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An Interview with Shouji Gatou Writer and Creator of Full Metal Panic!
Date: 2018 June 10 13:24 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Features
The MCM London Comic Con always has interesting anime guests of honour. This May 2018 was no exception with Shouji Gatou the creator of Full Metal Panic! visiting London as the anime guest of honour. Mr Gatou wrote the original Full Metal Panic! Light Novels and also works as an anime screen writer having worked on the anime version of Full Metal Panic!, Hyouka, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucky Star. He also created Amagi Brilliant Park as a light novel, which also became a popular anime series.
We caught up with Shouji Gatou on the Saturday of MCM London Comic Con May 2018 to ask him some questions about his career and his works.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
MCM Comic Con Celebrates it's First London Show of 2018
Date: 2018 June 07 20:28 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from MCM Comic Con have just sent us the details of their first London show of 2018. The MCM London Comic Con ran from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2018. The event was well attended and had Full Metal Panic! Creator Shouji Gatou as Anime Guest of Honour.
The MCM Team also remind us that their next event will be in Manchester on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July at Manchester Central.
As always we've had the details up on the Otaku Calendar so you can keep track of these great events.
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Mamoru Hosoda's Mirai UK Cinema Release Details
Date: 2018 May 24 19:31 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
While the good folks from Anime Limited are getting ready for the MCM London Comic Con this weekend they've still found some time to tell us the UK cinema release date for Mamoru Hosoda's latest movie. Mirai is set to open nationwide around the UK on 2nd November 2018. That date is a while away so details will still be confirmed. They've put all the details up on their new official website www.miraifilm.co.uk.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie UK Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2018 May 23 20:50 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Anime fans in the UK looking for some card duelling cinema action will be pleased to hear that Manga Entertainment UK will be releasing Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie in select cinemas one night only. The digitally remastered 2004 film will be screened on Wednesday 13th June 2018.
So visit their Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie website to find a screening near you.
Read More... | Souce: Yu Gi Oh! The Movie UK Website
My Hero Academia Season Two - Part Two UK Competition
Date: 2018 May 22 20:45 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Funimation Entertainment have given us one copy of My Hero Academia Season 2 Part 2 to give away on DVD. The show hits the shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 11th June 2018. So read on to enter our competition!
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Manga Entertainment UK Summer 2018 DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2018 May 18 21:04 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good people from Manga Entertainment UK have just announced their Summer 2018 release slate. There's pretty much something for everyone. If you're into shonen, they've got more Naruto, Dragon Ball Super and One Piece. They've got some moe fun in the form of Kinmoza where British Girl Alice lives with her best friend Shino in Japan. For fans of otaku comedy anime they've got not one, but two Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions movies. Thrown in for fun is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable a movie from the very productive Takashi Miike.
Plus lots more:
- One Piece (Uncut) Collection 17 - 25th June 2018
- Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto! Season 1 - 2nd July 2018
- Hello! Kinmoza! Complete Season 2 - 2nd July 2018
- Occultic Nine Volume 2 - DVD and Blu-ray - 2nd July 2018
- Big Fish & Begonia - DVD and Blu-ray - 9th July 2018
- Power Rangers Ninja Steel Volume 1 - 9th July 2018
- Pokemon Movie Collection 14-16 Black & White - 23rd July 2018
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! The Movie: Rikka Version - DVD and Blu-ray - 30th July 2018
- Digimon Adventure Tri The Movie Part 5: Coexistence - DVD and Blu-ray - 30th July 2018
- Power Rangers Ninja Steel Volume 2 - 6th August 2018
- Dragon Ball Super Part 4 - DVD and Blu-ray - 6th August 2018
- Food Wars! Season 2 - DVD and Blu-ray - 13th August 2018
- Naruto Shippuden Box 33 - 20th August 2018
- One Piece (Uncut) Collection 18 - 20th August 2018
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (A Takashi Miike Film) - 27th August 2018
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! The Movie: Take on Me - DVD and Blu-ray - 3rd September 2018
- Power Rangers Ninja Steel Volume 3 - 3rd September 2018
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
BBC Wiltshire Covers Fosse Farmhouse The UK Location Used for anime Kinmoza
Date: 2018 May 17 20:17 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
BBC Wiltshire isn't the first place you'd think of going to for anime coverage, but now and again it does pay off to check regional news. They've just published a video of a visit to Fosse Farmhouse, the B&B used as the location for anime Kinmoza.
We've covered details of Fosse Farmhouse winning Best B&B Story of the Year for it's Anime Connection and the original story of the location being used for Kinmoza.
Souce: BBC Wiltshire Facebook Page
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms UK Trailer
Date: 2018 May 16 20:02 | Posted By: JoeThe good folks from Anime Limited have just sent us a reminder about their soon to be released film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. It's due to hit the cinemas nationwide across the UK on Wednesday 27th June 2018. Anime Limited have sent us a look at the new poster and also a UK trailer.
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Animerama: A Thousand and One Nights / Cleopatra UK Blu-ray and DVD Release Details
Date: 2018 May 12 20:15 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK fans of Osamu Tezuka's less mainstream work will be interested to hear about Third Window Film's upcoming release of Animerama: A Thousand and One Nights / Cleopatra. This forms the world's first blu-ray and remastered release of Tezuka's more erotic movies from the late 60's and early 70's. The double disc set is due out on Monday 18th June 2018 and is rated BBFC 15.
The extras bundled with the film make it even more temping including Audio commentaries for both films by Helen McCarthy (anime expert and author of The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga), plus a new hour long interview with director Eiichi Yamamoto.
You can pre-order the collectors edition on blu-ray and DVD from Amazon.co.uk
Read More... | Souce: Third Window Films
Night is Short, Walk on Girl UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2018 May 10 20:19 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK Anime distributors Anime Limited have just revealed the release date for Night is Short, Walk on Girl. The movie is directed by Masaaki Yuasa who also directed The Tatami Galaxy, Lu Over the Wall and Devilman Crybaby.
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl is based on the story written by Tomihiko Morimi, who also wrote The Eccentric Family, The Tatami Galaxy and Penguin Highway.
The story revolves around a night out drinking and the crazy adventures that it entails.
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl is due out in the UK on Monday 25th June 2018 on DVD, Blu-ray and Collectiors Edition Blu-ray set.
We interviewed Masaaki Yuasa when the movie hit UK cinema screens and also ask him about his other latest release Lu Over the Wall.
Souce: Anime Limited
Full Metal Panic! Creator Anime Guest of Honour at MCM London Comic Con May 2018
Date: 2018 May 05 19:02 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
It's May! Which means it's almost time for the MCM London Comic Con. The huge UK geek event is set to run from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2018 at the Excel Centre in London.
As always they've got lots of interesting guests. For anime fans they'll have Full Metal Panic! creator Shouji Gatou. As well as creating the original light novels that became the fan favourite anime show Gatou is an anime screen writer having just scripted Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory, his screen writing credits include Lucky Star, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Amagi Brilliant Park.
He'll be at the comic con to sign autographs along with taking part in Q&A sessions following screenings of the first episode of Invisible Victory.
Read More... | Souce: MCM London Comic Con
My Hero Academia Season 2, Part 2 UK Release Details
Date: 2018 May 05 12:51 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans looking to own My Hero Academia Season 2, Part 2 on DVD or Blu-ray will be pleased to hear that Funimation Entertainment have announced that it'll hit the UK on Monday 11th June 2018.
Extras on the Blu-ray include:
- San Diego Comic-Con: IGN Interview
- Inside the Episodes
- Textless opening & closing songs
Don't forget you can always watch My Hero Academia on Crunchyroll for free (with ads) or pay a subscription to watch new episodes first (and remove ads).
Read More... | Souce: Funimation Entertainment
Fosse Farmhouse wins Best B&B Story of the Year for it's Anime Connection
Date: 2018 May 01 21:36 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Anime is always a way of escaping reality, but it's always fun discovering when anime meets reality. We revealed Fosse Farmhouse was used as the real world location for anime Kinmoza. The Cotswold Bed and Breakfast featured as main character Alice's house.
The story behind Fosse Farm was found to be so interesting by the Bed and Breakfast industry it was awarded AA B&B Story of the Year 2018-19 as part of the Bed and Breakfast Awards.
The panel were impressed by B&B owner Caron's cross cultural adventures promoting British Culture in Japan.
Of course you can buy Kinmoza! Season 1 on Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk in the UK or Amazon.com for the US.
Season Two - titled Hello! Kinmoza! is available to pre-order from Amazon.co.uk in the UK or buy now from Amazon.com in the US.
You can also get the original manga from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com.
Don't forget to read our feature about Fosse Farm and Kinmoza.
Read More... | Souce: AA B&B Awards
Mary and the Witch's Flower UK Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2018 April 30 20:06 | Posted By: Joe
Anime fans in the UK looking for something to watch on the cinema on Friday 4th May 2018 (yes, Star Wars day), will want to head to a cinema near them to catch a screening of Mary and the Witch's Flower. Produced by Studio Ponoc, founded by Studio Ghibli veterans Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura the film is clearly made in the Ghibli mould. The film is adapted from The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart.
As always we've highlighted this on The Otaku Calendar, so you can keep up to date with screenings and release dates. It even shows in your Google / iOS Calendars if you like too via iCal Feed.
Read More... | Souce: Mary and the Witch's Flower Film Website
Anime Limited acquires Penguin Highway movie
Date: 2018 April 27 20:23 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK Anime distributor Anime Limited always pick up interesting titles. This time around they've just announced they've acquired the rights for Penguin Highway. Based on the novel by Tomihiko Morimi who has a habit of writing quirky and wonderful stories that get adapted into anime such as The Eccentric Family, Night is Short, Walk on Girl, The Tatami Galaxy. The film is directed by upcoming director Hiroyasu Ishida.
As always it's early days yet, but Anime Limited will release the film in 2019.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Mirai - the first Japanese animation to receive a world premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Date: 2018 April 18 20:11 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Anime Distributors Anime Limited have sent us details about Mamoru Hosoda's latest film Mirai which will receive it's World Premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival in May as part of Directors' Fortnight. Significantly this is the first Japanese animation to ever to receive a world premiere on the Croisette.
The film will receive a UK cinema release later in 2018 via Anime Limited and their cinema partners National Amusements.
We've covered Anime Limited's acquisition of Mirai before.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Anime Ltd Acquires Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory rights for Streaming and Home Video in the UK and Ireland
Date: 2018 April 13 19:49 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks at Anime Limited have just revealed that they have the rights to Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory for the UK and Ireland. It's not secret that the company are all massive fans of the mecha show having already released the first three seasons (Full Metal Panic, Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu? and Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid).
Anime Limited have the streaming and home video rights so will release in the future (they hint it'll be 2019 as it's still early days yet).
The show is out now on streaming service Crunchyroll.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond & Pearl UK DVD Release Details
Date: 2018 April 10 20:08 | Posted By: JoeThe good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have just sent us the release details for the Pokémon Movie Collection: Diamond & Pearl. It's due out on Monday 21st May 2018, as always you can pre-order the DVD set from Amazon.co.uk.
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
United Publications Spring Clearance Sale 2018
Date: 2018 April 09 18:38 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from anime and manga retailer United Publications have sent us details of their spring clearance sale for 2018.
Managing Director Martin Dudman tells us - "Chance to try new series or help fill gaps in your collection.
Spring Clearance Books, DVD & Figures, limited quantity first come first served.
All orders will be posted ASAP and can not be held waiting on other items"
United Publications are a retailer you may have met before on the UK convention scene, as they regularly have stalls at London Comic Con and fan run conventions around the country.
Souce: United Publications
Studio Ghibli co-founder and animation director Isao Takahata passes away in Tokyo
Date: 2018 April 07 11:31 | Posted By: EeeperCategory > Anime
Isao Takahata, the co-founder of the legendary Studio Ghibli, has passed away in Tokyo at the age of 82. The animation director who worked alongside fellow director and studio founder Hayao Miyazaki was an integral part of the studio as well as being one of the major directors throughout its history. Among his many personal accomplishments were the animated films My Neighbours the Yamadas, Pom Poko, Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday and the Oscar-nominated The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Ghibli Movies to Air on Film4 in the UK this Easter 2018
Date: 2018 March 29 19:58 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based Studio Ghibli fans can catch 4 Miyazaki classics over Easter 2018. Film4 will be showing:
My Neighbour Totoro - Monday 2nd April (1.05pm) & 8th Sunday April (11am)
Kiki's Delivery Service - Tuesday 3rd April (12.50pm) Monday 9th April (11am)
Howl's Moving Castle - Wednesday 11th April (12.40pm)
Spirited Away - Thursday 12th April (12.35pm)
All screenings on the free to air channel will be dubbed in English, with a screenings of Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away shown on later slots on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th April in Japanese with English subtitles.
Film4 have a lovely habit so showing Ghibli Films during school holidays and such screenings of these amazing movies often get many people into anime. We suggest you catch these delightful films.
If you fancy watching some Ghibli on the big screen in London this year, the BFI will be screening some classic Ghibli titles this May.
Souce: Film4
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Limited Edition UK Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2018 March 28 20:16 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks at Manga Entertainment UK have sent us details of the up coming release of Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Blu-ray. The limited edition set comes with the whole of the Stand Alone Complex Series, that's Season 1, 2nd Gig (that's season 2), The Laughing Man OVA, Individual Eleven OVA and Solid State Society (the TV movie).
The blu-ray set is limited to 1,000 copies and is out on Monday 4th June 2018.
It also comes with a ton of extras Interviews with Kenji Kamiyama (director), Yoko Kanno (composer), voice actors, writers, mecha designers, animation directors and more. Bundled in is an 140 page in depth book.
Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is in our opinion the definitive version of the franchise, while the movie is amazing and ground breaking, SAC feels closer to the original manga, capturing the humour and spirit. You've got Tachikoma's too, you can never get enough robot spider tanks running around. That and well, Yoko Kanno's amazing score for the series. The show also gave anime fandom the iconic Laughing Man Logo. We interviewed the graphic designer behind this logo a while ago.
The set is available for pre-order from Zavvi, currently it's £99 for the whole thing on blu-ray.
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
BFI May 2018 Anime Screening Details
Date: 2018 March 27 20:08 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
London based anime fans will want to get over to the BFI in May 2018 to catch an Anime Weekender.
They'll be screening a range of titles including the soon to be released Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, along with the box office giant Your Name. One Your Name screening will be on IMAX, we caught it on the colossal screen last year and suggest you can catch it if you can.
There's so much good stuff in this season, including the charming Lu Over the Wall. We saw it last year and loved it.
Tucked away on the listings (and easily missed) is a complete run down of the BFI Animation 2018 Season. This includes a delightful screening of Ghibli Classics My Neighbour Totoro and two screenings of Spirited Away, plus a screening of Princess Mononoke.
Satoshi Kon's masterpiece Paprika will also be shown.
Fans keen to see Akira can also catch two screenings of 30th anniversary screening: Akira, including one on IMAX.
History buffs and historic anime fans alike will be interested in Momotaro's Divine Sea Warriors a World War II propaganda film thought to be destroyed after the war.
Basically we suggest you catch one of these fantastic films on the big screen. Nothing beats watching a great anime film on a huge cinema screen. We also suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.
Read More... | Souce: BFI
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms - UK Cinema Release Details
Date: 2018 March 24 12:09 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Anime fans in the UK looking for a cinema screening in June will be excited to hear about Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. Anime Limited will be bringing the feature film to the UK on Wednesday 27th June 2018 for a nation wide cineam screening.
The film marks Mari Okada's directorial debut. The story in a fantasy land of Iolph where it's people are known for youthful longevity and peaceful lives weaving tapestry. Invaders want the to learn the secrets of their long life and Maquia's life it turned upside down as a result, she embarks on and adventure with Aliel, an orphaned baby boy.
The film is from P.A. Works who are renowned for high quality animation and also the slightly quirky (such as the thoroughly enjoyable The Eccentric Family). You may know their other works Shirobako or A Lull in the Sea.
As always we've already put the details up on the Otaku Calendar to help you keep track of up coming events.
We'll provide further details as and when they're available.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
My Hero Academia Season Two - Part One UK Competition
Date: 2018 March 21 20:39 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from Funimation Entertainment have given us one copy of My Hero Academia Season 2 Part 1 to give away on DVD. The show hits the shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 2nd April 2018. So read on to enter our competition!
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation - Review
Date: 2018 March 19 22:19 | Posted By: Guest ContributorCategory > Anime
Thanks to the good folks from Anime Limited Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation hits UK Cinemas on Wednesday 21st March 2018 for a special screening. You want to know is it any good? Well we sent Nes Long occasional Otaku News contributor and Lelouch cosplayer to find out.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Hibanacon 2018 Details
Date: 2018 March 18 15:02 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Events
UK Anime fans looking for a convention in November 2018 will be interested in Hibanacon in Milton Keynes. Set to run from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th November 2018 the convention returns with fan favourites including panels, games, live acts, cosplay and as every fan run convention demands parties (including a cosplay ball)!
Registrations are now open so we suggest you book soon to avoid disappointment if you want to go to a fan run convention.
Souce: Hibanacon
My Hero Academia Season Two - Part One UK Release Details
Date: 2018 March 10 20:44 | Posted By: JoeThe good folks from Funimation Entertainment have sent us details of their up coming release of My Hero Academia Season 2 - Part 1. The fan favourite is due out on DVD and blu-ray on Monday 2nd April 2018.
Read More... | Souce: Funimation Entertainment
A Silent Voice Now on Netflix for March 2018
Date: 2018 March 10 16:22 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Netflix have just announced that they'll be showing A Silent Voice. The emotional roller-coaster of a movie adapted from the manga by Yoshitoki Oima it tells the tale of Shoya a boy who bullied Shoko a new deaf girl in his class. As the story unfolds, Shoya realises the error of his ways and seeks out Shoko to apologise and redeem himself a few years later.
We've reviewed the film from it's original theatrical run. If you don't have Netflix you can always get the movie on DVD or blu-ray too.
A Silent Voice is from Kyoto Animation who are renowned for the quality of their output. Their current series Violet Evergarden is currently showing in Netflix in the UK and is proving very popular.
Read More... | Souce: Netflix UK
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation - UK Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2018 March 03 21:42 | Posted By: Joe
Anime fans in the UK looking to get some cinematic anime action will want to keep Wednesday 21st March 2018 free. For one day there'll be a special screening of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation.
The film forms a retelling of the series opening acts and it a great way to get into the series or remind yourself of the series. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation is the first part of a planned trilogy.
The good folks at Anime Limited are releasing the film around the UK. To find a screening near you head over to http://codegeassfilm.co.uk/.
Read More... | Souce: Code Geass Film Website
Attack On Titan: The Roar of Awakening Competition
Date: 2018 February 20 15:21 | Posted By: Joe
Attack On Titan: The Roar of Awakening hits cinemas in the UK and Ireland on Wednesday 21st February 2018. To celebrate we've teams up with the good folks at Anime Limited to give away some snazzy attire. We've got a limited edition Attack on Titan cape to give away. You too can pretend to be in the Survey Corps and explore the area beyond wall. We tried to get some 3D Manoeuvring Gear, but Anime Limited were insistent that giving away something that fires a spike attached to a cable wasn't exactly safe.
To find a cinema screening near you, check out the Anime Limited Screening page.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Now on Netflix
Date: 2018 February 15 17:09 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK based anime fans with streaming service Netflix will want to check out Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale. It follows on from the TV series where Kirito and Asuna get involved with the latest augmented reality game Ordinal Scale. Mild peril ensues. We posted a review when hit the cinemas last year.
Souce: Netflix UK
Anime Limited to Release Mirai - Mamoru Hosoda's Latest Movie in Cinemas in the UK in 2018
Date: 2018 February 15 16:20 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
The good folks from UK anime company Anime Limited have just revealed that they will be bringing Mirai to UK Cinemas during 2018. Mirai is the latest film from Mamoru Hosoda the director behind The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, along with The Boy and the Beast. The film has yet to be released in Japan. It's early days yet and all the details still need to be confirmed, but Anime Limited intend to release it in UK cinemas sometime during the final quarter of 2018.
We first mentioned the film in May 2017 when the details around the film were first announced.
Mamoru Hosoda are much loved by anime fans. With his productions being of consistently high quality in terms of animation and storytelling. It's probably safe to say, if Mirai is going to be anything like his other features, it's going to be good!
You can already his most recent film The Boy and the Beast on DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk.
Manga Entertainment UK have also released a premium Hosoda Collection of his other movies
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Manga Entertainment UK Spring 2018 DVD and Blu-ray Release Line Up
Date: 2018 February 09 17:11 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have just sent us their release schedule for Q2 of 2018. They've got a mix of classic shonen action and some new stuff including BLAME!.
April 2018:
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1
Occultic Nine Volume 1
Dragon Ball Z The TV Specials Double Feature: The History Of Trunks/Bardock The Father Of Goku
Ushio & Tora Complete Series Collection DVD
Naruto Shippuden Complete Series 8 Box Set
Pokemon The Movie 20: I Choose You! Blu-ray Steelbook
May 2018:
Power Ranger Dino Super Charge: Vol 2 Extinction
Naruto Shippuden Box 32
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga Volume 2
BLAME!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 3
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
BLAME! UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2018 February 09 16:06 | Posted By: Joe
The good folks from Manga Entertainment UK have sent us details of their latest acquisition. BLAME! the CG animated film based on the popular manga of the same name. Originally released as a Netflix exclusive the movie will hit DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 28th May 2018. Manga UK will be partnering with Dybex to distribute the film in the UK, Ireland, France and Benelux.
You can pre-order the DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk now.
Read More... | Souce: Manga Entertainment UK
Attack On Titan: The Roar of Awakening - UK Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2018 February 04 10:51 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans looking to watch something on the big screen this February will want to find a cinema near them screening Attack On Titan: The Roar of Awakening. The film which is a recap of season 2 will be screened around the UK and Ireland on Wednesday 21st February 2018. The film hits cinemas thanks to the good folks at Anime Limited. To find a screening near you visit Anime Limited's Cinema Screening page.
The film itself is really intended for fans of Attack on Titan as it's a big screen directors cut of season 2 of the show. It's not a stand alone movie. It's great if you've seen season one and want to see the best bits of season 2 or if you just want to enjoy some Titan action on the big screen.
If you can't catch the film on the big screen, you can always get the Blu-ray or DVD of season 2 on Monday 26th February 2018.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms UK and International Premiere Details
Date: 2018 January 25 17:03 | Posted By: Joe
Glasgow based anime fans looking for a premiere film screening will want to go to the Glasgow Film Festival on Sunday 4th March 2018 to catch Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms. This is the International Premiere. It'll be coming to cinemas nationwide in March 2018 thanks to the good folks at Anime Limited.
The fantasy anime marks Mari Okada’s directorial debut you may be familiar with her other work she wrote The Anthem of the Heart and the screenplay for Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea. The Anime is produced by P.A. Works who created one of the Otaku News Team's favourite anime series The Eccentric Family.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Attack on Titan Season 2 UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2018 January 13 11:21 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans eagerly awaiting to get their hands on the home video release of Attack on Titan Season 2 won't have to wait much longer. The good folks at Funimation Entertainment have sent us details for the UK release on DVD and blu-ray. The hugely popular series will hit UK shelves on Monday 26th February 2018.
The DVD and blu-ray releases are packed with extras including episode commentaries, interviews with original creator Hajime Isayama, plus interviews with staff at Anime Expo 2017.
As always you can pre-order the DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon.co.uk.
Read More... | Souce: Funimation Entertainment
Violet Evergarden on Netflix UK from 11th January 2018
Date: 2018 January 03 16:41 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans looking to get into the latest anime from Kyo Ani, the studio behind A Silent Voice and K-On will want to get onto Netflix from Thursday 11th January 2018 as the streaming service will be showing a new series Violet Evergarden. The fantasy series follows the story of Violet Evergarden, known as "the weapon" she's recovering from the recent war and has to find her place in the new post war world. It's based on a series of light novels written by Kana Akatsuki.
We were lucky enough to see the first episode at the MCM London Comic Con in October 2017 thanks to an official screening run by Anime Limited.
The production values are lavish. The first episode was like watching a feature film. We've also heard it described as opulent and wouldn't disagree with this description. It's like someone has just given Kyo Ani a truck full of money and said "Take this huge truck full of money and use it to make anime". Although this is the first episode, we'll be very curious to see if the production values remain throughout.
Read More... | Souce: Netflix UK
Fireworks UK Anime Cinema Screening Reminder
Date: 2017 November 14 16:06 | Posted By: Joe
Remember, remember the 15th of November,
Anime screening with a plot.
We see no reason
Why anime screenings
Should ever be forgot!
Anime fans in the UK should be reminded that Fireworks hits the cinemas with a bang (pun intended), on Wednesday 15th November 2017 for special one day screening. You can visit FireworksMovie.co.uk to find a screening near you.
Souce: Fireworks Movie Website
Ronja The Robber's Daughter UK Blu-ray and DVD Release Details
Date: 2017 November 08 16:53 | Posted By: Joe
UK anime fans eager to own Studio Ghibli's TV show Ronja The Robber's Daughter, will be pleased to hear that it's getting a home video release on Monday 4th December 2017. It's available for pre-order on Blu-ray and DVD from the good folks at Studio Canal.
London based fans with children can also visit the BFI on Sunday 19th November 2017 for a special screening event showing the first 4 episodes of the series. Tickets for this event are selling out quickly, so book while you can if you want to go.
Read More... | Souce: Studio Canal
Perfect Blue UK Halloween Cinema Screening Review
Date: 2017 October 24 16:40 | Posted By: Guest ContributorCategory > Features
UK Anime fans can catch the Satoshi Kon Classic Perfect Blue at UK Cinemas Nationally on 31st October 2017. Visit perfectbluemovie.co.uk to find a screening near you.
We sent James and Lee to review the movie. Our editor found them after the screening rocking back and forth in the corner of the room, muttering about perception of reality and something about an unreliable narrator, he didn't care that this movie freaked them both out, he just wanted his 500 word review. So after some special counselling involving a unicorn chaser of both seasons of K-On (plus the movie) we managed to get a coherent review. Although they are still on edge a bit when they see J-Pop Idols for some reason...
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Fireworks UK Anime Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2017 October 20 17:44 | Posted By: Joe
UK Anime fans looking for a cinematic treat in November will be pleased to hear about Anime Limited's latest offering of Fireworks. Pitched as a coming of age story with a hint of sci-fi from the director of Nisekoi and Monogatari. It hits cinemas around the UK on Wednesday 15th November 2017.
To find a screening near you visit fireworksmovie.co.uk.
As always we've put the details up on the Otaku Calendar.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Your Name DVD Competition
Date: 2017 October 18 16:13 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK anime fans keen to get their own copy of the smash hit anime Your Name will want to set the date of Monday 6th November 2017 for the DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray Steelbook and Thursday 23rd November 2017 for the Deluxe Edition exclusively to Anime Ltd and Zavvi.
We've teamed up with the good folks from Anime Limited to give one lucky reader a copy of the film on DVD.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
Little Witch Academia Creators to Appear at MCM London Comic Con October 2017
Date: 2017 October 15 15:37 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Anime fans heading the MCM London Comic Con will be pleased to hear that they've got the creators of Little Witch Academia as the anime guests. The fan favourite show is available to watch in the UK on Netflix.
Series director Yoh Yoshinari, series producer Naoko Tsutsumi, producer Katsuhiro Takei and video game producer Yosuke Futami will all be at the MCM London Comic on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of October 2017.
The MCM London Comic Con is set to run from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th October 2017.
Read More... | Souce: MCM London Comic Con
Perfect Blue UK Halloween Cinema Screening Details
Date: 2017 October 09 16:01 | Posted By: Joe
UK anime fans will be pleased to hear that the clever folks at Anime Limited have realised that Perfect Blue would make the perfect Halloween night screening. The psychological thriller doesn't just mess with the protagonist, it also messes with your mind in the late great Satoshi Kon's debut film.
The film will screen (and make you scream) for one night only, the night of Halloween on Tuesday 31st October 2017. To find a screening near you visit perfectbluemovie.co.uk.
Traditionally at Christmas time at Otaku News we watch another Satoshi Kon film Tokyo Godfathers to get into the Christmas Spirit. We hope this becomes some kind of Halloween tradition from Anime Limited.
Read More... | Souce: Perfect Blue Movie UK Website
Silent Manga Audition Round 9
Date: 2017 October 06 16:03 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
Are you an aspiring manga artist? Do you want to get the attention of the manga industry? Well the Silent Manga Audition are running another manga competition. The clever twist is that you're not allowed to use dialogue, hence Silent Manga, this is clever as it makes it more international.
There are 3 themes for this round Fairness / Respect / Teamwork. The themes are chosen to encourage creation of works that will help promote the spirit of 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The deadline is 31st of March 2018. The top prize is 500,00 JPY (about $4,438 USD, €3,782 EUR, £3,396 GBP at the time of writing).
Read More... | Souce: SMAC! - Silent Manga Audition
An Interview with Masaaki Yuasa
Date: 2017 September 29 16:51 | Posted By: Guest ContributorCategory > Features
Cult anime director Masaaki Yuasa was in the UK recently, being eager to quiz him about his two upcoming films Night is Short, Walk On Girl which hits cinemas on 4th October 2017 (visit the official website to find a screening near you) and Lu Over the Wall on 6th December 2017.
Rather than just send anyone to interview this great director, we wanted to send someone we knew who is one of Masaaki Yuasa biggest fans. So we sent Katy.
Read More... | Souce: Otaku News
A Silent Voice UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
Date: 2017 September 26 08:58 | Posted By: JoeCategory > Anime
UK fans of the emotional rollercoaster of anime movie called A Silent Voice will be pleased to hear the latest announcement from anime distributors Anime Limited.
The company confirm that they'll be in fact 4 editions of the release -
Limited Collector's Edition Blu-ray+DVD set
Standard Blu-ray
Standard DVD
Plus a special bundle from Anime Limited's web shop that includes 2 A3 posters (which will be sent in a poster tube so there won't be any folds).
All the editions will hit the shelves on Monday 30th October 2017. If you want to watch it now, you can buy or rent it from Amazon Video.
In Tuesday 14th November 2017 manga publishers Kodansha Comics will be releasing A Silent Voice as a complete Manga Box Set. So you can read all 1,344 pages of it across all 7 volumes from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
Lu over the Wall UK Cinema Release Details
Date: 2017 August 31 16:47 | Posted By: Joe
We've just been sent details about Lu over the Wall from the good folks at Anime Limited. The new movie from director Masaaki Yuasa features a heartwarming and magical mermaid tale.
The film will be at the BFI London Film Festival Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October 2017. You can read more about it on the BFI LFF Website. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 14th September 2017. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
The film will be shown nationwide around the UK on Wednesday 6th December 2017.
Masaaki Yuasa's trade mark style includes quick fire dialogue, eccentric and eclectic mix of style story and animation. You may have seen his work before on the cult The Tatami Galaxy.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Limited
The Boy and The Beast UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Reminder
Date: 2017 August 31 14:38 | Posted By: JoeJust a quick reminder to fans of anime director Mamoru Hosoda. Studio Canal will be releasing The Boy and The Beast UK DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 4th September 2017. You can read more details here.
Souce: Studio Canal
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