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
News

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
News

3rd April UK anime releases

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,…

• 3rd April 2006
Anime Review

Witch Hunter Robin Volume 6

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…

• 2nd April 2006