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.
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 ...
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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!
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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 ...
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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!
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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?
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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...
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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!
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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!
Randomly visited my local CEX shop and they weirdly had two games on my "sold as a teen but now want them back" game list in stock. James Pond II for the Mega Drive and "Sol-Feace" for the Mega CD, which if it weren't for the cover I'd have forgotten about it completely...
January 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Randomly visited my local CEX shop and they weirdly had two games on my "sold as a teen but now want them back" game list in stock. James Pond II for the Mega Drive and "Sol-Feace" for the Mega CD, which if it weren't for the cover I'd have forgotten about it completely...
I mean I was always going to buy a Switch 2 anyway, I've brought every other Nintendo console since the N64 (my brother had a NES and a SNES, I had a Master System and Mega Drive...) but it was still nice to finally see it! Plus a new Mario Kart for the first time since the Wii U, technically...
January 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I mean I was always going to buy a Switch 2 anyway, I've brought every other Nintendo console since the N64 (my brother had a NES and a SNES, I had a Master System and Mega Drive...) but it was still nice to finally see it! Plus a new Mario Kart for the first time since the Wii U, technically...
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The Winter season is fast approaching, but before we all get distracted by the new shiny #anime the AUKN team got together to reflect on their Autumn viewing!
Autumn Season 2024 Overview • Anime UK News
Now that the Autumn 2024 Season is (just about!) over, find out which series stayed the course for our writers at Anime UK News (and maybe one or two that didn’t…)
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January 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Winter season is fast approaching, but before we all get distracted by the new shiny #anime the AUKN team got together to reflect on their Autumn viewing!
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"Star-Crossed is the final Ninth Doctor boxset for now and boy did they go out on a high..."
My Top 10 Doctor Who Stories of 2024
For the first time in many years I haven’t actually gotten around to listening to all the Big Finish releases this years, thanks in part to falling behind due to the new website/app disaster …
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January 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Star-Crossed is the final Ninth Doctor boxset for now and boy did they go out on a high..."
2024 was a rough year in some ways, my Dad's mental health continues to decline and I missed out on a Manager promotion at work by a single point apparently, but I've still really enjoyed myself. Especially finally getting back into JRPGs after 15-20 years... Now I don't have time to play them! 😩
January 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
2024 was a rough year in some ways, my Dad's mental health continues to decline and I missed out on a Manager promotion at work by a single point apparently, but I've still really enjoyed myself. Especially finally getting back into JRPGs after 15-20 years... Now I don't have time to play them! 😩
Rare to see my website/blog quoted! Thank you :)
"“The Quintessence” was a great slice of Mondas Cybermen horror, with a fun slow burn set up and plenty of great set pieces to keep the run-time going." https://hoganreviews.co.uk/2024/12/18/doctor-who-the-quintessence-review/#more-24383
December 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Rare to see my website/blog quoted! Thank you :)
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The end of 2024 is almost upon us, so the team have gotten together to talk all things #anime and look back on what has been an interesting year. Check back tomorrow for Part 2 where we discuss manga, manhwa and light novels!
Anime UK News Review of 2024 Part 1: Anime • Anime UK News
Join the writers at Anime UK News as they look back at their favourite anime of 2024 and look forward to what's coming in 2025!
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December 20, 2024 at 11:01 AM
The end of 2024 is almost upon us, so the team have gotten together to talk all things #anime and look back on what has been an interesting year. Check back tomorrow for Part 2 where we discuss manga, manhwa and light novels!