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The 16th Manga Jiman Competition Results
Date: 2023 April 01 10:36 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The Embassy of Japan in the UK revealed the winners of The 16th Manga Jiman Competition. The awards ceremony for the prestigious competition was held at the Japanese Embassy in London on Friday 24th March 2023.
This years first place went to C M Kevin Li for Jonathan in Agony!, while Ewan Gallagher took second place withAUX. Third place went to Alex Brennan-Dent with Signal.
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Crunchyroll Announces Spring Anime Streaming Season 2023
Date: 2023 March 23 17:30 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime streaming giants Crunchyroll have sent us details of their Spring 2023 streaming line up. This season has so much good stuff available this spring.
We're excited about the Skip and Loafer anime due for release on 4th April 2023, based on the popular and much loved manga it follows the of a rural girl getting used to life in the big city of Tokyo, amongst other things.
Ranking of Kings returns with Ranks of King : The Treasure Chest of Courage. This is due for release on 13th April 2023.
We're really looking forward to The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2, as the first season and specials were so good. That and it's great to see some anime set in the English countryside. After all not much anime is set in the Cotswalds.
Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury returns for a second season. We're also curious about A Galaxy Next Door as we've read the first volume of the manga and it shows promise.
We've already covered Doctor Stone, which returns for a third season and are looking forward to more silly science adventures.
There's also more Vinland Saga Season 2 and One Piece.
There's something for everyone and we're sure you'll find something to enjoy this Spring 2023 anime season.
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BlackMilk Clothing to Release Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection
Date: 2023 March 19 16:41 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Aussie based clothing company BlackMilk Clothing have just sent us details of their up coming Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Collection. This official collaboration with Toei Animation has a range of various different designs from bright and bold to darker designs.
We really like the Ribbon Transformation Longline Evil Tee Dress with it's bright bold pink ribbons over the blue transformation background. While if you fancy something a bit darker the Sailor Guardians Stars Sheer Midaxi Dress is likely to appeal.
Fans can preview the collection in full and wishlist items ahead of the release. The collection is due to go live on 7am (AEST) 21 March / 2pm (PT) 20th March 2023.
BlackMilk Clothing have a great range of other collections including The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon and Sanrio.
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Dr. Stone Returns to Crunchyroll for a Third Season
Date: 2023 March 13 21:02 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from streaming giant Crunchyroll have just sent us details that Dr. Stone will return from 6th April 2023 with Dr. Stone New World. The hilarious action show rocks back for a 3rd season with Senku getting up to more science as he brings more advances to the stone world. This series our team of science users build a ship to go off on a naval voyage to find the mystery of the global petrification event.
It's based on the manga by the same written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi. We've really enjoyed the first two season and the special episode which leads up to this season. The show is silly, fun and action packed, while watching it you'll feel like a science genius as you'll watch Senku use science to extract various raw materials to build components and then use them to make modern technology in post apocalyptic stone age.
You can catch previous season of Dr. Stone now on Crunchyroll or if you're already up to date, wait until Thursday 6th April 2023 for the new season.
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Sony Adds Crunchyroll Button to 2023 Sony Bravia TV Remotes
Date: 2023 March 02 20:38 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime giant Crunchyroll have sent us news that Sony will be adding a Crunchyroll button onto their 2023 Sony Bravia TV line up. Smart TVs have long had Netflix Buttons, and new Sony Bravia line has other streaming services on it's remote including Disney+, YouTube and Amazon Prime Video.
The fact Sony are willing to add a Crunchyroll button to their TV remotes shows how willing they are to invest in their anime acquisition and that they know there is enough demand for an anime stream service button! We believe it shows you how mainstream anime has become. Keen readers will note that Sony own Crunchyroll. It's fascinating to see that Sony are willing to do this. As getting an actual button on a remote can take a lot of corporate wrangling, even if Sony do own the company in question. They have to justify the existence of adding a button to a remote and there can be other services that are also up for consideration.
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Leiji Matsumoto 1938-2023
Date: 2023 February 26 11:05 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Current Affairs
This week it was announced that renowned manga artist Leiji Matsumoto had died on 13th February 2023 of acute heart failure in a Tokyo hospital, at the age of 85.
You may have encountered his highly influential works such as Galaxy Express 999, Queen Emeraldas, Space Pirate Captain Harlock or even Interstella 5555 his collaboration with Daft Punk.
You could read the BBC Obituary or equally well written Financial Times Obituary , but the best write up we've found is on Anime Limited's Blog it's written by anime expert Helen McCarthy, who has written numerous books on anime including a collection of Essays on Leiji Matsumoto.
Souce: Anime Limited
Junk Head UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details
Date: 2023 February 23 16:59 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Limited have just sent us the details of their latest cinematic release. Junk Head is an stop-motion sci-fi action thriller set in a dystopian future. The film took Takahide Hori seven years to make. He crafted everything, sets, puppets, sound, music and special effects then animated it all!
The film is set to hits selected cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland from Monday 24th April 2023.
Read More... | Souce: Junk Head Offical UK Movie Website
Ballmastrz: Rubicon The Anime An Interview with Christy Karacas
Date: 2023 February 16 19:08 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Fans of Adult Swim will be aware of Ballmastrz: 9009 an anime inspired animation about THE GAME. The next logical step for the series was to get an anime studio to actually animated it. The result was the special Ballmastrz: Rubicon, animated by Studio 4℃ in Japan (Mind Game, Tekkonkinkreet, Detroit Metal City) with Takashi Nakamura (Robot Carnival, AKIRA, Yatterman, Catnapped!) serving as animation director. Keen to find out more we got in touch with Ballmastrz creator Christy Karacas to talk about this anime space opera.
Ballmastrz: Rubicon arrives Monday, February 20 2023. It premiere at Midnight on Adult Swim and the next day on HBO Max and digital retailers. All episodes of Ballmastrz: 9009 are now available on the Adult Swim hub on HBO Max.
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Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Special UK Film Screening and Director Q and A
Date: 2023 February 15 17:38 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from anime giants Crunchyroll have sent us details of a special UK anime screening of Makato Shinkai's latest movie Suzume.
The screening will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at 18:00 the BFI Southbank in London. Not only will this be a chance to catch the movie more than a month ahead of it's national release, but the director himself will be there for a special Questions and Answers session. This is a rare opportunity to be able to get a chance to pitch questions at the director! Makoto Shinkai is best know for his two major films Your Name and Weathering With You. Tickets are on sale now and we expect them to sell out quickly. So book early to avoid disappointment.
The movie will be released across the UK and Ireland from 14th April 2023.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba- To The Swordsmith Village- UK and Ireland Cinema Details
Date: 2023 February 13 20:45 | Posted By: Joe
Fancy watching some Demon Slayer in the cinema? Well the good folks from Crunchyroll have sent us details of the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba- To The Swordsmith Village- movie. It's due to hit cinemas in the UK and Ireland from Wednesday 1st March 2023. Tickets will go on sale from Friday 17th February 2023.
The movie consists of episodes 10 and 11 of the series' Entertainment District Arc as well as the extended Episode 1 of the Swordsmith Village Arc all remastered into a feature length adventure in 4K.
If you haven't seen Demon Slayer yet, you can catch it on Crunchyroll. You can also get the whole manga in a nice boxset.
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Discotek Media Announce 2023 Licences
Date: 2023 February 05 12:56 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
US anime boutique label Discotek Media announced their upcoming titles for 2023 in their usual Twitch live stream channel on Monday night, the 30th of January 2023. It included some long-anticipated releases, some surprises, and clarifications on existing titles.
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Anime Limited To Distribute Suzume Movie Soundtrack
Date: 2023 February 01 20:31 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Anime Limited have just sent us some news that they have the rights to distribute the Suzume soundtrack. Makoto Shinkai's latest movie is due to hit cinemas in the UK and Ireland this April 2023. The director joins forces again with RADWIMPS to create the soundtrack for this film and also brings in Kazuma Jinnouchi.
Anime Limited are currently taking pre-orders for the Japanese Import edition on vinyl. It's currently priced at £59.99 (on offer from £69.99). An official western version is due for release sometime early Q3 2023.
You can also stream/download the soundtrack from many popular official streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Although an primarily an anime company, Anime Limited are also a record label with an excellent catalogue of anime soundtracks.
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What's on NHK World?
Date: 2023 January 29 13:05 | Posted By: Joe
Being a fan of anime, manga and Japanese stuff in general it's always good to find a great source of content. Most fans will hunt on DVDs and blu-rays for those extra features, read magazines and articles and various bonus features included in books and so on. They'll even read websites like this one, but one resource that we find that is frequently overlooked is NHK World.
NHK is the national state broadcaster for Japan. NHK World is it's international arm. It's content is available in a selection of languages including either dubbed into English or in Japanese with English Subtitles. The service is free to access and is available on a wide range of satellite and cable providers in the US, UK and further afield. You can also watch it free and legally on the website or app that's offered on many platforms including iOS (iPhone and iPad), Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Roku and more. You can watch the live broadcast or the video on demand service.
A lot of the content there is excellent for anime and manga fans.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Crunchyroll UK Blu-ray and DVD Releases for April 2023
Date: 2023 January 23 21:01 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from anime giant Crunchyroll have just sent us their UK DVD and Blu-ray release line up for April 2023.
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2 gets a limited edition box set release, which includes a 24-page Digibook, 3 acrylic pins, 4 art cards, and 4 discs retailing for £99.99. With the regular editions retailing for £29.99 for the Blu-ray or DVD.
Also scheduled for release is Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Season 2 on Blu-ray for £34.99 or DVD for £24.99.
All these titles are due for UK release on Monday 24th April 2023.
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Azuki to Release New Shojo Comedy Manga I Fell for a Fujoshi
Date: 2023 January 21 13:20 | Posted By: Guest ContributorCategory > Anime
For those of you who read Shojo manga, a new title is on the horizon. Digital manga subscription service Azuki announced today that the romantic comedy manga I Fell For A Fujoshi by Toako has been exclusively licensed for worldwide release in English.
The first two chapters will be available on the Azuki app on Feb 7th 2023 but a free preview is now available.
The manga was originally published in Comic Elmo, which previously published The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting and Natsume & Natsume. The series is about a high school boy who confesses to his childhood crush. But after a misunderstanding foils his plan, he must pretend to be a fan of Boys Love manga in order to win her over.
The series will be available to read for free with advertisements but a $4.99 per month premium subscription that unlocks Azuki's entire catalog of more than 200 series is also available. If you're unsure of the price or content, readers the the option of trying out Azuki with a 14-day free trial.
If you're a fan of romance shenanigans, then it will be hard to pass on I Fell For A Fujoshi.
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Trigun Stampede Anime Review
Date: 2023 January 06 18:24 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Highly anticipated new anime series Trigun Stampede hits streaming service Cruchyroll from Saturday 7th January 2023. We were lucky to get a sneak peak of the series and watch the first episode before it's released. So is Vash the same? Is the CGI animation any good? Well read our spoiler free review to find out!
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The Japan Foundation UK Touring Film Programme 2023
Date: 2022 December 24 11:20 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from the UK branch of the Japan Foundation have sent us details of their much loved Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2023.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary, this nationwide film programme will be touring to 24 cities, visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme is the largest Japanese Film Season in the UK. It's set to start at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London from Friday 3rd February 2023.
For fans of Japanese cinema there's so much good stuff to enjoy. Fans of manga will also want to see the cinematic adaptions, including BL Metamorphosis, a story about a 17 year-old Boys Love fan, who introduces an old lady to the genre, friendship over fandom ensues. We read and really enjoyed the original source manga and a live action cinema adaption makes sense for the story.
We're also looking forward to My Broken Mariko as manga is good. But for something manga themed we're intrigued by Sensei, Would You Sit Beside Me? a story about a manga artist who discovers her husband is having and affair, so rather than confront him she decides to create a manga about adultery.
Anime wise there's Blue Thermal a coming of age tale about a university student who in search of romance accidentality joins the university's aviation club.
There's so many good films at the JPF Touring Film Programme, you're bound to find something that you'll really enjoy. The touring film programme is set to run from 3 February - 31 March 2023.
Read More... | Souce: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2023
Jump Festa 2023 Live Stream Details
Date: 2022 December 12 20:15 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Japanese publishing giants Shueisha Inc. have just sent us details of an on-line event. The yearly mega event Jump Festa 2023 will live stream for international fans. Set to run from 17th to 18th December 2022 the streaming weekend will cover content around Jump titles. The various events will have either available with English subtitles and simultaneous interpretation or just English subtitles. This is the first time the content of the Jump Festa will be streamed in English, so you'll get to see everything just like a fan in Japan too!
You can visit https://www.youtube.com/c/jumpchannel during that time to catch the content.
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Makoto Shinkai's Suzume UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details
Date: 2022 December 06 20:33 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime streaming giant Crunchyroll have revealed that they have the UK and Ireland Streaming rights for Makoto Shinkai's latest film Suzume. The director is best known for anime box office smash hits Your Name and Weathering With You. Suzume is his latest offering in with the titular character must travel around various ruins across Japan closing doors that are the cause of devastation.
So far Suzume has earned 7.5 billion yen (approx. 55M USD) staying #1 at the box office in Japan for three consecutive weeks.
The movie is due to hit cinemas in the UK and Ireland from 14th April 2023.
Looking at the official trailer it's clear it has all the elements you'd expect in a Makoto Shinkai block. Detailed sets, bright blues, lush greens and golden sunshine. It's a look, an atheistic that has become the directors signature.
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Akira Kurosawa Retrospective at the BFI 2023
Date: 2022 December 01 20:28 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks at the BFI have sent us details for an up coming Akira Kurosawa Retrospective. Set to run from Sunday 1st January 2023 until Tuesday 28th February 2023. The hugely influential cinematic legend is well covered here, with the two-month complete retrospective of 30 feature films! Divided into 6 themes there's so much to enjoy.
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Anime Limited Announce New Titles for 2023
Date: 2022 November 29 19:22 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Anime Limited teases new titles on its annual Cloud Matsuri 2022 YouTube event. The company showcased their up-and-coming releases for 2023, using their three-day Cloud Matsuri streaming event. All The Anime staffers Andy Hanley, Miles Atherton, Demi Rodriguez, Keith Copping, and Kat Hall were on hand to give their usual quirky and funny announcements. The releases are a mixture of new material and new remasters of previous releases.
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One Piece Film: Red London Landmark Takeover
Date: 2022 November 23 20:44 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Limited have just sent us details of a One Piece Film: Red London Landmark takeover. On Saturday 26th November 2022 between 18:00 - 23:00 video projections of the iconic anime pirates will appear opposite the London Eye and other key locations.
This follows a similar bit publicity at London's Kings Cross and a recent take over of New York's Times Square.
Visit onepiece.red to find screening near you in the UK and Ireland or go to https://ado.lnk.to/UtasSongsSO to enjoy the soundtrack.
You can also read our One Piece Film: Red movie review.
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Goodbye, DonGlees! Movie Review
Date: 2022 November 23 20:06 | Posted By: Joe
Goodbye Don Glees is due to hit cinema screens around the UK and Ireland from 30th November 2022.
The anime film is a about a group of friends who have little local adventures they call themselves Don Glees. One day the trio get blamed for a nearby forest fire, so they set off into the woods to prove their innocence. A coming-of-age adventure ensues. We've seen the film and enjoyed it, but enough of that, read our review to find out more!
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Anime Limited Announces First North American Slate at Anime NYC
Date: 2022 November 21 20:32 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks at anime publishers Anime Limited have just announced their North American release slate. Headlining with vinyls they also have a few home video releases worth grabbing.
Announced at Anime NYC they've got Re:Zero -starting life in another world- OST on vinyl, Dr. STONE, Little Witch Academia all on vinyl OST, along with Macross Plus Original Soundtrack - Ultimate Edition Vinyl. This best of a set includes the OST, the OST II, along with OST Plus For fans only Sharon Apple: The Cream P-U-F.
They've got some nice collectors edition blu-rays, but we're most excited about A Place Further Than the Universe on blu-ray. For those unfamiliar, when Anime Limited do collectors editions, they really do mean it. Their releases often contain plenty of extras, sometimes books or post cards along with extra content too. They're really worth the money.
Anime Limited have also launched a North American newsletter to sign up visit https://www.alltheanime.com/pages/north-american-releases-newsletter.
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Yen Press Announces Two Dozen New Licenses
Date: 2022 November 21 20:02 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Manga publisher Yen Press announces at AnimeNYC their manga, light novels, manhwa line up, and more at industry panel.
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Laid-Back Camp The Movie Streaming Release Details
Date: 2022 November 16 20:11 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from streaming service Crunchyroll have sent us details of the up coming release of Laid-Back Camp: The Movie. The film will hit the streaming service from Thursday 24th November 2022. We really enjoyed the relaxing slice of life story in which high school girls go camping around various bits of Japan, if you like slower shows like K-On, this one is for you.
You can watch the official trailer, or catch up with the series before the movie streams.
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My Neighbour Totoro Stage Play Review
Date: 2022 November 13 14:07 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Features
When The Royal Shakespeare Company announced that they were doing a live action stage play of My Neighbour Totoro, we got very excited. It had all the hallmarks of something great! It was done in collaboration with The Royal Shakespeare Company, Improbable and Nippon TV. Joe Hisaishi, composer and long term Studio Ghibli collaborator, is the executive producer tasked by Totoro director Hayao Miyazaki to bring his much loved and highly influential film to the stage. If this wasn't enough, Jim Henson's Creature Shop was brought in to create all the puppets for this production!
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One Piece Film: Red Opens with Over £500,000 at UK and Ireland Weekend Box Office
Date: 2022 November 09 17:01 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Anime Limited have sent us details of the weekend box office for One Piece Film: Red. The movie has earned over £500,000 in its opening weekend, becoming the biggest One Piece film in the UK and Ireland. It's always nice to see numbers like this for anime film.
In promoting the film in the UK, travellers passing through Kings Cross Station could also see the iconic straw hat on display promoting the film.
One Piece Film: Red is in cinemas now, showing in both Japanese with English subtitles, as well as an English language dub. To book tickets, please visit onepiece.red.
Listen to the soundtrack: https://ado.lnk.to/UtasSongsSO.
You can also read our One Piece Film: Red review to find out what we thought of the movie.
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Kadokawa World Entertainment agrees deal to purchase Anime News Network
Date: 2022 November 09 16:49 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Kadokawa Corporation, Japanese media conglomerate, announces the purchase of Anime News Network's media business, via their US holding company, Kadokawa World Entertainment.
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One Piece Film: Red Movie Review
Date: 2022 October 30 20:53 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The new One Piece Film : Red hits cinema screens across the UK and Ireland from Friday 4th November 2022. We've seen it and can tell you all about this great shonen movie. So read our spoiler free review to find out more!
You can also visit onepiecefilm.red to find a screening near you.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Discotek Media Announce Winter 2023 Licenses
Date: 2022 October 30 20:32 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Discotek Media, the US boutique anime label, has announced its upcoming licenses for Winter 2023 as well as updates on their upcoming releases.
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Vinland Saga Season 2 to Stream on Crunchyroll
Date: 2022 October 26 19:56 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime streaming service Crunchyroll have sent us details of their latest streaming acquisition. Vinland Saga Season 2 will stream on the service simulcast from January 2023.
It follows the story of Thorfinn a young Viking with a passion for revenge (well that was season 1). Season 2 follows the further adventures of Thorfinn! The historical action anime series feels like tale Vikings would tell around a campfire at night. It's violent in a way you'd expect medieval Europe to be, and it's amusing to hear it all in Japanese. It's also great to see certain places in the UK get a mention as they off to Gainsborough and Bath in season 1!
We really enjoyed Season 1 (which is currently showing on Netflix and Amazon Prime).
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One Piece Film: Red Expands to Over 270 Screens Across UK and Ireland
Date: 2022 October 24 20:18 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks at Anime Limited have sent us a reminder about the upcoming new One Piece Film: Red which has now expanded it's screenings to over 270 cinemas and IMAX screens across the United Kingdom and Ireland from 4 November 2022.
Visit onepiecefilm.red to find a screening near you
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Anime Limited Acquired by Plaion Pictures
Date: 2022 October 24 20:17 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Anime Limited have announced they've joined the PLAION group.
UK and French divisions of anime label purchased by division of Embracer Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Goodbye, DonGlees UK and Ireland Screening Details
Date: 2022 October 19 18:53 | Posted By: Joe
We've just been sent the details from the good folks at Anime Limited about the cinema release of Goodbye, DonGlees!. It's due to hit cinema screens around the UK and Ireland from 30th November 2022. Tickets on sale now.
The movie is from Atsuko Ishizuka who was responsible for the truly fantastic A Place Further Than The Universe.
Goodbye, DonGlees! is a about a group of friends who have little local adventures they call themselves Don Glees. One day the trio get blamed for a nearby forest fire, so they set off into the woods to prove their innocence. A coming-of-age adventure ensues.
You can find a screening near you and book tickets at dongleesfilm.co.uk.
Read More... | Souce: Goodbye, DonGlees UK and Ireland Website
Art of Dragon Ball Showcase Auction at Heritage Auctions
Date: 2022 October 12 18:49 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Heritage Auctions have sent us details of an upcoming Art of Dragon Ball Showcase Auction. Set to run from October 20 - November 17.
The auction line up contains plenty of production cels from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT along with various other items.
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Kotatsu Festival 2022 Details
Date: 2022 October 11 21:10 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
The good folks from The Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival have revealed their film line up for this autumn 2022. The long running Welsh Anime film festival always proves popular!
The festival will be hosted at the following venues:
Chapter Arts, Cardiff 1st - 2nd Oct 2022
Aberystwyth Arts Centre 28th Oct - 1st Nov 2022
Pontio, Bangor 31st Oct - 5th Nov 2022.
Each venue has pretty much something for everyone.
If you haven't caught them yet, we strongly recommend Inu-Oh, Pompo the Cinephile and Fortune Favours Lady Nikuko.
There's plenty of other titles to discover and explore!
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One Piece Film: Red Takes Over New York's Times Square
Date: 2022 October 04 19:59 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The new One Piece Film Red is about to hit the big screens this November 2022. To celebrate in New York, they're going to take over Times Square!
The One Piece production committee have announced that a large-scale takeover ad campaign in New York's Times Square will run exclusively on Saturday, October 8 2022 between 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. (EST). Set to launch during New York Comic Con, this isn't one bill board. This is going to be the whole of Times Square.
Visit onepiecefilm.red to find a screening near you.
Read More... | Souce: One Piece Production Committee
Inu-Oh Movie Review
Date: 2022 September 26 19:36 | Posted By: Joe
There's lots of anime coming out in cinemas in the UK and Ireland this year. Anime Limited have been the driving force releasing the bulk of titles recently. Their latest cinematic offering Inu-Oh hits cinemas on Wednesday 28th September 2022.
The movie is an electric eclectic mix of Japanese History, traditional music fused with a rock musical. That's not something you'd consider everyday! The film is directed by Masaaki Yuasa, whose other works include the brilliant Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Lu over the Wall, Ride Your Wave and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
If you're curious and want to know more about Inu-Oh the read our spoiler free review to find out more!
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
One Piece Film: Red UK and Ireland Cinema Release Details
Date: 2022 September 21 20:20 | Posted By: Joe
The good folk from anime distributors Anime Limited have revealed the release date for the new One Piece Film: Red. Due out in cinemas around the UK and Ireland from Friday 4th November 2022. The long awaited movie features an original story from series creator Eiichiro Oda.
The music filled film proved a huge success when released in Japan earlier this year making it the number 1 film in the box office for over 6 weeks!
Visit onepiecefilm.red to find a screening near you.
Read More... | Souce: One Piece Film: Red Offical Website
Pantopia - Figure and Animation Project
Date: 2022 September 04 14:15 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Retail
We've just been sent some details about Plantopia a collaboration between Japan's anime figurine makers - Good Smile Company, Max Factory - and anime producers Twin Engine (with credits that include Vinland Saga).
Plantopia is set to be a figure driven anime series, with lots to offer fans who like collecting detailed figures.
They've set up a Kickstarter so you can read more and make a contribution if you like.
Read More... | Souce: Plantopia Website
Inu-Oh UK and Ireland Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2022 August 16 19:51 | Posted By: Joe
Anime has returned to the cinemas and Anime Limited have gone on a spree of screenings recently. They've just sent us details for Inu-Oh the latest cinematic offering from Masaaki Yuasa, whose other works include the eccentric Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Lu over the Wall, Ride Your Wave and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (along with many more other fantastic work).
Inu-oh tells the story of a young man who aspires to be a performer, but is shunned because of his unique physical appearance, he then encounters blind biwa priest Tomona. The two join forces and rise to stardom...
To be honest they had us at Masaaki Yuasa. His works are just excellent and have a kind of special eclectic energy to them.
Inu-oh hits cinemas in the UK and Ireland from Wednesday 28th September 2022.
Read More... | Souce: Inu-Oh UK and Ireland Screening Website
My Hero Academia Season 6 comes to Crunchyroll this October 2022
Date: 2022 August 09 18:36 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime streaming giant Crunchyroll have sent us details about the streaming release of My Hero Academia Season 6. The latest series will arrive on the streaming service from October 2022. Lots of action is promised as Tomura is now in charge of even more villains and is set for some good up coming conflict!
Read More... | Souce: Crunchyroll
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Movie Review
Date: 2022 August 08 19:41 | Posted By: Joe
It really is a great summer of cinema for anime fans in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to the good folks at Anime Limited their latest cinematic offer will be Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko which hits screens around the UK and Ireland on Wednesday 10th August 2022.
We really enjoyed this movie and suggest you go an catch it on the big screen while you can, but enough of that, read our review to find out why we think it's worth your time.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko UK and Ireland Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2022 July 27 16:16 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Limited have just sent details for their next cinematic outing. Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is to to arrive at cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Wednesday 10th August 2022. The quirky slice of life movie follows the local adventures of Nikuko a brash single mother who lives with her daughter on a moored house boat. Nikuko makes a living at the local grill house, while her daughter Kikuo just wants to fit in and lead a (relatively normal life).
The story is kind of a mix of slice of life, with a bits of coming of age and just it's own heart warming eccentricity. We've seen this film and can confirm it's worth watching. Catch it on the big screen while you can by visiting nikukofilm.co.uk to find a screening near you.
Read More... | Souce: Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko UK Website
The Deer King Movie Review
Date: 2022 July 25 18:57 | Posted By: JoeThe Deer King is set to hit cinemas around the UK from Wednesday 27th July 2022 thanks to the good folks from Anime Limited. The movie marks the directorial debut of veteran animator Masashi Ando. Is the action adventure worth seeing? Well read on to find out!
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Goodbye, DonGlees! UK Premiere at the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival
Date: 2022 July 20 19:57 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Limited have sent us details about Goodbye, DonGlees!. The film is a coming of age story about a group of teens and their little adventures which they've called Don Glees.
This film sounds very promising, not least as it's from Atsuko Ishizuka who directed the truly wonderful A Place Further Than the Universe anime series. We can't overstate how much we enjoyed the teenage antics and quest to get to Antarctica of this heartfelt series. To be honest the press release had as at that. If Goodbye, DonGlees! is half as good a A Place Further Than the Universe we're going to be in for a real treat. We're considering booking some train tickets to shoot up to Edinburgh just to see it.
The film's UK Premiere is due to hit the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival on Tuesday 16th August 2022 and will be shown again on Friday 19th August 2022. It will also receive a wider theatrical release in the UK and Ireland later this year.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Crunchyroll Reduces Monthly Subscription Price in Nearly 100 Countries including UK and Ireland
Date: 2022 July 18 19:32 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime streaming mega service Crunchyroll have just announced they're reducing their monthly subscription price for almost 100 countries and territories including the UK and Ireland.
In the UK, Mega Fan will change from £7.99 to £5.99 GBP and in Ireland, Mega Fan will change from €9.99 to €6.49 EUR.
All subscription tiers allow you to watch ad free content, while the basic fan tier allows you to watch Crunchyroll on one device at a time, the Mega Fan tier allows off-line viewing and for 4 devices simultaneously.
Read More... | Souce: Crunchyroll
One Piece Film: Red - Comes to UK and Ireland Cinemas This Autumn 2022
Date: 2022 July 06 20:57 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Limited have just announced that they'll be bringing the latest One Piece movie to the UK and Ireland. Titled One Piece Film: Red it's an original story by One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda.
The movie is the 15th feature film from the hugely successful franchise and will hit cinemas this Autumn 2022.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Learning Platform CLASS101 Provides Anime Style Digital Art Classes
Date: 2022 June 30 19:19 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Websites
We've just been sent details from South Korean learning platform CLASS101. It allows users to enroll and take classes from some of the top industry professionals, including music, animation, photography, dance, fitness, and many more. In the realm of digital art, learners interested in Anime can sign up for classes led by Kamochiruu and Chaesu, as well as learn to draw in the style of Marvel and DC from InHyuk Lee.
Read More... | Souce: Class101
An Interview with Belle Virtual World Designer Eric Wong
Date: 2022 June 29 19:52 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Interviews
The amazing anime film Belle is out on home video this week (from Monday 27th June 2022). To celebrate it's release we got in touch with Eric Wong, the designer of Belle's virtual world of "U". Wong, a full time architect, was asked by Oscar-nominated, visionary director Mamoru Hosada to create the virtual world "U" that provides the backdrop for the film BELLE. Wong sketched out his dazzling "U" world during his daily commute, creating a labyrinthine wonder for this timely re-imagining of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale, the story of Suzu, a country girl who becomes a music sensation in the virtual world of "U" with the mesmerising avatar Belle.
Thanks to the good folks at Anime Limited we were able to ask Eric some questions behind what it takes to create a virtual world while existing in the real one.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
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