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Manga Entertainment's 20th Anniversary Party
Robert Frazer on 04 Jul 2011

At 20 years Manga Entertainment is now the grand old man of the western anime industry, but it threw a big birthday bash to prove to the world that it's still very much with-it and leading anime fans to another decade of excitement, adventure, and shining discs. Robert Frazer was on hand to soak up the vibe.
Lost My Music II - More anime music on iTunes UK
A. H. on 22 Jun 2011

After the popularity of our first article looking at what anime music is available to UK fans via iTunes, here's a second selection of great tunes available to find and buy online!
Summer 2011 anime preview
A. H. on 14 Jun 2011

Cancel that barbecue and forget the beach - it's new anime season time again! We guide you through what's likely to be hot and what's not in Japan this summer.
UK Anime Network podcast 10 - June 2nd 2011
A. H. on 02 Jun 2011

For our latest UK Anime Network podcast, Andy is joined by editor-in-chief Ross Liversidge to discuss the recent May 2011 MCM London Expo.
Yu-Gi-Oh 3D: Bonds Beyond Time preview report
Robert Frazer on 30 May 2011

Yu-Gi-Oh 3D: Bonds Beyond Time is currently on release in UK cinemas - as Robert Frazer recounts his experience of a special preview event showcasing the movie, it's well worth taking the time to catch it now!
Avoid the Royal Wedding by watching romance anime
A. H. on 25 Apr 2011

Fed up of hearing about the Royal Wedding? We point out ten romance-driven anime series that are far better than watching a procession of posh people in silly hats.
UK Anime Network podcast 09 - April 21st 2011
A. H. on 24 Apr 2011

After an enforced one month break (yes, we broke the recording), the UK Anime Network podcast returns to discuss the Spring 2011 anime season with special guest Matt Kamen.
Nintendo's 3DS hits the UK
Kevin Leathers on 25 Mar 2011

With the Nintendo 3DS' launch today, we talk a look at what the new console holds for anime fans.
Mamoru Hosoda - The Wizard of OZ
A. H. on 22 Mar 2011

With the impending release of Summer Wars in the UK, we explore the career and works of its mastermind, director Mamoru Hosoda.
Spring 2011 anime preview
A. H. on 14 Mar 2011

A new anime season in Japan is drawing closer by the day, and it's a bumper one this time around. We look at all of the new series making their debut this spring.
Toshimichi Mori and Daisuke Ishiwatari interview
A. H. on 09 Mar 2011

At the Bunkasai event in London on March 5th, UK Anime were lucky enough to spend some time with both Toshimichi Mori and Daisuke Ishiwatari, the creators of the Blazblue and Guilty Gear fighting game franchises respectively. Find out what they had to say in our exclusive interview!
Bunkasai: A very British Japanese culture festival
A. H. on 08 Mar 2011

Saturday, March 5th saw the latest Bunkasai Japanese culture festival take place in London - Andy Hanley was there to check it out.
UK Anime Network podcast 08 - February 24th 2011
A. H. on 27 Feb 2011

This month, Andy Hanley is joined by fellow contributor Elliot Page to discuss the forthcoming series of We Love Anime events, the joys of Redline and Madoka Magica, and a host of other goodies.
Uniqlo presents: We Love Anime
A. H. on 14 Feb 2011

Like the sound of an event which brings anime film screenings right across the UK? Then you'll fall in love with We Love Anime, which sets out to do just that. We explain just what you'll be able to look forward to over the coming months.
Lost My Music - Anime music on iTunes UK
A. H. on 08 Feb 2011

Looking for anime music on iTunes? The UK doesn't have much to choose from, but we pick out a few gems that might just be worth parting with your cash for.
UK Anime Network podcast 07 - January 20th 2011
A. H. on 23 Jan 2011

It's our first podcast of 2011, and this month Andy Hanley and Kevin Leathers are joined by NEO Magazine's Matt Kamen as we discuss the latest news and the winter 2011 anime season.
noitaminA - Turning animation on its head
A. H. on 11 Jan 2011

We take a look at the history of Fuji Television's noitaminA programming slot, and just why it's held in such high regard by anime fans.
UK Anime Network podcast 06 - December 18th 2010
A. H. on 21 Dec 2010

For our final podcast of 2010, Kevin and Andy talk about the highs and lows for the year and what they're looking forward to in 2011, including some thoughts on the forthcoming winter anime season.
Winter 2011 anime preview
A. H. on 20 Dec 2010

Hold the turkey and put down those crackers - first things first, it's time to start planning your 2011 anime viewing! We check out everything the winter season in Japan has to offer.
The 2010 UK Anime Network Awards
A. H. on 15 Dec 2010

We celebrate the forthcoming end of the year with our pick of the greatest series and products of the past twelve months. Just what releases were found to be worthy of a UK Anime award, including our new category picked by our readers?