Anime Review

Haibane Renmei Volume 4

As the series reaches its conclusion we see Rakka hard at work at her new job, having recalled the memory of her cocoon dream and gradually becoming more comfortable with her new life and surroundings.…

• 21st January 2006
Anime Review

Wolf’s Rain Volume 3

Shortly after the wolves escape with Cheza, they find themselves running from Quent’s gun into the ominously-named Forest of Death. Their relief after this ordeal is short-lived however…

• 21st January 2006
Anime Review

Wolf’s Rain Volume 2

The wolves have now left Freeze City behind and are continuing their search for Rakuen. Their travels cause them to cross paths with some other wolves living in a strange town with a secret that …

• 17th January 2006
News

16th January UK anime releases

The new year has finally kicked off anime-wise with a varied selection of new releases hitting the shelves today. Included in the line-up are the opening volumes of two new series- the action-packed…

• 16th January 2006
Anime Review

Burst Angel Volume 1

Some years into the future, the ready availability of firearms has transformed Tokyo into a violent and lawless place, where the controlling organisation of RAPT is little better than the very…

• 16th January 2006
Anime Review

Love Hina: Christmas Special

Given that my relationship with the Love Hina TV series was an uneasy one at best, it was with a distinct lack of expectations that I approached this Christmas Special. Forget entertainment- if…

• 13th January 2006
Anime Review

Grave of the Fireflies

While the name of Studio Ghibli is famous for its films directed by Hayao Miyazaki, it is important to remember that Isao Takahata is another one of the company’s founders and as such has …

• 12th January 2006
Anime Review

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

The original Vampire Hunter D OVA, based on the manga series by Hideyuki Kikuchi, is considered a classic by fans of animated horror. However, twenty years after its release there is no denying…

• 9th January 2006
News

Issue 15 of NEO magazine

Issue 15 of the UK’s only Asian pop culture magazine NEO was released last week. Highlights of this month’s issue include an interview with Manga UK’s big boss Kaoru Mfaume,…

• 8th January 2006