Fullmetal Alchemist DS video game coming out in August

Appearing amidst a flurry of hyperbole and rave reviews, Full Metal Alchemist has achieved Naruto-sized success in its native Japan and rapidly garnered something of a cult following over here and in the US. Having had an early peek at the opening episodes I was surprised if not a little disappointed by what I saw. … Continued

Ed and Al have finally uncovered the secret to the Philosopher’s Stone but, as usual, more obstacles present themselves. But these new barriers are not just enemies, but also moral and ethical problems. And now new faces appear and new plans are set into motion – it seems the Elric brothers’ struggle isn’t over yet. … Continued

Compared with even 6 months ago, there are now many anime series televised every week on UK TV. Today, Anime Network and the inbound Anime Central are at the forefront for anime on UK TV; note that these are dedicated digital channels devoted to showcasing the latest and greatest in Japanese animation. And so, in … Continued

During late October, UK anime fans made their bi-annual pilgrimage en-masse to the ever-growing London MCM Expo and it’s large array of exciting guests. Amongst the many dazzling sights to behold were a trio of the most popular American anime voice actors, and since we’ve already published our podcast interview with Johnny Yong Bosch, we’re … Continued

The BFI Southbank is no stranger to anime; despite having run Japanese animation films for several years now, it’s always a delight to view them on the big screen, especially titles that have yet to grace DVDs or Blu-rays in the UK. This year’s biennial weekend is tagged as “Anime is for Everyone” with three … Continued