EditorialHowdy chums, It's the shortest month of the year, but there's no reason for you to be short of anime! February sees Ryu and friends (or is that "foes?") shoryuken'ing their way back into stores. As Chun-Li might say, "ya-tai!" (TRANSLATOR'S NOTE: "yay!") GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX rolls onto "2nd GIG" and the mystery of the Individual 11, while the first series receives a comprehensive guide in the form of OFFICAL LOG 1. COWBOY BEBOP: REMIX rockets onto release, representing the original series with improved video and 5.1 sound. The Festum arrive in FAFNER, intent on assimilating humanity and the girls of BURN-UP jiggle back into our lives in BURN-UP EXCESS. Read on for the details on these and more! Also read on for the chance to win FREE STUFF! This month we're giving away a bunch of battling anime. Finally, thanks to those of you who submitted feedback on the new look Madman newsletter. We're making some tweaks, so watch this space for further improvements over the coming months. In fact, why not tell a friend to sign up today and you can watch it evolve together! See you all again in a mere 15 days! Dean Prenc |
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Monthly Highlights
Coming Soon
Acquisitions
Hot Off the Press
Free Stuff
Otaku Wear
Eastern Eye
In CinemasFeature
Fan Service - One for the ladies!
In our last issue of Anime Update, fans got a peep into fan service for the guys. We’ve heard the cries and so in our next issue we bring you some fan service for the girls with, yep, lots of pretty boys! Click on the link below for a sneak peek.
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News & Events
Howl’s Moving Castle Nominated for Best Animated Feature.
Nominations for the 78th Academy Awards® were announced early last month by Academy President Sid Ganis and Oscar-winning actress and Academy member Mira Sorvino. Amongst the nominations featured Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s latest epic fantasy; Howl’s Moving Castle!
New York Times Praises Anime!
A feature article in the "Arts & Leisure" section of the famous New York Times recently praised a number of anime series, contending that titles such as "Fullmetal Alchemist & Samurai Champloo put the vast majority of American-made cartoons to shame.
After Aeon Flux, there was Reign! WEB EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL PRICE
In an exclusive web special price, the full collection of REIGN: THE CONQUERER, featuring the shocking UNEDITED Directors cut, is available for HALF PRICE - only $39.95 until the end of February while stocks last!
Error found on GANTZ vol 5.
Customers may notice a slight freeze and 10 second skip at one point of the disc. After extensive testing, Madman has established this is a physical problem with the disc and that this occurred in the replication process. We will be offering fixed disks from Monday March 6th please email order@madman.com.au for a replacement copy.
One Piece hits TV screens!
That’s right fans, as we mentioned last month, One Piece has finally come to TV in Australia. Now airing weekdays at 7.30am on Channel 10’s Toasted TV!
Madman takes the Subterranean Express
Want to enjoy Madman product of a different kind? Victorians can get themselves down to the inaugural Madman art exhibition at Artholes in Fitzroy, showcasing the work of over 20 Madman artists!
If you think an art gallery in your area might be interested in hosting SUBTERRANEAN EXPRESS, ask them to contact info@madman.com.au.
February Highlights
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Street Fighter Alpha GenerationsIn this thrilling prequel to STREETFIGHTER: ALPHA, Ryu sets out to hone his street-fighting skills and deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the Dark Hadou. But the ultimate test of his new power can only be accomplished through one last fateful confrontation with his arch-nemesis, Akuma. |
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Fafner V1 & Collector's BoxThe youth of Tatsumiya Island believed they had ordinary lives... until the advent of the Festum, extraterrestrial intelligent life forms intent on assimilating humanity. Now only they can pilot the Fafner, a class of humanoid robots that represent the final and only weapon against the Festum. |
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Cowboy Bebop Remix Vol 1 & Collector's BoxRemixed and renewed! Join the four-person (and one-dog!) crew of The Bebop, as they search the galaxy for criminals with bounties on their heads, encountering wild adventures and crazy characters, including improved video and 5.1 sound! |
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig V1 &
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Official Log 1The secrets of STAND ALONE COMPLEX are revealed! Hack into this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the explosively popular TV series. |
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Astro Boy (1960) Deluxe DVD Collection 2Complete your Astro Boy Collection with the release of the second and final set of the 1960s series. This collector’s set includes the remaining 52 episodes of the original 1960s series, restored to pristine detail, and also features never-before-seen footage and brand new exciting extras. |
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Burn up Scramble Collection (3 Discs)The Burn Up girls are back and they’re hotter than ever in Burn Up Scramble! Featuring the entire 13 episode series in one sexy collection! Crime fighting has never looked so good! |
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Azumanga Daioh CollectionGet ready for a serious lesson in laughter with the Azumanga Daioh complete collection! Featuring all 26 episodes, full DVD extras, booklets and reversible covers! All for the hot price of $99.95srp! Just don’t let that cat bite your hand on the way to the DVD store! |
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Last Exile CollectionStudio GONZO's lavish 10th Anniversary series is now available as a complete set. Featuring all 26 episodes on 7 DVDs, housed in a brand new art box! |
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More Highlights
Fullmetal Alchemist V06 - Captured Souls
Midori Days V3 - Handle with Care
Samurai 7 V2 - Escape from the Merchants
Coming Soon
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Howl’s Moving CastleThe Academy Award nominated feature from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will be available for the first time on DVD from March 15th. Available in two editions: Standard Edition and Limited Edition. |
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$34.95Acquisitions
NEGIMA
What happens when you put a ten year old English boy in charge of a class of 30 teenage Japanese girls? Don’t miss Love Hina creator Akamatsu Ken’s latest anime series in Winter ‘06.
TRINITY BLOOD
And you thought HELLSING was all that when it came to vampires! Not if the Vatican of a post-apocalyptic world has anything to say about it! Summer ‘06
Madman Manga - Hot Off the Press!
Manga releases are back this month and what a line up we have for you! Don't miss the next exciting volume of Fullmetal Alchemist (a favourite amongst madman staff!), the next heart warming volume of the best-selling Fruits Basket and, of course, the debut of Samurai Champloo!
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NEWTYPENewtype USA Vol.5, #2 (Feb 2006) |
Otaku Wear
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RETRO T's AT RETRO PRICES!We are pleased to announce that the entire RETRO COLLECTION t-shirt range is reduced for a limited time to the very special price of $19.95! So if you were undecided on whether you're a Decepticon or an Autobot you can now afford to be both! All your favourite retro classics are available: VOLTRON, STARBLAZERS, ROBOTECH & BATTLE OF THE PLANETS and of course, the mighty TRANSFORMERS! While stock lasts! |
Events
AI-CON - www.aicon.org.au
February 25-26th – University of Tasmania: Sandy Bay Campus
Taking place last weekend at the University of Tasmania, the Anime Island Convention (AI-Con) 2006 was Tasmania’s inaugural anime convention! Many fans had a wonderful time at this inaugural event and Madman would like to thank all the fans and the AI-CON staff for hosting a great event.
Free Stuff
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To celebrate this month’s release of Street Fighter Alpha Generations we are giving fans the chance to win a punching bag full of fighting anime containing:
Ready to fight? Then all you have to do is click here and tell us: Which Fighting Anime featured in Madman’s catalogue was also a hit arcade game in the early 1990’s? But wait, there's more! We're also now running a bonus comp, where you can win Madman's entire STUDIO GHIBLI back-catalogue: 10 DVDs of GHIBLI goodness! Check it out here. |
Eastern Eye
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Don't miss the best in Asian Cinema from Eastern Eye. February releases include: |
In Cinemas
THE THREE BURIALS
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HIDDEN
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