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

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UKA North Podcast Ep 4 - Special Editions
UKA North Podcast 4
Ross Locksley on 03 Dec 2016

Ross and Seb muse on the nature of what makes a worthy special edition for games and anime - plus a bit of Transformer talk and a hint of changes to the UK Anime Network. And wine, of course.
UK Anime Network Podcast - November 2016
Podcast - Crunchyroll's Terry Li
A. H. on 29 Nov 2016

For this month's podcast, we invite Crunchyroll's Terry Li onto the show to talk all about the streaming service - how it's faring, where it's going, and of course the company's partnership with Funimation - and to answer your questions.
Under the Covers: The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
A. H. on 23 Nov 2016

This isn't our first contact with The Tatami Galaxy and it certainly isn't our worst contact, as we check out this new HD edition of Masaaki Yuasa's impressive and surreal series.
The Compatible Aesthetics of Big O
Aesthetics of The Big O
Alexander Smit on 22 Nov 2016

The Big O draws important influences not just from mecha anime, but also from film noir - Alexander Smit digs into this somewhat forgotten classic to discuss how and why it does this.
UKA North Podcast Episode 2
UKA North Podcast 2
Ross Locksley on 22 Nov 2016

Ross and Seb return, surprisingly unharmed. As well as a Northern slant on the latest news (read: tight) we answer the burning question of our age - who are these old guys?
Under the Covers: Fullmetal Alchemist Ultimate
FMA Ultimate Edition
A. H. on 20 Nov 2016

Fullmetal Alchemist was a gateway anime for an entire generation of fans, so what better way to bring it to the UK on Blu-ray than via a resin gateway of its very own? We open the door to check out Anime Limited's Ultimate Edition release.
UKA Podcast Live - November 20th 2016
Live Podcast - 20th November
A. H. on 20 Nov 2016

There's much to discuss in this week's live show, from SNAFUs to the strange world of Escaflowne and plenty more besides.
Under the Covers: Samurai Flamenco Box 2
Samurai Flamenco Box 2
A. H. on 14 Nov 2016

It took some time, but the second half of Samurai Flamenco has finally come dancing into the UK. We take a look to see if it was worth the wait.
UKA Podcast North - Episode 1
UKA Podcast North - Episode 1
A. H. on 13 Nov 2016

UK Anime's Northern office travels both ways uphill over cobbled streets to grab a microphone and get in on this podcasting lark - site publisher Ross Liversidge and contributor Seb Reid sit down to shoot the breeze on this inaugural, some say premiere, 'cast.
The Takeshi Honda interview
Takeshi Honda interview
A. H. on 10 Nov 2016

From GAINAX to Ghibli, Takeshi Honda's career in anime has spanned numerous landmark series and films - most notably Neon Genesis Evangelion, of course. At the October 2016 MCM London Comic Con, we caught up with Mr. Honda to talk all about his career to date.
UKA Podcast Live - November 6th 2016
Live Podcast - 6th November
A. H. on 06 Nov 2016

Andy wants to talk about sexy photos, but Elliot shouts "OBJECTION!" in our latest live podcast.
Under the Covers: Escaflowne Ultimate Edition
Escaflowne Ultimate Edition
A. H. on 05 Nov 2016

Our Escaflowne Ultimate Edition has just flown(e) into the office, so we take a look at this hefty release from Anime Limited.
Testing the hue of Naoyoshi Shiotani
Naoyoshi Shiotani interview
A. H. on 04 Nov 2016

At October 2016's MCM London Comic Con, we sat down with Psycho-Pass director Naoyoshi Shiotani to talk about his career and experiences.
UK Anime Network Podcast - October 2016
London Comic Con podcast
A. H. on 31 Oct 2016

The MCM London Comic Con is upon us once again - on the Saturday of the show, Elliot and Andy locked themselves in a hotel room away from the madding crowds to talk about the show and all of the big news which came from it.
UKA Podcast - Live from Scotland Loves Anime 2016
SLA 2016 live show
A. H. on 25 Oct 2016

Elliot and Andy come to you from the Edinburgh Filmhouse in front of a live audience, to talk about all of the films and fun of Scotland Loves Anime 2016!
The dark beauty of Chobits
Chobits Retrospective
Ross Locksley on 05 Oct 2016

With Chobits about to be released on Blu Ray, we take a look back at a series with dark themes and contentious ideas.
UKA Podcast Live - October 2nd 2016
Live Podcast - 2nd October
A. H. on 02 Oct 2016

Happiness is an attractive harem. Or ad-libbing anime voice actors. Or just a new manga series.
Plug and Play: Gal*Gun Double Peace
Gal*Gun: Double Peace
A. H. on 30 Sep 2016

PQube Games have brought some steam to Steam by porting rail shooter Gal*Gun Double Peace to the PC. We jump in to take a look, and hope nobody on our Steam friends list spots us.
UK Anime Network Podcast - September 2016
Summer season wrap-up
A. H. on 26 Sep 2016

The summer season is almost at an end, so Elliot and Andy convene to pick over the good, the bad and the Orange of currently airing anime.
Madogatari Tokyo Encore Exhibition
Madogatari Exhibit
Ross Locksley on 23 Sep 2016

We visit the Shaft 40th Anniversary "Madogatari" exhibition which returned to Tokyo for an encore showing following a successful Japanese tour.