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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.
Namco Bandai Preview
Namco Bandai
on 09 Mar 2012

UKA was invited to Namco Bandai headquarters in London to check out their upcoming games.
Perfect Area Complete! Hyper Japan Spring 2012
Hyper Japan Spring 2012
A. H. on 28 Feb 2012

Hyper Japan returns for its third outing and it's biggest yet! We explore the show and discuss its major guests.
February figure focus with E2046
E2046 February
Ross Locksley on 25 Feb 2012

It's another figure focus featuring Gathering's kits from E2046. This month the characters hail from games, light novels and anime. One of which is downright disturbing!
January Figure Focus with E2046
E2046 January
on 23 Jan 2012

We're back with E2046 as we take our first dive into the world of anime figures in 2012!
December Figure Focus with E2046
E2046 Dec
on 29 Dec 2011

Looking for something to spend your post-Christmas cash on? Or just like drooling over awesome figures? This is the article for you...
Winter 2012 anime preview
Winter 2012 Anime
A. H. on 21 Dec 2011

The new year brings with it a new stack of anime to be broadcast in Japan - what's likely to be hot for the winter 2012 anime season?
The 2011 UK Anime Network Awards
2011 Awards
A. H. on 19 Dec 2011

With the year drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the releases which made 2011 what it was. Who are the big winners in our 2011 UK Anime Network awards?
The Crystal Ball - 2012 Anime Preview
A. H. on 12 Dec 2011

Next year is looking all set to be another big (and expensive!) one for anime fans here in the UK - so what new shows and movies can we look forward to over the course of 2012?
The Crystal Ball - 2012 Manga Preview
A. H. on 08 Dec 2011

Should you consider asking Santa for some new bookshelves to take the weight of all the manga that will be tempting you next year? We look into our crystal ball at what you'll have to look forward to in 2012.
London Calling - Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011
A. H. on 05 Dec 2011

In a year that has seen her star shine ever brighter, Miku Hatsune and her Vocaloid counterparts finally made it to London for not one but two concert screenings. Andy Hanley describes the festivities.