Category: Ask John

Question: Why do Japanese characters have big eyes?

Question: I’ve recently noticed that in American animation, there’s a tendency to create anthropomorphic characters, while in anime, animals can sometimes talk but are rarely completely “humanized.” The

Question: I was wondering why Battle Angel Alita is called “Gally” on the DVD? Isn’t that very, very wrong? Or is it as I hope I would be,

Question: I had two questions on Gundam Wing, the new anime series that Cartoon Network has picked up for Spring 2000. First off, who makes it? There are

Question: For Nadesico, will there be any more series/movies after the TV series & movie?

Question: Something I’m curious about. . . a lot of times I see characters touching their fingers together like they were playing chinese finger puzzles. Mostly during embarassing

Question: I was wondering why there are no companies out there that do not offer the subtitled version to Pocket Monsters (AKA Pokemon). I would like to see

Question: I hear that there is a Magic Knight Rayearth OAV series on video that is a little different from the one you have for sell. Is this

Question: When did Naoko Takeuchi bring out her first manga of Sailor Moon to Japan?

Question: I hear there is a Blue Seed 2 (or is it “Too”?)? Will it be released in the US any time soon? Or is it still in

Question: I am a great fan of Masamune Shirow’s work, especially “Ghost in the Shell”. I was wondering, other than “Appleseed” and “Dominion Tank Police” what other series

Question: Is it true that all of Miyazaki’s films are going to be released to the U.S sooner or later? I am looking forward to seeing such films

Question: I know (from the Wizards’ Guide) that one of the Pokemon episodes of the TV series wont be translated because of the problems it caused in Japan

Question: Is there a reason why US TV is so slow too introduce new anime? Is there any anime that won’t be shown in the US?

Question: Seems to me Disney/Miramax is trying to bury Princess Mononoke. Not only is it in a very limited release, but outside of newspaper articles and ads, there