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Live-Action Blood Movie On The Way?
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Gundam Expo 2008
Japan's favourite anime has it's own convention
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Bikkuri-Man Anime Series Online for Free
Chocolate wafer mascot starring on Youtube
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Julia Vuori’s Sika Books Go Anime
Sold via memory card
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Casshern Sins Trailer Online
Madhouse’ remake of Tatsunoko’s classic anime
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More Gatchaman Screenshots Revealed
IMAGI’s CGI feature length anime
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Five Minute Sky Crawlers Clip Online  go
New footage of Mamoru Oshii’s upcoming anime

Entire RoboDz Episode Online  go
Toei and Disney’s collaborative project online for viewing

REVIEW  go
Hell Girl: Volume 2

Tekkonkinkreet Wins 2008 Eisner Award  go
The only Japanese manga to win an award this year

REVIEW  go
WITCHBLADE VOLUME 2

Team Brazil Wins World Cosplay Summit  go
Watch highlights of the event online

Gatchaman concept arts revealed  go
Artwork from the upcoming CGI anime adaption

Promo Trailer for Linebarrels of Iron’s online  go
The story of a boy and his robot

Twin Angel Trailer Online  go
New anime based on popular pachinko game

Namco VS Capcom VS Marvel VS DC VS Square?  go
Video of Soul Calibur IV’s excellent character creation feature

Phoenix Wright Manga Coming to the West  go
Based on the hit Nintendo DS videogame series

FRIDAY FEATURE: Batman Timeline  go
Anime Central guides you through the many forms of the Dark Knight on our screens

Kung Fu Panda Manga Released in Japan  go
American CGI movie gets the manga treatment

New Genius Part Beyond Trailer  go
Amazing looking anime anthology from studio 4C

Astro Boy Movie Teaser Poster  go
For the CGI feature length animated movie

Buso Renkin Clips  go
A preview of the upcoming anime from Manga Entertainment

Soul Calibur Manga Posted Online  go
Teaching you how to play Soul Calibur IV

365 Days of Free Games  go
Gamesradar’s list of a year’s worth of free games

Naruto: The Broken Bonds Coming to Xbox 360  go
New trailer for the sequel to Rise of the Ninja

Resident Evil: Degeneration Trailer  go
New feature length CGI, Resident Evil movie

Final Fantasy XIII Versus Trailer Leaked  go
First look at the Final Fantasy IIIX spin-off

Ponyo Debuts #1 at Japanese Box Office  go
Miyazaki’s latest animated movie debuts at the top, Pokemon movie in at #2

Live Action Cowboy Bebop Movie On The Way  go
Brought to you by Fox and Producer Erwin Stoff (Matrix, A Scanner Darkly)

New World Destruction Trailer  go
Anime based on Sega’s upcoming DS RPG

Newly discovered Protein Named After a Pokemon  go
Pikachurin: Regulates the efficiency of kinetic vision

Disney’s Stitch: Anime Edition Promo Online  go
Japanese produced spinoff to Lilo and Stitch premieres October in Japan

Batman: Dark Knight Sets Midnight Showings Record  go
Beating ‘Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith’

But or Rent Anime from Your PS3  go
Funimation titles available in HD and SD

Batman Gotham Knight: Last Week's #1 DVD  go
Gotham Knight and Batman Begins storms the US DVD and Blu-Ray Charts

REVIEW: Batman: Gotham Knight  go
Anime Central reviews the long awaited Batman anime anthology!

World Cosplay Summit  go
It’s almost time for this year’s Cosplay Summit. The event will be held on 3rd & 4th August in Japan.

Two New Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Characters Unveiled!  go
Street Fighter 3's Alex VS Yatterman's Gan chan!

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Gameplay Video  go
Video Demonstration for the PS3's upcoming Naruto game

New Final Fantasy Dissidia Trailer  go
New PSP fighter featuring Final Fantasy all-stars

The Dark Knight: Best Batman Yet?  go
Heath Ledger tipped for posthumous oscar win

New Origin: Spirits of the Past Trailer  go
Due for theatrical release on 12th July

Robotech Coming to the Big Screen  go
Warner Bros pick up the rights for the 80's classic

Anime Voice Actor Tohru Furuya Interviewed  go
The voice behind Gundam and Sailor Moon speaks

New Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer  go
The upcoming CG animated Star Wars movie

New Trailer for Birdy the Mighty Decode  go
Story of a young boy in a space cop's body

Space Adventure Cobra going to Hollywood?  go
Buichi Terasawa receiving Hollywood film offers

Tekkonkinkreet, N.Y Salad Win Technical Award  go
Vexille, Freedom, SOS! recieve honourable mentions.

Gonzo Streaming Strike Witches Anime Online  go
3rd Simultaneous worldwide release from Gonzo

Macross: Ace Frontier Coming to PSP  go
Featuring over 30 different mecha and 80 missions

New Casshern Title in the Works  go
Tentatively titled Casshern Sins

New Reviews  go
Dragon Quest Swords and Berserk Volume 3

Sega’s Robotic Girlfriend  go
The beggining of the end?

Bandai’s Battle Spirits Card Game Gets New Anime  go
Trading card game to be animated by Sunrise

Japanese Cosplay Site Cure Launches in English  go
Share cospaly photos with the Cure community

New Trailer for Storm Riders Anime  go
China can do anime too!

British Film Institute to Screen 5cm Per Second  go
As part of a weekend long Anime Now program

Macross All That VF Trailer online  go
Promo for the Special 25th Anniversary Macross Short

“Otaku” Murderer Executed on Tuesday  go
Japanese serial killer executed for 1988-89 killings

Manga Comics Become Primary School Recommended Reading  go
Classic children's books to make way for graphic novels

Movie Legend Stan Winston Passes Away  go
Make-up artist responsible for the Terminator, Aliens and The Thing

Man Found Dead Buried Under Manga Collection  go
Possibly the result of Japan's recent earthquake

Official Gurren Lagann AMV Streaming  go
The anime industry jumps on the AMV bandwagon

Your Art in Little King’s Story!  go
Your character could appear in Marvelous Entertainment’s new Wii game.

Your Face In StreetFighter IV!  go
your chance to be a part of Streetfighter history

Funimation's Profits More Than Doubled  go
Very successful 2008 fiscal year for the American anime distributor

New Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer  go
Another look at the fully CG animated Star Wars movie

Two Classic Anime’s Screening in Zavvi, Manchester  go
Lupin the 3rd and Space Adventure Cobra to be shown in a double screening.

AnimeSuki.com Ordered To Stop Linking Fansubs  go
Website ordered to remove links for 11 anime

Inuyasha Manga Coming To An End After 11 Years  go
Rumiko Takahashi’s long running manga series to conclude after 558 installments

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Teaser Trailer Online  go
Classic anime gets re-mastered for July 12 release in Japan

Initial D: Extreme Stage PS3 Footage  go
A look at Sega’s arcade racer based on the popular manga

Macross Frontier Soundtrack: The Most Successful In 11 Years  go
The first anime soundtrack to rank in Japan’s top 3 since 1997

Detroit Metal City Mini-Episode Online  go
Rock Comedy anime based on the upcoming live-action movie

Ghost in the Shell Movie Returns  go
With newly added CG and re-mastered sound

Highlander Anime Trailer Online  go
Japanese Directors Cut released on July 5

FRIDAY FEATURE  go
LONDON EXPO 2008 COSPLAY SPECIAL

“Famous” Anime Studio Producing Streetfighter IV Cutscenes  go
Exclusive to the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions

Amazing And Very Creepy Cosplay!  go
Incredible Cosplay from Silent Hill videogame

ANIME CENTRAL SPECIAL: APPLESEED EX MACHINA  go
Anime Central looks at the recently released 3D CG anime; Appleseed: Ex Machina

London Cosplay World Record Beaten  go
Dallas' A-Kon convention sets a new cosplay world record

Negima! Magister Negi Magi: Ala Alba Online  go
New series based on the young wizard and his all-girl class

Vertigo Films Making U.S Death Note Remake  go
Vlas and Charles Parlapanides writing American Death Note movie

Viz Media releasing Shonen Jump Collector’s edition   go
Fifth anniversary special coming in August

Bandai Entertainment announces new Tamagotchi Film  go
First feature length movie for Bandai’s virtual pet.

Gravitation Trailers Online  go
Popular ‘Yaoi’ (gay-themed romances for women) anime coming out in July

New Street Fighter IV Trailer   go
Return of the World Warriors

New Trailer: Vampire Knight  go
Vampires terrorise high school Cross Accademy

Sega’s World Destruction Videogame and Anime Trailers Online  go
Production I.G to adapt Sega’s Nintendo DS RPG

Japanese Government May Relax Copyright Laws  go
New fair-use clause similar to that of US copyright law

Japanese Phones Get Real Games  go
Professor Layton coming to Japanese mobile phones

Voice Cast of Ponyo Announced  go
Two children take starring roles in Studio Ghibli’s new film

Gundam: MS Igloo 2 Trailer Online  go
CG sequel to MS Igloo reaching Japan in October

New Ponyo Promotional Art by Hayao Miyazaki  go
Beautiful artwork from Miyazaki’s underwater adventure anime

News from This Year’s London Expo  go
ADV, Beez and Manga’s plans for the UK in 2008

The 600,000 Dollar Gundam Painting  go
Hisashi Tenmyouya’s painting makes 600,000 dollars at auction

New Live action Dragonball images  go
Our first proper look at Goku and chums

New Tatsunoko Vs Capcom Screenshots  go
A closer look at Capcom’s new crossover Fighter

Precure 5 GoGo! Movie Trailer online  go
First look at the fifth Precure movie

Bandai Charged for Toy-Swallowing Incident  go
Namco Bandai to pay 26 million yen for toy swallowing child

Infinite Undiscovery Trailer online  go
Square-Enix’s upcoming RPG coming to Xbox 360 this September

Little Magic Films Representing Kukichi  go
Film company working with the author of Vampire Hunter D and Wicked City.

Origin: Spirits of the Past Screening in Manchester on May 26  go
Studio Gonzo’s new feature length anime premiering in Zavvi

SPEED RACER: The History of Speed Racer Part 3  go
The third installment of a series of articles, celebrating the release of the live-action Speed Racer adaptation.

Hello Kitty is Japan’s New Tourism Ambassador to China  go
Kitty hopes to attract new visitors to Japan.

School Rumble: Third Term Trailer Online  go
New trailer for a brand new series

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom!  go
Capcom announces new crossover fighting game

Toei and Disney’s RoboDz  go
Trailer for Disney’s first anime online

Animated Documentary: Waltz With Bashir  go
New website and trailer online

Another Guest Character Design For Soul Calibur IV  go
Oh! Great designs an axe wielding puppet for Namco’s upcoming Fighter.

Lupin the Third Meets Metal Gear Solid  go
Lupin the Third Parody, featuring the cast of Metal Gear Solid

New Review Roundup  go
Bleach Season 1, Negima!?, Elemental Gelade, Trinity Blood and Ah My Goddess

SPEED RACER: 7 Minutes of Speed  go
Watch the first 7 minutes of Speed Racer now!

SPEED RACER: The original Speed Racer Speaks  go
The New York Times interviews Peter Fernandez, the first voice of Speed Racer

The Japan Times Interviews Stan Lee  go
Marvel comic book legend speaks about his new manga project; Ultimo

Death Note Wins UK Eagle Award  go
Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata awarded for Best Manga

Inazuma Eleven Getting Manga, Anime, and Card Game Spin-off  go
Level 5’s football RPG for the DS goes multi-multi media

Soul Calibur IV Special Guest Character Designs  go
Gantz creator designing new characters for Namco fighter

Metal Gear Solid 4 Trailer and Japanese Adverts  go
Metal Gear Solid is not for cats

MUTO – Amazing Animation  go
A wall-painted animation by BLU

Speed Racer Opening Weekend Details  go
US $31.2 million worldwide box office sales

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Theatrical Trailer Online  go
Fully CG-animated chapter in the Star Wars saga

Batman: Gotham Knight Writer Interview  go
Brian Azzarello quizzed by activeAnime

SPEED RACER: Review  go
Our verdict on the movie event of the summer!

SPEED RACER: The History of Speed Racer, Part 2  go
This week we take a look at Speed’s long gestation to the silver screen.

English of the Dead Flash Demo Online  go
Sega’s zombie-themed educational game for the DS

SPEED RACER: The History of Speed Racer, Part 1  go
The first installment of a series of articles celebrating the release of the live-action Speed Racer adaptation.

Super RPG Crossover Coming to PS3  go
Capcom, Namco Bandai, Nippon Ichi, Gust and Idea Factory team up for Cross Edge

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Trailer  go
A taste of things to come?

Paprika Named One Of 100 Best Ever Films  go
Newsweek Japan puts the surreal anime in their top 100

“Keep Fighting! Make A Future Brighter!”  go
Street Fighter music video from Hyadain

Crunchyroll Showing Anime Innovation Tokyo Works Online  go
Think Corp. and Tokyo’s initiative to discover young anime talent

ANIME CENTRAL COSDOCS PART 2  go
Part 2 of Anime Central's Cosdocs online!

SPEED RACER: Speed Racer Music Video  go
Go Speed Racer Gooooo!!!

Blue Dragon Manga On The Way  go
Xbox 360’s RPG gets another spin-off

Interview with Kazua Oga  go
Studio Ghibli’s Background Artist Speaks!

The Bosses Are Back!  go
Streetfighter IV reveals Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M.Bison

Time Hollow Getting English Localization  go
Konami’s anime style DS adventure goes west

ANIME CENTRAL COSDOCS  go
Watch Anime Central's CosDocs online!

Wolfie the Pianist going to Cannes  go
Toshiki Iwahori’s 15 minute short film makes Cannes official selection

World Destruction Manga Announced  go
Based on the upcoming Nintendo DS RPG

FRIDAY FEATURE  go
ANIME CENTRAL'S TOP 10 VILLAINS!

Movie Poster Double Whammy  go
Dragonball and Batman: Dark Knight

Sky Crawlers trailer online  go
From the makers of the Ghost in the Shell movie

REVIEW: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker  go
James Fawcett reviews Square-Enix's monster collect-athon on the Nintendo DS

Manga-Style X-Men from Del Ray  go
The mutants get a new look!

New Fan-Made Metroid Game Coming  go
Amazing trailer for new unofficial Metroid sequel

FRIDAY FEATURE  go
This Week: TOP 10 ANIME BABES

15 Greatest Videogame Stories  go
Gamesradar’s ‘interesting’ list

The Spirit Teaser Trailer  go
From the man behind Sin City and 300

New Dragonball Anime?  go
The Return of the King

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailers Online  go
New CG animated prequel to the Episode 1

More Speed Racer Goodies  go
New 4 minute preview online

Brand New Vexille Trailer Online  go
3D anime from the makers of Appleseed

Stan Lee Talks Ultimo  go
The Legend Speaks!

Star Wars VS Soul Calibur  go
See Yoda and Vader in action

Cheetara twins spotted on Oxford Street  go
Causing Thundercat mischief around London

New Batman Trailer  go
Hype overload

192 RPG Clichés  go
Some of these might ring a bell..

Another Speed Racer Trailer  go
Could this be the most influential film of 2008?

Soul Eater Coming to Wii  go
New game based on the new anime from Square-Enix

Tetris the Movie!  go
New trailer online

Manga Fighter Videogame Opens  go
New Massive Multiplayer Online 3rd person shooter

New HD Speed Racer Trailer  go
Look at the pretty colours!

Niju-Menso no Musume Trailer Online  go
New anime to debut in Japan on April 12

Stan Lee Does Anime  go
Marvel legend collaborating with Bones animation studio

Stunning Legend of Zelda Artwork Rediscovered  go
From the artist behind Blood: The Last Vampire

Genius Party Beyond Trailer Online  go
First look at Studio 4C’s latest Genius Party

Little Nemo from Hayao Miyazaki?  go
What could have been..

Manga Entertainment Teaming Up With Viz  go
Exclusive DVD distribution deal for the UK and Ireland

The Return of Beyblade  go
4th series after four year break

FRIDAY FEATURE  go
This Week: TOP 5 ANIME FIGHTS!

Disney’s CG Anime Site Goes Live  go
Short trailer available online

Fancy an Anime All Nighter?  go
Sci-fi London hosting an anime marathon

Iron Man Takes Flight  go
A sneak peak at Iron Man’s first take off

Latest Naruto Movie Revealed  go
Second Shippuden movie coming to Japan in August

Beck Manga Coming to an End  go
Two more instalments left for the popular rock n’ roll manga

Druaga and Blassreiter Episodes Available Online  go
BOST TV, Crunchyroll and Youtube streaming first-run series!

New Cosplay Record Attempt  go
Here comes a new challenger!

Stan Lee Does Manga!  go
Creator of spider man collaborating with the creator of Shaman King

Utraviolet: Code 044 Trailer Online  go
Anime spin-off of the 2006 movie starring Milla Jovovich coming in July

Hellboy II Trailer Online  go
Guillermo del Torro sequel of the 2004 comic book adaption

Legend of Zelda Manga Coming in October  go
Nintendo's videogame franchise coming out in comic book form

Library War Trailer Online  go
New series from Production I.G

Mission-E Promotional video online  go
First look at the sequel to Code-E

New Ani Kuri Episodes Online  go
Third and final season online

Health Supplements for Gamers  go
Be lazy and healthy!

Manga Entertainment Expanding to Non-English Regions  go
Sony Pictures set to distribute properties worldwide

New Trailer for Kyoran Kazoku Nikki Online  go
Sci-fi comedy anime showing April 12

Special Ghibli Concert in August   go
Joe Hisaishi’s 25 year works to be performed

GDH Introducing Open Pricing Scheme for Two New Anime  go
Users allowed to pay what they want for episodes

Random Videogame Name Generator and Random Videogames  go
Play some quality random games for free!

“STOP! Fan-subtitle” Says The Tokyo Anime Center  go
Warning poster shown at the Tokyo International Anime Fair

Funimation CEO Ponders The Future of Anime  go
Interview with Fukanaga on variety.com

J-Pop Band ‘X Japan’ Performing in Paris  go
Concert held on July 5, same week as Japan Expo

New Anime Red Line Trailer Online  go
New trailer debuted at anime fair

New Trailers for Blassreiter Online  go
Motorbikes and robots battle it out

Dragonball Movie Sequel.. Already?  go
Sequel may begin filming in 2009

Jetix Presents Robo Crosser  go
Jetix and Telecom releasing new anime in 2009

Korean Animation Mad Monkey Trailer  go
Martial arts fantasy from Studio Flying

Michiko to Hatchin Trailer online  go
New anime from the creators of Samurai Shamploo

New Storm Riders Animated Movie Trailer  go
The kung fu classic is getting animated

Bones Studio Reveals Bonen no Xamdou  go
Newest anime from the makers of Full Metal Alchemist

Crunchyroll and Speed Racer Team Up  go
Watch the classic anime online

Japan’s First Animes Found in Mint Condition  go
Two short animations discovered in an antique shop

New Amatsuki Anime Trailer Online  go
High school boy travels to a virtual world

Right Stuf Spring 2008 Catalog Available For Free  go
Features an interview with Emma creator Kaoru Mori

Bandai Entertainment Licenses Rocket Girls  go
Japan’s 2007 sci-fi comedy coming to the west

Bleach: The Movie Coming This Year  go
US theatrical release this summer

Dragonball Movie Making Progress  go
Filming wraps up in Mexico

New Review: FLCL  go
Also known as Fooly Cooly. Review by Robert Somerville

Sky Crawlers Game Coming to Wii  go
Ace Combat Team sign on as developers.

Anime DVD Chart (March 12-18)   go
Japan’s Anime DVD Chart, March 12-18

Anime Sound Director Hiroshi Sakonjo Dies aged 76  go
Works include Ashita no Joe and Black Jack The Movie

Bandai Visual Shifting Focus to Blu-ray  go
Bandai moving towards high definition, but maintain DVD support

Japanese Government to Release Anime Documentary  go
North Korean abduction of Japanese citizens gets anime treatment

Live Action Death Note Coming to UK  go
BBFC website reveals UK classification

Cosplayers set a new world record  go
Game fans gather in London to set a Cosplay world record

Fantasy action anime Soul Eater unveiled  go
From the Full Metal Alchemist animators

Sir Arthur C Clarke dies aged 90  go
The godfather of science fiction passes away

Anime DVD Chart (March 5-11)  go
Japan’s Anime DVD Chart, March 5-11

Batman: Gotham Knight DVD Cover Art   go
Warner Home Video reveals three covers for the Anime spin-off

Incredible Hulk Trailer Online  go
Edward Norton as the not so jolly green giant!

New Reviews  go
New Reviews for Love Hina Again and Bleach Volume 2 on DVD, and Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings on Nintendo DS

Disney Anime Update  go
‘Fireball’ is announced as Disney’s first anime project.

Funimation and Bandai Entertainment VS Crunchyroll (and Gonzo/GDH)  go
Response to the four million dollar investment for illegal anime streaming site.

Manga Artist Keichirō Suzuhara Passes Away  go
Shojo manga artist dies from heart failure.

More Videogame Manga  go
More Warcraft, plus new Starcraft and Castlevania Mangas.

Naruto ALMOST a Record Breaker  go
Issue 28 is America’s 17th best selling book.

New Fist of the North Star Anime Coming  go
Kenshiro’s nemesis starring in spin-off series.

Robot Mobile Phones  go
Talk to your mobile phone

Battle Angel Tidbits  go
This is rumour UNcontrol…

Britney Gets Animated  go
This one’s for all you Britney fans out there!

DS Goes Bonkers  go
Bottom Biting Bug starring in Rhythm action game on Nintendo DS

New Batman Anime Trailer  go
Official Gotham Knight teaser site goes live

New Speed Racer Trailer  go
Another look at this summers live-action anime adaptation

ADV UK Update  go
Is piracy to blame for ADV Films closure?

Appleseed TV Series  go
Computer animated series to be announced at the Tokyo International Anime Fair

Calling All Cosplayers!!!  go
Cosplay world record attempt in London.

Initial D Videogame Coming To PS3  go
Sega brings its anime arcade racing game to the PS3.

Manchester Anime Screenings  go
Anime to screen at Manchester exhibition

More Blue Dragon  go
New Blue Dragon anime series to premiere in April

TerraTag Opens  go
Flagship store opens in London

The Mouse Loves Anime?  go
Disney to start producing anime.

Tokyo Ghost Trip gets live adaptation  go
Supernatural Manga to Arrive On Japanese Telly

Manchester to host Manga exhibition  go
A chance for Mancunians to explore the wonderful world of manga

Paul Nicholson Signing  go
Laughing Man designer to appear in London for guest signing

Boy Be... Re-release  go
Romantic Comedy gets re-release

Dragon Ball Z Movie Delay  go
The release of the live-action anime adaptation has been delayed

New Releases From ADV Announced  go
The first set of releases through new distribution partners

New Series To Air In Japan  go
A quick round up of releases currently in production

Tanakas Titania Gets Green Light  go
Adaptation of popular space opera novels enters production

Vexille Trailer Online  go
Check out the new trailer for this upcoming CG-animated spectacular

A Real Death Note?  go
A student has been removed from school for carrying his very own Death Note.

Hakushaku to Yosei Light Novels get TV anime  go
Fantasy novels to be adapted for television.

New series for the Winter Season  go
Some series to keeps tabs on in the coming year.

Troop of One Hundred  go
This is as bizarre as it sounds...

Watchmen Fans Rejoice!  go
Tales of the Black Freighter Anime Announced!!!

Antique Bakery Becomes a Yummy Series  go
The romantic comedy Antique Bakery gets a TV debut

Magazines To Collaborate For Anniversary  go
Two top selling magazines are to collaborate for 50th anniversary

Trigun Flick Primed To Click  go
The Trigun feature film has a confirmed release date...

Would any of you go this far?  go
Read to see how far this student went to become an anime character...

Bandai Visual USA Announce New License  go
A new license is announced by Bandai Visual for release in the US

Beez Entertainment Gets Melancholy  go
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime goes to Beez

Blood+ episode on two films  go
The first episode of Blood+ will be appearing on two films as part of promotion

More School Rumble  go
A third series announced...

Sky Crawlers Teaser Now Online  go
Sky Crawlers has a teaser trailer for you to view, read here to watch...

CGI in Hong Kong  go
An article that explores why the animated feature Astro Boy gets CGI in Hong Kong.

Daily Yomiuri Reports On J-Pop Centre  go
Daily Yomiuri reports on the new J-Pop Centre that will open in America

Natsume Yujin-Cho to be Adapted for Television  go
manga Natsume Yujin-Cho to become anime

Absolute Boyfriend Goes Live-Action  go
Yuu Watase creater of Absolute Boyfriend is getting his original manga made into a live-action...

Yotsunoha Promotional Video Online  go
The popular Japanese adult love simulation game has anime videos online

Akira Set for Live Action Movie  go
One of the finest works in Japanese manga/animation is finally set to become a live action film

Freedom Remains on HD-DVD  go
Freedom will be remaining on HD DVD for loyal anime fans with HD players...

One Piece Merchandising Rights  go
One Piece merchandise has aquired a new license

Onmyou Taisenki Creators Launch New Manga  go
A new manga to be released from the creators of Onmyou Taisenki

Penguin Musume Manga To Become Anime  go
new anime series from the original Penguin Masume manga

Death Note Rumours Confirmed  go
The latest rumours have now been confirmed

Funimation License Claymore  go
The original manga turned anime series Claymore gets a license

No More Heroes  go
No More Heroes out this month on Nintendo Wii

Tekkonkinkreet Wins Animation Award  go
Animation of the Year at the 31st annual awards event in Japan

A Sneaky Peak at Gotham Knight  go
The first look at the Batman: Gotham Knight anime is here...

Blassreiter is Streaming!  go
Catch the trailer here

Stand Alone Complex goes Blu-ray!  go
The anime series Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex on Blu-ray disc this year

Macross Frontier Gets Official Website  go
The new Macross anime series has opened a new official wesite

Masamune Shirow to Design Armour for Online Game  go
Ghost In The Shell anime artist designs armour for RF online game

L Change the World no.1  go
Live adaptation anime film L Change the World has hit no.1 at the box office in Japan...

Love Hina Again Clips Now Online  go
Watch Love Hina Again clips online here.

Japnese classics in New York  go
Some of Japans earliest silent animated pieces will be showing in New York this week

Tekkonkinkreet Honoured in Belgium  go
Michael Aria's Tekkonkinkreet recieved an award at the Belgium anime festival.

Gundam Top of the Charts!  go
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is number 1

Lace Digital Media Sales to distribute ADV Films  go
ADV Films have partnered up with Lace Digital Media sales to distribute anime titles...

MVM Price Reduction  go
Anime DVD's reduced at MVM!

One Piece Movie Set For US DVD Release  go
One Piece is set to be released in the US after the movie is presented...

Shinkai Goes HD!  go
Two highly acclaimed anime films go HD and Blu-rey

Shojo Beat Gets Bryan Lee Cover Art  go
Shojo Beat magazine will have the March issue's cover contributed by award winning comic artist

Kannagi Supernatural to become animated TV series  go
The comedy manga Kannagi Supernatural will be made into a television series...

Mexican Cosplay winners announced  go
This years World Cosplay Summit have already announced most the winners from all over the globe...

Trailer for Tokyo Revelations posted  go
The official site for Tokyo Revelations has posted a trailer fot the new anime.

Adult Swim Gets More Bleach  go
Our friends out west get their grubby mits on it first!

Manga Thriller Receives Live Action Treatment  go
20th Century Boys to become a trilogy of live-action films.

Ponyo Gets A Release Date  go
One word -- Yayyy!

The Return of Death Note  go
A special story decribing an event taking place after the end of the original series.

My Three Daughters  go
My Three Daughters to be released as an anime.

Funky ForesFunky Forest: The First Contact Gets a Release  go
Viz Pictures to release cult film Funky Forest

Oredx Wins Appeal  go
Ordex wins appeal to help stop illegal anime downloads

Shotaro Ishinomori Sets A Guinness World Record  go
World Record set by the influential figure in manga; Shotaro Ishinomori

Sweatdrop Studios Celebrate 6 Years  go
To celebrate 6 years of Sweatshop they are offering 50% discount in there online store...

AZN Television to shutdown  go
AZN Television channel popular for anime will shut down

David Bowers to Direct Astro Boy  go
IMAGI announce the director for the Astro Boy anime

Download Black Blood Brothers in America  go
The whole anime series Black Blood Brothers is avaliable to download in America

Gonzo animate Forsaken by Dream Theater  go
Gonzo create a Japanese style anime adaptation for Dream Theater's Forsaken

Del Ray Manga  go
Have you ever wanted to publish your work? Anime Central might have the answer....

Tokyopop Germany ceases all DVD releases  go
Tokyopop announce all future DVD releases have been suspended until further notice

ADV Films Hault Sales  go
Anime Central have just been notified that select titles will halt sale and distribution from the 16th January

Nakazawa Keiji Interview  go
An Interview with Nakazawa Keiji has been published online and translated into English

X Japan to play reunion concert  go
X Japan will play Tokyo Dome for the first time in 10 years

Heath Ledger  go
Heath Ledger (1979-2008)

Blood: The Last Vampire Photos Leaked   go
An online forum has posted leaked photos of the live action Blood: The Last Vampire

Gen Fukunaga Interview  go
A two part interview with Funimation founder Gen Fukunaga has been posted online.

Mush-shi to be released in the UK  go
The rights have been aquired to release this live adaptation film in the UK this year

Yatterman writer Toriumi dies at age 78  go
At 78 Jinzo Toriumi died of liver cancer last Thursday morning in hospital.

Beez Entertainment to Release of Gunbuster 2  go
Gunbuster 2 to be released in the UK

Large Totoro Appears!  go
A Large Totoro Statue Appears At Local Bus Stop In Japan

Emma: A Victorian Romance Trailer  go
The trailer for the anime series Emma: A Victorian Romance is now online

Exclusive Manga Signing  go
Orbital Manga are having an Exclusive Manga Signing in their store!

Anime Central Tech Update  go
For those of you still having problems picking up our feed...

A Real-Life Gundam?  go
Read here on anime central this bizar story!

Production I.G announcement  go
The production company announces a server upgrade

English Trailer for Devil May Cry  go
New English trailer for Devil May Cry is now being streamed online

Dinosaur King to come to the UK  go
4Kids Entertainment grant license

Otaku Awards 2008  go
The 2008 winners have been announced for the Otaku Awards

Terminator Gets Animated  go
James Middleton reveals in an Interview...

Speed's Mach 5 on display  go
In Detroit at the weekend?

Batman: Gotham Knight  go
Wizard Magazine has unearthed more information regarding the much-anticipated Batman anime entitled Gotham Knight.

Anime Central Needs An Oil Change!  go
We want to hear your suggestions on how to improve the Anime Central website.

New Line-Up Kicks Off On Saturday!!!  go
Bring in the new year with a new schedule on Anime Central.

Blood+ Anime Series  go
Blood+ anime series to be released on DVD

Merry Christmas To You All!!!  go
A Christmas message from your mild-mannered Anime Central Brand Manager.

Appleseed: Ex Machina  go
From the creator of Ghost In The Shell comes the latest instalment in the Appleseed saga.

Dinosaur King Gets A Second Season  go
Dinosaur King Is To Air A Second Season In Japan Early 2008

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time To Be Released  go
Bandai Entertainment is to release A Girl Who Leapt Though Time for 2008

Dragon Ball Z On-Set Photos Hit The Net  go
Dragon Ball Z on set photos hit the net, click on Holy Cinema to have a look.

The Dark Knight Trailer!  go
The first full trailer for The Dark Knight has gone online.

Ho, Ho, Ho... Anime Central Announce Their Festive Schedule!  go
Get those yule logs burning for season of anime catch-ups.

Code Geass Update  go
Update on Code Geass – Lelouch of the Rebellion

Manga Pamphlet Appeal  go
Manga Phamphlet to help unsolved crime

Neko Rahmen To Be Shown On Vuze  go
Episodes of Neko Rahmen avaliable for free downloaded

The Dark Knight Gets A New Look  go
Top Japanese animation studios are working to bring the caped crusader to the Japanime realm.

Speed Racer Movie Trailer Now Online!  go
Yesterday we brought you stills, today we bring you action!

ADV launches official trailer for 'Project Blue Earth SOS'  go
Project Blue Earth SOS is an OVA based on a series of animations created by Shigeru Komatsuzaki

Dragonball Z Movie Confirmed!  go
Twentieth Century Fox will begin filming for the DragonBall Z movie soon

The First Speed Racer Pictures Hightail It Onto the Interweb!  go
The first look at next summer's hotly anticipated live-action anime adaptation.

New AC Schedule!!!  go
Active from tonight.

Bleach Episode 49 UPDATE  go
Blame the Hollows...

Bleach Episode 49  go
Regarding this evening's broadcast of Bleach Episode 49.

AC Schedule Change Active From 24/11/2007  go
From Saturday 24th November we're freshening things up a bit.

Exclusive Interview with Johnny Yong Bosch  go
Ailsa Partridge interviews this talented voice actor!

Calling All Cosplayers!!!  go
Stardom beckons...

Bleach Episode Mishap  go
An apology to you all.

Web Contributors Wanted!  go
We're looking for a few good Otaku...

New Anime Central Schedule Begins On November 4th!!!  go
The ratings have been pretty, pretty good so far...

Akira in the Flesh?  go
Are the cogs starting to turn in favour of a live-action version of Otomo's apocalyptic fantasy?

Anime Evolves  go
Anime creators reach for the sky!

Resident Evil Anime Announced  go
You can't beat a bit of Zombie...

Transformers Masterforce Starts Tonight on Anime Central!  go
Those robots in disguise are back in the second part of the Takara Chronicles.

Hanzo the Razor/Sony Anime Winners  go
More congratulations are in order as we announce the winners of our latest competitions.

How Manga Is Conquering Britain   go
Is the tide finally changing?

Japanese Anime Destroying American Society...  go
...Says one Elon Glucklich reporting for the highly influential Oregon Daily Emerald.

London MCM Expo  go
Come and meet us this weekend at the London MCM Expo!

Tekkonkinkreet Chat  go
A fascinating Comic2Film interview with the creative team behind this innovative epic.

Your Questions Answered #1  go
We take some time to answer your questions about the channel.

Anime Central Graffiti Wall  go
Thanks to the talented artists at Cable Street, Anime Central now has its own Graffiti wall located near the Highbury Studios in Islington.

Astroboy/Gatchaman Poster Art  go
Count us as very excited...

Dragon Ball Z Director Chosen  go
It seems that the Dragon Ball Z adaptation is slowly becoming a reality...

Fullmetal Alchemist/Samurai Champloo Competition Winners  go
We announce the winners of AC's first online contests.

New AC Schedule from October 9th!  go
We're mixing things up a bit.

Ghost in the Shell: SAC Episode Mishap  go
An apology to all of our viewers.

Anime Feature Films Go High Definition  go
The format war gets more interesting for US Anime fans.

Kevin Monroe Talks Gatchaman!  go
The TMNT director discuss his latest, anime-influenced project.

Live-Action Death Note Features Get US Distribution  go
Viz Media have announced that they have licensed the live-action Death Note film series for theatrical and DVD release in North America.

Speed Talks Chim-Chim  go
The Speed Racer hype continues to build.

Neo Issue 37 Now On Sale  go
NEO issue 37 went on sale today with a free DVD featuring episodes of Ergo Proxy, Samurai Champloo and Berserk.

Anime Hits London  go
Three organisations are screening anime in the weeks ahead.

Naruto Action Figures Cause Fuss in Australia  go
A set of Naruto action figures have angered homicide support groups in Australia.

Robotech Movie in the Works  go
Hot on the heels of Michael Bay's Transformers, it seems Hollywood well and truly has a hard-on for giant f**king robots.

Viz Media Announce English Voice Cast for Death Note Anime  go
Marking Death Note’s imminent DVD release in the US, Viz Media have released casting details for the English-language dub.

Mom Racer Speaks!  go
Susan Sarandon reveals some fascinating information about next summer's big-screen Speed Racer adaptation.

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