ColdCobra84
@coldcobra84.bsky.social
Reviewer for animeuknews.net as well as for my own site Hoganreviews.co.uk, where I cover not just anime but also Doctor Who, gaming, films, TV, comics and whatever else takes my fancy.
Konami appropriately rising from the grave… great #stateofplay
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Konami appropriately rising from the grave… great #stateofplay
When I got the review discs for "Gungrave", an anime based on a "shoot everything" game from the early PS2 era, I assumed I wasn't going to get much in the way of story. Oddly, I was wrong... for about half of the series anyway!
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…
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…
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…
animeuknews.net
February 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
When I got the review discs for "Gungrave", an anime based on a "shoot everything" game from the early PS2 era, I assumed I wasn't going to get much in the way of story. Oddly, I was wrong... for about half of the series anyway!
A really fun story to review (so far!) just wish it was easier on the arms 😜
Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review
Old Boy is often remembered for the Korean film adaptation of the same name (minus the space between the two words) which won many awards and still appears on several “greatest of all time” lists, but what of the manga original that it was based on? Does it…
Old Boy is often remembered for the Korean film adaptation of the same name (minus the space between the two words) which won many awards and still appears on several “greatest of all time” lists, but what of the manga original that it was based on? Does it…
Old Boy – Deluxe Edition Volume 1 Review
Old Boy is often remembered for the Korean film adaptation of the same name (minus the space between the two words) which won many awards and still appears on several “greatest of all time” lists, but what of the manga original that it was based on? Does it hold up as well?
animeuknews.net
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
A really fun story to review (so far!) just wish it was easier on the arms 😜
A fun season coming up, or currently happening, I guess... Either way, check out our thoughts here!
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…
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…
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…
animeuknews.net
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A fun season coming up, or currently happening, I guess... Either way, check out our thoughts here!
Another volume of Dragon Quest - Mark of Erdrick down, and one that really took me by surprise, in more ways than one! (most of which I don't mention for spoiler reasons, but hey-ho...)
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…
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…
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…
animeuknews.net
January 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Another volume of Dragon Quest - Mark of Erdrick down, and one that really took me by surprise, in more ways than one! (most of which I don't mention for spoiler reasons, but hey-ho...)
For the Autumn season I chose My Hero Academia and One Punch Man to tackle. Guess which one I was positive about and which one I was... less so...
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…
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…
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…
animeuknews.net
January 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
For the Autumn season I chose My Hero Academia and One Punch Man to tackle. Guess which one I was positive about and which one I was... less so...
Got myself a Switch 2 fot Christmas to celebrate somehow making it to the end of a very unpleasant and stressful year... Merry Christmas everyone! (Seriously have a great time!)
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Got myself a Switch 2 fot Christmas to celebrate somehow making it to the end of a very unpleasant and stressful year... Merry Christmas everyone! (Seriously have a great time!)
Just reached the end of Chapter II/start of III on Clair Obscur and I just have to post how blown away I am at the story. Such great imagination and world building that even with the twist I was still with it the whole way. Looking forward to finishing it up, just so I can unwrap it all.
November 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Just reached the end of Chapter II/start of III on Clair Obscur and I just have to post how blown away I am at the story. Such great imagination and world building that even with the twist I was still with it the whole way. Looking forward to finishing it up, just so I can unwrap it all.
Thank you! It does seem like ages ago I sent in a sample review of Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 1... (because of course I did! 😜)
🌟Another tenth anniversary with AUKN! 🌟
Thank you - especially for bringing all your knowledge of so many classic shonen series to your writing - very much appreciated! And yes, what a good title to celebrate with - as well as looking forward to the next decade!🎉
Thank you - especially for bringing all your knowledge of so many classic shonen series to your writing - very much appreciated! And yes, what a good title to celebrate with - as well as looking forward to the next decade!🎉
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Thank you! It does seem like ages ago I sent in a sample review of Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 1... (because of course I did! 😜)
My latest review for @animeuknews.net and thanks to a Facebook memory from a few days ago reminding me, my first post after my 10th anniversary with the site! Blimey. At least it was a good one to kick off the next decade of reviewing!
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick is one of many Dragon Quest spin-offs although, unlike its more well-known and anime-adapted cousin manga “The Adventure of Dai”, this story sticks closer to the games - but is it for better or worse?
animeuknews.net
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My latest review for @animeuknews.net and thanks to a Facebook memory from a few days ago reminding me, my first post after my 10th anniversary with the site! Blimey. At least it was a good one to kick off the next decade of reviewing!
Even though it's the wrong way round it's always fun reading the Manga of an anime you enjoyed...
For our #manga review today, @coldcobra84.bsky.social takes us through the first Blood Blockade Battlefront omnibus from @darkhorse.com! @turnarounduk.bsky.social #血界戦線
Blood Blockade Battlefront - Omnibus 1 Review • Anime UK News
After having watched and enjoyed the crazy anime series of Blood Blockade Battlefront, I was curious about the manga that spawned it, so the release of this omnibus has given me the perfect chance to ...
animeuknews.net
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Even though it's the wrong way round it's always fun reading the Manga of an anime you enjoyed...
Today I turned 41, but my day has been focused on my Dad’s failing health, sadly. I did squeeze in finally watching Thunderbolts, which was a good night in (even if I could’ve done without the thematic links to depression and being close with your family…)
September 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Today I turned 41, but my day has been focused on my Dad’s failing health, sadly. I did squeeze in finally watching Thunderbolts, which was a good night in (even if I could’ve done without the thematic links to depression and being close with your family…)
Always fun getting a "screener" for a big Shonen Jump film!
Ahead of the UK theatrical release on Friday, @pagehoarders.bsky.social and @coldcobra84.bsky.social have teamed up to take us through Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. Is the first in the trilogy of films worth watching? Find out below! #鬼滅の刃 #無限城編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Review • Anime UK News
It's time for Tanjiro and the Hashira to destroy Muzan and his demons. The final battle starts in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle!
animeuknews.net
September 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Always fun getting a "screener" for a big Shonen Jump film!
A brief 800+ page read for @animeuknews.net ! That being said so many pages were wordless artwork it didn't actually take that long to read, and it was good too!
For our #manga review today, @coldcobra84.bsky.social takes us through the first volume of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Deluxe Edition! Available now from @kodansha.us. @turnarounduk.bsky.social
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Deluxe Edition - Volume 1 • Anime UK News
Gundam The Origin returns to UK shores in a new (and hefty!) Deluxe Edition, featuring the first two volumes in A4 size with a lot more beautiful coloured pages to boot, but bonuses aside is it still ...
animeuknews.net
September 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A brief 800+ page read for @animeuknews.net ! That being said so many pages were wordless artwork it didn't actually take that long to read, and it was good too!
Despite all my years as a console gamer I love walking around CEX and finding games I've never heard of...
July 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Despite all my years as a console gamer I love walking around CEX and finding games I've never heard of...
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The #anime Summer season is in full swing! The AUKN team got together to discuss the shows they’re enjoying so far from the varied newcomers and sequels alike.
Summer 2025 Preview • Anime UK News
With a bewildering number of series to watch this Summer Season, which titles are worth checking out? The Anime UK News writers have plenty of suggestions!
animeuknews.net
July 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The #anime Summer season is in full swing! The AUKN team got together to discuss the shows they’re enjoying so far from the varied newcomers and sequels alike.
Goodbye "Uncle Hulk", you horrible racist egomaniac...
July 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Goodbye "Uncle Hulk", you horrible racist egomaniac...
Another fun review for @animeuknews.net been wanting to rewatch this for years!
For our #anime review today, @coldcobra84.bsky.social takes us through the Perfect Collection of Bubblegum Crisis from MVM!
Bubblegum Crisis - Perfect Collection Review • Anime UK News
Bubblegum Crisis is an 80s OVA cyberpunk series that was among the very first anime I ever knew about or watched - but all these years later, do the adventures of the “Knight Sabres” still hold up?
animeuknews.net
July 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Another fun review for @animeuknews.net been wanting to rewatch this for years!
Nice to finally have Resi 9 announced, and it's tying a bit more into the continuity of the past this time, with an Ashcroft (there's a deep cut!) and revisiting Raccoon City. Looking forward to it, as always.
June 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Nice to finally have Resi 9 announced, and it's tying a bit more into the continuity of the past this time, with an Ashcroft (there's a deep cut!) and revisiting Raccoon City. Looking forward to it, as always.
So instead of Marvel vs. Capcom 4 we got Marvel vs. Marvel 4... on 4 by ArcSys? I mean, I'll definitely take it, especially after seeing all the ArcSys/anime-ified versions of the characters so far!
June 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
So instead of Marvel vs. Capcom 4 we got Marvel vs. Marvel 4... on 4 by ArcSys? I mean, I'll definitely take it, especially after seeing all the ArcSys/anime-ified versions of the characters so far!
Always happy when I get to review for @animeuknews.net and even happier when its some late 80s/early 90s anime cheese!
For our #anime review today, @coldcobra84.bsky.social takes us through Riding Bean from MVM!
Riding Bean Review • Anime UK News
Riding Bean is an odd one because it’s a 45-ish minute OVA that never became a series, so even though its characters were later repurposed into a successful manga/show it’s kind of like a pilot to a s...
animeuknews.net
May 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Always happy when I get to review for @animeuknews.net and even happier when its some late 80s/early 90s anime cheese!
Having a random week off accidentally match the release of #CapcomFightingCollection2 has been rather handy! I've had a great time playing CvSNK2 and Power Stone 2 again without hooking up old consoles. I miss the item creator from Power Stone 2 though...
May 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Having a random week off accidentally match the release of #CapcomFightingCollection2 has been rather handy! I've had a great time playing CvSNK2 and Power Stone 2 again without hooking up old consoles. I miss the item creator from Power Stone 2 though...
Oh okay then, I'll buy a Switch 2... like I have every other Nintendo console ever (well okay my parents brought the NES and SNES.. for my brother as I had the Sega consoles, but still!)
April 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh okay then, I'll buy a Switch 2... like I have every other Nintendo console ever (well okay my parents brought the NES and SNES.. for my brother as I had the Sega consoles, but still!)
Sadly I've had to buy a new washing machine after my old one finally gave up, so I can't really justify buying Dynasty Warriors Origins like I was planning to (always loved that series!) but it's given me a chance to dip into the backlog so I've started Xenoblade Chronicles DE! Liking it so far.
January 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Sadly I've had to buy a new washing machine after my old one finally gave up, so I can't really justify buying Dynasty Warriors Origins like I was planning to (always loved that series!) but it's given me a chance to dip into the backlog so I've started Xenoblade Chronicles DE! Liking it so far.
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Still figuring out what to watch in the Winter #anime season? Well, the AUKN team are here to help as they discuss the shows they're enjoying so far!
Winter Season 2025 Preview • Anime UK News
Winter Season 2025 is now underway, so the team at Anime UK News are here to share their picks of both new and returning series!
animeuknews.net
January 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Still figuring out what to watch in the Winter #anime season? Well, the AUKN team are here to help as they discuss the shows they're enjoying so far!