ADV UK have sent out their March press releases; confirming (amongst others) the debut of the ‘nuns with guns’ anime Chrono Crusade (cover art to right) and the “original …
Sometimes, I crave simplicity. It’s easy to become burnt out by the minding bending story lines and complex philosophy that are present in many an anime story. My antidote is Rune Soldier;…
While many anime series come and go without a great deal of notice, there are some which stay in the minds of fans and are still hot topic for discussion for a long time afterwards. The classic saga…
NEO Magazine are reporting that Optimum have lined up Hayao Miyazaki’s latest record breaking movie, Howl’s Moving Castle, for an Autumn UK theatrical release, preceded by limited…
Pinnacle Vision is listing Cowboy Bebop Vol. 3 with a UK release date of 28th March. Cowboy Bebop Vols. 1 & 2 were released in the UK (by Beez) on the 24th of January.…
We have just posted the DVD cover-art for Manga Ent.’s UK release of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. 2 (DVD due out 21st February), you can view it by clicking here or by clicking…
Issue 3 of NEO, the popular UK (almost dedicated) anime magazine, officially hit UK shop shelves yesterday (Thursday 3rd Feb). February’s issue contains lengthy features on Astro Boy,…
TokyoPop’s 51-episode anime Rave Master is all set for it’s UK premiere on Toonami UK TV this Monday (and then every weekday onwards) at 5.30pm and 7.30am. Weekend showings (starting…
ADV’s Puni Puni Poemi, the controversial spin-off from ‘energetic comedy’ Excel Saga has been passed by the BBFC; uncut with an 18 certificate. Many UK fans had expected …
After last month’s poll asked us what anime we would like to see ADV potentially release in the UK, ADV UK have updated their website poll again; this time asking you how much extra you would…
In a spate of news updates, Neo magazine have revealed several tasty nuggets of information concerning forthcoming UK releases.
Slightly disappointing is the news that the DVD release of Ghost…
All the controversy surrounding anime fansubs is starting to make waves in the mainstream media after CNET posted an objective article on the subject, making points for and against anime fansub…
A new month, a new edition of Ross Taylor’s Oishii Furesshu Fansub Reviews. This month (suitably titled “February Fan service’) looks a three, ‘ample sized’…
Grenadier/ fansub review 1
On first impressions, Grenadier seems to be little more than an excuse for titillation; putting itself in the category of Ecchi (meaning ‘naughty’ rather…
AnimeOnDVD have posted the first part of a lengthy (but interesting) interview with Jonathan Clements, UK anime enthusiast and popular author (The Anime Encylopaedia).
In this part, Clements…
MVM have pushed back the release of the first DVD volume of Trigun until the 22nd of February (after it was initially set for a 7th February release). Their other 7th February releases remain unchanged,…
Time Warner and Itochu Corp have announced a US/Japanese partnership which should see them producing, broadcasting and marketing anime for both the US and Japanese markets simultaneously.…
I’ve taken a look at ADV UK’s Get Backers #1, a promising debut for a long running action series (10 DVD volumes) brimming with potential. Please note, this opening volume contains…
January has been a surprisingly busy month for UK anime DVD releases and even today, the last day of the month, we are being treated to yet more helpings of anime DVDs. Out today is ‘The Humanoid’,…
ADV UK have released their January 2005 newsletter; advertising a lot of their latest DVD releases as well as hinting at what next could be on the horizon for them. Click here to check it out.…
