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The Macross II Lost Art Project

Previously unseen Macross II artwork surfaces in the UKA vault

Author: Ross Locksley


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Rising like the sun - Yoshitomo Yonetani interview
Yoshitomo Yonetani interview
A. H. on 19 May 2014

Before the European premiere of Tiger & Bunny: The Rising, we found some time to chat with the film's director, Yoshitomo Yonetani.
Terracotta Far East Film Festival 2014 Preview
Terracotta Festival 2014 preview
Hayley Scanlon on 24 Apr 2014

The Terracotta festival is back and bigger than ever! Once again spanning two venues over ten days, Terracotta Far East Film Festival 2014 is set to bring some of the best recent Asian cinema to UK shores. We take a look at what seems set to be another excellent instalment from the Terracotta team.
Weekly merchandise / figure round-up (18/04/2014)
Merchandise round-up - April 18th
Jenny Draper on 18 Apr 2014

What's hot in the world of anime merchandise this week?
Are two Blu-Rays better than one?
Blu-Ray quality investigation
A. H. on 16 Apr 2014

Is one 50GB Blu-Ray disc enough to hold an entire anime series with satisfactory video quality? We investigate.
Circular Justice - An interview with Gen Takahashi
Gen Takahashi interview
Hayley Scanlon on 09 Apr 2014

As we've often seen in Japanese cinema, getting involved with the Japanese legal system is an absurd and often futile process. Gen Takahashi's latest film takes a look at the many problems and contradictions in the Japanese court system and we sat down with him to talk about the law and cinema at the film's UK premiere.
Spring 2014 anime preview
Spring 2014 anime preview
A. H. on 19 Mar 2014

Spring has sprung, bringing with it not only lambs and foals but also lots of new anime. We take a look at what you'll be wanting to stay in for in spite of the sunshine outdoors.
Weekly merchandise / figure round-up (28/02/2014)
Merchandise round-up - Feb 28th
Jenny Draper on 28 Feb 2014

New staff member Jenny supplies her first round-up of the week's latest figures and merchandise.
Terrestrial Language - Yasuhiro Yoshiura interview
Yasuhiro Yoshiura interview
A. H. on 25 Feb 2014

To promote the theatrical release of Patema Inverted in the UK later this year, we sat down to talk to the film's director Yasuhiro Yoshiura about his life and work.
Who is East Asia Television?
Inside EATV
A. H. on 06 Feb 2014

Many of you would love to see anime given prominence on broadcast TV, and East Asia Television are promising just that. But can they deliver? We investigate.
The 2013 UK Anime Network Awards
UKA Awards 2013
A. H. on 31 Dec 2013

As the year comes to a close, it's time to don our tuxedos and break out the champagne for the 2013 UK Anime Network Awards, including the announcement of your Reader's Choice winner!
Winter 2014 anime preview
Winter 2014 anime preview
A. H. on 11 Dec 2013

2014 is almost upon us, so what anime can we look forward to in the New Year? Andy Hanley takes a look.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion - A preview
Madoka Magica: Rebellion
Dan Barnett on 13 Nov 2013

How dedicated are we to watching the latest anime? Well, one of our number flew all the way out to Japan to check out the third, brand new Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie...
Andrew Partridge interview at MCM London Comic Con
Andrew Partridge interview
A. H. on 11 Nov 2013

We caught up with Andrew Partridge at the October 2013 London MCM Comic Con, and snuck off to a deserted wine bar to quiz him on all things Anime Limited!
The Producers - Namco Bandai at London Comic Con
Namco Bandai interviews
A. H. on 04 Nov 2013

We got to talk to four top Japanese producers at the October 2013 MCM London Comic Con courtesy of Namco Bandai - here's what they had to say!
Titans of animation - The WIT Studio interview
WIT Studio interview
A. H. on 29 Oct 2013

At this October's MCM London Comic Con, we were lucky enough to sit down to talk to three of the leading lights of WIT Studio, creators of the Attack on Titan anime adaptation!
Samurai Flamenco and a history of Takahiro Omori
Takahiro Omori
A. H. on 05 Oct 2013

As Anime Limited reveal their first simulcasting venture, we take a brief look at the work and career of the director at the helm of Samurai Flamenco.
Autumn 2013 anime preview
Autumn 2013 anime preview
A. H. on 11 Sep 2013

You want new anime to watch? How about over 40 new series to choose from? Welcome to the autumn 2013 season, and as always we guide you through what's on its way.
Under the Covers: Cowboy Bebop Part 1 (Blu-Ray)
Cowboy Bebop Blu-Ray
A. H. on 29 Jul 2013

Anime Limited's first ever release arrives today, and it's a big one! We take a look at this first half of Cowboy Bebop on Blu-Ray.
Getting to know Cardfight!! Vanguard
Cardfight!! Vanguard
Ross Locksley on 22 Jul 2013

Ross, Seb and a select crew of UKA regulars spend the day card-fighting - will anyone emerge triumphant?
Inside Japan Expo - Paris 2013
Japan Expo - Paris 2013
Seb Reid on 12 Jul 2013

Two like-minded individuals undertake a pilgrimage to the holy grail of Japanese culture, anime merchandise, cosplay, gaming and music. They offer their opinions on the expo, as well as an overview of the goings-on during the largest anime expo in Europe.