond & Pearl saga of films – The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Zoroark – Master of Illusions. The Rise of Darkrai While on their way to a Pokémon...

Did we just drop our entire summer release slate?! Why yes, yes we did - and it's full to the brim with pocket monster movies, some more Bizarre Adventures, a touch of chunibyo and loads more shenanigans of the Super, Digital and Straw-hatted variety! See below for...

The first leaks (via YonkouProductions) from the latest edition of V-Jump magazine have revealed that the popular Japanese card/arcade game, Dragon Ball Heroes, will be receiving a promotional anime adaptation. Dragon Ball Heroes, first released in Japan in 2010,...

It's time for Manga Creative #2! Over the last couple of months we've been asking the Manga UK community to share with us their fanart, tattoos and other creations. Sadly we can't share them all, but here are some of our favourites. Please keep your entries coming and...

For May 2018's MCM London Comic Con we will be continuing our tradition of holding a charity raffle to fundraise for a cause that we believe in. This time we're raising money for a cause very close to our heart - Special Effect. All you need to do to win some anime...

As Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is heading to the UK on Blu-ray very soon, we thought we'd ask you to vote for your favourite GITS adaptation. About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex follows female cyborg Major...

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Blu-ray Steelbook Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash & Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the legendary Pokémon Ho – Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along...

Hot off the back of its theatrical release last week, the beautiful & breathtaking Big Fish & Begonia is now available to pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray!         The amazing Chinese epic will be released on the 9th July, and will include a Making Of documentary...

Manga UK fans can now enter to WIN tickets to Japan Expo in Paris with purehmv! To celebrate the launch of new in-store promotion hmv Loves Anime, we're offering one lucky winner (and friend) the chance to attend Europe's biggest J-culture event this summer. Just make...

Naruto Shippuden Complete Series 8 Box Set Years before he became Naruto’s teacher, Kakashi served as a member of the ANBU Black Ops team, so ruthless he earned the nickname “Cold-blooded Kakashi.” But despite his reputation, he is haunted by the deaths of his closest...

Ushio and Tora Complete Series Collection (Episodes 1-39) Long ago, a ferocious monster terrorized the land, until a samurai, wielding the legendary “Beast Spear”, sealed him away. 500 years later, a middle school student named Ushio Aotsuki accidently uncovers the...

The incredible Big Fish & Begonia, a magical Chinese animation about love, death, friendship, family and - yes - a pretty big fish, is coming to selected UK cinemas on April 18! To celebrate, we're looking back over our anime catalogue to find the films that we...

We are very pleased to announce that Pokémon Movie Collection 10-13: Diamond & Pearl will be coming to the UK this May! Diamond & Pearl will be released on DVD on May 21 and is the first in a series of Pokémon movie collections set for release this year – so...

Occultic Nine Volume 1 (Episodes 1-6) From the creator of “Steins;Gate”, a new adventure surrounding the occult is about to begin! Yuta Gamon is a 2nd year in high school. He runs “Kiri Kiri Basara,” an affiliate blog that rounds up occult forum posts, for a shot at...

On Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK!  Manga Entertainment are pleased to announce that Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is heading to the UK on Blu-ray. The limited deluxe edition will be exclusive to Zavvi and limited to 1000 copies! Pre-order your...

Blue Exorcist (Season 2) Kyoto Saga Volume 1 Assiah, the realm of humans, and Gehenna, the realm of demons. Normally, these two dimensions would never intersect, but having possessed all material substances, the demons are now intruding on the material world. But...

Goku and the gang will be returning in a new movie this December! The official website for Dragon Ball Movie 20 has been updated with a new image of Goku and some additional info about the film. Dragon Ball's creator, Akira Toriyama is writing the film and Tatsuya...

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Six: Fusion Reborn/Wrath of the Dragon Fusion Reborn:
 An industrial disaster in Other World unleashes the monstrous Janemba, a beast who grows stronger with each passing minute. While Goku and Vegeta fight for Other World’s survival,...

As it's International Women's Day this month, we thought it would be great timing to share with you once again who we think are the most kick-ass women in anime! Disagree with our choices? Make sure you let us know your favourites via Twitter and Facebook. Motoko...

    Following on from our Japanese voice actresses article, it's time to share with you our favourite English language voice actresses! Laura BaileyLaura Bailey has been active in the industry since 1999 where she lent her voice to Trunks, Dende and Marron in the...

    As it's International Women's Day this month, we thought now is a great time to share with you our favourite Japanese voice actresses! Kana Hanazawa Kana Hanazawa has been active as a voice actress since 2003, and as a singer since 2012. She is a consistent...

We reached out to the UK anime community to share with us their creations in the realms of fan-art, cosplay, tattoos, and more... and we received a brilliant response! Sadly we couldn’t share them all, but we’ve tried our best to narrow down some of our favourites...

Fopp has got some incredible anime deals for you! Here are some of the fantastic offers you can expect: GHOST IN THE SHELL: MOVIE DOUBLE PACK DVD - £5 BLU-RAY - £6 WOLF CHILDREN DVD - £5 BLU-RAY - £10 COWBOY BEBOP THE MOVIE DVD/BLU-RAY COMBO - £15 BLOOD C: COMPLETE...

Naruto Shippuden Box 31 (Episodes 388-401) Naruto and the Allied Shinobi manage to extract Obito s Tailed Beasts, leaving Madara as the final foe to defeat. Obito realizes the error of his ways, but Black Zetsu prevents him from interfering. Nine Tails is extracted...

Warner Bros Japan have released a new clip from the upcoming Bleach live-action movie, showing off Ichigo's newly acquired Shinigami powers. The film, which opens on July 20th in Japan, will be the franchise’s first big-screen outing and will cover the Substitute...

Dive into a spirit world beyond the sea with BIG FISH & BEGONIA, the beautifully animated Chinese epic coming to cinemas this spring! The film will screen in selected cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Wednesday 18th April. Twelve years in the making, artful...

    That’s right - it’s that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is just round the corner and whether you’re spending it alone or with that special someone, we’ve got a selection of titles perfect for the occasion. Disagree with our choices? Let us know yours via...

Pokémon The Movie 20: I Choose You! – DVD Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash & Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the legendary Pokémon Ho - Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along the way,...

See below for our upcoming Q2 slate - including some shinobi shenanigans, the previously-announced Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Blu-ray Steelbook and a few new wildcards! We’ll also have more announcements to come as soon as they’re ready, so stay tuned... Which...

Manga Entertainment are pleased to announce the acquisition of animated film BLAME! for home entertainment release in the UK, Ireland, France and Benelux in association with french speaking anime distributor Dybex. Produced by Japanese studio Polygon Pictures, the CG...

My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea From acclaimed graphic novelist Dash Shaw (New School) comes an audacious debut that is equal parts disaster cinema, high school comedy and blockbuster satire, told through a dream-like mixed media animation style that...

Get ready to scuffle with a Spearow, comfort a Charmander and befriend a Butterfree alongside Ash & Pikachu in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! But how will you choose to join the adventure - on DVD with the chance for a bonus jaunt back to the very first movie,...

Dragon Ball Super Season 1 Part 2 After reaching an alliance with Beerus, the world is at peace once again. But one of the Z Fighters is feeling restless namely, Vegeta! The Saiyan prince seeks a new way to become stronger and wants to do so under Whis guidance. When...

2018 is definitely going to be a great year for Dragon Ball fans! Not only do we have more Dragon Ball Z Movie Collections and Dragon Ball Super for you, but Bandai Namco Entertainment UK are bringing you the stunning Dragon Ball Z FighterZ on Xbox One, PlayStation 4...

Hosoda Collection: Summer Wars Blu-ray Collector’s Edition **The Collector’s Edition includes a special deluxe clear sleeve and a 52-page companion book** After the sensational success of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, director Mamoru Hosoda was offered the chance...

    With the long-awaited release of the Dragon Ball Z Movie Collections and Dragon Ball Super, we've found ourselves thinking about our favourite anime powers. Here are some of our favourites: SUPER SAIYAN Perhaps the greatest anime power of all. Who hasn’t watched...

January 2018 promises to be an incredible one for Dragon Ball fans! Not only are there more Dragon Ball Z Movie Collections and the next part of Dragon Ball Super on the way, there's also the release of the much anticipated Dragon Ball Z FighterZ. To celebrate the...

We'd like to start this off by saying a big thank you to you for all of your support this year – 2017 has been fantastic for us here at Manga UK and that's all all down to you. Here's what we achieved... At May's MCM London Comic you helped us raise £380 for the Oska...

Hosoda Collection: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Blu-ray Collector’s Edition The Collector’s Edition includes deluxe packaging with a gorgeous premium clear sleeve, plus an exclusive 52 page book full of behind-the-scenes content about the film, including making-of...

    Christmas is almost here! If you could spend the day with any anime character, who would you choose and why? Here are our choices: Hatake Kakashi Naruto Naruto's Kakashi may not be an obvious choice when it comes to spending Christmas with someone, but he's...

With the release of the wonderful Digimon Adventure Tri – The Movie Part 3: Confession finally upon us, we'd like to know who your favourite Digimon character is! About Digimon Tri 3:​ Meicoomon vanishes into the distorted abyss. Shaken, Tai and the others search for...

Hosoda Collection: Wolf Children Blu-ray Collector’s Edition The Collector’s Edition features a handsome clear sleeve and a 52 page artbook of interviews and concept art. Wolf Children, Hosoda’s first film with his new studio, Studio Chizu, became his third...

Are you dreaming of a Kanto Christmas? Why not check out our Pokémon Gift Guide for present ideas! There’s a Pokémon adventure out there for everyone… Adventures for Big Kids and Little Monsters! Hoopa and the Clash of Ages and Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel...

The 8th December sees the release of the 100th feature film by prolific Japanese director Takashi Miike, Blade of the Immortal! To celebrate, we’ve interviewed mangaka Hiroaki Samura, author of the original manga, about his involvement with the film and some thoughts...

Old-school anime fans rejoice: Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell, an anime classic and staple of the sci fi genre is airing on VICELAND UK this December! Catch it on Saturday 9th December at 9pm, and Friday 15th also at 9 - on Sky Channel 153. To celebrate, we’re...

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two: The Tree of Might/Lord Slug **Digitally Remastered Double Feature – Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack** The Tree of Might: Devious doubles and terrifying trees keep Goku and friends busy in this epic motion picture experience! Turles, a Goku...

Itching to know what anime treats await in 2018? Well, the wait is over… See below for our current 2018 schedule and get ready to go Super Saiyan once again, embark on another Pokémon adventure and discover a few new gems along the way! More titles are in the works...

PAPRIKA Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination — where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dream....

Here are five of our favourite rom-coms! Let us know yours via Facebook and Twitter. Love, Chunibyou and Other Delusions! Warm, colourful and full of laughs, Chunibyou will slap a smile on your face as you watch Yuta and Rikka go back and forth about their feelings....

Power Rangers Dino Charge: The Complete Season Boxset / Volume 5 **The Complete Season 5-DVD Boxset features all 22 episodes including the Halloween and Christmas Specials!** Millions of years ago, an intergalactic bounty hunter named Sledge tried to capture the...