Interview: Super Robot Wars Producer Takanobu Terada on Classic Robots and Power Rangers

The veteran producer discusses his early career, choosing who appears in the long-running game series, his favorite robots, and more

CG Animator Naoki Yoshibe on Effects Animation and JoJo’s Openings

The animator and director explains his process, influences, and approach to balancing 2-D and 3-D animation.

Genice Chan on BNA and Collaborating with Studio Trigger

The illustrator and animator discusses the pre-production process, balancing animal and human designs, and … Snuggies?

JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World Author Ko Hiratori Discusses World-Building and Realism

We delve into isekai fiction, sex work, and sex work in isekai fiction with the light novel author.

Anime Lockdown’s Director of Operations John-Paul Discusses Aides, Efforts, and Intentions

Jason Rohrer on the Emergent Game Storytelling of One Hour One Life

The solo developer discusses his ambitious thought experiment-turned-game and the economic development of its player-driven world.

Lounging Around with Laid-Back Camp’s Yoshiaki Kyogoku

Debut director speaks to experience, appreciation, and dedication in our Otakon 2019 interview.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Designer and Assistant Director on Genre Conventions and Walk Cycles

Animator Ryōma Ebata and director Atsushi Nakayama discuss the appeal of isekai anime and the character animation process.

Hiroshi Nagahama on Mushi-shi, Flowers of Evil, US Comics, and Stop-Motion at Otakon 2019

The superhero anime needs.

Creating the Kaleidoscopic Visual Style of PROMARE

Director Hiroyuki Imaishi, designer Shigeto Koyama, and producer Hiromi Wakabayashi discuss action, animation, and Spider-Man at Otakon 2019.

Masao Maruyama on Collaborating with Directors and Anime Industry Working Conditions

The Madhouse, MAPPA, and M2 founder discusses a wide range of topics in our Otakon 2019 interview.

A Glimpse into Anime Screenwriting with Gundam Wing’s Katsuyuki Sumizawa

The veteran writer discusses specificity in screenwriting, filler arcs, and more in our Otakon 2017 interview.

Cowboy Bebop Designer Toshihiro Kawamoto Talks Art Styles and Live-Action Adaptations

Our interview with the character designer, animator, and Studio BONES co-founder at FanimeCon 2019.

Oldtaku no Radio #031 – PEZ Manga and Denpa Interwiew

The Double Directors of Ultraman and Blade Runner: Black Lotus

Our interview with Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama from AnimeNEXT 2018

FLCL Progressive Designer Chikashi Kubota on Following in FLCL’s Footsteps

The animator and designer chats about the design process on Progressive and his love of 2-D animation at FanimeCon 2018.

Manga Editor Yumi Sukemune on Making Princess Jellyfish and the History of Shojo

The editor discusses her decade-plus career in manga and the feminism of Sailor Moon.

Animator Shingo Yamashita Talks Influences and the Future of the Anime Industry

Our interview with the popular “web gen” animator at Crunchyroll Expo 2018.

RErideD’s Yoshitoshi ABe and Rie Ogura Open up About the Creative Process and Returning to Anime

An interview with the renowned artist and the producer behind the upcoming series at Crunchyroll Expo 2018.

Studio Trigger Staff Reminisce About Gainax and Look Ahead to Co-Productions

Director Yoh Yoshinari and producers Masahiko Otsuka and Naoko Tsutsumi’s Otakon 2018 press conference

“Throwing Words”: Mari Okada and Kenji Horikawa Discuss Maquia

The writer/director and P.A. Works president on the importance of emotion and the challenges of making fantasy anime

ReLIFE Anime Staff on Adapting from Manga and Hiring Women Creators

Our interview with director Tomochi Kosaka, character designer Junko Yamanaka, and voice actress Reina Ueda from AnimeNEXT 2017

Yuri!!! on Ice Staff Discuss Sayo Yamamoto and Skating Animation

Our AnimeNEXT 2017 interview with animators Junpei Tatenaka and Noriko Itou, color designer Izumi Hirose, and producer Takahiro Ogawa

“Cassette Girl,” 3-D Animation, and Beta Tapes with Hiroyasu Kobayashi and Shigeto Koyama

The director and designer of the Animator Expo short discuss the production process and their artistic influences.

Re:CREATORS’ Ei Aoki Explains His Live-Action Influences

The anime director talks Nolan, Spielberg, and more at Otakon 2017.