http://www.otakunews.com/ Otaku News the news site that covers anime, manga and other things of interest to fans of Japan. Copyright: (C) Otaku News http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1488 Manga studio Clamp have overseen the design of a new costume for one of Tekken's main characters.... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:47:41 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1488 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1486 The Japanese Art Festival returns in July and will also be screening the UK premiere of the Studio Ghibli anime Ocean Waves.... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:50:58 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1486 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1485 Wired are currently running a feature article about the technology blessings at the Kanda Shrine near Akihabara in Tokyo. For a small fee (800 Yen, which is abo... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:13:17 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1485 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1484 Now we might have all heard of the life-size Gundam that was recently placed up in Odaiba. But how about an all pink, gender-questioning Gundam? It's that sa... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:06:10 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1484 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1483 The next Neon Genesis Evangelion spinoff will be light on the giant robots and heavy on the romantic comedy.... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:52:02 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1483 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1482 Ponyo, the latest to come from Miyazaki-san can now be previewed in it's all-English language trailer. It features the likes of Cate Blanchett and Tina Fey in i... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:51:55 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1482 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1481 We've teamed up with the Barbican in London, to offer a pair of tickets to a lucky Otaku News reader to the special screening of Ghost in the Shell 2.0.... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:07:43 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1481 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1480 Our New York City based readers who enjoy anime and maids should note that Reni the Harajuku Akiba style cosplayer maid singer will be performing at the New Yo... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:26:38 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1480 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1479 London based anime fans should keep Tuesday 21st July 2009 free, as the Barbican will be holding a special screening of Ghost in the Shell 2.0. The remastered v... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:17:35 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1479 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1478 Optimum Home Entertainment UK schedule Studio Ghibli's Ocean Waves for August 09.... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:59:11 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1478 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1477 London based fans of Jazz will want to head over to Barbican on Friday 10th July 7.30pm see Hiromi, Yaron Herman Trio, Tineke Postma Quartet featuring Geri Alle... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:27:48 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1477 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1476 Fans of traditional Japanese quilting in London should head over to The Japan Foundation on Tuesday 30th June 2009. Michele walker will be exploring the world o... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:33:50 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1476 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1475 Fans of manga and cross stitching in London should head over to The Japan Foundation on Wednesday 1st July 2009, where Helen McCarthy will be present a unique e... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:33:24 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1475 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1474 The Guardian have an interesting article that many anime fans have pondered for ages – Why is anime invisible on British TV? It explains the general attitude to... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:33:17 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1474 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1473 A keen eyed Otaku News reader has sent us details of the up coming book Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater it's due to be released in September... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:20:50 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1473 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1472 London based fans of the Transformers comic series will want to head over Orbital Comics on Saturday 27th June 2009 from 2pm, where fans will be able to get aut... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:40 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1472 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1471 London based fans of Chinese Manhua should head over to Orbital Manga on Friday 26th June 2009, from 5pm to 7pm. Artist Benjamin, will be demonstrating his exce... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:26:00 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1471 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1470 We've just received some exciting information about UK anime convention Ayacon 2009's first guest. It's Halko Momoi, renowned singer and voice actress! You may... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:30:47 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1470 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1469 US fans of J-Rock will be pleased to hear about VAMPS upcoming US tour this July and August 2009. VAMPS is a group formed by HYDE from L'Arc-en-Ciel and K.A.Z... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:59:29 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1469 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1468 UK readers who are able to get to Richmond in Surrey, should keep the weekend of the11th and 12th July 2009 free. As they'll be a Japanese Art Festival at Richm... Sun, 31 May 2009 15:51:09 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1468 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1467 An episode of One Piece (Episode #403) intended for simulcast in America and Japan is leaked online. Funimation Entertainment announces that, for the foreseeabl... Sun, 31 May 2009 01:38:01 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1467 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1466 Otaku News contributor Eeeper has been busy featuring in the Anime 3000. It covers some interesting points, such as the otaku expiration date, where they dis... Sat, 30 May 2009 21:47:09 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1466 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1465 We've discovered the details of Ryuichi Sakamoto's European Tour. You may have heard the musician's music in many films. He'll be in the UK from end of Novem... Sat, 30 May 2009 12:45:12 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1465 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1464 The good folks at Square-Enix have sent us details for the European release of Star Ocean: The Last Hope on Xbox 360. It's due to hit the stores on Friday 5th J... Fri, 29 May 2009 21:17:10 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1464 http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1463 On browsing the internet we've discovered a hardware hacker at play. Kellbot has built a Katamari Ball Controller for the Playstation 2. There's video footage e... Tue, 26 May 2009 09:05:35 GMT http://www.otakunews.com/article.php?story=1463