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

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Autumn 2016 anime preview
Autumn 2016 anime preview
Dan Barnett on 21 Sep 2016

The ever-increasing quantity of anime coming each season shows no signs of abating, so what's worthy of your time this coming autumn season? Dan digs deep to find out.
UKA Podcast Live - September 18th 2016
Live Podcast - 18th September
A. H. on 18 Sep 2016

This week's live podcast may have Insufficient Direction, but it does ensure Mandatory Happiness, so you'd better be smiling while you listen.
Under the Covers: Otaku no Video
Otaku no Video
A. H. on 07 Sep 2016

Our resident otaku has made a video about Otaku no Video - namely, Animeigo's crowd-funded Kickstarter edition of this GAINAX classic on Blu-ray.
Nine Worlds Geek Fest 2016
Nine Worlds Geek Fest 2016
Seb Reid on 06 Sep 2016

Seb takes a visit to the Nine Worlds Geek Fest in London to see what the convention is all about.
Under the Covers: Macross Delta Volume 2
Macross Delta Volume 2
A. H. on 02 Sep 2016

We journeyed to Windermere to pick up the second volume of Macross Delta... then found out that the Lake District is actually nothing to do with this series, so had to import it from Japan just like everyone else.
Under the Covers: Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
A. H. on 01 Sep 2016

We stand proud on a cardboard box to delve into the UK Collector's Edition of this excellent comedy series.
UK Anime Network Podcast - August 2016
Otakon 2016 discussion
A. H. on 30 Aug 2016

We shift our attentions across the pond for this month's podcast, as Elliot shares his experiences at Otakon 2016 in Baltimore, USA.
Under the Covers: Unlimited Blade Works - Part 2
FSN: UBW Part 2
A. H. on 08 Aug 2016

Ever wonder how much effort went into designing all the swords in Unlimited Blade Works? This is just one of the questions answered by this second Collector's Edition volume of Ufotable's Fate/stay Night outing.
Under the Covers: Parasyte Collection 2
Parasyte -the maxim- Collection 2
A. H. on 04 Aug 2016

The second half of Parasyte has taken over the UK Anime office, and only Andy is brave enough to dissect its Deluxe Edition treatment. Can it impress us more than the first Limited Edition volume?
Under the Covers: Macross Delta Volume 1
Macross Delta Volume 1
A. H. on 02 Aug 2016

It has no chance of coming to the west any time soon, so we thrust our hand deep into our wallet to pick up a Japanese copy of the first volume of Macross Delta, complete with English subtitles! We take a look to see what we get for our Yen.
Weiss Schwarz cometh
Weiss Schwarz
Ross Locksley on 20 Jul 2016

Anime and card games collide in Bushiroad's Weiss Schwarz, so what happens when Madoka takes on Angel Beat?
Why Re:ZERO is 2016's biggest hit
Re:ZERO - 2016's biggest hit?
A. H. on 14 Jul 2016

It's the series everyone is talking about right now, but why? Andy Hanley digs into the reason why Re:ZERO has become one of 2016's biggest anime hits.
Through the Mailbox EX: Heroic Legend of Arslan
Heroic Legend of Arslan
A. H. on 04 Jul 2016

We take an exclusive first look at Universal Pictures' second anime release in the UK market - can it become a legend in its own right?
Under the Covers: Sword Art Online II
Sword Art Online II
A. H. on 27 Jun 2016

As well as checking out the fourth and final volume of Sword Art Online II in full, we also go nuts and check out the full set of Anime Limited Collector's Edition UK releases of the series to see how they shape up in their entirety.
Under the Covers: Parasyte Collection 1
Parasyte -the maxim-
A. H. on 24 Jun 2016

Nobody likes a parasite, but when it comes to Parasyte it's a different story - we've nabbed an early copy of Animatsu Entertainment's Deluxe Edition release of Parasyte -the maxim-'s first volume to check it out.
Under the Covers: Ping Pong the Animation
Ping Pong
A. H. on 22 Jun 2016

Table tennis might not typically be a sport you'd describe as "intense" or "surreal", but that's only if you haven't seen ping pong as seen through the lens of director Masaaki Yuasa yet...
UK Anime Network Podcast Live - E3 2016 Special
Live Podcast - E3 Special
A. H. on 19 Jun 2016

Video games! You love them, we love them, and last week's annual E3 event gives us ample opportunity to shoot game about... well, games.
Under the Covers: Love Live Season 2
Love Live Season 2
A. H. on 10 Jun 2016

It's time once again for us to muse on µ's, as we look at the final retail Limited Edition release of Love Live's second season on Blu-ray. We also take a sneaky quick look at the Season 1 Collector's Edition on Blu-ray into the bargain.
An audience with Anime Limited's Andrew Partridge
Anime Limited interview
A. H. on 08 Jun 2016

It's been a year of seismic shifts for the UK anime industry with plenty more seemingly to come. We sat down with the president of Anime Limited, Andrew Partridge, at the May 2016 MCM London Comic Con to get the in-depth lowdown on what's afoot.
Win the Studio Ghibli back catalogue and more
Studio Ghibli competition
A. H. on 08 Jun 2016

Show us Totoro's Travels and win a Studio Ghibli DVD back catalogue and limited edition When Marnie Was There merchandise.