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

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Winter 2013 anime preview
Winter 2013 anime preview
A. H. on 18 Dec 2012

A new year means new anime, and with over thirty new shows being broadcast we offer our usual guide to what to keep an eye out for this winter.
Ni no Kuni - Wrath of the White Witch preview
Ni no Kuni preview
A. H. on 12 Dec 2012

After spending a full morning playing Ni no Kuni for the PlayStation 3 at Namco Bandai's UK headquarters, we share our thoughts on the game in preview form!
Under the Covers: Nausicaa manga box set
Nausicaa manga video
A. H. on 06 Dec 2012

In this first video instalment of a new feature here at UK Anime, we take a look at Viz Media's release of the Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind manga in box set form.
25 years of Production I.G. - Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
Production I.G. interview
A. H. on 26 Nov 2012

During the Hyper Japan Christmas 2012 event, we were lucky enough to meet and interview one of the founders of Production I.G., Mitsuhisa Ishikawa!
Catching up with Genki Gear
The Gods of geek tee-couture speak!
Ross Locksley on 08 Nov 2012

Genki Gear offer an insight into their design process and the success of a range of original designs in the wild.
Memories of TGS 2012
TGS 2012
Ross Locksley on 23 Sep 2012

Ross & James visit Makuhari Messe for 2012's Tokyo Game show - glitz, glamour and sore thumbs ensue...
Autumn 2012 anime preview
Autumn 2012 anime preview
A. H. on 17 Sep 2012

With over 40 new shows airing in Japan this autumn, what should you be watching for this coming anime season? We help you sort the wheat from the chaff.
UK Anime Network podcast - Series 2 Episode 7
MangaGamer interview
A. H. on 12 Aug 2012

In this month's podcast, we talk to MangaGamer's John Pickett and also discuss the latest news and reviews!
Animagic 2012 - Anime convention German-style
Animagic 2012
Seb Reid on 08 Aug 2012

Martin, Daniel and Seb visit the strange German city of Bonn to find out what Germany has to offer the anime fan at AnimagiC 2012.
London Anime Con 2012
London Anime Con 2012
Mark Burke on 19 Jul 2012

UKA heads down to London Anime Con 5!
Namco Bandai's 2012 Summer Showcase
Namco Bandai Summer Showcase
Mark Burke on 12 Jul 2012

UKA was invited to preview some upcoming Namco Bandai releases!
Estatic Arts has arrived
Bricks and Mortar retail is alive and well
Ross Locksley on 04 Jul 2012

We interview the fine folks at Estatic Arts about their entry into the UK market.
London Anime Convention 2012
Convention conversation
Ross Locksley on 21 Jun 2012

Ross talks to Michael Towers, organiser of the London Anime Convention, about what it takes to run the perfect con job.
Summer 2012 anime preview
Summer 2012 anime preview
A. H. on 20 Jun 2012

You might not believe it from the weather, but the summer is here! But what new anime will it be bringing to the masses? We check out what will be hitting Japanese TV over the coming months.
Kazuya Murata and Masahiko Minami interview
Sacred Star of Milos interview
A. H. on 11 Jun 2012

Alongside the UK theatrical première of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - The Sacred Star of Milos, we sat down to a round table chat with the film's director and producer.
Michael Sinterniklaas and Stephanie Sheh interview
Welcome to the Space Show interview
A. H. on 30 May 2012

Michael Sinterniklaas and Stephanie Sheh took some time away from their work to visit the UK and discuss their work on the English dub of Welcome to the Space Show - we were on hand to quiz them!
Guide to Disgaea
Guide to Disgaea
Ross Locksley on 02 Apr 2012

With Disgaea 3 due to drop on PS Vita, our dungeon-dwelling Editor and self-confessed Disgaea nut Ross Liversidge examines the series in all its forms in a celebration of the Netherworld.
SunnyCon 2012
J-Culture lands in Sunderland
Ross Locksley on 24 Mar 2012

The UKA team travel North to SunnyCon, the first in hopefully a long line of Northern anime and J-Culture conventions.
Spring 2012 anime preview
Spring 2012 anime
A. H. on 21 Mar 2012

The weather may be improving, but don't expect to spend much time outside as we guide you through all the anime you should be watching this spring!
UK Anime Network podcast - Series 2 Episode 3
Crunchyroll interview
on 19 Mar 2012

For our latest podcast, we talk with the CEO of anime streaming service Crunchyroll, Kun Gao, to discuss the site and their UK strategy.