US newspaper the LA Times has posted a detailed article comparing (and in Oshii’s case, interviewing) Mamoru Oshii and Hayao Miyazaki, two of the most highly regarded directors of Japanese…
Yukito Kishiro, creator of the Battle Angel manga that is set for a live action adaptation by James Cameron, has been interviewed by Manga News Service.
“As a movie fan, I hope that the film…According to an article in the latest issue of the Radio Times magazine, both Spirited Away and Akira have made the top 20 in Channel 4’s “100 greatest cartoons” program, set…
I’ve just posted my review of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum #1, the much lauded renewal of the landmark mecha series, out now from ADV UK.
“If you already hate Evangelion, this…Martin Butler has reviewed Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi #2, another instalment of this madcap comedy from the tripped out minds at Gainax, out now from ADV UK.
“The second instalment…Tokyo Godfathers is a heart-warming tale, very much in the tradition of Western Christmas movies.
Set in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo on Christmas Eve, we follow the story of three homeless …
Despite defeating the goblin in the last episode and supposedly earning the chance to return home, childhood friends Arumi and Sasshi appear to have been transported to another bizarre parallel…
Neon Genesis Evangelion, like all the greatest franchises, is subject to a constant stream of updates and special editions. But unlike many other (purely money making) releases, Gainax deserve…
ADV UK have updated their website and revealed their April DVD releases; including the expected debut of New Fist of the North Star but also lamenting the concluding volumes of Kino’s Journey…
MVM have pushed back their releases of Trigun #2 and Chobits #1 to the 21st of March. Their other 7th March releases (Kiddy Grade #7, Love Hina #6 and Yu Yu Hakusho #1) remain unchanged.…
Earlier in February, Beez published their (tentative) UK anime release plans for 2005. Now, according to their UK distributor Pinacle Vision, the following UK release dates have been set:25th…
A few months ago, we suggested you vote in Channel 4’s “100 greatest cartoons” countdown and give the nominated likes of Akira, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and (rather…
Yahoo! Movies have posted 4 small clips of Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s Steamboy on their website, there by providing possibly the first public sound bytes of the English dubbed version (the dub…
Manga UK have published a press release for their planned Neon Genesis Evangelion movies box set (set for UK release 21st March) and included the official DVD cover art and box set layout (to view…
Bringing us up to date with the series, Martin Butler has penned his thoughts on Gainax’s beloved Mahoromatic #2, out now from ADV UK.
“I have to admit that I’m enjoying Mahoromatic…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…
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…
Something we hope to make a regular Monday feature here at Anime UK News, I’m listing the top selling new UK releases from the last 4 weeks, basing my results on Play.com’s top selling…
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…
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…
