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First Look: Orb - On the Movements of the Earth

A historical anime that pitches science against the church proves surprisingly gripping

Author: Ross Locksley


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UKA Podcast Live - 2nd July 2017
Live Podcast - 2nd July
A. H. on 02 Jul 2017

What's going on In This Corner of the World for our latest live show? A hangover aside, the answer is in the question.
Summer 2017 anime preview
Summer 2017 anime preview
Dan Barnett on 28 Jun 2017

Is this going to be a long, hot summer for anime fans, or should we be worried about a drought of good series? Dan Barnett digs into what we can expect from the coming months.
 UK Anime Network Podcast - June 2017
Spring season wrap-up
A. H. on 26 Jun 2017

With spring on the cusp of having well and truly sprung, Elliot and Andy convene to look back on the current season of anime, voice their anticipated shows of the summer, and of course catch up on all the latest news.
Under the Covers: Otomo - A Global Tribute
Otomo - A Global Tribute
A. H. on 20 Jun 2017

With AKIRA reaching its 35th anniversary and its creator receiving one of the most prestigious prizes in the industry, Kodansha Comics compile a tribute to Katsuhiro Otomo from luminaries of the world of manga and beyond - we take a look at the gorgeous result.
UKA Podcast Live - 18th June 2017
E3 2017 podcast
A. H. on 18 Jun 2017

We're reliably informed that there's never been a better time to play video games, but does E3 2017 give us confidence in that statement? Elliot and Andy dig into what the big show in Los Angeles had to show us, alongside our usual anime and manga chatter.
Under the Covers: The Anthem of the Heart
The Anthem of the Heart
A. H. on 13 Jun 2017

Does this romantic drama play us like a fiddle, or is its anthem off-key? We take a look at the Blu-ray Collector's Edition of this film from the creative team behind Toradora and AnoHana.
UKA Podcast Live - 4th June 2017
Live Podcast - 4th June
A. H. on 04 Jun 2017

From the history of manga in a Drifting Life to a saucy trip to Prison School, Elliot and Andy have much to discuss in our latest live show.
Talking to Jason Paige
Jason Paige Interview
Ross Locksley on 02 Jun 2017

We chat to Jason Paige, the singer/songwriter behind the original Pokemon theme tune - but he's done so much more it's almost scary!
UKA Podcast Live - 21st May 2017
Live Podcast - 21st May
A. H. on 21 May 2017

There's lots of news to discuss in this week's show, but not until we let out a Dragon Cry for the new Fairy Tail movie and try to apportion the BLAME for our opinions.
Under the Covers: My Hero Academia Season 1
My Hero Academia CE
A. H. on 11 May 2017

Universal Pictures are on the cusp of releasing their first UK product on behalf of Funimation, and it's a super-charged one - we use all our might to take an in-depth look at this first season Collector's Edition of My Hero Academia.
Under the covers: SHIROBAKO Ema Yasuhara figure
SHIROBAKO figure
A. H. on 04 May 2017

As we haven't had any other outlet for expressing our love of SHIROBAKO here in the UK for a while, we celebrate the series through the lens of this new figure from Alter.
UK Anime Network Podcast - April 2017
Early spring season impressions
A. H. on 02 May 2017

The spring anime season has sprung upon us, and it's proved to be more of a surprise than perhaps it should have been. Elliot and Andy sit down to chew over some of the big shows of the season, as well as digging into the latest news.
Under the Covers: Evangelion 1.11 Collector's
Evangelion 1.11
A. H. on 24 Apr 2017

Anime Limited look to rebuild Evangelion in the UK with this re-release of Evangelion 1.11; we check it out in comparison to Manga Entertainment's previous Collector's Edition offering.
Under the Covers: Serial Experiments Lain CE
Serial Experiments Lain
A. H. on 03 Apr 2017

It may have first aired back in 1998, but how does Serial Experiments Lain fare in the present day, present time? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Under the Covers: Lone Wolf and Cub
Lone Wolf and Cub
A. H. on 27 Mar 2017

This beloved cult samurai live-action film series gets a new coat of paint courtesy of Criterion - we take a look at the innards of this svelte new edition containing all six films and plenty more besides.
Hayao Miyazaki: A Legend Returns
A Legend Returns
Dan Barnett on 23 Mar 2017

Hayao Miyazaki returns... again.
UKA Podcast Live - 19th March 2017
Live Podcast - 19th March
A. H. on 19 Mar 2017

Films, films, films! We have lots of movies to talk about this week, from the theatrical release of A Silent Voice through to a streaming outing for the Trinity Seven movie.
A Prominent Voice - The Naoko Yamada interview
Naoko Yamada interview
on 13 Mar 2017

Prior to the full UK theatrical release of Kyoto Animation's A Silent Voice, we sat down with the film's remarkable director Naoko Yamada to talk about the movie and her illustrious career to date.

Under the Covers: Spirited Away, Laputa Steelbooks
Spirited Away, Laputa Steelbooks
A. H. on 11 Mar 2017

A year after the last batch of Steelbooks in this collection, another two Zavvi-exclusive Studio Ghibli offerings land on our doorstep in the form of Spirited Away and Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Does this new presentation do these Miyazaki classics justice?
UKA Podcast Live - 5th March 2017
Live Podcast - 5th March
A. H. on 05 Mar 2017

We kick off our latest live show by talking about the travails of 30-something singles - but enough about Elliot and Andy, we also talk about a whole heap of manga, anime, news and plenty more besides.