12 Days Of Christmas
Tarako (1960-2024)
“Tarako” Isono, who died on 4th March, would often contend against the media’s assessment of her. Repeatedly in interviews, she would assert that she identified as a “singer-songwriter”, in spite of constant descriptions of her as a “voice actress”. But her career as a performer and lyricist, while manifold and long-running, was destined to be […]
Liz and the Blue Bird
By Andrew Osmond. Liz and the Blue Bird was released in Japan in April 2018, less than two years after A Silent Voice. It was an ideal film for uniting two sets of viewers; those who’d become aware of Naoko Yamada through A Silent Voice, and those who loved the series she’d been involved with […]
The Deer King
By Andrew Osmond. Masashi Ando is co-director of The Deer King; he’s also the film’s Chief Animation Director, Character Designer and Storyboarder. Before Deer King, Ando had an astonishing career, unparalleled in the anime industry. He was Animation Director and Character Designer on Makoto Shinkai’s blockbuster Your Name, and before that on Hayao Miyazaki’s blockbuster […]
All Posts
Explore a joyful world of color with The Colors Within – in cinemas January 31st 2025
Latest film from visionary director Naoko Yamada releases exclusively in cinemas Friday 31st January “The must-see anime film of the year” ★★★★★ – Discussing Film “This wonderfully dreamy, pastel-toned animation has a quietly galvanising power” ★★★★ – Robbie Collin, The Telegraph “Funny, joyful, and brimming with confidence” – IndieWire London, UK, 26th November 2024 – Bring […]
Welcome to the new-look AllTheAnime.com
For some time now, we’ve been promising you an overhaul to our AllTheAnime.com store front – we know it’s been a long time in coming, but we’re finally ready to launch our revised site (in good time for our Christmas Sale from 1st-12th December too), and we’re excited to share it with you! The new […]
Relive the worlds of Studio LAIKA with Coraline and more on 4K Steelbook this holiday
Stop-motion animated classics Coraline, Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, Kubo & The Two-Strings available to pre-order now! London, UK, 17th October 2024 – This holiday season, treat the family or the film collector in your life to the critically acclaimed films of LAIKA, who set a new benchmark for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in association with LAIKA, are […]
Cinema Screenings
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter in UK cinemas
GET READY FOR A SUPERNATURAL ANIME PHENOMENON WITH A BIG SCREEN CELEBRATION OF DAN DA DAN: First Encounter GET A SNEAK PEEK OF SCIENCE SARU’S HOTLY ANTICIPATED NEW SERIES IN CINEMAS THIS SEPTEMBER London, UK, 7th August 2024 – Do you believe in ghosts, or aliens? You had better believe that one of this year’s […]
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White – Coming to UK cinemas this April!
THE HOTTEST NEW ANIME MAKES ITS LONG-AWAITED BIG SCREEN DEBUT THIS APRIL IN SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Japan’s heartfelt and action-packed #1 box office sensation opens wide across the UK & IRE from Friday 26th April! London, UK, 8th March 2024 – Organising a family holiday can often feel like the world is at […]
Eternal 831
By Shelley Pallis. Suzushiro might seem a little bit old to be doing a paper round, but he’s a college student on a “newspaper scholarship” who needs the money. Well, everybody needs the money – Japan is on the skids after an “unprecedented disaster”, that might be covid-19, or might be whatever the next jackpot […]
EVENT LISTING
Introducing: Cloud Matsuri
(GLASGOW, UK – 13TH MAY 2020) Usually around this time of year we at Anime Limited would be preparing to exhibit at some major events, but of course, this is no longer the case in the unusual times we find ourselves in. However, rather than rest on our laurels, we instead want to keep our […]
Join our Virtual Comic Con – 20th-22nd March 2020
Hi everyone! In these unprecedented times, we know that a lot of you are stuck at home, and feeling the disappointment of the events that you were looking forward to over the coming weeks being cancelled or postponed. While we all know and understand very well the reasons why these events can’t go ahead at […]
MCM Manchester this weekend
Manchester! We know every July MCM Comic Con rolls into town and we’re delighted to say that we’ll be at the event too, taking place this weekend (27-28th July 2019) at Manchester Central. This year our AllTheAnime Shop will be there in full force, plus we’ve teamed up with some great friends of ours to […]
Events
Anime Limited at MCM London Comic Con October 2023
The end of October can mean only one thing – our marketing manager’s birthday MCM London Comic Con! Once again, we’ll be present at the show, and to make sure you’re ready to make the most of what we’re bringing to the event we wanted to give you this quick run-down of what to expect. […]
Cloud Matsuri returns – 15th-19th November
Believe it or not it’s been almost an entire year since our last Cloud Matsuri event in November 2020 – at the time we promised that it would return, albeit most likely in a slightly different format, and so today we’re here to confirm the return of this event next week, from November 15th-19th 2021. […]
Introducing: Cloud Matsuri
(GLASGOW, UK – 13TH MAY 2020) Usually around this time of year we at Anime Limited would be preparing to exhibit at some major events, but of course, this is no longer the case in the unusual times we find ourselves in. However, rather than rest on our laurels, we instead want to keep our […]
Features
Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You
By Zoe Crombie. Nasa: a space loving teenager who has turned an embarrassing name into a life goal, and who has just walked in front of a moving truck. The reason for his foolish actions and his ultimate saviour: a mysterious girl who proposes marriage when Nasa suddenly declares his feelings. The result: an adorable, […]
Navigating this Blog
Although only the most recent three weeks of posts are visible on this blog’s front page, you can navigate through the previous nine years of articles using the tags. Click on these links to find our world-class obituaries and book reviews, or coverage of Japan and China. You can read the Hugo award-winning Jeannette Ng […]
Rental Magica
By Andrew Osmond. Rental Magica begins like a gentler, less assertive, but actually more professional Ghostbusters. The setting is modern Japan, where many different groups of magic users exist to deal with paranormal imbalances, or as the characters put it, spell wave contamination. In one episode, it’s mentioned such contaminations have caused everything from the […]
GUNDAMSIMUL
Gundam Reconguista in G – Episode 1
Check out Episode 1 below in SD free of charge! If you want to see it in HD or see Episode 2 now then you can buy it today at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/gundam too! Enjoy! Oct 2, 2014liceas
Loves Anime
Podcast #51 – Scotland Loves Anime 2018 Special
All The Anime Podcast #51: “Scotland Loves anime 2018 – Judges Award Deliberations special” [Recorded on 21st october 2018] It’s been a while since our last podcast – which will be returning in November, so keep you eyes out for that – but with it being the month of October it means that the Scotland Loves […]
UK Premiere of Gundam the Origin VI at MCM London Comic Con May 2018
Hi everybody! We’ve been peppering you with announcements pertaining to our MCM London Comic Con activities of late, be it the activities of Anime Guest of Honour, Shouji Gatou, or our efforts to bring anime to the big screen within Comic Con itself thanks to the return of MCM Loves Anime and screenings of Your […]
MCM Loves Anime at London Comic Con this May
As you know, we’re huge fans of bringing anime to the big screen whenever and wherever possible here at Anime Limited, and you’ll be pleased to hear we aren’t the only ones – it’s a passion that we share with our good friends at the MCM London Comic Con. Thanks to that shared love of […]
Music
Music: Shinkai’s Suzume
By Andrew Osmond. Makoto Shinkai’s new film Suzume hits British cinemas today, and while the import edition of the film’s vinyl soundtrack has already sold out, Anime Limited is taking pre-orders for the “international edition” already. Apr 14, 2023Jonathan Clements
Music: Lo-Fi Ghibli
By Jonathan Clements. Grey October Sound, “one of Japan’s most talented hip-hop producers”, takes a bunch of iconic Joe Hisaishi tracks and noodles around with them, often working with instrumental cover versions by a bunch of artists including TO4NORI, CHARIOT SOUND, COCO and Judo125 to create the album Lo-Fi Ghibli. One wonders about the meeting […]
Anime Limited releases JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 soundtrack digitally
Anime Limited is pleased to present the digital release of the JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 Original Soundtrack in North America, Europe and Oceania! GLASGOW, JANUARY 26, 2022 – Anime Limited is pleased to announce the digital release of the original soundtrack for the hit anime series JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 across North America, Europe, and Oceania. All […]
Newswire
Welcome to the new-look AllTheAnime.com
For some time now, we’ve been promising you an overhaul to our AllTheAnime.com store front – we know it’s been a long time in coming, but we’re finally ready to launch our revised site (in good time for our Christmas Sale from 1st-12th December too), and we’re excited to share it with you! The new […]
Relive the worlds of Studio LAIKA with Coraline and more on 4K Steelbook this holiday
Stop-motion animated classics Coraline, Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, Kubo & The Two-Strings available to pre-order now! London, UK, 17th October 2024 – This holiday season, treat the family or the film collector in your life to the critically acclaimed films of LAIKA, who set a new benchmark for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in association with LAIKA, are […]
First look: Godzilla Minus One on home video
Last year, the Oscar-winning sensation that is Godzilla Minus One stomped across the globe, capturing the imagination of all and sundry and captivating many of you with its stunningly impactful take on the world’s most famous kaiju. Ever since its original theatrical release in the UK, you’ve been asking us if – and when – […]
Podcast
Podcast: Scotland Loves Anime Film Festival 2023 Jury Deliberation Special
SPOILER WARNING – we talk through the four films in competition at Scotland Loves Anime 2023, so expect some in-depth discussion of specific elements of these films. In this episode, Andy Hanley is joined by Scotland Loves Anime jury chairman Jonathan Clements, as well as three of the four jury members: – Donna McAvoy – […]
Podcast (LIVE) – 26th May 2020
“CLOUD MATSURI PREVIEW” [NOTE: This episode was originally streamed live on YouTube] CLOUD MATSURI PREVIEW! It’s been a few weeks since our last podcast, but for very good reason as this weekend we’ll be having our own virtual convention featuring special guests from Japan and more at CloudMatsuri.com Join Jeremy and Andy in this special […]
PODCAST – 12th May 2020
“Climb inside and control him” Jeremy and Andy bring some anime related chatter including discussion Gleipnir, Wave, Listen to Me! and BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defence. Jeremy and Andy return for some anime related discussion to take you through the week! But before they get to anime talk, they […]
Press Release
Relive the worlds of Studio LAIKA with Coraline and more on 4K Steelbook this holiday
Stop-motion animated classics Coraline, Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, Kubo & The Two-Strings available to pre-order now! London, UK, 17th October 2024 – This holiday season, treat the family or the film collector in your life to the critically acclaimed films of LAIKA, who set a new benchmark for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in association with LAIKA, are […]
THE WAIT IS OVER: NARUTO & NARUTO SHIPPUDEN TO GET THE ANIME LTD. COLLECTOR’S TREATMENT
Anime Ltd. to announce details for these groundbreaking UK acquisitions early 2024 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 28 OCTOBER 2023 – Anime Ltd. took to the stage at MCM Comic Con in London this weekend to share the news that Studio Pierrot’s classic NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN will join Anime Ltd. beloved line-up of bespoke Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray […]
Godzilla Minus One – Coming to UK cinemas December 15th
A FILM ICON BECOMES FEAR ITSELF IN GODZILLA MINUS ONE ROARING INTO CINEMAS, IMAX AND 4DX SOON! Cinema’s most iconic monster returns to its post-war roots with Toho’s latest kaiju blockbuster – in cinemas, IMAX and 4DX nationwide from 15th December 2023 London, UK, 24 October 2023 – Almost seventy-years after the King of Monsters first […]
Sales Charts
Sales Charts: February 2015
In a change from what we were planning to post today, we’ve just had details of the sales charts for February 2015 come through so we thought it was a perfect time to give you the most up-to-date information! Mar 5, 2015jeremy
Sales Chart: Oct. 2013 – Dec. 2013
It’s been a long time coming but as mentioned on our first podcast last week, it’s the return of the Anime UK Sales Charts! The last one posted detailed September 2013’s chart – yes it’s been that long since the last one was posted. Over the course of the next week or two we’re going to […]
SEPTEMBER SALES
Sorry for the delay folks! With October being so hectic this update slipped me by personally – won’t happen for October’s sales though which will be up latest of next week! Without further ado and apologies for less in-depth analysis than usual: NEW TITLES TO SEPTEMBER- TOP 10 RANK Title Label 1 FROM UP ON […]
Simulcast
Anime Ltd. acquires Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School
We’re just a few days away from the buildup to Christmas kicking into high gear – i.e. the start of December – but today we’ve got a little early Christmas present for you as were happy to announce we have acquired the series Gakuen Basara: Samurai High School. If you’re not familiar with the series, fret […]
Anime Ltd acquires Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory
If you look through the catalogue of titles we have brought to the UK you’ll notice a varied mixture. Over the past few years we’ve been delving into the archives of franchises that have been out-of-print and made them available again for long time fans, but also made them available for the first time to […]
Anime Ltd acquires “Tokyo Ghoul: re”
Tokyo Ghoul is a franchise we have a close affinity to here at Anime Ltd. We brought the first two seasons of the anime to the UK, screened the live-action movie in cinemas and we were the first English speaking territory to release the two OVA episodes “Jack” & “Pinto” on Blu-ray and DVD. We’re […]
SLA NEWS
Podcast: Scotland Loves Anime Film Festival 2023 Jury Deliberation Special
SPOILER WARNING – we talk through the four films in competition at Scotland Loves Anime 2023, so expect some in-depth discussion of specific elements of these films. In this episode, Andy Hanley is joined by Scotland Loves Anime jury chairman Jonathan Clements, as well as three of the four jury members: – Donna McAvoy – […]
Anime Limited Newswire #14 – 8th April 2015
A day late but not a dollar short, it’s time for the latest Anime Limited Newswire~! We hope you had a great Easter weekend. Here’s the latest update on all things Anime Limited for you. NEWS/GENERAL UPDATES ~ Our new release this week is the DVD version of Wings Of Honneamise. (The Collector’s Edition Blu-ray/DVD […]
Anime Limited Launches First UK Anime Kickstarter with Patema Inverted Definitive Edition
Patema Inverted’s theatrical is round the corner – we’re touring the UK both with family and regular screenings, with some very interesting reviews and coverage in the works it seems here. We couldn’t be happier so far with the support everyone has had for this! I’ve something else very cool to discuss though today – […]
Unboxing
[UNBOXING] Love Live! Sunshine!! – Season 2 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Recently we were able to release the second season of Love Live! Sunshine!! on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and regular DVD. With the way things have been in recent times it’s only now that we’re able to bring you an unboxing of the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set! So if you’ve been on the fence about ordering this, or perhaps […]
[UNBOXING] Mobile Suit Gundam 0083
It’s been a few months since we first released this set but with the way things have been, being able to bring you an unboxing of this hasn’t been possible until now! So today we’re here to bring an unboxing of this Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set – which at time of writing, […]
[UNBOXING] The Dragon Dentist
Recently we’ve had the pleasure of releasing The Dragon Dentist on Blu-ray and DVD in the form of a Collector’s Edition set. This title is the first television anime project produced by Studio Khara. The studio founded by Hideki Anno (creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion) was behind the Japan Anima(tor) Expo online short film project that […]
Weekly Blog
Space Dandy – Collector’s Edition unboxing
Space Dandy, is a Dandy Guy in Space! In an awesome twist our samples have come in ahead of release on retail next week (December 8th) so we can share a nice preview of the Collector’s Edition Season 1! WHAT’S THE SHOW ABOUT? Check the trailer out folks and feel free to share it! WHERE […]
Giovanni’s Island – Ultimate Edition
We’re very happy to be able to showcase the Giovanni’s Island Ultimate Edition and we have some pretty awesome news on it as well as the 3D exploded shot of it! Read below for more… What’s inside the box? – Collector’s Packaging, 18.1 x 21cm – 96 paged softback book delving deeper into the world […]
GURREN LAGANN – DIGIPACK UPDATE
[UPDATE: Please note as of February 2015 we are no longer accepting submissions for replacement digipacks.] True to our word, 11 days after release and the discovery that the printers messed up the Digipacks for a chunk of the Gurren Laganns – we’re now ready to replace anyone impacted! We’ve all the juicy details […]