EditorialIt’s party time! Can you believe that when November 4th rolls around it will have been a full 10 years since Madman released its first title? I almost wrote “DVD” then and then I remembered that was the days of VHS! For those of you who don’t remember the era of VHS, let me assure you that without the ability to include multiple language tracks the old “subs vs. dubs” debate was a bit more impassioned. But enough of this old man and his ramblings… Madman’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations are now in full swing! First and foremost, Madman’s very first release, BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2032 has returned in DVD form, including a short interview with some Tim Anderson guy. Not only that, we are currently running a HUGE sale, covering 65 of our best-selling items. Yep, you read that right, bonafide best-sellers AND with pricing starting at $16.95! Check out the link in our NEWS section or rush into your nearest anime retailer. There’s never been a better time to fill those holes in your collection or get a friend into anime. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Plus, NEWS FLASH! Make sure you get down to Madman’s special 10th Anniversary screenings of the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MOVIE. Check this great film out on the big screen and meet the voice-actors! See EVENTS below for the details. But wait, there’s more! A lot more in fact… The ninja have arrived! NARUTO has landed! “What’s NARUTO?” I hear you ask? “Shame on you!” I reply, “Go stand in the corner with your back to the class!” Naruto is only the ninja-iest ninja this side of ninja town and if that ain’t enough for you, read on. Why, you might say that NARUTO is probably the biggest thing to hit our shores since DRAGON BALL Z, which makes it totally fitting that the FINAL unseen DBZ release also hits stores in October! DBZ: MOVIE 13: WRATH OF THE DRAGON is kamehameha’ing to a store near you! Wow… It seems like I’ve barely scratched the surface. Ok… *deep breath*, we’ve also got the return of the double-disc HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, the debut of the final unreleased Studio Ghibli back-catalogue film, ONLY YESTERDAY, Gonzo’s mature, super-charged thriller SPEED GRAPHER, the arrival of ELEMENTAL GELADE (a pirate of the airborne, bio-organic wielding variety,) the final FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST tin (and bonus soundtrack!) and enough boxes to satisfy even the tardiest collector! Of course, all the other stuff that keeps the “me” generation coming back is still here. You know, FREE STUFF, promotional offers and lucky subscriber sweepstakes. It ain’t just about making you the best informed anime fan on the Australian continent! Yep, it’s a big month alright. Make sure you join in the party and here’s to the next 10 years!
Dean Prenc
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MADMAN 10th ANNIVERSARY SALE NOW ON!
To celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Madman's first release, we’re throwing a huge party in the form of a massive sale! Don't miss this great opportunity to pick up titles like AKIRA, GHOST IN THE SHELL, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PLATINUM, ASTRO BOY, TRIGUN, and many more at discounted prices in limited edition 10th Anniversary packaging!
Tv Soap Neighbours "mangels" Name of Famous Anime Director
Our trashy pop culture moles have reported that Australian TV icon, Neighbours, has recently realised that the cool of anime cannot be ignored.
Rebuild of Evangelion Confirmed!
News from the latest issue of Newtype Japan has revealed details about a new series of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION movies!
Mythic Anime Merch - Mythwear Bags Now Available!
What better way to keep all your stuff organised than with our awesome NEW range of Courier, Messenger, and Zip Pac bags featuring cool styles from your favourite anime!
MIYAZAKI THE ELDER BACK AT WORK
Variety has reported that Hayao Miyazaki started production on a new animated feature, scheduled for release in mid 2008. The new film is currently untitled.
TAKE A BITE OUT OF ANIME SNACKTIME #8
Everyone's favourite anime gabfest is back again and this month its PARTY TIME! WAHOO! That's right, it's Madman's 10th Anniversary. Plus juvenile humour, our regular segments and why zombies are jerks.
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October Highlights
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NARUTO (UNCUT) V01 & COLLECTOR'S BOXTwelve years ago, the fourth Hokage sacrificed himself to save the village by sealing the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit inside Naruto. Now, this plucky prankster must do what it takes to achieve his life-long goal to become the next Hokage! The sensation has finally arrived! Lucky subscriber Ben Lee wins NARUTO (UNCUT) V01 & COLLECTOR'S BOX |
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SPEED GRAPHER V1 & COLLECTOR'S BOXDeath is in the hands of a photographer, assassinations are running rampant and all answers revolve around a beautiful and unimaginably powerful young girl. What is the connection between this girl and the sinister Roppongi Club, home to Tokyo's rich and powerful? One man will wage a solitary battle to find out in this thriller from Studio Gonzo Lucky subscriber Kwok Chan wins |
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ELEMENTAL GELADE V1 & COLLECTOR'S BOXCou, the bumbling rookie of the "Red Lynx" sky pirate squadron, has just discovered the treasure of a lifetime: a mighty member of the ancient race of Edel Raids named Ren. When Cou takes it upon himself to protect Ren on her journey to a mysterious place called Edel Garden, he immediately makes new friends and dangerous enemies. Lucky subscriber Bachir Kazzi wins |
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DRAGON BALL Z MOVIE 13 - WRATH OF THE DRAGONWith Hirudegarn destroying everything in sight, Goku, Trunks, and Goten must battle like never before in order to save the planet! Don’t miss the end of an era – this is the final never-before-seen DBZ release. Lucky subscriber Raymond Bell wins |
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ONLY YESTERDAYFor Taeko a much needed vacation to the countryside stirs childhood memories, recalling her time as a schoolgirl in 1966. Amidst beautiful country scenery, Taeko reflects on her life and forming new friendships, begins to make some tough decisions about her future. Lucky subscriber sull2005 wins ONLY YESTERDAY |
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HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE SPECIAL EDITION (2 DISC)HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE - SPECIAL EDITION features all-new cover art and the entire collection of outstanding extras from the sold-out Howl's Moving Castle Limited Edition. |
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BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2032 COLLECTIONMadman’s first ever VHS title is now available on DVD! It is the year 2032 A.D. Like a Phoenix, the city of Mega Tokyo is rising from the ashes of a devastating earthquake. In this megalopolis, the Knight Sabers, a small band of high tech mercenaries, fight a lonely battle against the evil GENOM Corporation and its sinister androids, the Boomers. |
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DRAGON BALL COMPLETE COLLECTION PART 1 (SAGAS 1-6)Meet Goku... a brave, innocent young boy with incredible powers, who is plunged into a mystical adventure in exotic lands. Join him and his collection of crazy friends as they search for the seven almost mystical Dragon Balls to summon the Eternal Dragon! |
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DRAGON BALL Z UNCUT COLLECTION SERIES 1 PART 1 (EPS 1-21)Goku's true origin and awakening of his power begin here! Experience DBZ as you never have before – uncut in all it’s bloody and brilliant glory, including all new scenes and episodes and redubbed by the fan-favourite English voice-cast. |
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GUNGRAVE COMPLETE COLLECTIONArmed with twin handguns and a coffin filled with weapons on his back, Grave returns from the dead cloaked in darkness and bent on revenge. |
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IKKI TOUSEN COLLECTIONOnce again blood flows in the streets of Kanto. The fate that has been handed down for over 1800 years is now being fought by ancient warriors, reincarnated into the students of the seven top schools. |
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R.O.D -THE TV- COMPLETE COLLECTIONJoin Anita, Maggie, Michelle, and Nenene as they travel the globe in order to save the world from the evil mastermind, Mr. Carpenter. Of course, this is if they can find the time to put down the books they are reading! |
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SAIYUKI - COLLECTION 1 (V1-6)Join the Sanzo party as they set out on their "Journey to the West" to recover the powerful Sacred Scrolls. Based on the same source material as Monkey Magic! |
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More Highlights
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST V10 WITH COLLECTOR'S TIN & SOUNDTRACK 3 (LIMITED EDITION)
BAKI THE GRAPPLER V02 - GRAPPLER VS GRIPPER
EUREKA SEVEN V02
Coming Soon
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BASILISKWhen honour means nothing and power is everything, can love survive? A legendary pair of rival ninja clans battle to end years of slaughter as a forbidden love struggles to prevail. Fate will decide if the ultimate declaration must be made: To the one I love... prepare to die! |
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$39.95Acquisitions
HEAPS OF ACQUISITIONS!
Since we have such a huge swag of announcements this month, rather than list them all here, click on the following links for all the details:
Announcements from Manifest
ERGO PROXY
ORIGIN: SPIRITS OF THE PAST
BLACK CAT
BAREFOOT GEN 1 & 2
Madman Manga - Hot Off the Press!
After a short delay we bring you a bumper month of Manga! More great volumes of your favourite series are now available. Check out the list below!
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More great volumes of your favourite manga series are available this month check out the list below! FRUITS BASKET V20, AND SLAM DUNK 27-28 are delayed and will be made available in October. ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND (MANGA) VOL 6 (FINAL) |
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Newtype USA OctoberThis month’s issue comes with a free DVD featuring episodes of Comic Party Revolution, Tenchi Muyo Ryo-Ohki and Moon Phase, a cover feature on Angel/Dust Neo, plus sneak peeks at upcoming new anime series. It also jam packed with all the reviews of the latest anime, manga, video games, music, toys... plus more!! |
Offer of the Month
To celebrate the release of Studio Gonzo’s Speed Grapher, we are giving subscribers the chance to pick up the entire series of Gantz for only $140. That’s a saving of $80! Simply purchase all of the Volumes including volume 1 and collector’s box and plug in the code GANTZORZ to receive your discount at the checkout! |
Otaku Wear
October's supposed to be all about Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Trick or Treat, but for any self-respecting Otaku, October is all about SYDNEY SUPANOVA. We're sure as shamballa going to be there and we'll be bringing a whole lotta' Otaku Wear goodness with us.
Click the link to check out why you should pre-order, check out the new search by Apparel feature on our Website and sniff great new releases like GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX apparel and our all new FRUITS BASKET Momiji Cosplay Caps!
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Events
Supanova Pop Culture Expo
Exploding back into Sydney again, Supanova is set to go off! Featuring the Madman 10th Anniversary Party as part of Preview Night, with special guests Vic Mignogna (Edward Elric – Fullmetal Alchemist), Crispin Freeman (Alucard – Hellsing), and Darren Dunstan (Pegasus – Yu-Gi-Oh!) attending the event and will be signing free autographs all weekend! There are also plenty of activities including screenings at the all new Madman Anime Arena! Tickets are available now from Ticketek.
For more information: www.supanova.com.au
Madman 10th Anniversary Party
Celebrate 10 years of madness with the official Australian Premiere of the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MOVIE – CONQUEROR OF SHAMBALLA in both Sydney and Melbourne! Featuring special guests Crispin Freeman and Vic Mignogna as well as a giant birthday cake! See below for details:
Sydney – October 27th Sydney Olympic Park @ Supanova Expo from 6pm. Tickets are available from Ticketek keyword SUPANOVA and you must purchase a weekend pass to gain access to the event.
Melbourne – October 31st National Gallery of Victoria International, 180 St Kilda Road, South Melbourne doors open 6pm and the screening will be followed by a short autograph session with the guests. Tickets are $20 and available now from the NGV front desk. Get yours today to ensure you don’t miss out!
For more info about these events and how you can purchase tickets click here
Free Stuff
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To celebrate the release of Naruto we are giving away some classic Ninja titles! Naruto V1 and Collector’s Box Total Value $184.80 SRP To go into the chance to win visit our competition page and answer the following question: What forbidden jutsu does Naruto master to defeat Mizuki? Last month we asked "What is the name of the terrible monster the Z warriors must face in Movie 13?" The answer is the horrible Hirudegarn. Congratulations to our winners Simone, Wendy, Michael, Abigail and Meg! |
Eastern Eye
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Keep your Eastern Eye on the best in live action Asian cinema… SPL For more info on the greatest in Asian Cinema and exclusive offers, email the word "SUBSCRIBE" to info@easterneye.com.au to join the Eastern Eye mailing list. |
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