The News Thread (for news that does not need a thread)

[Dan]

Here's the link to post in question. https://www.facebook.com/mangauk/posts/ ... 1748735023

Thanks for that. i'm using my ipad and when i clicked on the messages it just popped up, rather than opening a separate page.

 

[Skully]

Thanks for the link. So what's wrong with Kaze releases?

 

[GolGotha]

Akira Returns to U.K. Cinemas July 13

Venue details TBC.
The PR company Fetch Publicity announced the following.

Fetch Publicity are delighted to announce that one of the greatest animated movies of all time, Katsuhiro Otomo's universally acclaimed and genuinely ground-breaking anime Akira returns to the big screen to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Opening at UK cinemas on 13th July 2013.
Akira is the movie that single-handedly started the anime revolution and defined the Manga brand as the world's leading distributor of Japanese animation.

A new quad poster is in the process of being designed.

 

[-Danielle-]

Looking forward to seeing the poster

 

[Rui]

Thanks for the link. So what's wrong with Kaze releases?

They have alienated a few people around here by being generally uncommunicative and restrictive in their authoring policies (and the less said about their Anime On Demand service these days, the better).

Having said that, Viz in the US operate in a very similar manner and have done far worse than Kaze in the past. I'm going to buy the US version of Berserk II myself, but only because a region A disc is more convenient for me than a region B one.

R

 

[HdE]

Akira in cinemas again!

If you get the chance to see it on a big screen, DO IT! Ask no questions. Do not deliberate. JUST DO IT.

 

[Yakumo]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCXA-719

It is a matter of grave urgency that this receives a Western release. Grave urgency.

 

[Mangaranga]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCXA-719

It is a matter of grave urgency that this receives a Western release. Grave urgency.

JM pretty much said it will never happen here due to the Japanese release having Sub/Dub - Anyone who really wants it will import.

Speaking of importing... Kara no Kyoukai RE BD Box. Many retailers are listing it with English subtitles now which has made my day. Day 1 import!
Dat cover!

 

[Just Passing Through]

Little Witch Academia is coming off Youtube and Niconico, will stay on CR though

EDIT Also Aniplex USA have licenced Nekomonogatari Black and Monogatari Second Series for streaming. UPDATE: and home video release as well.

 

[Joshawott]

Not only is MangaUK using the Japanese cover-art for Steins;Gate Part 1, but they also tweeted:
Also, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for unique news relating Steins;Gate Part 2 soon! ^JG

 

[PandoraHane]

My sister and I were just discussing what could be meant by that?

Hmm, well played Manga. I'm listening. 'Unique' really piques my interest.

 

[Jeremy Graves]

My sister and I were just discussing what could be meant by that?

Hmm, well played Manga. I'm listening. 'Unique' really piques my interest.

Good! My work here is done

 

[PandoraHane]

Oooooh, I love a bit of mystery! Yay! This makes me excited for already having them both on pre-order

 

[Joshawott]

You know what would be awesome? If it came in a Limited Edition box that stored both volumes and came free with a Metal Uppa. In fact, just a Metal Uppa would be awesome.

 

[Dan]

You know what would be awesome? If it came in a Limited Edition box that stored both volumes and came free with a Metal Uppa. In fact, just a Metal Uppa would be awesome.

At the risk of sounding thick. What's a Metal Uppa?

 

[Joshawott]

You know what would be awesome? If it came in a Limited Edition box that stored both volumes and came free with a Metal Uppa. In fact, just a Metal Uppa would be awesome.

At the risk of sounding thick. What's a Metal Uppa?

It's a gachapon toy in the series.

 

[PandoraHane]

You know what would be awesome? If it came in a Limited Edition box that stored both volumes and came free with a Metal Uppa. In fact, just a Metal Uppa would be awesome.

That sounds great! I hadn't really thought beyond a box in all honesty, my mind is very limited that way :lol: but from that picture it looks really cute! I'd love that.

 

[manga_addicted95]

The limited edition box could be a possibility, they are doing it for fma, although that may just be a special case.
It could be an artbook or some form of memorabilia

 

[ilmaestro]

The news is that S;G part 2 will be coming out before the first part, in March 2013.

 

[Joshawott]

FUNimation have licensed Ghost in the Shell: Arise

And...it will be a sub-only release.

FUNimation will also be offering its first sub-only release with a 2,500 copy run of the first limited edition volume, which will include the Japanese O-card, Blu-ray discs, and film strip from the Japanese edition along with an English translated art booklet.