Feature- A Conversation With Moto HagioWed, 04 Aug 2010 15:53
The wit and wisdom of legendary shoujo manga-ka, Moto Hagio.
- The Anime and Manga Fan's Guide to Comic-Con 2010Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00
If you're an anime or manga fan attending San Diego Comic-con 2010, the schedule can be a little bewildering; we've scoured it for you and plucked out all the exciting anime-related events at the convention this year!
- Interview: Danny ChooFri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00
Blogger-turned-anime producer Danny Choo offers an inside look at the Japanese anime industry.
- The Summer 2010 Anime Preview GuideThu, 15 Jul 2010 01:24
The Summer 2010 preview guide is here! Check back daily for previews of every new show this season by our team of critics!
Previews Available Now:
Asobi ni Ikuyo
Kuroshitsuji II episode 2
Occult Academy episode 2
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan episode 2
Highschool of the Dead episode 2
+ Much Much More!!
- From Akiba to L.A. with AKB48Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00
The pop-idol phenomenon that's swept across Japan touches down in Los Angeles for Anime Expo.
- Interview: Kenshi HirokaneWed, 09 Jun 2010 00:38
An interview with savvy business manga creator Kenshi Hirokane, whose Kosaku Shima books have captivated Asia.
- Interview: Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshimichi MoriTue, 08 Jun 2010 17:51
The creators of BlazBlue reveal the secrets of creating popular fighting games.
- Interview: Gilles PoitrasTue, 08 Jun 2010 02:41
"The Anime Companion" author Gilles Poitras talks of the future of anime, piracy, and of course, porn. Warning: Mildly NSFW discussion.
- Interview: Gainax's Hiroyuki YamagaThu, 03 Jun 2010 21:45
A few moments with the "acting president" of Gainax, Hiroyuki Yamaga, on Evangelion, the studio's history, and their upcoming projects.
- Interview: Gen Fukunaga on the status of FunimationSat, 29 May 2010 01:00
Funimation CEO Gen Fukunaga talks about the past and future of Funimation after Navarre's recent announcement of their intention to sell the company.
- The Spring 2010 Anime Preview GuideThu, 22 Apr 2010 21:20
Our Spring Preview concludes with the final show for the season, straight from the NoitanimA block!
Previews Now Available:
Tatami Galaxy
House of Five Leaves
Uraboku
Rainbow
SD Gundam: Romance of the 3 Kingdoms
Hime Chen!
And more...
- Interview: Satoshi Nishimura, director of Trigun: Badlands RumbleThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:40
Director, animator and storyboarder Satoshi Nishimura discusses the new Trigun movie!
- Creator's World 2010 at Tokyo Anime FairSun, 04 Apr 2010 23:32
A selection of photos from Creator's World, the home of independent, unique and up & coming new animators and artists at Tokyo Anime Fair.
- Tokyo Anime Fair 2010 Photo GalleryMon, 29 Mar 2010 21:44
Three days' worth of photos from both the professional and public days of Tokyo Anime Fair: booths, mascots, new shows, figures, elaborate displays and booth models galore!
- Zac Bertschy: Unfashionable American TouristSat, 27 Mar 2010 21:52
UPDATED for Day Four! It's the most thrilling update yet! Tokyo Anime Fair Day Two, Ikebukuro and the Invasion of Otome Road, and kitties, kitties, kitties!!
- Tokyo Anime Fair 2010 Blowout: Days One & TwoFri, 26 Mar 2010 08:54
Day Two of our Tokyo Anime Fair booth coverage is up! Videos and info from Aniplex, Satelight, and Media Factory in addition to yesterday's coverage of Studio Ghibli, Gonzo, ShoPro, Pierrot, Sunrise, Genon, Good Smile Company and much more from Tokyo Big Sight!
- Interview: Maxey WhiteheadMon, 15 Feb 2010 18:56
A quick chat with Maxey Whitehead, the new voice behind Alphonse in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood!
- Gallery: Range Murata at the Taipei International Book Exhibition 2010Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:35
A look at Range Murata's illustration demo at the Taipei International Book Exhibition in Taiwan.
- Anime in America: Theron and Carl's Best (and Most Notable) of 2009Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:19
What was great and noteworthy (for better or worse) in 2009? Two staff critics - Carl and Theron - take a look back at the highlights and lowlights of anime released in America in 2009.
- Interview: Mamoru HosodaTue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00
The director of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars talks about his inspiration, social media and the success of his first feature.
- Interview: Shiro SasakiFri, 18 Dec 2009 16:28
You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work. Meet the Music Producer behind some of the biggest anime soundtracks in history, and the supervisor of luminaries Yoko Kanno, Yuki Kajiura, and many more.
- Interview: Tsuguhiko KadokawaWed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00
Kadokawa Pictures is one of the biggest names in anime production, and its chairman and CEO Tsuguhiko Kadokawa is paying close attention to the changing market worldwide. He also talks about Haruhi Suzumiya.
- Interview: Kouji SeoFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00
An interview with the introverted author of Suzuka.
- Interview: Shinichiro MikiThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:56
A group interview with prolific voice actor Shinichiro Miki, the voice behind Gundam 00's Lockon Stratos.
- Interview: Yousuke Kuroda and Seiji MizushimaWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00
The men behind Gundam 00 chat about the show's political roots.
- Interview: Fred SchodtTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:19
A chat with one of the foremost manga scholars in the west.
- Interview: Yoshiyuki TominoFri, 23 Oct 2009 19:35
The man needs no introduction; contributor Mark Simmons sat down with the eccentric, legendary creator of Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino.
- The Fall 2009 Anime Preview GuideMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:28
It's the start of the fall, so that means an all-new, 24-hour preview guide! Check back daily for updates!
Previews Available Now:
Fairy Tail
Yumeiro Patissiere
Tegami Bachi episode 2
Book of Bantorra episode 2
11eyes
Darker than Black 2
Shin Kohime Muso
Kimi ni Todoke
Sasameki Koto
Tentai Senshi Sunred Season 2
Kobato
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 2
- 17 Minutes in Heaven With AKB48Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00
J-pop idol group AKB48 made their U.S. debut at New York Anime Festival 2009. Here's what they had to say.
- Yoshiyuki Tomino Press ConferenceMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00
A roundtable chat and discussion with Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino.
- Interview: Toshiyuki Morikawa, voice of D.Gray-man's Tyki MikkThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00
A chat with famous voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa from the 2009 Comic Exhibition in Taipei.
- Interview: Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata, Creators of Eyeshield 21Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00
A group chat with the folks who created Eyeshield 21, Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata.
- "New People" Grand Opening in SFTue, 18 Aug 2009 16:43
Join us for an inside look at Viz Media's new center devoted to Japanese pop culture, New People. Includes coverage of the opening ceremony, a floor by floor tour, scary looking teddy bears, sparkling paint, and more!
- Crows x Worst: An IntroductionTue, 21 Jul 2009 18:35
An in-depth look at the rough and tumble world of Crows x Worst collectible hooligans.
- Interview: Kurt HasslerMon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00
Christopher Macdonald sits down with Yen Press founder and head honcho Kurt Hassler for a discussion of their properties and the manga market in 2009.
- Yui MakinoMon, 29 Jun 2009 14:16
Anime News Network speaks with the singer / seiyuu from Tsubasa, Aquarion, Welcome to the NHK and more...
- Interview: Yoshiyuki Tomino (Updated)Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00
In his 40 years in the anime industry, Yoshiyuki Tomino has amassed a résumé (Gundam, Ideon, Dunbine, and more) as long as the list of creators he has influenced (Hideaki Anno, Shoji Kawamori, and others). ANN presents an interview with the director to mark the 30th anniversary of Gundam and Tomino's September appearance at the New York Anime Festival.
- Funimation Discusses Leaked EpisodesFri, 05 Jun 2009 18:40
In an exclusive interview with ANN, Funimation CEO Gen Fukunaga speaks about the leaked episodes, what Funimation is doing to fix the problem, and how the problem affects the future of online streaming anime.
- Anime! High Art - Pop Culture in Beverly HillsFri, 15 May 2009 20:31
Curious about the new Anime exhibit at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences? Here's a peek at what to expect, with a photo gallery from the show.
- The Spring 2009 Anime Preview GuideTue, 14 Apr 2009 12:37
The Spring 2009 anime season is officially underway! Our 24-7 preview guide begins; check back every day for new reviews from ANN's editorial team!
Latest Previews:
Basquash! episode 2
Hatsukoi Limited
Asura Cryin' episode 2
Phantom episode 2
Pandora Hearts episode 2
Saki episode 2
Marie and Gali
Polyphonica Crimson S
Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-
Eden of the East
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
