November 23, 2018 · 0 comments

By Helen McCarthy. When you think of Tokyo, you probably think of the Tokyo of the Sunday supplement ads, with a geisha gazing wistfully over a sea of cherry blossom towards distant Fuji. If you’re of a fannish persuasion, you may envision a neon metropolis packed with frenetic activity and shopping opportunities. You’re unlikely to […]

November 23, 2018 · 0 comments

It’s been a busy few months here at AllTheAnime HQ but with us fast approaching Christmas we want to take a few moments to put some attention on a title which we’re very excited to have brought to the UK – in fact, we are the first English speaking territory to give it a home video […]

November 21, 2018 · 3 comments

Can you believe we’ve nearly reached the end of November already?! Where has this year gone. But the end of the month brings you the release of March Comes in Like a Lion: Part 2 – it’s out this coming Monday (26th Nov. 2018). So now is the perfect time to bring you a full unboxing of […]

November 21, 2018 · 0 comments

By Andrew Osmond. Interpreting Anime’s author is Christopher Bolton, Professor of Comparative and Japanese Literature at Williams College in Massachusetts, and an Associate Editor of the anime academic journal Mechademia. In his book, Bolton recalls teaching students about Ghost in the Shell. He was making connections between the 1995 film and an essay from ten […]

November 18, 2018 · 0 comments

By Andrew Osmond. The second season of the gay-themed comedy-drama Junjo Romantica comes to Blu-ray this week. If you need a catch-up, then check our previous article introducing the characters and explaining the significance of this “Boys’ Love” series, which was one of the first TV anime to centre on homosexual relationships. Nov 18, 2018Jonathan […]

November 15, 2018 · 1 comment

by Paul Browne. In the world of idol pop anime, the success of Love Live! has managed to grasp the imagination of viewers through a simple, yet effective tale of friendship, optimism and reaching for your dreams. If you’re unfamiliar with the ‘idol pop’ tag, it’s a genre of popular music that’s found its heart […]