It’s always fascinating to take a little glimpse behind the curtain. Read more
Interviews
Another Side of Studio Ghibli – Alex Dudok de Wit on Grave of the Fireflies, Takahata Isao, and an Indelible Legacy
Perhaps more than any movie, Grave of the Fireflies defies common preconceptions of what animated film can – and should – be. Read more
Lost in Translation, Found in Abyss: Life as a Translator of Anime and Manga in Japan
I sat down for an interview with anime and manga translator Jake Jung – read on for a look inside the business of translating anime and manga into English. Read more
Weekly Digest 1/26/18 – Dagashi Kashi 2, Itou Junji: Collection
I rather like the ghoulish humor that a lot of Itou-sensei’s stories seem to have, but there’s something to be said for straight-up freakiness too. Read more
An Interview With Michaël Dudok de Wit: The Red Turtle, Studio Ghibli, and the Future of Hand-Drawn Animation
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Oscar-winning director Michaël Dudok de Wit, whose “The Red Turtle” was co-produced with Studio Ghibli. Read more
Anime Expo LiA Exclusive – the FLCL Interview (Tsurumaki Kazuya, Shintani Mayumi)
Haruhara Haruko has my business card. Read more