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This is the home of our editorials and viewpoints. Full of passion and perhaps even a little touch of controversy, the subject of each opinion is always based on a firm love for the amazing art form known as anime. Try not to take these editorials too seriously and by all means, feel free to contribute your own opinions.

Article Title Date Published
Biographical
Brief spotlight on Makoto Shinkai Sat, 11 Mar 2006
Brief spotlight on Satoshi Kon Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Brief spotlight on Yoshiyuki Tomino Wed, 21 Dec 2005
I put Down My Pen: a tribute to Satoshi Kon (1963-2010) Sat, 4 Sep 2010
Book features
Del Rey Manga: Summer 2008 Sun, 17 Aug 2008
Manga: The Complete Guide by Jason Thompson Wed, 7 Nov 2007
The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 Fri, 10 Aug 2007
Convention & Events Report
Anime All-Nighter at Sci-Fi London 2007 Sun, 6 May 2007
Anime UK News at the Japan EXPO Tue, 7 Aug 2007
AyaCon 2005 review Sun, 28 Aug 2005
Celebration of MangaUK's 20th Anniversary Mon, 20 Jun 2011
London Film and Comic Con Review Tue, 4 Aug 2009
Redline screening at The Electric Cinema Tue, 29 Mar 2011
Scotland Loves Anime 2011 - Edinburgh Sat, 29 Oct 2011
Trip to the 2011 MCM Midland Expo Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time - UK Premiere Wed, 18 May 2011
End of year review
2004: Year in Review Part 1 Fri, 31 Dec 2004
2004: Year in Review Part 2 Fri, 31 Dec 2004
2004: Year in Review Part 3 Fri, 31 Dec 2004
2005: DVD accolades "Tank!" edition Sat, 31 Dec 2005
2005: Highlights of the year Sun, 1 Jan 2006
2005: The contents page Sat, 31 Dec 2005
2005: Words from the UK anime industry Sun, 1 Jan 2006
AUKN Looks Back Over a Year in Anime... Mon, 2 Jan 2012
Industry Commentary
A new era for the UK community? Sun, 13 Nov 2005
Anime and UK TV Mon, 1 Mar 2004
Anime, the UK and the 'Dangerous Cartoons Act' Sun, 15 Aug 2010
Fansub Future Shock Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Naruto and The Future of the UK Anime Industry Sat, 22 Jul 2006
The UK DVD Market - Why the wait? Mon, 17 Dec 2007
Interview
An interview with Makoto Shinkai Tue, 10 Jan 2012
An Interview with Yuri Lowenthal Thu, 2 Apr 2009
Anime set to invade UK TV! Is anime going mainstream? Mon, 27 Aug 2007
Being Sasuke: Life in the Naruto Universe Wed, 9 Jun 2010
From alchemist to Host Club king, Vic Mignogna talks about life after FMA Sun, 19 Jul 2009
Interview with AmeCon chairman Mon, 9 Aug 2004
Interview with Kabuki UK editor Sat, 24 Apr 2004
Interview with Laura Bailey and Colleen Clinkenbeard Sat, 10 Nov 2007
Interview with MAMEzine editor Mon, 20 Sep 2004
Interview with Natural Born Kittens creator Mon, 29 Mar 2004
Interview with Neo Magazine Editor Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Interview with Tiffany Grant Fri, 2 Dec 2005
Ninja Clash at The British Museum: talking with curator Paul Gravett Mon, 30 Jul 2007
Studio Bones interview: Masahiro Ando and Masahiko Minami on Sword of the Stranger Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Manga
How to Draw Manga: Some Recent Guides Worth Investigating Thu, 8 Jul 2010
Series Feature
Beginners Guide to Macross Mon, 6 Mar 2006
Beginners Guide to Tenchi Muyo! Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Neon Genesis Evangelion - A Decade On Mon, 7 Feb 2005
The Ultimate Guide to Gundam Tue, 2 Aug 2005
Special Feature
Anime On Demand Summer 2011 Line-up Guide Fri, 2 Sep 2011
Bootleggers Paradise Mon, 1 Mar 2004
Halloween horror recommendations! Sun, 30 Oct 2005
Introducing Minako; the new mascot of Anime UK News! An interview with her creator Outlawstar! Mon, 20 Aug 2007
Introducing... UK manga publisher Tanoshimi Wed, 13 Sep 2006
My Year with Naruto Sat, 29 Dec 2007
Preview Guide To Anime On Demand and It's Spring 2011 Line-up Tue, 14 Jun 2011
Some of the best anime coming to UK TV Sun, 9 Sep 2007
The UK DVD Market - Sorry, how much?! Tue, 19 Feb 2008
The UK's most underrated anime Sun, 6 May 2007
UK's most wanted anime (10 through 6) Tue, 6 Apr 2004
UK's most wanted anime (5 through 1) Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Unlicensed anime
Oishii Furesshu: Famous First Edition Wed, 12 Jan 2005
Oishii Furesshu: February Fanservice Tue, 1 Feb 2005
The Great Unwashed Anime: August Sun, 14 Aug 2005
The Great Unwashed Anime: May '06 Sun, 7 May 2006
The Great Unwashed Anime: November Sun, 27 Nov 2005
The Great Unwashed Anime: October Tue, 18 Oct 2005
The Great Unwashed Anime: September Tue, 13 Sep 2005

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