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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Anime Review

Haibane Renmei Volume 1

Thanks to his excellent past work (including the illustrious Serial Experiments Lain); anything with the name Yoshitoshi ABe attached is well worth looking into. Haibane Renmei was his pet …

• 23rd April 2005
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Review: Berserk

Surprising us with his first review for a very, very long time, Stuart Bullen has sent us a Region 1 series review of Berserk; a series that has yet to show any signs of appearing in the UK just yet.…

• 21st April 2005
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18th April UK anime releases

Yet another big day for UK anime releases, today see’s no less than 10 new anime DVDs out from ADV and MVM.18th April releasesAdventures Of Mini-Goddess #2Angelic Layer #7Azumanga Daioh…

• 18th April 2005
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Review: Chobits #1

Martin Butler has penned his thoughts on the first volume of Chobits (which was released in the UK during March by MVM).

“The first volume gives a light and bright introduction to the Chobits…
• 18th April 2005
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Early review: Kino’s Journey #4

I’ve just published my review of Kino’s Journey #4; the concluding volume of this short lived but much loved philosophical series, out on Monday from ADV UK.

It’s rare to find…
• 17th April 2005
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Kino’s Journey Volume 4

Having enjoyed this fourth and final volume, it was with great displeasure that I bade farewell to Kino’s Journey. Shows like this just don’t come around very often; philosophical,…

• 17th April 2005
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New poll; anime as cartoons?

It’s new poll time and this week, we’re asking you if you see anime as cartoons. Many fans are torn by the technical definition of the word “cartoon” and the meaning it…

• 13th April 2005
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Review: Perfect Blue

I’ve just posted Martin Butler’s review of Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon’s break through psychological thriller that was released on UK DVD by Manga Ent. a few years ago.

“Overall,…
• 13th April 2005
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Review: Get Backers #2

I’ve taken a look at ADV UK’s Get Backers #2 (released in March).

“Get Backers #2 is a fun little action show balanced between terribly mediocre and terribly good. Suffice…
• 12th April 2005
Anime Review

Get Backers Volume 2

Is it enough to say I simply enjoyed Get Backers #2?While I have found nothing particularly inspiring or different about this show, it remains good, solid fun thanks to a quirky sense of humour,…

• 11th April 2005