Paul

Washed up on the good shores of Anime UK News after many a year at sea, Paul has been writing about anime for a long time here at AUKN and at his anime blog.

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ADV UK confirm new anime

Confirming what they had already revealed in their May newsletter, ADV UK have sent us a comprehensive press release outlining all of the new series they plan to launch in the UK over the coming …

• 12th May 2005
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Review: Laputa – Castle in the Sky

Beginning a period in which we will be posting a number of Miyazaki reviews, Martin Butler has sent us his review of Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

A beautifully crafted adventure, with enough excitement,…
• 12th May 2005
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Review: Kiddy Grade #8

Concluding a series I’ve been reviewing for what seems like way too long now, I’ve published my thoughts on Kiddy Grade #8; out now in the UK from MVM.

To its credit, Kiddy Grade has…
• 12th May 2005
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Kiddy Grade Volume 8

It says a lot about my opinion of Kiddy Grade when I find myself struggling to summon up the energy to just sit down and endure these final three episodes, such is my utter indifference to this terribly…

• 11th May 2005
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May Speculation and Rumours

With all the anime conventions and events now on-going in Japan and around the rest of the world, some interesting news about the likes of Afro Samurai and Blood (the Last Vampire) TV series are …

• 10th May 2005
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Review: Excel Saga

Stuart Bullen has sent us his thoughts on the “crazy” comedy Excel Saga, a 6 DVD-volume series out now in the UK from ADV.

A lusciously irreverent and unequivocally mental show, Excel…
• 10th May 2005
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Review: Jin-Roh Special Edition

Thanks to another fine guest contribution, this time from Coaxmetal, we have posted a review of the US DVD import of Jin-Roh Special Edition.

Jin-Roh truly is a modern classic of a film, animated…
• 10th May 2005
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Review: Chrono Crusade #1

Stuart Bullen has taken a look at the first volume of ADV’s Chrono Crusade (out in the UK now), a series that promises to be one of ADV’s flagship titles of the year.

Gonzo fans delight,…
• 6th May 2005
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Afro Samurai hype

Gonzo’s long touted Afro Samurai, which will be starring famous actor Samuel L. Jackson, is now well underway and according to Anime Nation, will be a 5 episode series that is going to premiere…

• 4th May 2005
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Q-Con announces anime showings

Q-Con of Belfast have sent us some updated news with regards to their incoming gaming convention; a convention that is also set to include several anime cinema showings (in a 300-seat theatre …

• 4th May 2005