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Beet the Vandel Buster Anime Licenced

Date: 2006 July 13 08:29 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

Action adventure series Beet the Vandel Buster has been licenced by Illumitoon Entertainment, a new company formed by ex-FUNimation employees.
Beet is based on a manga of the same name by creative team Riku Sanjo and Kôji Inada who are well known for their work on the Dragon Quest manga Dai no Daiboken.

Souce: Anime News Network

Gen Fukunaga Most Powerful Man in the US Anime Industry?

Date: 2006 July 13 08:20 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

Another day another list, ICV2 has compiled a list of the most powerful people in the anime industry, along with lists of the hotest anime and manga. FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga comes out on top, one place above ADV's John Ledford. The hottest manga property is unsurprisingly Naruto, which is oddly only sixth in the anime listings! Instead Advent Children and Howl's Moving Castle take the top two slots, with the twelfth DBZ movie taking third place!

Souce: ICV2

New Websites Open for Anime TV Series

Date: 2006 July 08 02:42 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime Nation News, the official Japanese website for the second Maho Sensei Negima television series, Negima is now on-line.

Also Japanese television network TBS has launched it's official homepage for the upcoming anime TV series Asatte no Houkou.

The official homepage for the Hatarakiman anime TV series which will premiere in October is now on-line and ready for viewing.

Souce: Anime Nation

Samurai 7 Action Figures to be sold at Comic-con

Date: 2006 July 08 02:40 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Figures.com, Southern Island announced that has acquired the rights to distribute Samurai 7 Action Figures, statues and busts. At Comic-Con there will be an exclusive set of 5 " scale Samurai 7 action figures produced by Organic. The set of 7 pieces will be limited to only 50 pieces at the show and will be sold at $45. For a closer look at the figures click here.

Souce: Figures.com

Crayon Shin-chan Airs in India

Date: 2006 June 22 13:18 | Posted By: Dallas Marshall

Category > Anime

According to Akadot India's Hungama TV will air Crayon Shin-chan. This is not the first anime title to be screened in India, apparently Doraemon has already been aired in India.

Crayon Shin-chan has been aired in 35 different countries since the time it was broadcasted in Japan.

Souce: Akadot

New Line to Remake Battle Royale

Date: 2006 June 22 10:30 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

New Line Cinema announces plans to remake controversial Battle Royale.

FuyuCon UK Convention Set For October 2007

Date: 2006 June 21 07:45 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Events

The good people from the East Midlands Anime Group have arranged a convention for Friday 19th October to Sunday 21st October 2007. FuyuCon has capacity for 500 members and will be based at the Britannia Hotel Nottingham. Full weekend membership costs £40.

Anime expert Helen McCarthy will be the guest for FuyuCon, it will be her first UK anime convention appearance in a while. Helen regularly attends US conventions such as A-Kon.

FuyuCon is a welcome addition to the UK anime convention calendar. Since the capacity is 500, we suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

London Barbican Anime Screenings

Date: 2006 June 14 15:25 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > Film

Following on from our news about Children's anime screenings, it seems that the London Barbican have gone Japanese cinema crazy! Not only will they be showing some great bits of anime, they'll also holding a Toru Takemitsu season featuring films the composer has scored.

Selected shows will be introduced by anime expert Helen McCarthy, I've been to past events at other venues, and often they get so called anime experts to introduce shows, or give talks, and it's clear they don't know what they're talking about, Helen however is a real anime expert, having written numerous high quality books on the subject and many magazine articles.

Anime wise they'll be showing:

Saturday, 8 July at 1.45pm: Akira
If you haven't seen this film on a big screen yet, then get over to London and see the anime classic.

Saturday, 8 July 4.15pm: Tokyo Godfathers
Satoshi Kon's superb film about three homeless people's adventures at Christmas. This charming feature is an all time favourite of the Otaku News crew.

Sunday 9 July, 1.45pm: Paranoia Agent: Episodes 1 To 4
Satoshi Kon's TV series, which proves to be very thought provoking, as a special bonus the series will be introduced by Helen McCarthy. We've got a review of Paranoia Agent here.

Sunday 9th July, 3.45pm: Makoto Shinkai Triple Bill
Shinkai became famous for producing anime from home using his computer! They'll be showing the cute She and Her Cat, along with Voices of a Distant Star (influenced by shows like Gunbuster), with a special UK Premiere of The Place Promised In Our Early Days. The triple bill will also be introduced by Helen McCarthy and is worth attending to hear what insight she has throw on director and his work.

In all cases we suggest you book now to avoid disappointment.

PS2 Game to get Anime Treatment

Date: 2006 June 06 08:48 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Otome Wa Boku Ni Koshiteru ("The Maiden Is Falling In Love With The Elder Sister") a romantic love comedy adventure PlayStation game, will be made into an anime. The series will debut in Japan in October and production is from the De Capo Tv Series Staff. For more info go to the official website : http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/otome/

Souce: Anime News Service

Second Season for Popular Anime

Date: 2006 June 06 08:41 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Good News for Honey & Clover fans, as it is reported in anime news service that a second season of the anime will be broadcasted on Fuji Tv. It will be shown in 'Noitamina' block in Japan on Thursday, June 29, 2006. Yuki and Suneohair will cover the OP and ED, Shikao Suga and acoustic guitar duo DEPAPEPE will also provide music. Also it is reported that a second season for anime tv series "Jigoku Shoujo" will be broadcast in fall of 2006.

Souce: Anime News Service

UK to get Inu Yasha Season One Box Set

Date: 2006 June 05 09:47 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > DVD

We reported some time ago that UK company CPLG was listing Inu Yasha as a property that it was representing. AUN are new reporting that Play have listed a Season one UK box set of the anime at only £28, with a September release date.

Considering the length of this series and the time fans have had to wait, the news that Inu Yasha is being released at such a reasonable price is great news. There's no news yet as to which company will be handling it's UK release.

Souce: Anime UK News

Doraemon based Train to stop running in Summer

Date: 2006 May 27 08:07 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Mainichi Daily News, there is an interesting article about an Hokkaido train based on the anime character 'Doraemon' that wil make its final run this summer, taking passengers to a station nearly 150 meters below sea level.

FUNimation and Tokyopop Anime DVD Team-Up

Date: 2006 May 25 11:21 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

FUNimation teams up with Tokyopop to re-release DVD titles.

Steamboy + Pom Poko @ Animate! Barbican

Date: 2006 May 22 18:28 | Posted By: Voxie

Category > Anime

Treat your young and upcoming anime fan of a baby brother or sister to the Animate! event at the Barbican in London this year, with noteably Steamboy and the classic Pom Pomo both playing on the 27th this Saturday.

For the hands-on, there's also a few workshops going on subjective to character design, animation, as well as an anime-based workshop all about Ghibli! There are also the non-anime treats aswell, and a costume workshop.

Spread the fan-love, help turn your kiddies into future otaku this week!

Runs until the 29th May, this Sunday.

Souce: Barbican Website

Naruto at London Expo

Date: 2006 May 19 14:28 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Events

After lots of rumours and the tell tale booking of Naruto's dub Va Maile Flanagan, Eyeonanime have spotted confirmation of the companies involved with the series UK release via a London Expo download. It appears Jetix and Manga Entertainment will make the presentation together at 1pm, which will feature a Q & A with Flanagan and the premiere of the first episode.

We'll have to wait for the Expo to be sure but we imagine Manga will distribute DVDs and Jetix will air the show. We can only hope this will include uncut versions like the US release.

Souce: Eye on Anime

ADV Cleans Up Hacker Mess

Date: 2006 May 16 11:31 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

ADV Films fixes up an attack by Turkish hackers.

Manga News at Anime Central

Date: 2006 May 16 11:29 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Manga Entertainment announces a bunch of new titles for release at Anime Central.

Tomo Dachi Northern Irish Anime Covention Coming Soon

Date: 2006 May 11 14:27 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Events

Those good people at Tomo-Dachi have just sent us there latest press release, it contains more details about the Northern Irish convention set for 7th July to 9th July. Highlight's include US guests Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield, they'll both provide an interesting insight into the anime industry. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons anime and manga expert Jonathan Clements had to pull out, but has promised to attend the 2007 Tomo-Dachi.

The convention also promises a great selection of panels, workshops and other cool anime events. They'll also be playing a selection of traditional Japanese games such as Go and Shogi . Booking closes on May 30th, so get moving if you're interested! ^_^

Neon Genesis Evangelion Features

Date: 2006 May 09 17:41 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime

The Mainichi Daily News are currently running an interesting set of features about Neon Genesis Evangelion, they contain all sorts of great bits of information. Be warned there a lot of spoilers in each article!

Evangelion Special: From phenomenon to legacy - Forms an overview of the series and how it differs from previous anime titles, along with the impact Eva had on the Japanese media and public.

Evangelion Special: For producer Otsuki, success not always a bed of roses - Interviews producer Toshimichi Otsuki who talks about some of the history of Evangelion and the difficulties in being a producer, along with how influential Eva is.

Evangelion Special: Genesis of a major manga - Focuses on the history of Gainax and the origins of Evangelion, fans of Gunbuster will already know that this is referred to as it's original Japanese title Top wo Nerae!" (Aim for the Top).

Then they have the episode synopsis which form a brief outline of each episode.

Evangelion Episode Synopsis - Episodes 1 to 5
Evangelion Episode Synopsis - Episodes 6 to 10
Evangelion Episode Synopsis - Episodes 11 to 15
Evangelion Episode Synopsis - Episodes 16 to 20
Evangelion Episode Synopsis - Episodes 21 to 26

Souce: Mainichi Daily News

Foreign Minister Proposes Awards For Anime

Date: 2006 May 09 10:32 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Current Affairs

Japan's Foreign Minister proposes Nobel Prize-like awards for anime and manga artists.

More new Anime from Japan

Date: 2006 May 09 06:44 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime News Network, a list of anime series, movies and OVAs will be shown on Japanese TV in the upcoming months.

VIZ and Cartoon Network Go Broadband

Date: 2006 April 27 11:01 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

VIZ and Cartoon Network to launch new broadband site, Toonami Jetstream, to feature recent television hits and new shows not yet available.

Anime Forest.com Closing Down

Date: 2006 April 18 11:31 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Bad news for American anime fans. Anime News Network has reported that Anime Forest.com, the popular on-line rental site, will be shutting down after three years of service. An e-mail was sent out to customers of the site informing them of the closing, though reasons as to why were not given. Per-rental services ceased on April 7th, while subscription services will end on April 30. Anime Forest thanks their customers for their support in the e-mail. They will be missed.

Souce: Anime News Network

Battle Stadium D.O.N.

Date: 2006 April 14 15:00 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Gaming

Fans of shonen fighting shows might want to sit up and take notice of Battle Stadium D.O.N. a fighting game which will let players fight as characters from Dragon Ball, One Piece and Naruto. The release date is July 20th in Japan the same date as Bleach 3 for the PSP. The game is set for Gamecube and PS2 release.

Souce: Gonintendo.com

Bleach Debuts in September

Date: 2006 April 11 10:49 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Here's another update to the upcoming addition of the hit supernatural action series Bleach to the late night Adult Swim line-up. Anime News Network has announced that the show will premiere on a September date of this year. An official set date for the series has not yet been announced.

Souce: Anime News Network

New Aniplex Studio to be Built in Japan

Date: 2006 April 08 07:59 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Akadot, Aniplex has announced its plans to build a new animation studio in the Suginami district of Tokyo.

The studio will be a subsidiary of Aniplex, called "A-1 Pictures", and is slated for completion in October of 2006. In addition to 2D and 3D work, they intend to establish a digital animation unit to keep up with the current wave of full-3D animation production.

Souce: Akadot

Lucky Eureka SeveN

Date: 2006 April 07 15:15 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Bandai Entertainment announces major plans for TV and online release of Eureka SeveN in America.

Bleach to Air on Adult Swim

Date: 2006 March 30 14:10 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Here's a follow-up to a piece of news from last week regarding VIZ Media's appointment as Master Licensor to the anime series Bleach in America and Europe. Anime News Network has announced that the anime series, based on the manga by Tite Kubo, will appear on Adult Swim as part of their fall roster. It will join other anime titles such as the returning Inu-Yasha and Eureka 7, which will debut this April. No premiere date for the series has been announced at this time.

Souce: Anime News Network

Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga

Date: 2006 March 29 17:54 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Events

Emily has just sent us some details about an event she's organising in London next month, Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga. Aimed at Cosplayers kameko (photographers) and their chums. It's set for Sunday 23rd April, 2pm-5.30pm, and includes fun activities like a photoshoot, a talk/workshop, a quiz, anime and live action screenings, along with a swap table. They'll even have goodies to give away too! ^_^

Honey and Clover News

Date: 2006 March 29 13:13 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Good News for Honey and Clover fans as Anime News Network state that the 2nd series of the anime will premiere in Japan this Summer. Also the Website of the Honey & Clover Live-Action is now online!

Souce: Anime News Network

Tokyo Anime Center, Yet Another Reason to Visit Akihabara

Date: 2006 March 27 16:45 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime

Akihabara has always been a dream for every otaku with it's electronics and anime stores, but now there is another reason to visit. The Tokyo Anime Center promises to be the worlds first anime information outpost opened March 15th. The industry backed center is aimed for Japanese and overseas fans alike to get the most up-to-date information and also participate in events and even public radio recordings with industry figureheads like creators and voice actors! They'll also be selling merchandise! *drools*

The Akiba 3D Theater looks like a real treat too, which will screen popular titles and also preview the "latest visuals" too.

Souce: Tokyo Anime Center

J-Pop Go April

Date: 2006 March 26 08:51 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Events

London J-Pop fans should get out their Sailor Suits and Gakuran and head over to J-Pop Go this Saturday, where they'll be having a Japanese School Disco theme at the Cafe Manga Venue. The nice folk at ADV Films UK are sponsoring the events and as an appropriate tie in will be promoting Cromartie High School. The venue opens at 7pm and the party goes on to 1am. It sounds like fun and will certainly make a great anime weekend, with the London Anime Club the next day.

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2006 Gets Underway

Date: 2006 March 22 17:59 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Production

The Tokyo International Anime Fair, Japan's largest animation fair is set to start this week from the 23rd of March to the 26th of March.

The Mainichi Daily News has an interesting article about the event which is every otaku's dream, with over 220 anime related companies and organizations, from animation studios, film and TV production companies and even toy and game makers, now all we need to do is get some plane tickets to Japan! ^_-

Souce: Mainichi Daily News

VIZ Made Master Licensor for Bleach

Date: 2006 March 22 10:04 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

VIZ Media becomes the official Master Licensor for anime and manga series Bleach.

Japanese Box Office Topped with Anime Films

Date: 2006 March 19 05:08 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Anime News Network have published an interesting article regarding 5 anime movies which are currently in the Top 10 of Japanese Box Office.

New Japanese Animation Centre in Toyko

Date: 2006 March 16 10:38 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

A new centre has opened in Japan designed to promote anime to both domestic and overseas investors. It will offer previews and information about projects currently underway. A new animation-training unit is also being launched.

Souce: BBC News

Boku wa Imouto Ni Koi Wo Suru to become a Live-Action Feature

Date: 2006 March 13 12:41 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Manga News the controversial Manga "Boku wa imouto ni koi wo suru" which means "I love my younger sister" will become a live-action film and with Eikura Nana, age 17, a featured model in the fashion magazine Seventeen, playing the main role. The movie will be directed by Hiroshi Ando and is expected to open this Autumn.

The feature is about a pair of twin siblings that fall into a forbidden relationship and the story is based on the manga with the same title. The manga, created by mangaka Kotomi Aoki, started serialization in Shoujo Comic (Shogakukan) in 2003 and continued for a long 2.5 years. The story, centres on the pure feelings shared between the siblings in this dangerous, incestuous relationship has captured sympathy of many women. The manga has sold more than 5 million copies.

Matsumoto Jun, age 22, will be playing the challenging role of the brother in the incestuous situation. [Ed - This reminds me of a very bad pun about "twincest" @_@]

Souce: Manga News

Captain Tsubasa to be donated to Iraq

Date: 2006 March 13 12:40 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Manga News the football anime Captain Tsubasa based on the manga by Youichi Takahashi will be dubbed into Arabic and donated to Iraqi Broadcasting Stations free of Charge. Captain Tsubasa is a popular 80's anime which follows the adventures of Captain Tsubasa and his journey to become a famous football (as in soccer for our US readers) player .

Souce: Manga News

More Anime Screenings at the London Cafe Manga

Date: 2006 March 09 13:35 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Events

The good folks from ADV Films UK and Cafe Manga have sent us details of their special anime screenings which will be running throughout March. They'll be showing both subbed versions of Noir, Last Exile and Kino’s Journey at the Central London venue starting from Thursday 9th March. The Manga cafe also inform us that they've introduced happy hours during 6pm to 7pm where they'll be offering 25% discount off all drinks, note that if the staff are in doubt they will ask for ID. All titles screened are rated 12 and are uncut.

More Tenchi on the Way

Date: 2006 March 08 10:20 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

The release dates for the next volumes of Tenchi Muyo are out, though fans will have to wait a while longer.

Me-Teru of Galaxy Express 999 becomes a Receptionist

Date: 2006 March 06 13:17 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Manga News there is an interesting article about a robotic version of Me-Teru from the famous manga Gingatetsudo 999, or Galaxy Express 999 as a receptionist. This robot is working at the airport of Kita-Kyushu (the home town of its creator Leiji Matsumoto), and it is reported that Me-Teru has been programmed to answer around 200 questions!

Souce: Manga News

New Anime Premiere Dates

Date: 2006 March 06 13:08 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Anime News Network has an interesting article regarding the airdates of anime that will premiere very soon.

VIZ Launches Shojo Beat Home Video

Date: 2006 March 01 10:14 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

VIZ announces launch of new Shojo Beat video line for titles of related genre.

Anime Screenings at Caf

Date: 2006 February 22 10:25 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Events

Café Manga will be screening Elfen Lied and Boogiepop Phantom on Monday 27th February with a repeat screening on Tuesday the 28th February.

Adult Swim Fix

Date: 2006 February 20 10:33 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Adult Swim to start featuring classic and new shows on website, seven days a week.

50 New Anime Titles are Scheduled to Premiere in Japan Next April

Date: 2006 February 19 14:00 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime Nation News, it is reported that 50 new anime are tentatively scheduled to premier in Japan this April. Titles include: Nana, XXX holic, Oh My Goddess 2nd Season and Tsubasa Chronicle 2nd Season.

Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid OAV

Date: 2006 February 19 13:58 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime News Network a new Full Metal Panic: The second Raid OAV has been announced. The release is scheduled on the 26th of May and it will be titled: "Wari to Hima na Sentaichou no Ichinichi".

The OAV will be 30 minutes in long and will focus on a day in the life of Captain Tessa Testarossa. More information and an images of the new OAV can be found on the official webiste.

Souce: Anime News Network

Triple UK Release for GITS2: Innocence

Date: 2006 February 15 07:30 | Posted By: Voxie

Category > Anime

Released on Monday 27th February are three editions of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.

FUNimation Grab Shin-chan

Date: 2006 February 15 04:50 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

The brilliant Crayon Shin-chan, has been licensed by FUNimation. The show has previously been aired on Jetix in an edited form, though still remained funny. This is great news for Shin-chan fans as hopefully previously unseen material such as the surreal Shin-chan move, will finally be available.

Souce: Anime UK News

Stay Cool With Doraemon

Date: 2006 February 13 12:06 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Freaky Things

Those enterprising folks at the 0123 have released a Doraemon portable fridge! Now you can get everyone's favourite atomic kitten to chill your orange juice, well at least that's what the advert seems to be about. It can also keep things warm. The only downside is this is a promotional item only available to people who use the 0123's services between a set period of time for a minimum amount of money. We hope this gets a mainstream release in Japan. ^_^ Check out the site for full spec and some cheesy adverts of the chiller in use!

Souce: The 0123

The New Anime Encyclopedia

Date: 2006 February 09 10:42 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Want to know more about your favorite anime series, or about ones you haven’t heard of yet? Anime News Network has announced that Stone Bridge Press will be releasing The Anime Encyclopedia 2 later this year. The new volume will contain new entries as well as updated information and added reviews to the already massive book. And given all the anime that has been released in the last five years, from Miyazaki’s latest film Howl’s Moving Castle to TV series such as Blood+ and Negima, it’s sure to be a lot.

Written by Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy and released in 2001, the first Anime Encyclopedia is a 545 page tome featuring information on every anime film, television series and OAV series ever released, including titles that have never been licensed and released in America. The information for each entry included the release date, original Japanese title, production studios and crew, story plot and a short review. Its been considered a must-have for any American otaku who has ever wanted to learn more about their favorite titles and about ones they’ve never heard of before. And with the new volume and its updated information on the way, they’ll be able to find out even more.

Souce: Anime News Network

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