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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?
The Crystal Ball - 2011 Game Preview
Kevin Leathers on 13 Dec 2010

We look into our crystal ball to take a peek at the games set for release in 2011 and give our pick of the bunch.
The Crystal Ball - 2011 Anime Preview
A. H. on 03 Dec 2010

Now that this year is almost at a close, we peer into our crystal ball to discuss what anime you'll be wanting to save your money for in 2011.
UK Anime Network podcast 05 - November 22nd 2010
A. H. on 24 Nov 2010

It's podcast time again, and this time around Kevin Leathers and Andy Hanley talk about the Leeds International Film Festival amongst other things.
UK Anime Network podcast 04 - October 30th 2010
A. H. on 31 Oct 2010

For our latest podcast, we come to you from the aftermath of the MCM London Expo's second day to share our thoughts and experiences from the event.
UK Anime Network podcast 03 - October 19th 2010
A. H. on 20 Oct 2010

For our latest podcast, we interview Crunchyroll Vice President Rob Pereyda, and talk about our experience at Scotland Loves Anime in Edinburgh.
UK Anime Network podcast 02 - October 7th 2010
A. H. on 10 Oct 2010

After enjoying recording our last podcast so much, we couldn't wait to do another one - so we didn't wait! Here's episode two of the UK Anime Network podcast, recorded on Thursday, October 7th.
Inside Hyper Japan 2010
A. H. on 05 Oct 2010

From the 1st to the third of October, Hyper Japan at the Old Truman Brewery in London set out to celebrate all things Japanese. We joined in the happenings on Saturday to see what the event was all about.
UK Anime Network podcast - September 2010
A. H. on 15 Sep 2010

UK Anime's very own Kevin Leathers and Andy Hanley talk about the latest news and releases in our first new-look podcast!
iPhone desu? A guide to anime-style apps
Ross Locksley on 08 Sep 2010

Our editor has braved the rabbit hole that is the iTunes App store to give you a hands on guide to the bold, weird, disturbing and wonderful world of apps for otaku.
Autumn 2010 anime preview
A. H. on 06 Sep 2010

The weather is taking a turn for the worse, the nights are drawing in... That means it's time to stay indoors and watch anime! We look over Japan's Autumn 2010 season to help you know what you should be looking forward to.