Anime UK News have a nice round-up of the news from the London MCM Expo this past weekend, and for those of you too lazy to click on a hyperlink here’s the short version:

A few new licenses were announced, with the majority from MVM - Black Lagoon, Love Hina Again, Shakugan no Shana and Witchblade will be making their way to the UK in short order, although no release dates are available yet. Manga confirmed that they’ll be releasing more of Naruto as well as an OVA called Strait Jacket. ADV Films have announced that they’ve got the UK license for the Devil May Cry anime based on the Capcom game of the same name, and Revelation will be bringing out School Rumble.

On the TV front, both Anime Network and Anime Central have said that viweing figures are “much better than expected”, and there’s a strong chance of both appearing on Virgin Media’s service - although as ususal, no confirmed dates or even estimated timelines.

Anime Central also mentioned that a new subtitle-only block is planned, scheduled to run at the ungodly hours of 3am-6am once the new set of anime titles - including .hack//SIGN and Wolf’s Rain - begins airing.

Head over to Anime UK News to read their full report.