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AP Reader’s Epic Anime List

After a look at the top 30 list of recommended anime series on IMDB, we asked our followers on Facebook what they thought of the line up. Let’s just say you did not take it well. Many of you disagreed with the line up, suggesting different titles and moving current ones on the list up and down. Continue reading

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Illustration Competition Winners!

It is time, time we announced the winners of our AnnaMay Illustration Competition. There were so many wonderful entries for the contest and we love every single one of them. Of course there can only be three winners… Continue reading

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Illustration Competition Entries

So our illustration competition has closed and now we move on to the hard job of deciding the winners. Before we do this though, we thought it best to let you have a little look at the entries. Let us know what you think in the comment section below. Continue reading

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Vocaloids Explained #1

Within this article we will break down Vocaloid history, music and clear up some unanswered questions to really get to the bottom of these digital creations. Enjoy and if you have any further questions then leave a comment at the bottom of the article. Continue reading

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SunnyCon: Sunderland’s First Anime Convention

Sunderland didn’t know what hit it when anime and Japanese culture fans stormed the city centre to celebrate – in their own unique style – their love for all thinks geeky. Outside the shopping mall was the Crowtree Leisure Centre … Continue reading

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Hyper Japan 2012: Day 2

Now that I had a mental map of the inner goings on of HYPER JAPAN, I was ready to hit the games. Nintendo Unleashed kept me highly entertained looking at the demo of yesterday’s released game The Last Story, with graphics as beautiful as Final Fantasy and pleasant dubbing – this is a J-rpg lots of people will enjoy. Playable games available to button bash on included Naruto, Tekken, Xenoblade Chronicles and Zelda. Continue reading

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Hyper Japan 2012: Day 1

HYPER JAPAN is the UK’s biggest J-culture event, held at Earl’s Court in London the huge event runs over three days and this year is their biggest yet! Continue reading

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The Latest Releases: Which Should You Watch?

Anime releases in the UK are really picking up, with new films and series popping up all over the place – as well as long-running series continuing – it’s only a matter of time until we all spiral into anime release confusion, so which of these new releases should you be actually spending your money on? Continue reading

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London Anime Con 2012 – The Aftermath

Another year is well underway and with it comes a whole cornucopia of conventions and events. Starting off London’s season is London Anime Con! Created and organised by Anime League. Continue reading

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Learn from Manga: It’s Not Just Words and Pictures

We take a look at Japanese comic books and how they can teach as well as entertain. Continue reading

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