Japanese anime powerhouse GDH (GONZO) have recently been in touch with us to spread the word that their first theatrical movie “Origin-Spirit of the Past” (Japanese title: Gin-iro…
The UK manga collective Sweapdrop Studios have sent us a press release announcing their plans to attend the Bristol Comic Expo; taking place on the weekend of May 13th. Along with their own stand,…
In a blitz of advertising ingenuity, Manga UK are continuing to impress us by promoting their wares in new and inventive ways.
First off the bat is a custom made flash game in which you can battle …
Sony Pictures UK have sent through a press release detailing their much anticipated UK DVD release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, out on 24th April.
You can read the full press release,…
According to a post on the AnimeOnDVD forums, the third volume of Paranoia Agent has been edited by the BBFC. The BBFC page for Paranoia Agent Volume 3 states “Cuts required (on potential…
Just two anime DVDs were released in the UK today, including the first volume of Crest of the Stars from Beez. Unfortunately, the sixth and final instalment of Planetes, originally due out today,…
Robin and Nagira continue their search for Amon, and find themselves following a trail of breadcrumbs he seems to have left for them. As they follow up these new leads, more and more pieces of the…
In what amounts to be a very pleasant surprise, our forum user Meeko has spotted that UK SKY Digital TV channel Channel S (no. 814) are currently broadcasting the Samurai X TV series (a.k.a Rurouni…
All of April’s UK anime DVD releases are listed below. Of course, if you are excited about some of these releases, feel free to drop by our community forums and let us know what you think!
03…Consider this a strong rumour for now, but an advert on MVM’s online store (Anime-On-Line) is announcing that the ultra-popular ninja action series Naruto will be “coming soon”…
The unlikely trio of Fuu, Mugen and Jin continue their journey across feudal Japan, continuing the search for “the samurai that smells of sunflowers.” Of course, the journey is …
April’s [Issue 18] edition of NEO (UK Asian pop-culture magazine) will be hitting UK shop shelves over the next few days.
This month the magazine presents the first part of Jonathan Clements…
During this past weekend, the Tokyo International Anime Fair award winners were announced. These Japanese awards are handed out to anime movies, series and OVAs that are still fresh in Japan …
It has been confirmed that a second season of “slice of life” drama Honey & Clover will be broadcast on Japanese TV this summer. The first series, which is still unlicenced outside…
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 March’s…
In case you missed them during the month, below is a quick summary of the anime reviews we published through-out March (sorted by popularity).MARCH 2006 ANIME REVIEWSGunslinger Girl #1 (MVM)…
The war rages on as Kira returns to Earth with his new mobile suit, the Freedom Gundam. After the Archangel and her crew escaped the Federation’s trap at JOSH-A, they are branded deserters…
Anime Europe have noticed that starting in August 2006, US-based manga publisher Del Ray and their parent company Random House intend to start releasing their manga titles in the UK under a new…
According to Ghibli World, Hayao Miyazaki has designed a giant copper clock (10 meters high and 18 meters wide) for the NTV tower at Shiodome, Tokyo. The production of the clock is due to be completed…
BBC News have recently published an article looking at how the Japanese public are increasingly using their mobile phones to read manga and watch anime, so much so that such major publishing companies…
