Category: Ask John

Question: While we know who some of your favorite heroes and villains are, I was wondering who are your favorite teammates in the hero’s case or underlings in

Question: Why are athletes in American pop culture portrayed as such unlikable knuckleheads while the athletes in Japanese anime are seen as nice, regular people who aren’t inherently

Question: When it comes to the world of highly powered anime characters which ones are the cream of the crop? Especially when you have characters such as Luckyman,

Question: I am enjoying Upotte!! so far. I like this series because this is a lighthearted take on the girls with guns genre. Are there any lighter-toned and

Question: What would you say are some essential moe shows? What shows would you recommend for someone who’se curious about what moe anime is like?

Question: Should it be considered a relatively new trend that male protagonists in a “harem” scenario are portrayed as (for the most part) oblivious to “more-than-friendly” interest shown

Question: Why is Robot Carnival not released on Region 1 DVD yet?

Question: As an anime veteran, how do you, John, try to keep anime fresh and interesting in your mind without resorting to nostalgia colored glasses?

Question: What are John’s top ten anime that he loves, but everyone else seems to hate? And the top ten anime John hates but everyone else seems to

Question: With Nanoha A’s the second movie being released in July is there any possibility that Nanoha Strikers will be released as movie as well despite it’s lukewarm

Question: I remember reading on an anime forum a while back that someone stated that those who are anti-military/anti-law enforcement would not like mecha anime. What are your

Question: I’ve noticed over the past few weeks that several anime have been licensed in the US by companies before the shows have even aired, or only aired

Question: How popular is the Please! franchise in Japan? Just recently the 10th anniversary blu-rays for Onegai Teacher and Twins came out in Japan and the first prints

Question: Will Tokyo Mew Mew be relicensed by a another company?

Question: I am a beta male, and as such I enjoy male anime characters that express their emotions. To me, it gives them more depth and personality as