Anime Review

Mahoromatic Volume 2

Things are looking up for lonely teen Suguru Misato. Since the arrival of the android housemaid Mahoro, his house is looking distinctly tidier and more organised, much to the delight and relief…

• 22nd February 2005
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21st February UK DVD releases

Out today (on UK DVD) are two firm fan favourites; Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex #2 (from Manga UK) and Neon Genesis Evangelion – Platinum #1, along with a whole batch of other ADV…

• 21st February 2005
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New US anime licenses & convention news

Over the weekend, at US anime convention ‘Katsucon 2005’, Media Blasters and Bandai announced several new acquisitions for their US anime releases.

Media Blasters will have stolen…

• 21st February 2005
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Review: Gad Guard #1

In what we hope is the first of many, Ross Taylor has sent us his review of Gad Guard #1- another DVD release for you mecha fans to enjoy. It’s out now from ADV UK.

“By no means original…
• 21st February 2005
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Adv. Review: Stand Alone Complex #2

Only days away from its UK release, I’ve taken an advanced look at Manga Ent.’s Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex #2. My apologies for the excessively dramatic opening paragraph!…

• 18th February 2005
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Q-Con XII date announced

Q-Con XII, annual Belfast gaming convention (with dedicated anime screenings sponsored by MVM, ADV and Manga), will be held from the 24th to the 26th of June ’05. Press release is below.…

• 18th February 2005
Anime Review

Gad Guard Volume 1

Gad Guard is a series from Gonzo Digimation, the prolific studio responsible for such releases as Full Metal Panic, Hellsing, Kiddy Grade and Last Exile. And so like many of its productions, Gad…

• 18th February 2005
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14th February UK DVD releases

Out on Monday was the Tokyo Godfather’s Gift Set from Columbia Tri-Star (£33.99 at Play.com). This a special edition of the movie and includes a cardboard artbox, a second bonus …

• 16th February 2005
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Advanced Review: Kino’s Journey #3

Today’s review is taking an advanced look at Kino’s Journey #3, out from ADV UK on 21st February. This is a painfully over looked philosophical series that deserves the attention…

• 16th February 2005
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Naruto is licensed by ShoPro/Viz

Naruto, the immensely popular ninja anime series that has dominated the fansub circuit for the last 2 years, has today been licensed for a North American (and Latin America) release by ShoPro …

• 15th February 2005
Anime Review

Kino’s Journey Volume 3

Only 8 episodes in and Kino’s Journey has already established itself as a real force to be contended with. Yet it’s only when I settle back into my familiar old chair and start watching…

• 15th February 2005