Features
AP Reader’s Epic Anime List
After a look at the top 30 list of recommended anime series on IMDB, we asked our followers on Facebook what they thought of the line up. Let’s just say you did not take it well. Many of you disagreed with the line up, suggesting different titles and moving current ones on the list up and down. Continue reading
What’s My Age Again?: Nichijou Feature Article
The slice of life genre is one of the most well worn tropes in anime. The gentle pace and light comedy of these shows allows a welcome break from the serious, densely plotted mega-shows which form the bulk of the … Continue reading
AnnaMay Illustration Competition
It has been a while since our last competition but this time we have joined up with the forces behind Smith Micro, to bring you a illustration competition of epic proportions! This competition is to promote the addition of artist … Continue reading
K-on! Feature Article
“There are only two kinds of rock guitarists: Jeff Beck and everyone else.” - Mio Akiyama We all love music, we may appreciate different genres or artists but arguably every person in the world holds appreciation for the sounds that define our … Continue reading
SunnyCon: Sunderland’s Anime Convention
The minds behind Tucky’s Anime have pulled together to create SunnyCon this year. The convention is taking place this coming weekend (Saturday to Sunday the 24th and 25th March 2012) and here at Anime Picks we’re getting prepared. The organisers … Continue reading
Machine Gun Etiquette: P and S Feature
In the words of Team America, “America! F**k Yeah!” This seems to have been the starting point for Gainax’s latest anime salvo Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. The wonderfully anarchic new offering from the veteran studio plays out like a … Continue reading
Anime Food Competition
It’s that time again. Anime Picks has joined up with the wonderful people at Tucky’s Anime to bring you a competition to get you ready for Christmas! The Competition: We all love our food, even more so when it … Continue reading
Fullmetal Alchemist: Feature Article
“Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy’s first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world’s one, and … Continue reading
Vampire Knight: Feature Article
Both Vampire Knight and Vampire Knight Guilty have been released for around a year in the UK and in that short period of time have gained a substantial following of vampiric fans. Originally a shojo manga series, Vampire Knight’s manga … Continue reading
Kawaii Photo Competition (over)
It’s competition time again here at Anime Picks! This time round we have a HUGE giveaway worth over £90 from our friends at Keep it Secret. The Competition: We all own a Japanese related kawaii item/s, if this is … Continue reading