The Official UK Anime Chart and Release Scedule

The Official UK Anime DVD Chart comprised by Silverscreen DVD Entertainment

01 - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 (Manga UK)
02 - Akira Ultimate Edition (Manga UK)
03 - Fist of the North Star Volumes 1-12 (Manga UK)
04 - Ghost in the Shell Special Edition (Manga UK)
05 - Ninja Scroll 10th Aniversary (Manga UK)
06 - Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend (Manga UK)
07 - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 1 (Manga UK)
08 - Blood: The Last Vampire (Manga UK)
09 - Spirited Away (Optimum)
10 - Cowboy Bebop Volumes 1+2 (Beez)

Well a good spread this month. Manga UK releases dominate and 3 of the animes which placed in the 100 Greatest Cartoons get a boost too. Pretty reassuring to see Cowboy Bebop place so soon after release.

Notable Releases in April
So what's worth buying this month? Here's your guide. I consider entries in bold essential.

4th
Dominion Tank Police Acts 1+2
Gungrave Volume 1
Haibane Renmai Volume 1
Kiddy Grade Volume 8
Yu Yu Hakusho Volume 2

18th
Angelic Layer Volume 7
Kino's Journey Volume 4
Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum Edition Volume 2

21st
Witch Hunter Robin Volume 1

25th
Cowboy Bebop Volume 4
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 3
La Blue Girl Returns Volume 1

No your eyes are not decieving you the majority of this months main releases are essential. From the insane (Bebop) and the classic (Evangelion Platinum) to the mature (Witch Hunter Robin) and the unbelievably beautiful (Haibane Renmai). Hentai fans especially watch the shelves for the long awaited return of La Blue Girl.