As a continuing drama, it’s quite remarkable to think how far Planetes has travelled in over just 21 episodes. This is all encapsulated in Hachimaki, who has gone from being a pleasant if…
Volume 6 of Trigun sees us nearing the end for Vash, but first, we are treated to an emotional flashback from his beginnings. Vash and his twin brother Knives are like two sides of the same person;…
It has been a fairly sparse London Expo this year with little to nothing in terms of real surprises to announce. With that said, below is the news so far, courtesy of Eye On Anime:
Manga Ent. and Jetix…When it comes to the UK anime community, every month is different and so to provide you with a brief run down of what is currently popular amongst our visitors, below is brief run down of May’s…
In addition to yesterday’s annoucement, FUNimation have finally confirmed that they have licensed acclaimed music-drama BECK for US DVD release.
Also, ADV US have licensed mecha series…
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 …
Mugen, Jin and Fuu are still on their journey towards the west, but the trip is a slow on as at every turn they are confronted with all manner of problems. Lack of funds, perpetual hunger, and a seemingly…
US anime publishers FUNimation have been “awarded” the US DVD publishing rights for high school comedy/miltary action favourite Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid (which is actually…
According to the Anime News Network, US anime distributors Central Park Media (CPM) are set to file for bankruptcy next week, having last week laid off many of their staff. At this point there has…
In anticipation of their announcements at this weekend’s London Expo, MVM have let us know early that they have acquired Petite Cossette (Le Portrait de Petit Cossette) for UK DVD release;…
UK anime DVD distributors Beez have launched their first ever English language website; the “MS Gundam Universe” is a detailed hub of information (including mecha and character…
ADV UK has sent us a press release announcing a new DVD sale at their online store and also, as of Monday 29th May 2006, they will be suspending all postage & packaging rates on everything ordered…
Despite all the fanfare deservedly going to Jetix UK’s announcement of Naruto, they will also be airing Japanese-French co-production Oban Star Racers, which recently premiered on …
With a lot of anime news coming in from Japan over the last few days, we’ve quickly summarised the biggest stories below.
Nobuhiro Watsuki’s (author of the popular Rurouni Kenshin…Our forum user Gawyn has posted further details of Naruto’s now confirmed invasion of the UK, as found in the June issue of NEO magazine.
Jetix will premiere Naruto on UK TV with broadcasts…
UK newspaper The Telegraph recently published an article looking at “otaku” geek culture in Japan- more specifically, there is a large focus on the growing phenomenon of anime-influenced…
Just two anime DVDs are due out today; the fourth volume of Gantz and the final instalment of Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent, both courtesy of MVM.22 May 2006 Gantz #4 (MVM) Paranoia Agent …
If the first volume of Elfen Lied was notable for its sheer visceral onslaught of blood shed, volume two will be remembered for how outright disturbing this series can be; rather than treating …
Up until this volume Gantz had lived up to its violent reputation but shied away from depicting sex, preferring to instead settle for a few perverted jokes and little else. Volume 4 changes all …
