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Glasgow Film Festival 2018 Starts on Wednesday

The Glasgow Film Festival (February 21st – March 04th) has a selection of Japanese films and titles with Japan as a location. The event kicks off with Wes Anderson’s highly-anticipated …

genkinahito • 19th February 2018

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SIGNAL.MD Responds to Yaginuma Antisemitism Controversy

SIGNAL.MD, the studio behind Recovery of an MMO Junkie, have issued a statement about director Kazuyoshi Yaginuma and his recent antisemitic activity on Twitter.

Josh A. Stevens • 19th February 2018

Giveaways

We’re Giving Away a Limited Edition Attack on Titan Cape!

If you like Attack on Titan and free stuff as much as we do, you won't want to miss this Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening giveaway!

Teapot • 19th February 2018

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening Review

A tightly paced and action-packed thrill ride, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening is a spectacle not to be missed.

IncendiaryLemon • 19th February 2018

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DanMachi, Goblin Slayer Receive New Anime Projects

The GA Bunko 2018 Happyō Stage event at Wonder Festival has offered some exciting announcements for the fans of these light novel franchises.

NormanicGrav • 18th February 2018

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The Garden of Words Now Streaming on Netflix UK

The 45 minute film by Makoto Shinkai is now streaming on Netflix!

NormanicGrav • 17th February 2018

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Crunchyroll Addresses New Changes to their Manga Catalogue

Starting 28th February there will be new changes made for a wide number of Kodansha Comic manga titles. Prepare to save a lot of time if you want to finish a number of them!

NormanicGrav • 16th February 2018

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MyM Magazine publishes its last print edition

MyM folds after publishing 71 issues since 2012.

Ian Wolf • 16th February 2018

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J-Novel Club Adds ‘Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They’ve Got the Wrong Idea!’ to their Catalogue!

The 2015 novel series joins the ever-growing J-Novel Club service.

NormanicGrav • 16th February 2018

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Manga UK’s Big Fish & Begonia Opens in UK & IRE this April

The Studio Ghibli-esque film that took its native China by storm, Manga Entertainment have confirmed that animated fantasy epic "BIG FISH & BEGONIA" will be splashing into cinemas in UK & Ireland this April!

Josh A. Stevens • 16th February 2018

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Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘MIRAI (Working Title)’ coming to UK Theatrical Screens from Anime Limited

Another 2018 anime film will be coming to the UK theatrical screens this year.

NormanicGrav • 15th February 2018

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Netflix Adds Fate/stay night (2006), Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- & More!

Three new catalogue shows, two OVAs and a film join the Netflix service for the UK.

NormanicGrav • 15th February 2018

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Asian Actors to Lead Netflix’s Sword Art Online Series

Kirito and Asuna will be portrayed by Asian actors in the upcoming US live-action Sword Art Online series, writer and Executive Producer Laeta Kalogridis confirms.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th February 2018

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Anime Limited Cancels Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Theatrical Release

Anime Limited confirms plans for a nationwide release of Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution have been cancelled, owing to its poor reception.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th February 2018

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Anime Limited Reveal More Information on the UK re-release of Wolf’s Rain

The upcoming release had been upgraded to an Ultimate Edition, but now we have new information on the specs!

NormanicGrav • 12th February 2018

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My Hero Academia Season 2 Part 1 Leaked by Amazon

A new listing has appeared under Sony for a UK release!

NormanicGrav • 12th February 2018

Anime Review

Monster Musume Review: Is It A Wonderful Life?

An infamous romantic comedy anime that will no doubt raise eyebrows. Join us as we investigate whether MVM's rowdy and raunchy Monster Musume is a wonderful life with Monster Girls!

Josh A. Stevens • 12th February 2018

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Anime Director Kazuyoshi Yaginuma Sparks Antisemitic Controversy

Anime director Kazuyoshi Yaginuma (Recovery of an MMO Junkie) sparked controversy this week with the discovery of tweets expressing antisemitic sentiment and Holocaust denial.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th February 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You DVD Review

Overall, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is a real treat for fans of the series. While there are certainly issues that bring it down somewhat, these can be overlooked. Undoubtedly this is one of the best Pokémon movies in quite some time.

Demelza • 10th February 2018

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Yuri!!! on Ice performed at the Winter Olympics

Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara performed to music from the figure skating anime.

Ian Wolf • 9th February 2018