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UK Anime Network Podcast Special - Victoria Holden
Victoria Holden podcast
A. H. on 24 Jan 2017

In this special edition of the show, Crunchyroll's Victoria Holden (aka Sailorbee) swings by for a light-hearted chat about her love of anime, how that passion turned into her job, and how it ultimately shapes the way the streaming service interacts with their community.
Under the Covers: Berserk Blu-ray
Berserk Blu-ray
A. H. on 23 Jan 2017

Whether its later iterations found favour with you or not, there's no denying the enduring popularity of the original Berserk TV anime - popularity that has led to it enjoying a new Blu-ray Collector's Edition release, which we take a look at here.
UKA Podcast Live - January 22nd 2017
Live Podcast - 22nd January
A. H. on 22 Jan 2017

From skirmishing on the moon to exploring a bustling Metropolis, our discussions take us far and wide in this latest live podcast show. Plus, who thought we'd be talking about offending Nazis and an anime streaming service from Amazon in 2017?
Under the Covers: Metropolis Steelbook
Metropolis Steelbook
A. H. on 20 Jan 2017

It may only be loosely based upon an Osamu Tezuka manga, but that doesn't diminish the quality of this classic anime film - we take a look at its new HD Steelbook treatment from Eureka.
Plug and Play: Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
A. H. on 18 Jan 2017

Fate has brought us a brand-new console title, blending the gameplay of the Musou series around this popular universe. We get inside Saber's ring (stop giggling at the back) to check out the PlayStation 4 edition of the game.
Return of Berserk
Berserk HD
Ross Locksley on 09 Jan 2017

With MVM's imminent re-release of the seminal Berserk on Blu Ray, we take a look at what makes the brutal tale such an iconic and enduring series.
UKA Podcast Live - January 8th 2017
Live Podcast - 8th January
A. H. on 08 Jan 2017

It's a new year, but Elliot and Andy are still stuck in the same old habits of talking about anime, manga and all of the latest news. Today, we discuss everything from Yuri on Ice to Fate/Grand Order and the mystery of Matthew.
Under the Covers: Mai Mai Miracle
Mai Mai Miracle
A. H. on 05 Jan 2017

Christmas brought us a miracle of its own, as this much-delayed Kickstarter-funded release finally reached backers. We check out its Collector's Edition to get a feel for a product that will eventually reach retail shelves.
Under the Covers: Heroic Legend of Arslan Part 2
Heroic Legend of Arslan Part 2
A. H. on 03 Jan 2017

We grab the nearest horse and ride in to take a look at this second half of The Heroic Legend of Arslan's first season in Collector's Edition form, courtesy of Universal Pictures.
The 2016 UK Anime Network Awards
UKA Awards 2016
A. H. on 29 Dec 2016

The year is over, so what were our highlights and lowlights of 2016? Read on to find out all the nominees and winners for this year, including the champion of your very own Reader's Choice Award!
UKA Podcast Live - December 18th 2016
Live Podcast - 18th December
A. H. on 18 Dec 2016

It's our last podcast of the year, and we fight against injury to talk about Wake Up, Girls, the dangers of mobile games, and plenty more besides.
UKA North Podcast Ep 5 - Collecting
UKA North Podcast 5
Ross Locksley on 17 Dec 2016

Mr Seb and Ross are joined by the inimitable James as the trio discuss their collecting habits and probe the Freudian nightmare of what drives them! Not for the faint of heart, you have been warned...
Under the Covers: Seraph of the End Part 2
Seraph of the End Part 2
A. H. on 06 Dec 2016

Seraph of the End comes to an end, and we take a look at the second half of the series in its UK Collector's Edition form.
UKA Podcast Live - December 4th 2016
Live Podcast - 4th December
A. H. on 04 Dec 2016

Nothing says Christmas like zombies and monster girls, so allow Elliot and Andy to bring some festive spirit into your December with our latest live show.
UKA North Podcast Ep 4 - Special Editions
UKA North Podcast 4
Ross Locksley on 03 Dec 2016

Ross and Seb muse on the nature of what makes a worthy special edition for games and anime - plus a bit of Transformer talk and a hint of changes to the UK Anime Network. And wine, of course.
UK Anime Network Podcast - November 2016
Podcast - Crunchyroll's Terry Li
A. H. on 29 Nov 2016

For this month's podcast, we invite Crunchyroll's Terry Li onto the show to talk all about the streaming service - how it's faring, where it's going, and of course the company's partnership with Funimation - and to answer your questions.
Under the Covers: The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
A. H. on 23 Nov 2016

This isn't our first contact with The Tatami Galaxy and it certainly isn't our worst contact, as we check out this new HD edition of Masaaki Yuasa's impressive and surreal series.
The Compatible Aesthetics of Big O
Aesthetics of The Big O
Alexander Smit on 22 Nov 2016

The Big O draws important influences not just from mecha anime, but also from film noir - Alexander Smit digs into this somewhat forgotten classic to discuss how and why it does this.
UKA North Podcast Episode 2
UKA North Podcast 2
Ross Locksley on 22 Nov 2016

Ross and Seb return, surprisingly unharmed. As well as a Northern slant on the latest news (read: tight) we answer the burning question of our age - who are these old guys?
Under the Covers: Fullmetal Alchemist Ultimate
FMA Ultimate Edition
A. H. on 20 Nov 2016

Fullmetal Alchemist was a gateway anime for an entire generation of fans, so what better way to bring it to the UK on Blu-ray than via a resin gateway of its very own? We open the door to check out Anime Limited's Ultimate Edition release.