Official Naruto cast list
With lots of rumours and fake cast lists floating around the internet, Viz have provided ANN with the English cast list for their up-coming dub of popular fighting series Naruto. The official …
Howls Moving Castle In London
ANN are reporting that the London premiere of the latest Ghibli film Howl’s Moving Castle will be at 7:30pm on Friday September 2nd at The British Academy. It will be part of BAFTA’s…
Otakon News Summary
This weekend the US anime convention Otakon took place, and while there wasn’t as much big news (several key anime companies cancelled their panels), a few announcements were made. AnimeNation…
Hellsing OVA website
While at this point in time it is merely a place holder website (no content available), the official Japanese website for the eagerly anticipated Hellsing Ultimate OVA series is now live. The …
Ghost In The Shell : Innocence theatrical premiere
Eyeonanime have spotted that the theatrical premiere for Ghost In The Shell – Innocence in the UK will be 28/10/05. The movie is rated 15 by the BBFC.…
Two new anime movies to commemorate World War II
ANN has reported that Japan Today has posted an article which focuses on information about two new anime movies. The movies entitled Ashita-Genki (which premiered on July 2nd in Japan) and Garasu…
Further Optimum Ghibli titles
Following on from our Ghibli news earlier today, Eyeonanime has spotted Optimum has placed several Ghibli titles through the BBFC. Along with KiKi’s Delivery Service (as was previously…
Optimum to release Kiki’s Delivery Service?
While there has been no official information released as of yet, Animetion has spotted that fantasy adventure KiKi’s Delivery Service is to be shown at the National Film Theatre courtesy…
Battle Angel Alita movie in The Independent
UK newspaper The Independent has published an interview on its website with director James Cameron, in which he talks about his involvement in the upcoming adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s…
Possible new ADV UK titles
Forum user GrantM has noticed that ADV UK have put the trailers for two previously unannounced anime series through the BBFC. The trailers are for high-school comedy Cromartie High School and…
Anime films available to download legally?
According to Animetion on the 3rd August The Times newspaper reported that the British Internet Broadcasting company (BiBc), is currently discussing with Optimum Releasing, the possibility…
Oldest Anime ever found?
Until recently the oldest Japanese animation ever created was said to be “Imokawa Mukozo the Doorman” created in 1917 by Shimokawa Hekoten, however that may no longer be the case.…
Tokyopop UK September releases
The good people over at Tokyopop UK have sent us news of their upcoming releases hitting UK bookstores September time. Three new titles begin in September, including fantasy drama series Immortal…
Anime and manga articles in The Times newspaper
Ukanime is reporting The Times newspaper has published two news articles relating to the world of anime and manga. “Who Is King Of Geeks?”, is an article covering a competition to…
George Lucas looking into anime?
According to an update on ANN, George Lucas has been quoted as saying “I also look at this as a way to get my foot into anime” in regards to an animation facility he has set up in Singapore.…
Optimum Miyazaki and Ghibli releases set
Optimum Asia have revealed they will be releasing Hayao Miyazaki’s fantasy adventure Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on the 26th September as part of “The Studio Ghibli Collection”,…
BFI deem Spirited Away a “must see”
The BBC news website now lists 10 films every child should have seen by age 14 as put together by the British Film Institute. The list includes the Studio Ghibli fantasy anime epic Spirited Away…