FUNimation get their hands on BECK
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…
Full Metal Alchemist Volume 6
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 …
Samurai Champloo Volume 4
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…
FUNimation pick up FMP!: The Second Raid
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…
Central Park Media (CPM) set to file for bankruptcy
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…
MVM acquire Petite Cossette for UK DVD release
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;…
Beez launch MS Gundam Universe website
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 announce their own exclusive web shop sale
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…
Oban Star-Racers trailer
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 …
Appleseed 2; Buso Renkin anime; Genshiken 2 cancelled
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…Confirmed: Naruto to invade the UK, starting summer
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…
The Telegraph looks at Japanese otaku culture
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…
22nd May UK anime releases
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 …
Elfen Lied Volume 2
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 …
GANTZ Volume 4
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 …
Gilgamesh Volume 1
Gilgamesh is a unique sci-fi thriller drawn with such a strange gothic aesthetic; echoing the ancient myths on which its story is based, this is a decidedly odd looking anime that gradually unsettles…
Paranoia Agent Volume 4
And so ends another Satoshi Kon masterpiece, another befuddling mixture of fractured story telling, surreal visuals and subversive social commentary. Paranoia Agent sure is intensely thought…
D.N.Angel Volume 4
It’s been a bit of a hectic ride for poor Daisuke ever since he started transforming into the Phantom Thief Dark and stealing artefacts at his mother’s insistence. Still, given enough…
Robotech: The Masters Volume 1
Fifteen years after the first Robotech war the people of Earth are rebuilding their shattered civilisation. The planet is thrown into conflict once more when the Robotech Masters arrive to reclaim…