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The Wind Rises on Film4 Friday 13th February 2015
Date: 2015 February 09 15:28 | Posted By: Joe
UK anime fans who tuned into The Wind Rises last Saturday, may have been surprised to find that they were showing the Japanese version, with English subtitles. Originally Film4 intended to show the dubbed version, but due to an error their they, they showed the subtitled version instead. Anime fans hoping to catch the dubbed version will want to tune into Film 4 on Friday 13th February 2015 at 6:25pm.
As always, we've updated the details of the screening on the Otaku Calendar.
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The Wind Rises on Film4 Saturday 7th February 2015
Date: 2015 February 03 15:39 | Posted By: Joe
UK based fans of Studio Ghibli will want to tune into Film4 on Saturday 7th February 2015, as they'll be showing The Wind Rises at 3:25pm. This will be the first UK TV screening of the film. It's Hayao Miyazaki's latest (and most likely last) feature film since the famed Oscar winning director announced his retirement.
The Wind Rises was the highest grossing film in Japan for 2013. It tells the story of a fictionalised biography of Jiro Horikoshi, real life designer of the notorious Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft. In the film, Jiro is forced to abandon his dream of being a pilot and becomes an engineer, spurred on by vivid dreams and the love of a woman.
Film4 have confirmed that it will be the English dubbed version which features the voice talent of Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Film4 can be viewed on:
Freeview: Channel 15
Free Sat: Channel 300
Sky: Channel 315
Virgin: Channel 428
Virgin HD: Channel 429
Also don't forget Film4 +1, to watch it an hour later.
Film4+1 can be viewed on:
Freeview: Channel 45
Free Sat: Channel 301
Sky: Channel 316
Virgin: Channel 430
If you're interested you can read our review of The Wind Rises.
You also can buy the film on DVD, Blu-ray and DVD or Collector's Edition Blu-ray and DVD.
Regular readers will be aware of our review of The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness a documentary that follows the production of The Wind Rises.
Souce: Film4
More Anime on Netflix UK
Date: 2015 February 01 13:00 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK anime fans wanting to catch some decent anime will be pleased to hear about Anime Limited's latest tweet that reveals Space Dandy Season 2, Tokyo Ghoul and Terror In Resonance are now on Netflix UK.
We interviewed Shinichiro Watanabe the director of Space Dandy and Terror In Resonance at the MCM London Comic Con in October 2014. We were able to ask him about both shows.
Souce: Anime Limited
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme UK 2015
Date: 2015 January 29 16:20 | Posted By: Joe
UK based fans of Japanese cinema are in for treat for the next couple of months when The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2015 hits the UK. Scheduled to run at the ICA in London from 30th January to 5th February 2015 then 5th February - 26th March 2015 nationwide.
Anime fans can enjoy a screening of A Letter to Momo.
Plus the ICA Screening of Short Peace, will be accompanied with an intro and post-show Q&A with Japanese anime expert Helen McCarthy (she's written lots of books on anime, and given lots of talks on the subject too to say the least).
Live action film Wood Job also features a Q&A with the director Shinobu Yaguchi in London at 6:30pm on January 2015 and 6:15pm 3rd February 2015. The director will also be appearing at the Bristol, Derby and Sheffield.
If you're in the UK, hopefully you can get to one the following locations -
Belfast
Birmingham
Bristol
Cumbria
Derby
Dundee
Edinburgh
London
Newcastle upon Tyne
Nottingham
Sheffield
As always with cinema screenings like this we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Anime Limited UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details for January to June 2015
Date: 2015 January 27 17:18 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based anime distributor Anime Limited have just published their weekly newsletter. In it they confirm and reveal their line up from January to June 2015.
Highlights include:
2nd February
Perfect Blue Standard Edition Blu-ray - Pre order now on Amazon.co.uk
23rd March
Makoto Shinkai Voices From A Distant Star/The Place Promised In Our Early Days Double Pack (DVD, Blu-ray). Pre order now on Blu-ray or DVD. The Otaku News team were lucky enough to interview anime director Makoto Shinkai when he was in London in 2008.
30th March
Wings Of Honneamise (DVD, Collector's Edition DVD+Blu-ray). Pre order now on Blu-ray or DVD
29th June
Space Dandy Season 2 (collectors and standard editions)
Gankatsuou – The Count Of Monte Cristo (DVD, Blu-ray) (Tentative date)
We've also added most of the dates to the Anime Limited section of the Otaku Calendar.
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Viewster adds The Rolling Girls for UK/Ireland
Date: 2015 January 24 14:40 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Viewster Service begins simulcast of WIT Studio's new comedy show, The Rolling Girls, in the UK and Ireland.
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New Distributor Animatsu Entertainment Launches in the UK
Date: 2015 January 13 16:04 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Things are getting interesting in the UK anime industry. We've just received details about a new UK anime distributor animatsu. The company has been set up by former Manga Entertainment UK employees Jerome Mazandarani and Andrew Hewson.
They've partnered with Manga Entertainment UK who will provide Animatsu with key backend services including sales and distribution.
Animatsu have also closed a UK license deal with Sentai Filmworks for 8 brand new titles including Blade And Soul, Comic artist and His Assitants and Coffin Princess. They also state they're negotiating for more titles too. The company will reveal more titles in the up coming issues of Neo and MyM magazines.
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Evangelion 3.33 UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Delayed
Date: 2015 January 12 16:18 | Posted By: JoeThe good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have sent us details about the delayed blu-ray and DVD release of Evangelion 3.33. They confirm that the release has been pushed back indefinitely, but they will still be releasing the title. There is currently no set date for the anime features release.
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An Interview with Mizuho Nishikubo director of Giovanni's Island
Date: 2015 January 10 18:06 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Recently, we got a chance to interview Mr. Mizuho Nishikubo, director of Giovanni's Island, and ask him about the film and some of his other works.
The film is going to be released on DVD and Blu-ray by Anime Limited.
You can enter our competition to win a copy of the film.
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Anime Limited Welcomes Jeremy Graves to Team AL
Date: 2015 January 05 11:42 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
We've just received a press release from the good folks at Anime Limited. They've just told us about their newest recruit Jeremy Graves. Although new to the company roster he's not new to the anime industry. Regular anime fans will be familiar with his role as Manga Entertainment UK's Community Liaison and regularly replied to anime fans on Twitter, as well regular appearances on the Manga UK Podcast,
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The Giant Ghibli Clock - Nittele Big Clock
Date: 2015 January 01 15:42 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Features
For a Ghibli fan heading to Japan, Mitaka is a the natural place to go for a pilgrimage to the Ghibli Museum. However the modern Tokyo district of Shiodome should not be overlooked for something something interesting and entertaining: the Nittele Big Clock (Nippon TV Really Big Clock).
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Giovanni's Island Blu-ray Competition
Date: 2014 December 29 14:36 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based anime fans will be pleased to hear about a competition we're currently running. The good folks from Anime Limited have given us one copy of Giovanni's Island to give away on Blu-ray.
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Giovanni's Island UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2014 December 26 17:53 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Anime Limited have just sent us details of their UK release of anime film Giovanni's Island. It's due out on Monday 12th January 2015.
Giovanni's Island is from Production I.G known for it's high quality anime. The film follows a part of Japanese history that will be unknown to many in the west and we're sure will be interesting to anime fans.
The film is available for pre-order from Amazon.co.uk on DVD, blu-ray and Ultimate Edition blu-ray.
It should also be noted that recently Anime Limited have been releasing a lot of top notch anime, and as result hurting the Otaku News Team's wallets.
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Fascinating Tokusatsu Museum on NHK World
Date: 2014 December 19 15:04 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Fans of all things Tokusatsu will want to tune into NHK World on Saturday 20th December 2014. They'll be broadcasting a special show about the Fascinating Tokusatsu Museum. It's set to feature Hideaki Anno the famed anime director behind Neon Genesis Evangelion.
It'll be broadcast the following times - 4:10, 10:10, 16:10 and 22:10 (all UTC). The NHK World schedule page will allow you to figure out how this converts to your local time.
You can watch NHK in many regions around the world.
UK viewers can catch it on Sky Channel 507, Freesat Channel 209 and Virgin Medial 625. NHK
World generally broadcast in either English or in Japanese with English subtitles depending on the programme and context. They'll also have some great Viewers Choice content during the end of December.
Souce: NHK World
Cowboy Bebop launches on Hulu
Date: 2014 December 16 18:44 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Fan favourite series comes to US Hulu streaming platform with English dubbed version coming in 2015
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MCM Comic Con Plans for 2015
Date: 2014 December 03 15:12 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Anime fans looking for geeky events will already know about the MCM Expo Group's Events. They've sent us details for their 2015 plans. They include the MCM London Comic Con, which is set to return for it's 25th run from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015. As well as regional events in Birmingham, The Midlands, Manchester, plus Belfast. They've also started to expand into Europe with the MCM Ireland Comic Con and Stockholm Comic Con. They'll also be starting a new event Swedish show, Comic Con Malmö.
Tickets for the May 2015 MCM London Comic Con are now on sale. They also have interesting anime guests. Last time it was the creator of Cowboy Bebop and Space Dandy Shinichiro Watanabe.
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Patema Inverted UK Blu-ray and DVD Competition
Date: 2014 November 21 15:41 | Posted By: JoeUK based anime fans will be pleased to hear about a competition that will turn your world upside down. The good folks from Anime Limited have given us one copy of Patema Inverted to give away on Blu-ray and DVD.
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Patema Inverted UK DVD And Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2014 November 12 16:03 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from UK anime company Anime Limited have sent us details of the UK release of Patema Inverted. We've previously mentioned how the Ultimate edition was Kickstarted in less than 5 hours.
Patema Inverted will be released on Monday 1st December 2014 as 3 different editions. Each edition will contain the film on DVD and Blu-ray. The Standard Edition is for those who really just want to watch the film and enjoy some regular extras, while the Collectors Edition also contains a 48 page short story booklet from the original Japanese anime. The Ultimate Edition contains all the material from the collectors edition plus bespoke packaging, including never used before artwork designed specially for the UK along with a special 136 page design works book in English, not available anywhere else in the world.
You can pre-order the film from Amazon.co.uk:
Pre-order the Standard Edition from Amazon.co.uk
Pre-order the Collector's Edition from Amazon.co.uk
Pre-order the Ultimate Edition from Amazon.co.uk
UK based anime fans are really spoilt for choice for great releases this Christmas.
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The Kingdom Of Dreams And Madness UK DVD Release Details
Date: 2014 November 10 14:58 | Posted By: Joe
UK Studio Ghibli fans looking for something interesting to buy on DVD will be pleased to hear about the UK DVD release of The Kingdom Of Dreams And Madness. The documentary goes behind the scenes of Studio Ghibli focusing on Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata at work at the studio as they prepare for their latest films The Wind Rises (Miyazaki) and The Tale of Princess Kaguya (Takahata).
The DVD is released on Monday 1st December 2014. You can pre-order it now from Amazon.co.uk.
The movie is also showing at London's ICA until Thursday 20th November 2014.
Ghibli Fans looking for something else to get this Christmas would probably want to consider the soon to be released Hayao Miyazaki Box Set Blu-ray.
Read More... | Souce: Studio Canal
NEO Magazine Is 10 Years Old
Date: 2014 November 07 16:03 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Press Releases
Ten years ago a new UK anime and manga magazine appeared on the scene. Ten years later that magazine is still going strong. Neo Magazine are celebrating this with the launch of issue 130 which is on sale now. They've got a lot of prizes to give away this month too.
10 years ago we posted about NEO Magazine's launch, and more recently their 100th issue.
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Hayao Miyazaki Box Set Blu-ray UK Release Details
Date: 2014 November 04 15:10 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based fans of Oscar winning anime director Hayao Miyazaki will be very pleased to hear about Studio Canal's latest boxset. The Hayao Miyazaki Box Set is due out Monday 8th December 2014, just in time Christmas. The blu-ray collection features 11 of his films from Castle of Cagliostro to The Wind Rises.
The limited edition set comes with an exclusive bonus disc, a booklet plus a box featuring a self portrait of the epic director in his classic pig style. Each disc is also presented in a special art sleeve.
The set is available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. It retails at £180.
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An Interview With Anime Director Shinichiro Watanabe
Date: 2014 November 02 12:22 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Features
The MCM London Comic Con is always a treat for top notch anime guests. The October 2014 weekend was no exception. Renowned anime director Shinichiro Watanabe returned to London as a guest of the event to promote the up and coming home video release of Space Dandy as well as the newly launched show Terror In Resonance.
He attended the Anime Limited stand on Saturday and Sunday of the show as well as appearing on stage to answer questions for fans.
We've been lucky enough to interview Shinichiro Watanabe in May 2013 at his previous appearance at the MCM London Comic Con. It's was then he first revealed Space Dandy.
We caught up with the Mr Watanabe to talk about music from a cold country, Terror In Resonance and a bit of Space Dandy. As we knew a lot of people would be asking about Space Dandy, we were keen to focus more on Terror In Resonance, as it had just finished it's run.
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Hyper Japan Christmas Market 2014 Details - Reminder
Date: 2014 October 29 17:44 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
Are you looking for Christmas Japanese Culture fun in London? Well Hyper Japan have got something for you! on Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2014 they'll be running the Hyper Japan Christmas Market at National Hall, Olympia, London.
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Record numbers at MCM London Comic Con as attendance tops 110,000
Date: 2014 October 29 15:54 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
Last weekend was all about the MCM London Comic Con, which ran from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2014. The good folks running the event have just sent us details of the attendance, with over 110,000 people visiting. This is up from over 101,000 people in May 2014 and 88,000 in October 2013.
To take the increasing numbers into account the show as 12,000 square metres bigger than in May 2014.
The next MCM London Comic Con is scheduled for Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015.
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European streaming site Viewster announces new UK/ROI shows
Date: 2014 October 28 21:53 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
European based legal streaming site announces Cross Ange and immediate streaming of new Gundam Reconguista in G for UK/ROI in addition to existing anime streaming on the site.
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MCM Comic Con UK Licence Round up
Date: 2014 October 26 12:11 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Anime Limited and Manga UK formalise licence announcements at MCM Comic Con London 2014 along with MVM's already announced titles.
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Toyota to launch Manga Inspired Adventures at the MCM London Comic Con
Date: 2014 October 14 16:12 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Retail
The MCM London Comic Con is almost here! We've just been sent details of an interesting product launch. Toyota will be revealing a manga styled adventure story to promote their new Aygo.
They've commissioned British based professional comic artist and illustrator Sonia Leong to create the artwork along with an original story. Sonia is no stranger to the UK anime and manga scene she is a member of popular UK artist collective and publishers Sweatdrop.
More details about the Aygo and it's manga inspired story will be revealed at the MCM London Comic on on Friday 24th October 2014 at the Toyota booth.
The MCM Expo is set to run from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2014 at the ExCel Centre in London.
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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Australian release details
Date: 2014 October 02 17:09 | Posted By: Joe
We don't normally post Australian anime news (but we do want to change that and post more). Australian Fan of Studio Ghibli are in for a treat the December. Anime company Madman Entertainment will be releasing The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. It's a behind the scenes documentary at Studio Ghibli, you can see the masters of animation at work and get some inside details of Miyazaki making his last feature film The Wind Rises. It's due out in Australia on Wednesday 10th December 2014 and is set to retail for $29.95 (AUD).
If you've enjoyed any kind of DVD extra on behind the scenes at Studio Ghibli, you'll want to see this insightful film focusing on the creative process behind the scenes.
The film will also be showing as part of Madman's The Tale of Studio Ghibli Showcase theatrical event
Souce: Madman Entertainment
Attack On Titan Part 1 UK Blu-ray Competition
Date: 2014 September 17 15:30 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based anime fans will be pleased to hear that the good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have given us one copy of Attack On Titan Part 1 on Blu-ray to give away.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Attack On Titan Part 1 Out Now in the UK on DVD and Blu-ray
Date: 2014 September 15 15:28 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Today's the day many UK anime fans have been waiting for. The good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have released Attack on Titan. It's out today (Monday 15th September 2014) on Blu-ray, Collectors Edition Blu-ray and DVD. It is indeed epic.
You can also pre-order Attack On Titan Part 2 on Blu-ray and DVD.
Last year we caught up with WIT Studio the company behind the anime hit at the MCM London Comic Con.
As you can expect, we'll post a review soon. In the meantime, don't have nightmares about scary giant naked people eating you (please don't).
Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
Psycho-Pass Complete Season 1 Collection UK Blu-ray Competition
Date: 2014 September 11 16:56 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based anime fans will be pleased to hear that the good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have given us one copy of Psycho-Pass Complete Season 1 Collection on Blu-ray to give away.
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Under The Dog Kickstarter sets new record for animated project
Date: 2014 September 09 09:30 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Kickstarter anime project Under The Dog receives highest ever funding for an animated project on the crowd funding website.
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Under The Dog Anime Project Achieves Its Funding Goal
Date: 2014 September 07 13:25 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Kickstarter project from anime director Masahiro Ando, Under The Dog, successfully achieves its Kickstarter funding. Project will be a first episode in a planned series.
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Top Anime Director Shinichiro Watanabe to star at MCM London Comic Con October 2014
Date: 2014 September 05 16:50 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
The MCM London Comic Con returns this October 2014. As always UK based anime fans are in for a treat.
The good folks running MCM London Comic Con got in touch with us to tell us that this time around the Anime Guest of Honour is renowned anime director Shinichiro Watanabe. The man is well known for fusing anime with different musical styles. His work is highly regarded (and rightly so). He's the force behind Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo and Kids On The Slope. More recently, he's also directed Space Dandy and Terror In Resonance.
He'll be appearing on stage, plus attending the Anime Limited stand to sign autographs (exact times will be announced closer to the date), he's also here to promote the UK home video launch of Space Dandy and Terror In Resonance.
We were lucky enough to interview him last year at the MCM London Comic Con in May 2013.
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Hyper Japan Christmas Market 2014 Details
Date: 2014 September 03 15:23 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK fans of Japanese culture will be pleased to hear about Hyper Japan's next event. The Christmas Market is set to run from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2014 at National Hall, Kensington Olympia in London. We visited their last event in July and had lots of fun. So it's worth setting a date in your calendar or even your Otaku Calendar, as it's a great place to get some Christmas shopping done in advance.
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Psycho-Pass Complete Series One Collection DVD and Blu-ray UK Release Details
Date: 2014 August 27 14:52 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
A quick reminder to UK based anime fans who will be excited to hear about Manga Entertainment UK's upcoming release of Psycho-Pass Complete Series One Collection. The whole series is being released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 1st September 2014.
You can pre-order Psycho-pass Complete Series One Collection from Amazon.co.uk on DVD and Blu-ray.
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
AmeChibi Sells Out In 6 Hours
Date: 2014 August 25 14:51 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK anime fans will not be surprised to hear that Mini Anime Convention AmeChibi 2015 has hit it's registration limit of 500 people in 6 hours of opening their website for registration. The website enabled registration at midday on 25th August 2014, and by 6pm on the same day the limit had been reached.
We did say to book early to avoid disappointment. Those who have not yet registered can be added to the wait list, and put in the queue for any cancelled registrations.
The convention is going to be a smaller less crowded affair, with the event highlighting "the smaller size means a cosier venue, with less of that pesky walking around".
Souce: AmeCon Website
Howl's Moving Castle Today's Google Doodle
Date: 2014 August 16 07:55 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Fans of Ghibli will be pleased to note that today's Google Doodle in the UK is Diana Wynne Jones, the author of Howl's Moving Castle. The doodle celebrates what would be her 80th birthday. The doodle features Micheal, Calcifer and Sophie sitting around the fireplace. As square on the door rotates, and the door opens and closes changing location.
Souce: Google UK
AmeChibi 2015 Registration Details
Date: 2014 August 16 07:21 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK based anime fans will be pleased to hear the news sent to us from the good folks from AmeCon. They've already announced that AmeChibi will be running from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April 2015 in Nottingham. Now they've just revealed when registration will be open/
On Monday 25th of August 2014 at midday, they'll accept registrations. So get ready, as with events like this once they've sold out, that's it. We advise on booking early to avoid disappointment.
Update: AmeCon have confirmed the mini con will be limited to 500 places. So do book early.
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Studio Ghibli to close down (or is it?)
Date: 2014 August 03 17:16 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Production > Studio Ghibli
The internet has lit up with the news that Studio Ghibli is to close down. Being the internet it's also full of misinformation. According to sources, Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki said on the MBS Channel that they're restructuring Studio Ghibli. They are considering closing animation department. Many speculators in the industry are not surprised by this.
Kotaku have a good analysis of the story and it's details. As they correctly point out, an event like Studio Ghibli closing down would be all over Japanese News sources. Currently it is not.
Update: We've changed the source of this article to Kotaku, as they have a great analysis of what's going on.
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Ghost in the Shell UK Cinema and Limited Edition Blu-Ray Steelbook Release Details
Date: 2014 July 28 15:09 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans will be pleased to hear the news that Manga Entertainment UK have sent us. We've been told as it's the 25th anniversary since the original Masamune Shirow manga was released, the film will receive a limited theatrical run at select Picturehouse Cinemas from 27th September 2014. Following on from that on Monday 29th September the movie will get a HD Blu-ray release with a bonus 22-page booklet, in a limited edition steel book. Fans will note that this the first time the original movie has had a high-def release in the UK.
The limited edition Steelbook is available to pre-order now from the Amazon.co.uk now.
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Hyper Japan Event Reminder - July 2014
Date: 2014 July 24 17:04 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
Fans of Japan looking for something to do this weekend will want to head over to Earl's Court for Hyper Japan. The Japanese Culture event is set to run in London from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th July 2014. As we've mentioned before, there's lots to see and do this weekend.
Souce: Hyper Japan
Anime director Shingo Natsume to be guest of honour at MCM Scotland Comic Con 2014
Date: 2014 July 18 15:47 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
We've already mentioned that the MCM Manchester Comic Con is about to start, but planning ahead anime fans will be interested in the MCM Scotland Comic Con set to run at Glasgow's SECC from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th September 2014. Otaku will pleased to hear that anime director Shingo Natsume will be the guest of honour at the September event. Director has an impressive CV and is currently directing Space Dandy alongside Shinichiro Watanabe.
As always, we've added details of the event to the Otaku Calendar.
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MCM Manchester Comic Con July 2014 Details
Date: 2014 July 16 15:41 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK based anime fans and geeks in general will want to head to Manchester this weekend for the MCM Manchester Comic Con. The event is set to run from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th July 2014 at Manchester Central. Popular anime companies will be there including Manga Entertainment UK and Anime Limited will be there selling their wares.
So head over to stand number 811, to find Manga Entertainment UK, Anime Limited and MVM titles on sale.
They'll also be some voice actors at the show including Bryce Papenbrook (who'll be voicing Eren in Attack on Titan), DC Douglas, along with Vic Mignogna who is best known as voicing Edward from Fullmetal Alchemist (he's voiced loads).
Plus the MCM Manchester Comic Con will play host to the EuroCosplay Championships where on Saturday one talented person will be selected to represent the UK for the 2014 finals.
You can download the official show guide here.
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Hyper Japan Event Details - July 2014
Date: 2014 July 03 15:28 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK based fans of Japanese culture including anime, manga, food, J-Pop, cosplay and more traditional things will want to head to London on Friday 25th to Sunday 27th July 2014 for Hyper Japan.
The annual J-culture event returns promising to be it's biggest Hyper Japan yet.
It'll have all sorts of fun things to see and do. Including a game and anime park, fringe market, a section of pure kawaii, plus much more!
Read More... | Souce: Hyper Japan
Fairy Tail The Movie: Phoenix Priestess UK DVD and blu-ray release details
Date: 2014 July 01 15:15 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Press Releases
UK Anime fans of the Fairy Tail series will be pleased to hear the news from Manga Entertainment UK. They've sent us details of the upcoming movie release on DVD and blu-ray. Fairy Tail The Movie: Phoenix Priestess will be released on Monday 28th July 2014.
You can pre-order the blu-ray or DVD from Amazon.co.uk.
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
An interview with Blue Exorcist Movie Staff Takamitsu Inoue and Atsushi Takahashi
Date: 2014 June 04 16:59 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Features
A few weeks ago two of the production staff behind the Blue Exorcist Movie were visiting the May 2014 MCM London Comic Con. They were there to promote Manga Entertainment's UK release and catch up with fans. We were lucky enough to meet and interview Takamitsu Inoue the film's Producer and Atsushi Takahashi the director.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Netflix licenses Harlock CG film for all territories
Date: 2014 May 24 12:55 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Netflix announces streaming rights have been acquired for 2013 Captain Harlock CG feature film.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Anime Limited licence Wings of Honneamise
Date: 2014 May 22 15:04 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
UK anime distributor licenses classic 1980's anime feature film from Studio GAINAX and directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Sailor Moon Now Streaming on Hulu and Hulu Plus
Date: 2014 May 19 15:56 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
North American based readers who are fans of classic anime Sailor Moon will be pleased to hear that you can now watch it streaming on Hulu and Hulu Plus. VIZ Media will premiere SAILOR MOON Episodes 1-4 (subbed) today on its free NeonAlley.com.
Those readers outside North America will note that the streams are geo-locked. So you'll have to find your own local legal rights holder to watch Sailor Moon.
Read More... | Souce: Viz Media
VIZ Media US licences entire Sailor Moon anime library
Date: 2014 May 17 16:19 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
VIZ Media announce the licensing of the Sailor Moon animated library for streaming and home video release in North America.
Read More... | Souce: Anime News Network
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