Re:CREATORS’ Ei Aoki Explains His Live-Action Influences
The anime director talks Nolan, Spielberg, and more at Otakon 2017.
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- Aniplex
- Ei Aoki
- Ga-Rei -Zero-
- Otakon 2017
- Re:CREATORS
- Rei Hiroe
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In This Corner of the World Producer Masao Maruyama Stresses Preserving the Past
MAPPA founder discusses World War II, oral histories, and the “pioneer spirit” of Osamu Tezuka.
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- In This Corner of the World
- Mappa
- Masao Maruyama
- Mushi Productions
- Osamu Tezuka
- Sunao Katabuchi
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Little Witch Academia Director Yoshinari Talks TV Production and the Challenges of Directing
Studio Trigger staff on Little Witch and the origins of "Geek Boat" at AnimeNEXT 2017.
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- AnimeNEXT 2017
- Geek Boat
- Geek Fleet
- Hiromi Wakabayashi
- Little Witch Academia
- Studio Trigger
- Yoh Yoshinari
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Fate/Grand Order Devs Promise Similar Experience Between Japanese and American Versions
An interview with director Yosuke Shiokawa and Aniplex president Atsuhiro Iwakami at Anime Expo 2017
By David Estrella
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- video games
- Anime Expo 2017
- Aniplex
- Atsuhiro Iwakami
- Fate
- Fate: Grand Order
- Type-Moon
- Yosuke Shiokawa
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Hiroyuki Yamaga Reflects on Gainax’s Past and Anime’s Future
Our interview with the studio president and director of Royal Space Force from FanimeCon 2017
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- Akubi o Suru ni wa Wake ga Aru
- Blue Blazes
- FanimeCon 2017
- Gainax
- Gunbuster
- Hiroyuki Yamaga
- Uru in Blue
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P.A. Works President and Art Director Discuss Digital Anime Production
Kenji Horikawa and Kazuki Higashiji explain the studio's unique location and digital infrastructure.
By David Estrella, Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- Kazuki Higashiji
- Kenji Horikawa
- Otakon 2016
- P.A. Works
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Under the Dog Producer on Fan Expectations and Character Death
Koji Morimoto talks about creative freedom, Kickstarter, and ... Milky Holmes at Otakon 2016.
By David Estrella, Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- Kickstarter
- Kinema Citrus
- Koji Morimoto (producer)
- Otakon 2016
- Under the Dog
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Giving 120%: Kinema Citrus President Talks Under the Dog, Kickstarter, and Anime Budgets
Muneki Ogasawara discusses poor animator work conditions and praises Under the Dog's director at Otakon 2016.
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- Kickstarter
- Kinema Citrus
- Masahiro Ando
- Muneki Ogasawara
- Otakon 2016
- Under the Dog
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"Saving Anime": A Conversation with LeSean Thomas
The creator and director of Cannon Busters discusses the challenges of producing original anime at Otakon 2016.
By David Estrella
- Interview
- animation
- anime
- comics
- conventions
- Cannon Busters
- LeSean Thomas
- Otakon 2016
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TRIGGER Staff Discuss Superheroes and Studio Culture
Our interview with Amemiya, Wakabayashi, Koyama, and Kouno from AnimeNEXT 2016
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- Akira Amemiya
- AnimeNEXT 2016
- Hiromi Wakabayashi
- Inferno Cop
- Kill la Kill
- Megumi Kouno
- Shigeto Koyama
- Space Patrol Luluco
- Studio Trigger
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Ani-Gamers Podcast: Ani-Gamers Podcast #061 – The History of Anime and Anime Fandom with Helen McCarthy (AnimeNEXT 2016)
By Evan Minto
- Podcast
- anime
- conventions
- manga
- AnimeNEXT 2016
- Helen McCarthy
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Otakon 2015: Shinji Takamatsu Interview
The veteran director talks Cute High, Daily Lives of High School Boys, and the truth behind a famous writer.
By David Estrella, Evan Minto, Ink
- Interview
- anime
- Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE
- Daily Lives of High School Boys
- Dirty Pair
- Gundam
- Michiko Yokote
- Otakon 2015
- Shinji Takamatsu
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Otakon 2015: Seiji Kishi Interview
The director of Arpeggio of Blue Steel breaks down the future of 3-D animation.
By David Estrella, Evan Minto, Ink
- Interview
- anime
- Angel Beats
- Arpeggio of Blue Steel
- Humanity Has Declined
- Otakon 2015
- Seiji Kishi
- Yugo the Negotiator
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Interview: Studio Trigger on Inferno Cop, Turning Girls, and Kill la Kill
We sit down with Sushio, Hiromi Wakabayashi, Shigeto Koyama, and Takafumi Hori at AnimeNEXT 2015
By David Estrella, Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- AnimeNEXT 2015
- Hiromi Wakabayashi
- Inferno Cop
- Kill la Kill
- Shigeto Koyama
- Studio Trigger
- Sushio
- Takafumi Hori
- Tatsuru Tatemoto
- Turning Girls
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Interview: Sword Art Online Producer Shinichiro Kashiwada
By Evan Minto, David Estrella
- Interview
- anime
- Aniplex
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Otakon 2014
- Shinichiro Kashiwada
- Sword Art Online
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Otakon 2014: Katabuchi blurs reality and fiction through teary eyes and tireless effort
We speak with the director of Mai Mai Miracle, Black Lagoon, and In This Corner of the World
By Ink
- Post
- anime
- conventions
- manga
- Fumiyo Kouno
- In This Corner of the World
- Mai Mai Miracle
- Sunao Katabuchi
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Otakon 2014: Hidenori Matsubara Discusses Character Design and Anime Shower Scenes
By David Estrella, Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- Gankutsuou
- Hidenori Matsubara
- In This Corner of the World
- Otakon 2014
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AnimeNEXT 2014: Studio TRIGGER Interview
Wakabayashi and Koyama talk about TRIGGER, their projects, and their toys.
By Ink
- Post
- anime
- conventions
- AnimeNEXT 2014
- Hiromi Wakabayashi
- Kill la Kill
- Little Witch Academia
- Ninja Slayer
- Shigeto Koyama
- Studio Trigger
- Tatsuru Tatemoto
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Otakon 2013: Fifty Minutes with Shinichiro Watanabe
Space Dandy, Cowboy Bebop, and more at the exclusive press event
By Ink
- Post
- anime
- conventions
- BONES
- Cowboy Bebop
- Kids on the Slope
- Masahiko Minami
- Otakon 2013
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Space Dandy
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Interview: Christine Marie Cabanos (Otakon 2012)
By David Estrella, Evan Minto, Ink
- Interview
- anime
- conventions
- Christine Marie Cabanos
- K-ON
- Otakon 2012
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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NYCC 2010: Masahiko Minami (BONES President) Interview
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- anime
- BONES
- features
- Masahiko Minami
- NYCC 2010
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Ani-Gamers Podcast #026 – Lawrence Eng Interview
By Evan Minto
- Podcast
- anime
- conventions
- manga
- culture
- Genericon 2010
- interviews
- Lawrence Eng
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Interview: Brian Wheeler (Designer, Warhammer Online)
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- video games
- Brian Wheeler
- EA
- interviews
- Mythic Entertainment
- NYCC09
- Warhammer Online
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Interview: Melinda Cohen (Voice actor, Velvet Assassin)
By Evan Minto
- Interview
- video games
- interviews
- Melinda Cohen
- NYCC09
- Replay Studios
- SouthPeak Games
- Velvet Assassin
- voice acting
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Ani-Gamers Podcast #006 – Tony Oliver, Kyle Hebert, Steve Blum Interview
By Evan Minto
- Podcast
- anime
- Gurren Lagann
- Kyle Hebert
- Steve Blum
- Tony Oliver