Anime Review

Chobits Volume 6

The series reaches its conclusion as Hideki discovers the truth concerning Chi’s origins. Is she really one of the “Chobits’ series? Meanwhile Chi realises that she must…

• 21st April 2006
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17th April UK anime releases

This week sees yet another batch of anime DVDs released in the UK, including two new series in the form of Yukikaze and Cromartie High School, and Parasite Dolls, an OVA spin-off from popular franchise…

• 17th April 2006
Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Volume 9

As the battlefield moves to space, the crew of the Archangel find themselves caught between the two warring sides. With the Earth forces gathering all the forces they can at the moon, and ZAFT continuously…

• 17th April 2006
Anime Review

Whisper of the Heart

Shizuku is a teenager dealing with the usual problems of growing up; high school entrance exams, busy parents, a bossy older sister- and of course, relationships. Whilst reading library books…

• 17th April 2006
Anime Review

Chobits Volume 5

Chobits reaches its penultimate instalment as Chi is kidnapped by person or persons unknown. Could this be somehow connected to the speculation that she may be a member of the Chobits series? …

• 14th April 2006
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Japan pioneers Smellovision at cinemas

In continuing to stand at the forefront of quirky entertainment technology, Japanese cinemas are planning to introduce “Smellovision” at selected theatres around the country.…

• 12th April 2006
Anime Review

My Neighbors the Yamadas

The Yamadas are as typical a dysfunctional family as you could ever expect. Father Takashi, mother Matsuko, children Noboru and Nonoko, and grandmother Shige all live in a quiet little house …

• 12th April 2006
News

10th April UK anime releases

A number of DVDs were released in the UK today, including the next two films in Optimum’s Studio Ghibli collection, and the sixth volume of popular series Full Metal Alchemist, also available…

• 10th April 2006
Anime Review

KARAS Volume 1

Lauded as anime’s answer to The Crow, Karas is a slick retooling of the superhero myth courtesy of anime impresario Keiichi Satou (who will be best known to western fans for his contributions…

• 9th April 2006