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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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UK Anime Network podcast LOVE - 14th February 2016
Valentine's Day podcast
A. H. on 16 Feb 2016

The Internet tried to stop us, but it couldn't quieten our Anthem of the Heart... or any of our other discussions of the latest anime and hot news, for that matter.
PnP: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
A. H. on 04 Feb 2016

Some might say we've had too many storms in the UK already this year, but here's another for us to ponder, as the latest Naruto game from Cyber Connect 2 blows into our isle.
UK Anime Network podcast - January 2016
Winter 2016 season podcast
A. H. on 01 Feb 2016

For our first full podcast of the new year, we dig deep into the winter 2016 anime season to share our thoughts so far.
Exclusive clip: Miss Hokusai
Exclusive clip: Miss Hokusai
A. H. on 28 Jan 2016

Miss Hokusai arrives in cinemas on Friday 5th February as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, and we have an exclusive clip from this Keiichi Hara film.
A brief tour of the Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo highlights
A. H. on 08 Jan 2016

Studio Khara's series of Japan Animator Expo shorts have returned for the month of January - we pick out our favourites that you absolutely must check out before they disappear.
Anime on sale: The hits and misses of 2015
2015 anime sales
A. H. on 06 Jan 2016

We often talk about anime as good, bad or something in-between, but rarely do we get to talk about raw sales figures to show what is and isn't popular. Andy changes this by running a careful eye over 2015's anime sales numbers to offer up some interesting information.
The 2015 UK Anime Network Awards
UKA Awards 2015
A. H. on 31 Dec 2015

The year is over, so what were our highlights and lowlights of 2015? Read on to find out all the nominees and winners for this year, including the champion of your very own Reader's Choice Award!
Winter 2016 anime preview
Winter 2016 anime preview
A. H. on 23 Dec 2015

Yes, 2016 is all but upon us, so what anime will we be enjoying in the New Year? As always, we guide you through what's worth your time and what might be best avoided for the winter season.
Under the Covers: Samurai Flamenco - Part 1
Samurai Flamenco
A. H. on 21 Dec 2015

We did the robot when our copy of the first half of Samurai Flamenco landed in the office. We can't help but feel that it might have been the wrong choice of celebratory dance...
Under the Covers: Full Metal Panic Ultimate
Full Metal Panic Ultimate Edition
A. H. on 02 Dec 2015

If you need to get your fill of Full Metal Panic, then this Ultimate Edition has everything you need. We open up this hefty package to see what's contained within.
Miyazaki on Trial in The Wind Rises
Miyazaki on trial
Alexander Smit on 27 Nov 2015

The Wind Rises - Hayao Miyazaki's final feature-length film, and also his most controversial. Alexander Smit delves into what this movie has to say about its creator.
Viewster's Kill la Kill Omakase launch box
Kill la Kill Omakase box
A. H. on 21 Nov 2015

We lose our way with Omakase's Kill la Kill launch box from Viewster.
UK Anime Network podcast - November 2015
Autumn 2015 season podcast
A. H. on 18 Nov 2015

We're halfway through the autumn anime season, so Elliot and Andy rope in Dan Barnett to talk about the good and bad of the currently airing shows. Whether it's the heavily objectionable Heavy Object or the beauty of Beautiful Bones, we have it covered!
Thoughts on Thought Bubble
Thought Bubble 2015
Ross Locksley on 15 Nov 2015

Ross and James kapow and ker-splat their way through the Thought Bubble 2015 convention held at Leeds Royal Armouries.
PnP: Sword Art Online Lost Song
Sword Art Online: Lost Song
A. H. on 13 Nov 2015

This latest RPG derived from Reki Kawahara's popular has just hit the PlayStation 4 in its English language edition, and we fly into ALfheim Online to check it out.
Manga in the Museum
Manga Now: Three Generations
Robert Frazer on 02 Nov 2015

The UK Anime Network visits London to explore the British Museum's special exhibition "Manga Now: Three Generations".
UK Anime Network podcast - October 2015
UKA podcast - October 2015
A. H. on 31 Oct 2015

The latest MCM London Comic Con is over, but it still lives on it our hearts - which is why Elliot and Andy summarily pour their hearts out to cover all of the announcements and detail all of their thoughts surrounding the event.
Gunma Guys - An Interview with Akira Osaki
Akira Osaki Interview
Hayley Scanlon on 21 Oct 2015

With his second feature proving a big hit at London's Raindance Film Festival, we sat down to with director Akira Osaki talk about his career so far and latest project, Obon Brothers.
Scotland Loves Anime 2015 live show
Scotland Loves Anime 2015
A. H. on 20 Oct 2015

Elliot Page and Andy Hanley convene in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Filmhouse to talk about the cornucopia of films on show at Scotland Loves Anime 2015.
Under the Covers: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure DVD
A. H. on 07 Oct 2015

No matter what trials and tribulations its titular character has gone through, surely nothing can match the bizarre adventure undertaken by this series to make it to the UK on DVD, and we check out this rather unusual release.