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Jetix Speak Out About Naruto TV Cuts

Date: 2006 July 28 09:09 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

UK viewers will no doubt have noticed that the UK airing of Naruto has been further cut down from the US Toonami cut. There has been much discussion regarding the poor quality of edits, such as the use of static low resolution screen shots or editing out entirely of important shots rather than relying solely on the toned down Toonami edits.

A forum user at Animeuknews.net got the following response after e-mailing Jetix:
"Jetix UK aims to provide exciting and entertaining content for our audience whilst being a responsible kids broadcaster. We therefore must ensure the content of our programmes is suitable for our target audience and we follow strict OFCOM regulations to ensure that these standards are adhered to. Where certain content from the original has been deemed unsuitable for our younger viewers it has been edited from the version which Jetix will be broadcasting. These edits are subtle and we don't believe alter the quality of the viewing experience. If Jetix fans in the UK wish to view the uncut version of Naruto Manga is releasing the DVD of the first 13 episodes, entitled Naruto Unleased, on 21 August. The next 13 episodes will be released on DVD at the end of November."

Film Four Miyazaki Listings

Date: 2006 July 26 06:10 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Naussica.net has posted a list of Miyazaki film times and dates for the Film4 screenings. As we previously mentioned if you have cable, Sky or freeview you'll be able to see them for free, hooray!

New Time, Same Race

Date: 2006 July 20 11:05 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Anime News Network has announced that IGPX, the hit original Cartoon Network series produced in collaboration with Production I.G., will be moving to a new night and time. The futuristic racing show will air on Friday nights at 12:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time, beginning July 21. The series originally aired on Saturday nights as part of Cartoon Network's weekend Toonami line-up, and is returning after a brief hiatus. No reasons for the time change have been given at this time.

Souce: Anime News Network

Film Four Free from Sunday - Free Ghibli Films Hooray!

Date: 2006 July 19 11:06 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > Film

Film Four will be free from Sunday switching from a premium to advert supported and thus free service. It will be available on cable (Telewest and NTL), Sky and freeview, it will also include a time delayed +1 channel.

Film Four has the rights to a wide range of World Cinema and cult films which include many Ghibli classics.

Japanese School Girls on Discovery Science UK

Date: 2006 July 18 11:48 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Being the eagle eyed people we here at Otakunews are we've spotted a new show on Discovery Science UK. Japanese school girls is a gadget and technology show fronted by four Japanese school girls. Two episodes air today (Tuesday 18th) at 7pm and 7:30pm on Discovery Science.

Souce: Discovery Science

New Shows to Start on Jetix UK 22nd July: Naruto and Pucca

Date: 2006 July 17 07:01 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

We're sure most of you know that Naruto starts on Jetix on the 22nd, but fans might be also pleasantly surprised to hear that the Pucca animated series is also showing. Pucca is a Korean mascot character, whose face is plastered across a huge range of merchandise much like Hello Kitty, and come to think of it a certain boy Ninja.

Naruto is being shown at 8pm, set those Sky Plus reminders!

Souce: Jetix

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

Rapture TV to Screen Mezzo DSA

Date: 2006 July 04 16:37 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > TV

Those nice folks from ADV Films UK have sent us details about teaming up with UK Satellite TV station Rapture TV. From July 6th they'll be screening Mezzo DSA. New episodes will be screened on Thursdays and then repeated on the Sunday anime block at the same time too.

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

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

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

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

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.

Extras Wanted in London for Japanese TV

Date: 2006 April 07 09:26 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > TV

Dragon from the London Anime Club has sent us the following message -

"I know it's short notice but there is a Japanese film crew in town over the weekend filming for JTV. Although they are concentrating on Japanese Games in the West (the programme is sponsored by the creators of Naruto) they want as many fans as possible. So if you happen to be in the vicinity of Cafe Manga on 11am on Sunday morning then you are very welcome. And if you could also pass this info along to anybody else who you think might be interested."

So if you can get to London on Sunday 9th April (and head to Cafe Manga which is near the London Eye), you'll get a chance to be on Japanese TV. Naruto cosplayers get extra bonus points!

Souce: London Anime Club

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

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.

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.

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.

The Nature of Monkey Was Irrepressible

Date: 2006 February 13 16:47 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Culture

British, Australian and New Zealand readers of Otaku News especially may remember a TV show called Monkey based on Journey to the West a classic tale by Xi You Ji, known as Saiyuki in Japan. Yes, we're talking about the same Monkey famed for his Monkey Magic (Born from an egg on a mountain top, The punkiest Monkey that ever popped), according to the Daily Yomiuri On-line Fuji TV have started to air a new version of Monkey. Ratings are already high and Fuji TV have stated that they've received enquires for this new version of the cult TV show from the UK and Australia. We're pondering how long it will take for a TV studio to rollout a great cheesy dub.

Our UK readers who can view ITV 4 can catch the original Monkey TV show on Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm.

In the mean time we suggest our Brisbane based readers head over to Roma Street Parklands to see Monkey at the theatre! ^_-

Souce: Daily Yomiuri On-line

Nana Anime: Update

Date: 2006 January 31 07:17 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Akadot there is an update as regards the popular comic series Nana. In fact it has been announced that Nihon TV will air the first episode of the Nana anime on 4/5 at 11:25pm. It was also announced that Madhouse will be responsible for the production, the same production team that took care of Paradise Kiss which is another Yazawa Manga. Right now auditions of over 400 people are taking place to determine the cast.

Souce: Akadot

Anime Network at Top of Podcast Charts

Date: 2006 January 30 10:36 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Anime Network show "Digital Dojo" cracks the Top 20 on the podcast charts in North America.

South Bank Show Anime Special

Date: 2006 January 26 18:30 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > TV

The Folks at Manga Entertainment UK have sent us a press release about an anime special South Bank Show, which is due to air on Sunday 19th of February. Some researchers for the South Bank Show even made the steps of visiting the London Anime Club to get the low down from British anime fans. Interestingly enough the press release also has some details about Jonathan Ross' recent Asian Invasion, stating that it got over 310,000 viewers, a BBC4 record (it's now clear however if this figure is for just the first screening of the show, or if the repeat screened later in the week is included too).

ITV4 will also be screening the original Ghost In The Shell movie on Saturday 4th March (we belive it's the dub version), so if you haven't seen it yet catch it!

Tokko to Become Anime Series

Date: 2006 January 25 07:24 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime News Service, Fujisawa Tohru’s Manga called Tokku will be adapted into an anime series. It has been serialized in Kodansha's Afternoon Magazine.

The Anime is to be aired on WOWOW in April 2006. The story is mostly about a Police theme and Anime Waves describes it in the following way: "Shindou just became a new investigator for Tokki: The Special Mobile Investigation Force. On the day of his graduation, he finally saw the half-naked girl that he had always saw in his dream in real life and finds out that she's part of Tokko: The Special Public Safety Task Force. Shindou ends up joining Tokko to revenge his parents' death who's bodies were ripped into pieces."

Souce: Anime News Service

The Ultimate Hayao Miyazaki DVD and Book Sweepstakes

Date: 2006 January 05 17:26 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > DVD

The nice folks over at Turner Classic Movies have sent us the following details about their Miyazaki movie season and their Sweepstake. Details as follows -

For the month of January, Turner Classic Movies will be airing Hayao Miyazaki anime films every Thursday beginning at 8pm EST. In conjunction with these airings, TCM is offering fans an opportunity to enter The Ultimate Hayao Miyazaki DVD & Book Sweepstakes! One lucky winner will receive a gift collection featuring works by legendary Japanese Animator Hayao Miyazaki. 50 first prize winners will receive a book and a DVD from the Miyazaki collection. To enter the sweepstakes please have you Miyazaki fans click the following web address: www.turnerclassicmovies.com/sweepstake/index.jsp

Souce: Turner Classic Movies

Johnathon Ross

Date: 2006 January 04 07:37 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

The BBC has finally given us another series about Asian cinema as part of BBC Four's Asian Invasion season fronted by Johnathon Ross. The first of three programmes goes out at 10pm on Tuesday the 10th of January, where Jonathon Ross interviews Mamoru Oshii.

The programme is followed by a subtitled showing of Takeshi Kitano's Kikujiro. A preview of the Asian Invasion programme is available on the BBC Four website.

Souce: BBC Four

TV Tokyo To Open Anime Website

Date: 2005 December 03 08:00 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime > TV

According to Akadot, TVTokyo have announced the opening of an anime portal site within the year. The station will distribute it's programs online in exchange for 100 yen an episode.

TV Tokyo are known for broadcasting anime shows such as Pokemon, Naruto and Bleach and are responsible of showing approximately 37 of the 60 or so animated shows that air per week in Japan. By entering the market through an online fan community they are expecting to expand their business in the anime industry.

Souce: Akadot

Ghibli Season on Film 4

Date: 2005 December 02 07:18 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > Film

Nausicaa.net are reporting that Film Four is having a Ghibli season in January. The films will largely be shown in English dub.

More Anime Adaptations in 2006

Date: 2005 November 28 12:26 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

Good News for Anime Fans as in 2006 there will be plenty of anime and live-action movies to watch.

Ah My Goddess and Maria-Sama Ga Miteru To Continue

Date: 2005 November 25 12:02 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

According to Anime News Network, it was reported on Afternoon Magazine by Kodansha that a second TV series of Ah my Goddess will air in early 2006 on TBS.

Also a third series of Maria-Sama released under the title Maria-Sama Ga Miteru OAV is set for sometime in 2006. For more details check out the Official Maria-Sama website.

Souce: Anime News Network

Hammerboy on Toonami

Date: 2005 November 14 12:15 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Korean animation Hammerboy will be screened on the UK Toonami channel on the Friday 5:30 film slot.

FMA & Wolf

Date: 2005 November 06 10:47 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime

As reported previously on Otaku News, Anime News Network have discovered, a new digital speciality station called Rapture announced at the London Expo that it will begin airing Full Metal Alchemist & Wolf’s Rain on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The official launch of the station is on the 14th of November.

Souce: Anime News Network

Miyazaki on TCM in January

Date: 2005 October 26 23:18 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Turner Classic Movies will be airing anime films by Hayao Miyazaki in January.

Tsubasa Chronicle Sequel

Date: 2005 October 17 06:37 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Anime > TV

CLAMP did it again, in less than a week they announced live on their website another of their projects, this time it is a second TV series based on Tsubasa Chronicle. ‘On Sunday In Japan’ was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. Tsubasa Chronicle was broadcast on NHK from April 2005 and the new sequel will air on the same Network starting in spring of 2006 on Saturdays at 18:30-18:55pm.

Souce: Anime News Service

Clamp Manga to Become Animated Series

Date: 2005 October 15 09:06 | Posted By: Davie

Category > Manga

According to Anime News Network the Super-Popular Manga Team CLAMP announced on their website that their popular manga XXXHOLIC will be adapted into an animated series which will be shown on Japan TV next year.

Souce: Anime News Network

Rapture TV To Air Wolf's Rain

Date: 2005 September 24 09:22 | Posted By: Joe

Category > Anime > TV

The folks from new UK Station Rapture TV have sent us their latest press release with details of their first anime title - Wolfs Rain which will be screened on Thursday 17th November (and repeated on the 20th). What the press release doesn't mention is that the fantastic Yoko Kanno provided the music for Wolfs Rain (along with music for Cowboy Bebop and Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex).

Rapture will also reveal another anime title at the MCM Expo at the end of October. There is much speculation in fandom over what this title will be, if it will be another Bandai/Beez title or something else from another distributor.

ADV To Appear On G4

Date: 2005 August 30 21:03 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

Three hit anime series from ADV Films appearing on G4 this fall.

Naruto Airs in the US on September 10th

Date: 2005 August 28 21:21 | Posted By: Voxie

Category > Anime

Tipped as the next big (and much bigger) thing, after Beyblade, Dragonball Z and Yu Gi Oh!, US viewers should take note that Naruto first starts on Saturday, 10th September @ 9pm on Cartoon Network. A total of 52 episodes (2 seasons) have been acquired, out of a grand total of approximately 150 episodes (6 seasons) have seen the small screen in Japan so far.

More information/schedules will eventually be up the official website:
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/naruto/index.html

Souce: Dexigner Design

G4 Videogame TV Acquires 3 Anime Series

Date: 2005 August 26 13:07 | Posted By: Voxie

Category > Anime

Rahxephon, Cromartie High and Colorful have been acquired from ADV Films, by G4 Videogame TV. Highly acclaimed series Rahxephon will be first to premiere on the channel's late night session 'Barbed Wire Biscuit', on the 2nd September 2005.

US viewers can read up more at their website .

Souce: AWN Headline News

Dragon Ball Gt Special to Air on Toonami

Date: 2005 August 19 09:32 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

For those of you not at Ayacon you might be interested to know that the Dragon Ball GT TV special will be premiering on UK TV tonight at 5:30 pm on Toonami. The special is set after the events of Dragon Ball GT and follows Goku’s descendant Goku Jr.

Adult Swim Announces Evangelion Start Date

Date: 2005 July 30 17:04 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

In an update to a recent article, Anime News Network has announced a start date for the hit anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is set to debut on the Adult Swim Network this fall. The show will air on Thursday nights, starting October 20th at 12:30 am. There is no specification as to whether this is Eastern or Central Standard Time.

In somewhat related news, new episodes of Full Metal Alchemist, the recent hit that debuted earlier this year, will also be debuting this fall. The new episodes will begin on Saturday, September 17 at midnight. Full Metal Alchemist tells the tale of Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers who search for a means to restore their bodies to normal following a failed attempt to restore their mother to life using alchemy.

Souce: Anime News Network

DB Movies on Toonami

Date: 2005 July 24 10:42 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

UK-Anime.net have spotted that Toonami are airing several Dragon Ball (as opposed to DBZ) movies on their Friday 4pm slot. These are:

5th of August - Sleeping Beauty in Devil Castle
12th of August - Mystical Adventure
19th of August - Four Star Dragon Ball is the Proof of Courage

The following week the 26th of August will repeat the DBZ movie Fight! 10 Billion Power Warriors.

Souce: UK-Anime.net

Rapture TV to Show Anime

Date: 2005 July 21 06:04 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

UK TV channel Rapture which is re-launching in October is promising that it will be showing two half hour anime shows each week. The channel admits it still is in negotiation so it is still unknown which anime they plan to show.

Souce: Rapture TV

Evangelion To Be On Adult Swim

Date: 2005 July 12 22:12 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime > TV

Anime News Network has announced that Neon Genesis Evangelion, the hit anime that revolutionized the giant robot genre in particular and anime in general, will be debuting on Adult Swim as part of its late night line-up. No air date has been released, but the show is said to be appearing sometime in the near future.

VIZ Media Makes Licensing Deals for "Naruto"

Date: 2005 July 01 21:29 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

VIZ Media, LLC has announced on its website that it has made licensing deals with Bandai America and Hot Topic, Inc. for one of its most popular titles, "Naruto", the action-comedy about a young ninja, infused with the spirit of a powerful fox-demon, who strives to be the greatest ninja of all and learns life lessons along the way. This comes following the announcement of the "Naruto" anime, currently one of the highest rated shows in Japan, debuting on Cartoon Network this fall. VIZ Media currently publishes the "Naruto" manga in the monthly anthology "Shonen Jump", as well as in graphic novel format.

Dragon Ball Z Week on Toonami

Date: 2005 May 24 06:39 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Toonami will be premiering five of the Dragon Ball Z movies half term week (30th May-Friday 3rd June) on Toonami. A new movie will show each day at 11am and 6pm. However looking at the titles I have my suspicions that some of them may be the same dubs are were released in UK and not the Ocean/FUNimation casts from the US DVDs.

Brand New FUNimation

Date: 2005 May 18 21:12 | Posted By: Jeremy

Category > Anime

FUNimation Productions, Ltd, which has brought numerous anime titles such as Dragonball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho and most recently Fullmetal Alchemist to American audiences, announced on its website earlier this month that they will be changing their name, following the recent purchase of the company by the Navarre Corporation. "Nothing major," according to the announcement, "just a name that more accurately reflects our company's evolution."

B-Daman For The UK

Date: 2005 May 17 12:36 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Cartoon Network UK is now running "coming soon" trailers for B-Daman. Looking around on TV listing guides it seems it is set to start on the 6th of June at 7pm.

B-Daman comes to us from the makers of Beyblade, and is set in a world where spherical objects have power. Kids use special marble shooters in order to do battle. In case you couldn't see where this was going it's worth pointing out Hasbro already has the webpage for the toys up.

Souce: Cartoon Network UK

Toonami And Cartoon Network This Year

Date: 2005 April 25 12:53 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime > TV

Toonami UK will be premiering new Dragon Ball Z movies from Monday 30th May. Also starting will be Pokemon Chronicles and Code Lyoko. Toonami also say that we’ll get a new series of Rave Master later in the year. HiHi Puffy Ami Yumi is also set to start on Monday April 9th at 4pm on Cartoon Network.

Souce: Toonami

One Piece Starts Today

Date: 2005 April 11 09:57 | Posted By: Azure

Category > Anime

One Piece starts today on Toonami UK, fans might want to take note that it starts at 5pm with Rave Master following. One Piece has been dubbed by 4kids the people behind the Pokemon dub.

Souce: Toonami UK

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