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Eureka Seven #6
Anime DVD - Region 2
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
Eureka SevenRenton's back on board the Gekko, as the details of the world he's living in begin to become clear. As if having to choose sides wasn't hard enough, though, Renton soon has to deal with the consequences of that decision when Charles and Ray come looking for the Gekko...

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BLASSREITER, Episode 24: Promised Land
Digital Downloads
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
BLASSREITERExcuse me while I break into a happy dance - BLASSREITER is over! As with the episode before it, the show's finale manages to be a decently watchable episode - but with all that's gone before it, I don't think I've ever been so glad to see a series end. Now, I wonder if I can bill GONZO for the hours of my life I've wasted on it...

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New Licenses

New GONZO Series Hits Crunchyroll

Linebarrels of IronGONZO's latest series, mecha show Linebarrels of Iron, will be streaming for free on Crunchyroll, with paid-for download-to-own options also available. The first episode (of a planned 24) went live on Friday past, and subsequent episodes will appear each week following their Japanese broadcast premiere. The show sees Hayase Kouichi gain strange powers after being caught upthe mayhem caused when an artifical satellite falls to Earth - powers that soon see him joining medical firm Juda as pilot for their Linebarrel mecha. Although quite what a medical company is doing with a battle robot isn't exactly clear. At any rate, I hope it turns out better than BLASSREITER did...

 
Sola, True Tears Unlicensed, Relicensed
SolaTrue Tears

In a little bit of license ping-pong (no doubt played to good effect for PR purposes), Bandai Visual's licenses to sola and True Tears were announced as lapsed at New York Anime Festival, only to be confirmed a few minutes later (and at the same panel) as having been picked up by Bandai Entertainment. Hmmm. What that means is that both shows will now be being released in pocket-friendly complete collections with typical BEI pricing, instead of the tear-inducing BVUSA prices - Sola will weigh in at US$44.98 (for 13 TV episodes and 2 OVAs), while True Tears will cost US$39.98. Release dates are yet to be confirmed.


 

News & Events

Orbital Manga Events

Orbital MangaLondon's Orbital Manga have a number of upcoming events that may well be of interest, and not just to manga fans. First up, they have an appearance by Tokyo based Singer Songwriter NATCCU on Saturday 4th October (2pm) - she'll be singing live, backed by UK Japanese artist WATURU (from Mika Bomb). Admission is free, and for every purchase of Natccu's CD, you'll be entered into the competition to win guestlist tickets to one of Natccu's UK gigs of your choice.

Then, on 8th November, there's a fun day with Akemi, a lecturer in Japanese Culture and the oldest daughter of a Samurai family. Learn how to wear a Kimono, tie an Obi, understand traditional and modern Japanese Culture, discover Chanoyu Tea Ceremony & Japanese Caligraphy. There will be several sessions across the day.

More information on both events, and details of how to get there, can be found on Orbital's website.

 
Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble is an offshoot of the Leeds International Film Festival, and as part of their programme this year they're having a one-day comic book convention (including manga), to be held at Saviles Hall on November 15th. More details are available at the event's website, and as an incentive to dress up, entry is free to cosplayers.

 
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