Anime Limited was founded by Andrew Partridge, who launched its social media pages and website on the 14th of December 2012. He had previously worked as a representative for Kazé UK and as director of the Scotland Loves Anime festival.
Where is Anime Limited based?
Anime Limited is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and distributes anime for British, Irish, French and other European audiences.
What was Anime Limited's first anime title acquisition?
Anime Limited announced Cowboy Bebop as its first title acquisition on the 22nd of December 2012. A home video release was scheduled for the third quarter of 2013.
Why is Anime Limited's Blu-ray release of Neon Genesis Evangelion significant?
Anime Limited became the first company outside Japan to release Neon Genesis Evangelion on Blu-ray, alongside its two films, Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion. It was also the first time the series reached British home video since ADV Films and Manga Entertainment released it.
Who owns Anime Limited now?
As of the 5th of January 2026, Anime Limited is a subsidiary of Toho Europe Limited. The company had previously been acquired by the Austrian media company Plaion on the 18th of October 2022.
When did Anime Limited distribute Funimation titles in the UK?
Anime Limited served as Funimation's distributor in Britain and Ireland from 2015 to 2018.