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.…
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…
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2
It was with hot anticipation that I started watching Stand Alone Complex #2. Time had distorted my rose-tinted memories of the grandiose first volume, leaving me desperate for another hit of …
Half price anime DVDs at Sendit
UK online shop, Sendit.com, are currently running a comprehensive Manga Ent. sale, with some DVDs being sold for as little as £6.49.
Amongst much quality on offer, we recommended you look…
WB snap up new Gonzo film
According to reports on the Anime News Service, Warner Bros. have snapped up the worldwide distribution rights to the upcoming Gonzo anime movie Brave Story. The Japanese theatrical release…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
Influx of UK anime festivals and conventions
Since a whole spate of (mostly UK) anime conventions (and festivals) news surfaced over the weekend, we have combined it all into one time saving post below.
The popular London MCM Expo, which …
Story editor on Fullmetal Alchemist movie
Fullmetal-Alchemist.com have published a detailed English translation of a Japanese magazine interview with the story editor for the Fullmetal Alchemist theatrical movie; there by revealing…
Advanced Review: Trigun #1
Our first advanced review for a while, I have taken a look at MVM’s 21st February release of Trigun #1, the popular Western-tinged anime based on Yasuhiro Nightow’s popular manga…
Looking for an anime news reporter
In our infinite search to better the site, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic news reporter/poster to join our growing team of UK anime junkies here at Anime UK News. If you find yourself…
Live action Last Exile?
While you should consider this firmly in the realms of rumour, there have been rumblings that Joel Silver, producer of The Matrix films, is talking to Gonzo about a possible live-action adaptation…
Live action Last Exile?
While you should consider this firmly in the realms of rumour, there have been rumblings that Joel Silver, producer of The Matrix films, is talking to Gonzo about a possible live-action adaptation…
Geneon announce new anime licenses
As announced by ICv2 today, Geneon have officially acquired Girls Bravo and Melody of Oblivion for release in the US.
Given Geneon are now releasing a lot of their newer anime in the UK via MVM (including…
Three new Miyazaki projects?
The much loved anime director Hayao Miyazaki has been making his fair share of headlines lately, first off- he is set to be honoured by the Venice Film Festival in the summer with the ‘Golden…
Trailer for Kino’s Journey movie
For those who are enjoying the Kino’s Journey series currently being released in the UK by ADV- you can now stream a trailer for the upcoming movie; Kino’s Journey – Life Goes…