Monday 20th May 2013
It’s panda-monium in our 18th podcast
Available to download now, Jeremy Graves is joined by Manga Entertainment’s Head of Acquisitions Jerome Mazandarani, and Schoolgirl Milky Crisis author Jonathan Clements to discuss the dramatic potential of a Pamela Andersen zombie, the perils of PAL, and the likely cost benefits of restarting the Manga Club.
00:00 Jeremy Graves intro regarding MCM Comicon and the coming live podcast panels: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, both at 1130, on the main stage.
01:30 The befuddling patois of Panda Go Panda.
04:00 And so we begin Jeremy’s “fairly fast-paced, quick, packed show.” Trying saying that fast, it’s harder than saying Princess Jellyfist. Slight delay for the Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood collection blu-ray. Bakuman now back to 17th June. Naruto Shippuden Box Set 13 also delayed till 24th June.
12:00 London Comicon coming up, where there will be a live podcast recording with special guests, plus details of the convention-specific One Piece goodies that will be on sale.
19:00 Drifters of the Dead and its various incarnations described as a “fan service perve-o-rama.” Jerome’s pitch for Baywatch Zombiewatch, unlikely to be coming to a TV near you.
23:00 Corrections from the last podcast, in the interests of editorial integrity, as if we ever had any, before moving on to your questions in Ask Manga UK.
27:30 Are there any plans to re-release old shows on Blu-ray? 1500 units as a notional break-even point for a Blu-ray release.
31:00 Any chance of Gosick? Are the boxes depicted on Amazon indicative of the final artwork? The problems of getting the artwork for all anime.
 37:00 How are combo packs performing?
40:30 What are your thoughts on the upcoming site Daisuki? And a link here, as promised, to the blog review of Ramon Lobato’s book on informal media economies.
52:00 Is reverse importing a Blu-ray-only problem? And there goes the can of worms, wriggling all over the podcast like an earthquake in a noodle factory.
59:00 The issue of grey importing, and the pitfalls of countering it through a loophole for grey exporting. What are the chances of a discount for foreign licensors on Macross Plus or Ghost in the Shell: Arise?
71:00 When you release a series in parts, is that your decision or a request from the licensor themselves?
73:30 What are the chances of shojo or josei shows coming to the UK?
76:00 Whatever happened to the Manga Club, and will it ever come back? Tweeters to tweet #bringbackclubmanga
84:30 We’re out, and the bamboo was great.
The Podcast is available to download now HERE, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page.  Monday 29th April 2013
Gossip galore in our 17th podcast… or should that be ON our 17th podcast
 Jeremy Graves and Jerome Mazandarani (with Jonathan Clements of Schoolgirl Milky Crisis joining from the interwebs) are on hand to discuss new releases, upcoming releases, behind-the-scenes gossip, and a whole bunch of topics from Tom Cruise to the Tibet Code in our latest podcast, available to download now.
00:00 Jeremy’s grovelling apology for audio issues that probably only exist in his head.
01:00 Reasons why Jonathan Clements is like Jack Reacher, none of which anyone believes. Jerome’s claim that 1990s fashions are coming back, and celebrations of thirteen years married to Mrs Jerome.
03:20 Horizon in/on the Middle of Nowhere, and translation issues arising. So much anguish over one bloody preposition, leading to cancelled printing runs, recalled designs, and a run-in with the BBFC. The politics of advanced information sheets at film fairs, and the dangers of being the poor sod who has to translate them. The bad old days of the “spotting list”.
17:00 Jerome’s interest in the animated film based on George Akiyama’s Asura.
19:00 And we finally, officially start, with news that Andrew Hewson has sold his mum into white slavery in Marrakesh. Shopping recommendations in Perth for all of our… dozens of Western Australian listeners.
21:00 New releases since our last podcast, including Naruto Shippuden Box Set 12, Mardock Scramble: Second Combustion, Code Geass Season 2, FMA Conqueror Of Shamballa on BD, FMA Movie Double Pack on BD, Oblivion Island, Persona 4 Box 2, Redakai Vol.1, Okami-san & Her Seven Companions, Nura Rise Of The Yokai Clan, Loups=Garous, Fractale, King of Thorn and Tiger & Bunny Vol.2. And a shout-out to HMV, still fighting the bricks-and-mortar corner on a high street hopefully near you.
 25:00 Redakai crops up in Asda, and Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, coming out on the 27th May, and Warhammer 40K: Ultramarines coming soon, and Jerome’s man-love for Sean Pertwee.
28:00 Another plug for Supernatural the Anime series, coming from Warners and exclusive to Amazon UK on 27th May.
31:00 Upcoming Manga UK releases 29th April: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Vol.3 on Bluray; 6th May: Penguin Drum Part 1 on DVD; 13th May: Street Fighter II The Movie on Bluray,; Dragonball Z Season 7, Bleach Complete Series 10 on DVD and the sub-only releases of Black Rock Shooter on DVD; 20th May: K-On! Season 2 Part 1 on DVD, Hellsing Ultimate 5-8 on DVD and Bluray, and an announcement of something else. No, wait, it’s not an announcement. As you were.
 33:00 Cat Planet Cuties delayed till 8th July, because of a subtitling issue, with a bonus "explanation" of the difference between NTSC and PAL (which we now realise was completely backwards, and which we will attempt to clarify next podcast). The pitfalls of screening anime without watching them first, as confessed by Jerome.
38:40 Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Complete Blu-ray box, will now be appearing in a slightly different format, due to matters beyond our control.
44:00 A Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex blu-ray box set – is it possible, and how much would people pay for it? Is £35 too much…? Not in Japan, where it's £200 a season.
48:00 Jonathan reports on Dublin’s Japanese Film Festival, and why so many Japanese people turned up to watch the films.
 53:00 Oriental DreamWorks announces that it’s doing The Tibet Code as its first live-action film in China; we discuss what it is about and why it could be a whole new can of worms regarding author He Ma, and allegations over the casting. Iron Man 3 and Skyfall and their odd Chinese sequences.
63:00 Tom Cruise options Yukikaze; although the anime is not available in the UK, you can order yourself the original novel in English right now!
67:00 Guillermo del Toro options Naoki Urasawa’s Monster. Yay!
72:00. Ask Manga UK. A list of titles that listeners would like to see in the UK, and Jerome dodging giving straight answers to a bunch of them.
76:00 What determines which shows get a Blu-ray release? It’s all about commerciability, which is apparently a word.
80:00 What is your favourite special feature on DVDs?
83:00 What’s the chance of seeing Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire?
84:00 Do you think the time from Japanese air-date to DVD release in English is too slow…?
90:00 And we’re done.
The Podcast is available to download now HERE, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Monday 11th March 2013
Space Nazis, 007 and the Hulk convene for our new podcast
 Your vertically-enhanced host, Jeremy Graves, is joined by the newly-healed, disease-free Jerome Mazandarani, Andrew Hewson and Jonathan Clements for another rip-snorting, fan-baiting, Jerome-bashing podcast, featuring questions from you, yes you, answered by us, yes us.
00:00 JC on the costs of living in China, and the prospects of a Chinese middle class. Singing the praises of Western Phoenix booze. How on earth does that relate to anime? No worries, here’s a picture of Karen Allen impersonating Jonathan Clements.
05:00 Pricing and quality in China.
09:00 parallel importing.
13:00 Why are people still asking about One Piece? The behind-the-scenes panic last month that led to our hasty previous podcast (thanks, Amazon!). JC sleeps like a baby while Andrew and Jeremy run around in ever-decreasing circles. Mark Smith and his human minions. The problems of coordinating announcements and products.
16:00 On which note, announced on Amazon and exclusive to Amazon right now: Supernatural the Anime, about which we are instant experts, thanks to Wikipedia. Check out our article about Warner Brothers and the anime world.
28: 00 Recent releases – what’s out this week and coming soon. Including discussion of the unlikely connection between Oblivion Island and Skyfall.
33:00 Disney’s announcement (or lack thereof) of no new 2D animated films coming, and what people feel about that. Is it really the end of an era, or did “the era” really end some time ago? The controversy over Rhythm & Hues filing for bankruptcy despite Oscar attention.
40:00 Outsourcing in the film business, and the devious actions of accountants who can chase the money around the world. Bob the Builder is now made in Poland… make your own jokes. How can a film about Space Nazis, shot in Germany and Australia be called “Finnish”? And Revolver Entertainment gets shown the revolving door.
47:00 The history of the PlayStation, and what effect it’s had on modern media.
50:00 It’s brand spanking new news. Manga UK new release announcements: Deadman Wonderland and Steins; Gate.
57: 00 The MCM Expo is now the MCM Comicon.
60: 00 The death of Toren Smith and matters arising, including the top five Toren accomplishments. And in his memory, a rehash of the old Oh! My Goddess argument, just for old time’s sake.
75:00 Ask Manga UK. Almost an hour of your questions, yes yours, answered, dodged or otherwise belittled. The fate of Lupin III; the possible return of UK-based dubs and a tangent about looking for work as  a voice actor. What links Naruto to Hawaii Five-0, at least next week? A plug for the book Voice-Over Voice-Actor by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt, and for the scheme to raise money for Peter Doyle.
87:00 Happy memories of Saiko Exciting, and the likelihood of there ever being anything like it again. The recent ratings for Summer Wars on Sky, and how those ratings are reflected in Japan.
94:00 The return of fifteening? A release date for Aria: The Scarlet Ammo? Would you rather have the Japanese market or the UK market? The possibilities for the Macross franchise in the UK.
101:00 Possibilities for Blu-ray releases of things thus far only released on DVD. The possibilities of UK Blu-ray only release. The mechanics of an Irish release, and why we don’t do many. The nature of the subtitles currently used.
110:00 Fate/Zero’s dub; what’s wrong with lending DVDs to friends (nothing). Chihayafuru’s chances of getting licensed. The perils of letting people know when a licence is about to run out. And the plans to have a live recording of the *next* podcast at the Birmingham Comicon. And we're out!
The Podcast is available to download now HERE, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Monday 18th March 2013
Brum to the Hills! It's the Birmingham podcast!
The podcast is back in record time with a bonus episode.
Jeremy Graves, Jerome Mazandarani and Andrew Hewson recorded live at the Birmingham Comicon.
00:00 Introductions; Deadman Wonderland confirmed for 1st July on DVD and Blu-ray, and Steins;Gate. Plus an interlude while Jerome talks to his wife, and the slippage noted on Oblivion Island. Appleseed XIII announced for DVD and Blu-ray. An inadvisable plea for audience participation, which is sure to be regretted later on. 08:00 Jerome speculates as to what the plot would be to Schoolgirl Milky Crisis, if he were writing it -- it involves girls with udders, and appeals to a "man with a mullet and and axe." 10:00 The skinny on Hellsing Ultimate, including details of all the extras -- a whole blooming disc of 'em. And speaking of Hell, Jerome describes British transport, and narrates the tale of the sandwich he dropped, plus twenty minutes marooned in Northampton with no sight of Alan Moore.
14:00 One Piece coming to the UK on 27th May. 16:00 Surprise Announcement! Fairy Tail season two coming to the UK. Plus the slightly less surprising news about K-on, and the hope that there will be K-on Oyster Card holders on sale in May at the London Comicon. Jormungandr, also coming soon.
19:00 Jerome attempts the Harlem Shake while Jeremy quizzes the audience about their social media habits. Following on from the last podcast, we ask them if they would be prepared to pay Japanese prices for Japanese choice, and take the first Questions From The Audience.
30:00 Jerome on the reasons why dubs can sometimes take time to sort out. What games would the panel like to see an anime based on? The logistics of compressing media onto DVDs. The difference in quality between opening and closing credits and the anime itself in terms of quality. Licensing music rights from the record label. Is there a difference between ramen and Pot Noodles...?
The Podcast is available to download now HERE, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Thursday 07th February 2013
Big news in our 15th podcast
And we're back for a swiftly convened, somewhat shambolic podcast, with Jeremy Graves and Andrew Hewson in the studio, and Jerome seemingly somewhere inside an oxygen tent, coughing leprous germs over everyone.
Why? Because...
0:00 A very special announcement sure to set the twitterverse alight. You'll have to listen to find out what it is.
05:00 And while we're here, some other stuff coming up in "Q2". Fullmetal Alchemist movie Blu-rays, second boxset for Persona 4, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, Okami-san and her Seven Companions, Loups Garous (NOT Loop Garous, don't listen to them), King of Thorn, Tiger and Bunny 2 ("with yet more stuff"), Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood 3, Cat Planet Cuties.
09:26 Some coughing from Jerome, just to prove he's ill and not just pulling a sickie. But no, there are still more releeses streaming forth: Penguindrum and Black Rock Shooter, Bleach 10, DBZ 7, and Streetfighter II: the Movie on Blu-ray, Hellsing Ultimate,oh, so many things!
14:00 Oh, and Halo: Forward Unto Dawn, coming from Anchor Bay.
16:00 Bakuman! Highschool of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead, plus an exclusive London "Comicon" release of the same.
Get those pre-orders on Shopmanga! And be excellent to each other.
The Podcast is available to download now HERE, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Friday 25th January 2013
Brand spanking new news in our 14th podcast
And we’re back for another podcast, with Jeremy Graves, Jerome Mazandarani, Andrew Hewson and Jonathan Clements, ranging over everything from the disgraced Chinese politician Bo “Selecter” Xilai, to the care of the elderly in Japan, the world of dog poo, advice for avoiding earthquakes, and a little bit about Japanese animation every now and then.
00:00 Jonathan Clements reports on the weather in Xi’an and Beijing smog – dust storms from the desert, and the best job in China.
04:30 Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso and his assault on “tube people” – a welcome return of anime and manga’s greatest political ally. But with friends like these… Increases in Japanese VAT and what that might mean for anime. See, everything is connected. It’s like Cloud Atlas, here, but with more swearing.
10:20 The politics of hard subtitles and grey importing.
13:00 And so we begin… with Brand Spanking New News, starting with Panty and Stocking on Blu-ray. The reasons behind combined DVD/Blu-ray releases. Reasons to shop at Shopmanga.co.uk.
22:00 Drifters of the Dead packaged with Highschool of the Dead and the mixed response online. Some plans to keep everybody happy.
27:00 The original Hellsing, on its way to you from Manga UK, along with Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple. The first season of Last Exile (but why…!?). Lupin III: A Woman Named Fujiko Mine. K-on the movie… which leads us onto a discussion of dog poo.
37:00 January and February releases: Shiki, DBZ, Bleach, Code Geass (not Code Geese, and certainly not Code Gay Ass), some side notes on the silent equals sign in Loups=Garoux, Journey to Agartha (not Agatha), Tiger and Bunny, Baka and Test 2, Eden of the East the Definitive Collection.
44:30 Ask Manga UK. Your questions answered, or occasionally dodged. Black Rock Shooter’s chances on Blu-ray (not much); the criteria for Blu-ray makeover; the sad story of the Perfect Blue rights; the precedent set in the 1990s by Studio Ghibli’s high rights prices; the changing attitude of the Japanese studios towards foreign investment.
51:40 Manga UK’s New Year resolutions, and a very brief discussion of changes at HMV and Play.
55:00 The chances for digital downloads in the future. Ghost in the Shell Arise, and matters… arising.
61:00 The possibilities and pitfalls of titles released with English-audio only. The “strategic error” of Afro Samurai.
66:00 What does Kaze actually do? And several questions dodged for now because we have to go away and look up the figures. And we’re done.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Monday 17th December 2012
God bless us, every one, it's the Manga UK podcast
In this festive edition, Jeremy Graves is joined by Jerome Mazandarani and Andrew Hewson for the last podcast of the year, which features new announcements, your questions answered and our exclusive Manga UK festive treat, a rhyming narrative of Yuletide cheer, which features reindeer, anime fans, bondage gear and our Christmas Eve releases.
00:00 Settle down at the fireside for Uncle Jeremy to read you your special Christmas poem.
05:09 Introductions and current releases, and the Hetalia box set explained, plus what’s coming up on Christmas Eve.
10:00 “Brand spanking new news” – 3 new license announcements plus a surprise! But don’t get your hopes up for One Piece, there’s no news on that.
18:30 Dragon Ball Z Kai now confirmed for British television.
24:00 Ask Manga UK – details on the upcoming Bleach arcs. How can UK anime match up to American and Australian fandom? The perils of predicting what will be a hit when buying licences.
42:30 What chances of remakes of classic anime in the wake of Evangelion and Berserk?
45:00 What have we asked Santa for Christmas? Do not listen to this if Jerome is your dad.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Monday 19th November 2012
Hang on to your handlebars, it's the Manga UK podcast
In this latest episode of the wondrous Manga UK podcast, Jeremy Graves is joined by Jerome Mazandarani, Andrew Hewson and special guest Sarah Anderson from Simon & Schuster + Viz Media UK.
00:00 Upcoming releases in the next couple of weeks. A big list of things you will have missed if you didn’t go to the Ninja Scroll premiere.
08:22 London Expo and the voiceless giant. The live podcast and the future prospects for Yummy Fur. Jerome’s idea of the month: Chair Bingo. Managing your inventory at the Expo and the ethics of signing people’s foreheads.
13:30 Details for Hyper Japan at Earl’s Court, coming up this weekend.
16:20 The announcements made at the Expo, and the stuff coming up for the first three months of 2013, with time out for a fascinating fact about Makoto Shinkai, with Viz doing the Tiger and Bunny manga from May. Superheroes in Japan and the prospects for Redakai.
33:00 What’s going on at Viz Manga UK? The popularity of Death Note and Blue Exorcist. Upcoming three-in-one editions. What exactly is going on in Dragon Ball Kai. 47:00 Details of Movember and Jerome’s “gay biker goes back to college” look. An audio first – the sound of a moustache.
50:22 Ask Manga UK. The first Berserk movie, possibilities of polls, and outsiders’ opinions of anime. Quick plug for Jonathan Clements’s speech “Wrong About Anime”, available on Youtube for all interested parties.
60:00 The prospects for Bakuman. The perils of dating without agency approval, and the offer of Andrew Hewson’s phone number.
68:00 Threats of a Christmas song, sure to end with Andrew Partridge in a pear tree. And goodbye from the moustache.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Wednesday 31st October 2012
Recorded live at the London Expo
Before a living, breathing audience at the London Expo, Jeremy Graves hosts Manga Entertainment's Jerome Mazandarani and Andrew Hewson, Namco-Bandai game's Hollie B, Kaze's Andrew Partridge and Gaara voice actor Liam O'Brien.
01:46 And so it begins. Thoughts on the Expo. The health and safety hazards of glomping. Liam reveals that he has never been aggressively hugged.
06:00 Announcements carefully spaced to avoid exploding brains and blown wodges. Details of Blood C and Blood C the Last Dark. Hellsing Ultimate coming to Blu-ray.
09:30 Fullmetal Alchemist's prospects on Blu-ray. One Piece... because the question hasn't been asked before... much. The nastiest things that fans have ever said.
11:30 Negotiations afoot on certain American properties. How do you get a job with Manga Entertainment? In fact, how do you get a job anywhere?
20:00 Liam's favourite Gaara quote, and the panel's wishlists for the UK.
23:00 How Ninja Scroll looks in HD. Not really the best use of audio... Picture House cinemas and the likelihood of seeing ninja there.
29:50 How did the panel get into manga (and anime).
31:25 Naruto the anime and Naruto the video game, from a voice actor's point of view. The value of "pooping and sex sounds".
32:20 Favourite anime and misunderstood heroes.
34:47 The hardest part of bringing anime and games to the UK.
39:57 Any old films likely to turn up on Blu-ray?
43:31 Any classic British properties that deserve to be given the anime treatment?
45:37 Becoming a voice-actor.
47:51 Favourite Tales... character. And then signing off and doling out of rewards. Goodbye.
 Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Chat and that, ahead of the Expo
In a special Tourettes Edition of the Manga UK podcast, Jeremy Graves and Andrew Hewson are joined by Hollie B of Namco Bandai in a preview of the MCM Expo.
00:00 – 07:00 This week’s releases, next week’s releases, and delays to Clannad and Fractale. New street date for FMA OVA collection. The theatrical run of Ninja Scroll coming in November and a special 16th November screening where you see the film and receive the Blu-ray, as well as a specially commissioned poster. Jerome in Tokyo, and Scotland Loves Anime.
08:00 – 20:00 Hollie B on what to expect at the London Expo on the games front: Dragon Ball Z and a demo of the new Naruto game, Ni no Kuni ( Wrath of the White Witch) and Tank Tank Tank. And a custom-built 3D Star Trek cinema previewing the new game. What shall be occurring at #639, the DBZ booth including seasons one, two and three for only £25 each. Plus a trail for the first live Manga UK podcast. Namco and Manga's guests at the Expo.
20:00 – END Manga UK Booths #637 and #1137 offering pre-release deals, yes, up to a month before certain titles hit the shops. Details of how "the boys are whoring themselves out delightfully" the Berserk photo-op, and Hollie's plans for Wrath of the White Witch, and someone's chance to win a trip to Paris. Memories of Woolworth's. Let's do lunch!
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Thursday 18th October 2012
On the road at Scotland Loves Anime
The Manga UK podcast is back for its ninth episode, in which Jeremy Graves heads for Glasgow to talk with Andrew Partridge of Scotland Loves Anime, Hugh David (formerly of ADV Films), and Jonathan Clements of Schoolgirl Milky Crisis about film festivals, Japanese premieres and the drama of bringing old television shows back to life.
01:00 What does Scotland Loves Anime have to do with swans? The perils of scheduling a film premiere only three days after the Japanese finish making it. Includes the terms: “human playthings”, “community” and “Volkswagen.”
07:00 Last week’s Edinburgh University symposium on soft power and Cool Japan last week, and the controversial revelations of Shinji Oyama. 15:00 The Glasgow Film Theatre and the atmosphere therein. Comparisons with Fright Fest and Sci-Fi London. Takashi Miike and Ace Attorney. Hidden messages in K-on. Includes the words “can of worms,” “transvestites,” and “dog poo.”
 27:00 The Judge’s Award and jury management. The long-term effects of Anime UK magazine. The Berserk movies, worldbuilding and fantasy adaptations. K-on the Movie and the spectacle of London. Naoko Yamada and the research that went into the film. Includes the words “bummed,” “balloons” and “retro-Nazi mutants.”
40:00 Hugh David discusses the trials and tribulations of film restoration at Network DVD. The phasing-out of film and its impact on archives and retrospectives. Why has there never been a dub of the original Gunbuster? Why do archivists put tapes in the oven? Macross Plus and its unexpected function as an ashtray. Censored footage in Rock & Roll Cop and From Russia With Love. Shooting “day for night” and the colour-timing of James Bond movies. Includes the words “electrodes,” “sympathy” and “Nigella.”
61:00 Ask Manga UK. Twinings Tea adverts and their role in anime history. Hiroyuki Yamaga’s advice on becoming a film director. The unlikely connection between Goodfellas and Schindler’s List. An unexpected appearance by Jeremy’s boss Jerome Mazandarani (or is it…?). The resale value of digital media. Include the words “Hitler,” “iTunes,” and “daggers."
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Tuesday 09th October 2012
Scotland Loves Anime and other Amazeballs, in the Manga UK podcast
The Manga UK podcast is back for its eighth episode, in which Jerome Mazandarani offers sage advice on dealing with school bullies, Andrew Partridge of Scotland Loves Anime plugs his film festival in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Jeremy Graves on what's coming up at the MCM Expo, and Jonathan Clements on the dangers of sharing a bed with a third-degree blackbelt. And when Jerome is suddenly caught short, Andrew Hewson steps in to the breach.
0:00:00 - 0:04:55 : Pre-Show chatter.
0:04:55 - 0:24:03 : New releases, production snafus, the certification of Madoka Magica, and how new releases 'sound', Ninja Scroll and why pre-ordering is a good idea.
0:24:03 - 00:38:35 Manga UK & Kaze UK plans for London MCM Expo, free hugs at conventions,
00:38:35 - 00:49:28 A preview of Scotland Loves Anime in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Also, reasons why "amazeballs" really is a word.
00:49:38 - 1:28:19 [END] Ask Manga UK, featuring questions on older series, licensing titles, best sellers and more! Favourite manga, including Domu and Shooting Stars in the Twilight. The history of Dark Horse Comics in the UK, and their strange transformation. Details of Toshio Maeda at the Expo, and how not to ask him for a "controversial" image. The problems caused by middlemen in acquiring anime rights. Sales figures for Manga Entertainment's top sellers, including Akira, Naruto and a couple of surprises.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. For a detailed contents listing of previous podcasts, check out our Podcasts page. Monday 10th September 2012
Libellous accusations, inadvisable confessions and your questions answered, in the Manga UK podcast
 The Manga UK podcast is back for its seventh episode, in which Jerome Mazandarani wins friends and influences people in Norwich, Rory Doona discusses the world of Know Your Anime, Andrew Hewson sobs in the corner and Jonathan Clements reveals the inner workings of the Happiness Project. Meanwhile, Jeremy Graves can't get enough Princess Jellyfist.
Start - 00:03:26 Pre-show chatter including the Contemporary Japanese Media symposium in Norwich.
00:03:26 - 00:15:04 Cliffhanger question answered -- what's changed about anime and fans in the UK? Includes a gratuitous plug for the new translation of the Art of War. 00:15:04 - 00:44:56 Gangnam style, Manga UK news + September releases, Rory speaks, although not for long.
00:44:56 - 1:04:20 Pay-per-view for Initial D, Anime & the Oscars, the zen question regarding the difference between coming third and coming fourth.
1:04:20 - 1:54:15 [End] Ask Manga UK, including details of the Bandai Europe piranha tank and jibes directed at people called Tony and companies called Sony.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. Monday 20th August 2012
Blu-ray Blues and Duplication Derpery, in the Manga UK podcast
The Manga UK podcast is back for its sixth episode, in which Jerome Mazandarani attempts to persuade Andrew Hewson to dress up as an evil dwarf, and Jeremy Graves professes his love for the obscure new series Princess Jellyfist. It's hard to imagine that 90 minutes of product information and technical discussion also works its way into this, but it does.
00:00:00 the pre-show intro. Reasons why Jonathan Clements can be periodically heard shouting at the internet.
00:05:20 the actual intro, August releases, Manga UK news: Panty & Stocking update, The Fullmetal Alchemist BD movie double-pack is delayed until 17th December, but not the DVDs, which are out on schedule; the secrets of the Madoka Magica packaging. Introducing the Mysterious Craig.
00:13:20 Why oh why is Blue Exorcist sub-only? Manga UK and the perilous world of Blu-ray releases; why do websites give erroneous certificate data ahead of releases?
00:37:22-1:29:02 Ask Manga UK. Your questions answered, in some rambling fashion -- includes an exclusive re-enactment of a day at the office. and details of why Cosplay Thursdays are unlikely to catch on at Manga Towers. And a cliffhanger. Yes, a cliffhanger.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. Monday 30th July 2012
Comic Con chats and ninja nonsense, in the Manga UK podcast
The Manga UK podcast is back for its fifth outing, in which Jerome Mazandarani demonstrates his mastery of languages by speaking Australian, Jonathan Clements promises not to talk about ninja but then does anyway, Andrew Hewson offers a new and original interpretation of the voice of Bane, and Jeremy Graves silently weeps.
00:00:00-00:40:00 : Discussion on San Diego Comic Con, Japan Expo, MCM Manchester Expo, new acquisitions by Manga UK and more. Jonathan reveals that his Animefest speech is now available to view online.
00:40:00-00:55:45 : The upcoming Ninja Scroll Steelbook release, and history (or lack of it) of ninja. An unexpected digression into English chroniclers of the Dark Ages, while discussing men in black chucking knives at each other.
00:55:45-1:04:15 : Discussion on the Fullmetal Achemist Sacred Star Of Milos premiere in London. Hotel woes, and grateful acknowledgement of the little clicky box on a Radisson booking page, which allows to avoid the embarrassment of making your guests pay for their own room.
1:04:15- 1:50:04 [end] : Ask Manga UK featuring questions on licensing, how Dragonball Z Season One has done since its release, life changing anime, old 90’s videodubs, Madoka Magica and much more.
Available to download now, or find it and an archive of previous shows at our iTunes page. Monday 18th June 2012
Just saiyan that the Manga podcast is out...
 Episode #4 of the Manga UK podcast is online now, with a special episode on the world of Dragon Ball Z ( out on 2nd July). J-Pod regulars Jerome Mazandarani, Jeremy Graves and Jonathan Clements are joined by special guest Hollie B, Consumer PR and Community Executive from Namco-Bandai, for chat on anime production, games gossip, and just how far you can rock a dragon.
0:00:00-0:01:55 – Intro
0:01:55-0:22:37 - Dragon Ball Z for Kinect, Toonami, anime-related video games in the UK, Strike Witches Season 2 and Madoka Magica news.
0:22:37-0:38:50 - An introduction to the world of Dragon Ball Z including its origins, how anime studios cut corners.
0:38:50-1:19:24 - Ask Manga UK, the part of the show where we answer your questions from on Twitter and Facebook. Lots on DBZ, but there is still time for other topics including re-licensing titles, live-action movies, advertising (and how the Olympics will have an impact on that over the next few months), cinema screenings and more.
Click here to download. Friday 01st June 2012
Czech the mic, MCM Expo and Blu-rays to come
Episode 3 of the Manga UK Podcast brings you 70 minutes of discussion with Manga Entertainment's Jerome Mazandarani, Schoolgirl Milky Crisis author Jonathan Clements and Anime Chronicle's Jeremy Graves. This month there is talk on the recent MCM London Expo, news on Blu-ray titles coming to the UK later this year, details on a special competition to win a Dragon Ball Z figurine, our community based segment where you Ask Manga UK and much more! Download it: here.
0:00:00 – 0:11:16 : Introduction, Jonathan visits the Czech Republic, pre-order listing process clarification.
0:11:16 – 0:52:20 : MCM London Expo, Manga to release Puella Magi Madoka Magica on Blu-ray, Roujin Z, Ninja Scroll steel tin Blu-Ray/DVD combo to be released later this year and more.
0:52:20 – 1:11:57 : Ask Manga UK; the part of the program where we take to twitter and answer your questions. Topics include (but are not limited to) the second season of Baka & Test, possible Blu-ray titles and special editions of releases. Sunday 22nd April 2012
The 2nd episode of the Manga UK podcast is now ready for download, hosted by Anime Chronicle’s Jeremy Graves, and featuring Manga Entertainment’s Jerome Mazandarani and Schoolgirl Milky Crisis author Jonathan Clements. From Dragon Ball Z to Blue Exorcist, Cabin in the Woods to Battleship, your questions are answered in Ask Manga UK and more!
Episode two, recorded 20th April 2012.
You may occasionally hear the sound of a London bus braking, or girls outside the studio screaming because it started raining, even the sound of fire engines going by, but it won't affect your enjoyment of the programme.
00:00 – 00:06:46. An impromptu discussion (Jeremy sneaked the mic on when the others weren't looking) on observations of London, how many times Hayao Miyazaki thinks you should visit the cinema every year, and selling titles in high street retailers.
00:06:46 – 00:43:03. Introductions, talk on new and forthcoming releases, discussion on Dragon Ball Z and Blue Exorcist being released on DVD in the UK (including detailed information on the decision behind the latter being a subtitle only release). Also (spoiler-free) talk on the movie Cabin in the Woods and an interesting fact on the market for Blu-Ray worldwide.
00:43:03 - 1:07:08. The community portion of the program known as “Ask Manga UK” where we take a variety questions submitted via Facebook & Twitter and answer them for you. This time topics include the possibility of more subtitle only titles, re-releases of titles previously owned by other licensors, the Anime Boom and more.
Remember that all questions submitted for “Ask Manga UK” are kept and could be used at a later date! Enjoy the show. Sunday 18th March 2012
The pilot episode of the Manga UK podcast is now ready for download, hosted by Anime Chronicle’s Jeremy Graves, and featuring Manga Entertainment’s Jerome Mazandarani and Schoolgirl Milky Crisis author Jonathan Clements.
Episode one, recorded 16th March 2012. Duration: 1:47:22
00:00 Introductions and new releases.
11:52 Discussion on how the disaster in Japan last year affected Manga UK and anime in general. Also Chinese works and Asian music.
37:03 News. Topics include the approaching end of the Bleach anime, new licenses to be announced at Birmingham MCM Expo, details on why the release date for Angel Beats was pushed back and an exclusive announcement.
1:02:27 The Manga UK Community segment. Answering your questions submitted via Facebook and Twitter on a variety of subjects. Not all of them sensible.
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37:00 How are combo packs performing?
