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This Week in Anime - Unraveling the Eccentric Chaos of Dead Mount Death Play
After Baccano! and Durarara!!, this season marked the return of Narita's works to the screens with the adaptation of Dead Mount Death Play. Read on as we dissect the intricate magic woven into Narita's latest work.
― If anyone can combine mismatched ingredients into something entertaining, it's Ryōgo Narita. After Baccano! and Durarara!!, this season marked the return of Narita's works to the screen...
ANNCast (Final) - Zac Bertschy Memorial
Our friend and colleague Zac Bertschy, the host of ANNCast, passed away last week. Over 30 of Zac's friends and colleagues contributed their thoughts and memories for this special final episode.
― ANNCast Final - Zac Bertschy Memorial Our friend and colleague Zac Bertschy, the host of ANNCast, passed away the week of May 18, 2020. Over 30 of Zac's friends and colleagues contributed their thoughts, s...
Answerman - Where Do We Go From Here?
Justin sends off readers with advice for a constantly changing and sometimes frightening fandom.
― And so, we've come to the end of the road. After six years of answering your questions, this will be my final Answerman column. My life has gotten increasingly busy, and to be honest, I was starting to reach the limits of what I could answer here. I mean, seriously, go look at that archive page! Almost...
Answerman - Do Arranged Marriages Still Happen In Japan?
Birthrates on the decline! Marriages getting rarer by the minute! Are parents still formally arranging their kids' future spouses? Justin has the answer.
― Jacob asked:
I was recently watching the second season of Aggretsuko, which dives into the world of marriage and the different viewpoints on the subject. I was surprised to see such a diverse views from the young, middle-aged, and older generatio...
The List - 7 Things You Might Not Know About Hideaki Anno
A few things you might not have known about the man who told Shinji to get in the robot.
― There are few "household" anime names in the English speaking anime community: Hayao Miyazaki, Kunihiko Ikuhara, Osamu Tezuka, Shoji Kawamori, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Riyoko Ikeda, and Shotaro Ishinomori to name a few. Hideaki Anno is easily one of those names fans recognize as the creator of the Neon Genesis Evange...
ANNCast - Parliament Funkadelic
Roland Parliament, ADR Director of the original DIC version of Sailor Moon and original voice of Melvin stops by to tell tales of the old days and talk about his new book, Sailor Moon Reflections!
― ANNCast 196 - Parliament Funkadelic Get the Flash Player to see this player. Roland Parliament, ADR Director of the original DIC version of Sailor Moon and original voice of Melvin stops by to tell tales...
The Mike Toole Show - YAS Hands
Mike takes a stroll through the work of illustrious character designer Mr. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
― A couple of times a year, I'll go to a convention and run a few panel presentations—usually jaunts through the career of a certain artist or studio, explorations of a particular genre, or one of my mainstays, Dubs that Time Forgot. A few of these have even been featured here on ANN, and the gist is pretty...
ANNCast - Justin Time
For the first time in ANNCast history, the co-host becomes the guest! Justin Sevakis talks at length about his business authoring blurays for the R1 anime industry, preparing streaming shows for Hulu and more!
― ANNCast 195 - Justin Time Get the Flash Player to see this player. For the first time in ANNCast history, the co-host becomes the guest! Justin Sevakis talks at length about his business aut...
ANNCast - Sols Eater
Returning champion from Animesols.com Sam Pinansky drops by the ANNCast clubhouse to give us all the dirt on how the site's been doing and even makes an announcement or two.
― ANNCast Episode 193 - Sols Eater Get the Flash Player to see this player. Returning champion from Animesols.com Sam Pinansky drops by the ANNCast clubhouse to give us all the dirt on how the site's been doing and even makes an...
Answerman Special - The Sad Tale of Anime Crash
Ever hear of Anime Crash? First they were a store, then they were a chain, then they were a home video company, then they were a mess. This is their story.
― I'm on vacation this week, so I'm dedicating this entire column to answering a single question. Even if you're too new to the scene to know what this is about, hopefully their story is entertaining enough that you won't care. Reed Nelson asks: ...
ANNCast Classic: Late Night with Helen McCarthy
ANNCast Classic: If you haven't heard it, it's new to you! The legendary Helen McCarthy, author of Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation and The Art of Osamu Tezuka, drops by the ANNCast clubhouse for late night shenanigans!
― ANNCast 130 - Late Night with Helen McCarthy Get the Flash Player to see this player. ANNCast Classic reissues some of our most notable episodes for newer listeners who...
ANNCast - Raise the Ruhf
Brian Ruh, author of Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii, is back to chat us up about the second edition of his book and the world of anime academia.
― ANNCast Episode 185: Raise the Ruhf Get the Flash Player to see this player. Brian Ruh, author of Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii, is back to chat us up about the second edition of his book and the world of anime academia. You...
House of 1000 Manga - Usamaru Furuya
Jason takes a stroll through the work of the intensely versatile, controversial and talented mangaka Usamaru Furuya.
― Usamaru Furuya "I used to do 'serious' art, and manga was just an extension of that.…Now I want to create more entertaining types of worlds, like creating a Hollywood movie." Usamaru Furuya is proof that, for manga artists, art school isn't a waste of time. His skill level and styli...
ANNCast - Lea Halalea
Comics artist and former Gainax employee Lea Hernandez joins us to talk about her turbulent time back in the late 80s with the company that gave birth to Evangelion.
― ANNCast Episode 183: Lea Halalea Get the Flash Player to see this player. Comics artist and former Gainax employee Lea Hernandez joins us to talk about her turbulent time back in the late 80s with the company that gave birth to Evange...
ANNCast - The Life of Kevin Seymour
Robert Napton joins us to tell the story of Kevin Seymour, recently passed American anime pioneer who directed legendary dubs like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Ninja Scroll and so much more.
― ANNCast Episode 182: The Life of Kevin Seymour Get the Flash Player to see this player. Robert Napton joins us to tell the story of Kevin Seymour, recently passed American anime pioneer who directed legendary du...
ANNCast Classic: Macek Training
If you haven't heard it, it's new to you! ANNCast is on hiatus, but here's a classic from the archives: 2.5 hours with the legendary Carl Macek, recorded originally in 2010.
― ANNCast is on hiatus this week! But in the interest of letting people know about some of the episodes we're proudest of, during hiatus weeks we'll be posting our favorites. Here's one of them! ANNCast Episode 023 - Macek Traini...
House of 1000 Manga - Phoenix
Shaenon takes flight with Osamu Tezuka's unfinished 20-year masterpiece of beautiful insanity.
― Phoenix The artistic direction of American comics was shaped by a number of key figures: Charles Schulz, Winsor McCay, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby. But in Japan, it's all about Osamu Tezuka. (Well, maybe Tezuka flanked by the shojo artists of the Year 24 Group, who invented most of the tropes Tezuka didn't.)...
ANNCast - Keepin' It Neil
Legendary translator Neil Nadelman stops by the show to talk about the good ol' days, the strange present, the tragic saga of Crimson Star Media and much more!
― ANNCast 171 - Keepin' it Neil Get the Flash Player to see this player. Legendary translator Neil Nadelman stops by the show to talk about the good ol' days, the strange present, the tragic saga of Crimson Star Media and much more! You can l...
ANNCast - Shin The Money
Shin Kurokawa, formerly of AnimEigo, stops by the show to share stories of the "good" ol' days.
― ANNCast 167 - Shin The Money Get the Flash Player to see this player. Shin Kurokawa, formerly of AnimEigo, stops by the show to share stories of the "good" ol' days. You can listen to the show on our player here, direct-download the MP3 version here, or you can just use these handy links: Click here to ...
ANNCast - Blasted Out
Former Media Blasters employees Meredith Mulroney and Sean Molyneaux join us for a postmortem on their days there and to discuss their new online cardgame kickstarter, Alteil Horizons.
― ANNCast 166 - Blasted Out Get the Flash Player to see this player. Former Media Blasters employees Meredith Mulroney and Sean Molyneaux join us for a postmortem on their days there and to discuss their new online ca...
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