Ninja Scroll Steelbook Trailer!

Manga have released a trailer for their forthcoming Blu-Ray Steelbook release of Ninja Scroll!  The set is due to be released on the 26th November 2012 and features an exclusive director's commentary and a 20 page booklet written by anime expert Jonathan Clements, check out the trailer below:

 

Amecon Seeks Staff

AmeCon has always seemed like a mainstay of the UK anime calendar, but the most last month's convention at Keele University was the last one for many of the original committee.  Several staff members have decided to call it a day, leaving several vacancies and prompting the following post on the AmeCon website:

"This year AmeCon bid a fond farewell to a number of key committee members who have departed from their roles for various reasons, we would like to thank them for all that they have done for AmeCon and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

However the committee now have a number of vacant roles that need to be filled. We are looking for energetic, reliable and proactive people to join our ranks and help us bring you the AmeCon you know and love.

If you have a useful skill or experience in a key aspect of event organisation (or a service we require, for example web development) and feel you would be an asset to the committee, then please get in touch with our Chairman David Mack (chairman@amecon.org)"

Kazé License Un-Go

Kazé have confirmed that the sci-fi detective series Un-Go will be released in the UK in early 2013.  The license was originally confirmed at last October's MCM Expo but this is the first time any concrete release plans have been revealed for the series, which follows 'the last great detective' Shinjuro Yuki as he uses intuition and reasoning to solve crimes in a future world where technology has made such things largely obsolete.  The series is 11 episodes long and Kazé have yet to confirm whether it will receive a Blu-Ray release or just DVD.

Panty & Stocking With Garter Belt Statement

Following the recent technical issue with the Panty & Stocking With Garter Belt Complete Series Collection, Manga have recalled the defective discs and are offering a refund to anyone who bought them.  Their statement is as follows:

“Due to a technical defect, Manga Entertainment Ltd. has recalled all the PSG Complete Series DVD Collection stock from retail.  Manga will re-issue the DVD on the 10th of September.  If you have not yet returned your copy to the point of purchase for a full refund, exchange or credit, please do so immediately and in no event later than November 10th 2012.  If you are unable to return your copy to the point of purchase please email a copy of your proof of purchase along with your name and address to pantyandstocking@mangauk.com and Manga will mail you a replacement copy of the PSG Complete Series DVD Collection within ten days of receipt of your email or the 10th of September, whichever is later.  Please email Manga prior to November 10th.  Manga would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its customers for their patronage, patience and support and sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the recall of the PSG Complete Series DVD Collection.”

For more information please go to http://www.mangauk.com/?p=panty-stocking-recall

Ayacon 2013 Regs Open

Amecon may only just be over, but registrations for next year's Ayacon convention have already opened!  Amecon and Ayacon share the prestige of being the UK's biggest anime conventions, and run in alternate years.  As with last year's event Ayacon 2013 will be held in Warwick University between 16th and the 18th of August, with a three day pass costing £47.50.  Accommodation is also available with limited twin and double rooms available on a first come, first served basis.  Check out the Ayacon website for registration and further details.

Bristol Cosplay Clubnight Returns!

  The latest Bristol Cosplay Clubnight has been pencilled in for Friday 21st September!  As always the event will be held in the Club Cavern beneath The Crown pub in Bristol's St Nicholas Market from 9pm to 2am, and will feature two DJs playing anime themes, J-Pop and K-Pop.  Entry is £4 for cosplayers, and £5 for those not in cosplay.  Check out their Facebook page for more details.

Out Today!

  Two new releases today, and both are pretty damn good:

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Complete Collection (Manga)
Squid Girl Complete Series 1 Collection (Manga)

Amecon License Announcements

  The UK's largest dedicated anime convention is currently underway, and Kazé have announced a handful of exciting new licenses at their panel!  First up is the exciting news that Kazé have acquired both series of the fan favourite mecha series Code Geass, and will release them both on DVD and Blu-Ray.  Both series were previously released by Bandai's UK subsidiary Beez, but fell into limbo when Beez shut its doors earlier this year.  Also announced is Mawaru Penguindrum, an intriguing drama series about a girl resurrected by a spirit when she dies of an illness.  It also features magical penguins.  All three will probably be released in 2013.

Inazuma 11 on CITV

We're always excited when anime comes on terrestrial TV, so to find that the football anime Inazuma 11 is screening on CITV was quite a pleasant surprise!  The series is screening Tuesday to Friday at 7.05am and can also be watched on the ITV website here.