Category: Ask John

Question: Given the recent trends in licensing of getting much of what is new and hot while still picking off some older shows here and there, do you

Question: Which anime do you see being released here on American TV first: Air Gear, xxxHolic TV, or Ouran High School Host Club?

Question: I watched the tv show “Mezzo.” Afterwards, I found out that the tv series is based off a hentai title called “Mezzo Forte.” This leads me to

Question: My wife and I have the privileged of being host family for a Japanese college student this fall. As an avid anime fan, I was curious to

Question: I was wondering if the OVA series and the novel series of Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu will be available in English soon? Is there a

Question: How many anime titles have been licensed and then never released, only to have their license expire? I remember you mentioned a couple of well done 1980’s

Question: Why do some people hate dubbed anime? Personally, I’ve seen that there are some dubbed anime that do a very good job with the translation and performance.

Question: In response to your response about why serious anime contains comic relief, I wanted to ask why it is that Ghost in the Shell has enjoyed such

Question: Has anime become more popular in Japan within these past years, and does this have anything to do with anime’s popularity in America? Do you think this

Question: What are your thoughts on whether Ouran High School Host Club will be licensed in the US? I have heard a lot of buzz about this show

Question: How do you think Youtube.com affects or will affect anime? It allows many people to watch entire anime series without paying a dime. It’s also more convenient

Question: I was wondering if you could give me any information on an anime called Homeroom Affair. A friend of mine had it on beta years ago, and

Question: Has the Japanese manga/anime industry had any changes sine the rise in popularity among anime in America? Has American support influenced anything in the art, style, or

Question: It is well-known in Japan that “Sazae-san” and “Doraemon” have got high TV rating over 10 percent for dozens years. They are not aimed initially at hardcore

Question: What’s the target audience for anime like Ichigo Mashimaro? Even though shows like Ichigo Mashimaro and Rozen Maiden feature cute girls, are they targeted for 20-30 year