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This list provides links to useful and interesting on-line anime and Japanese culture related resources. It is not intended that this list include sites that are about specific titles / genres / artists / etc. (Anime Web Turnpike exists for that purpose), just a few select sites that provide comprehensive information about various aspects of anime or Japanese culture.
If you would like to submit a link for inclusion in this section, contact <Links@NanimeW.Org.UK>.
Anime, manga, etc. | Japanese food | Japanese language, culture, etc. | Clubs & societies
Links to on-line anime and Japanese culture resources specific to the North-West region of England.
Has an outlet on Oldham Street, Manchester, stocking a selection of anime, manga (translated and imported Japanese), and other merchandise (T-shirts, models, etc.).
An on-line shop with a stall in Affleck's Palace on Oldham Street, Manchester, stocking a selection of anime-related merchandise imported from Japan.
Has an outlet on Dale Street, Manchester, stocking a selection of anime, manga (translated and imported Japanese), and other merchandise (T-shirts, models, etc.).
A listing of restaurants serving Japanese cuisine in the Manchester area, courtesy of the Manchester.com web site.
Two Japanese restaurants in central Manchester (New Samsi on Whitworth Street and Samsi Spinningfields off Deansgate), plus a Japanese take-away in Withington (Little Samsi). The Whitworth Street branch also has a Japanese style pub and noodle bar (Izakaya Samsi) and a Japanese supermarket (Samsi Express), selling a variety of Japanese foods, drinks, cookware, magazines, CDs, etc.
Manchester's international centre for contemporary visual arts and film -- regularly screens asian films, including the occasional anime.
Part of the University in Manchester, it promotes business, academic and cultural relationships between Japan and the North West of England.
Through meetings and other activities, provides opportunities for all those living in the North West of England (and North Wales) to understand and appreciate the people, culture and language of Japan.
Society for fans of anime, manga and gaming in the Crewe and Nantwich area.
Anime club based at Blackburn Library. Free membership. Also has a MySpace page.
Anime society based at Liverpool John Moores University.
Anime society based at (but not linked to) Lancaster University. Free membership.
Anime society based at the University of Liverpool. Open to non-students (fees apply).
Anime society based at the University of Manchester. Open to non-students.
Anime society based at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Anime society based at the University of Central Lancashire.
Anime, manga, etc. | Japanese food | Japanese culture, etc.
Links to on-line anime and Japanese culture resources specific to the UK.
"The UK home of all things anime and manga."
A very active and informal set of forums for discussion of various aspects of anime in the UK.
"Regular news, views and reviews from the UK anime community and beyond."
"Anime resources for the UK." Includes the Anime Shopping Guide to the UK.
A community website for UK cosplayers.
UK anime websites, with reviews, a forum, etc. Includes a UK anime DVD release schedule.
The website of a London-based J-pop club night, but with a magazine, forum and other resources for J-pop fans throughout the UK.
Includes a set of forums for informal discussion of various aspects of anime in the UK.
Usenet group for discussing anime and manga with respect to the UK. Please read the UMAA FAQ and familiarise yourself with Usenet protocol and etiquette before posting. If you don't have a Usenet client, try using Google Groups.
UK-based on-line sweet shop stocking a variety of chocolate, sweets, gum, drinks, etc., from around the world, including Japan.
UK-based on-line Japanese food store.
Representing Japan in the UK, organises various Japanese culture related events, mostly in London, but sometimes elsewhere in the country.
A London-based shop with an on-line store selling imported Japanese food, books, magazines, music, etc.
Anime, manga, etc. | Japanese language | Japanese culture, etc.
Links to general on-line anime and Japanese culture resources.
Lyrics for anime music, video game music and j-pop.
Lists anime and manga commercially available in English.
"The Internet's most trusted anime news source." Includes a comprehensive anime and manga encyclopedia.
Anime and manga database providing information about a large range of titles, including user-submitted reviews.
Everything about anime on DVD. Includes news, reviews, release schedules, a forum, and a list of licenced anime.
"Your #1 Guide to the anime and manga Internet world!" A large directory of links to anime and manga related web sites.
Reviews, interviews and articles about Japanese cinema.
A guide to why you shouldn't buy bootleg / pirate / unlicensed / counterfeit anime and related goods and how to spot them so that you can avoid them.
Includes the Chronology of animation and Anime TV series list.
A collection of Usenet groups for English-language discussion of anime and related topics, the most popular one being rec.arts.anime.misc. Please read the rec.arts.anime.* FAQs and familiarise yourself with Usenet protocol and etiquette before posting. If you don't have a Usenet client, try using Google Groups.
A Usenet group for English-language discussion of manga. Please read the rec.arts.manga FAQs and familiarise yourself with Usenet protocol and etiquette before posting. If you don't have a Usenet client, try using Google Groups.
"Probably the biggest anime review site on the Internet."
Links to web sites belonging to members of NanimeW (not necessarily anime or Japanese culture related).