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Question: With the Geneon announcements, is the anime industry really in that bad of shape in the US? I know they’ve never been pulling in profit hand over

Question: In your opinion, which anime shows must an anime fan definitely watch before he dies?

Question: Today’s question was submitted by a reader in Japan. Welcome back from Japan, John-sama! I enjoyed a lot of photos of you at many otaku spots in

Question: From Akira in 1988 to brand new offerings like Innocent Venus in 2007, why are so many series, movies and OAVs based in post-apocalyptic settings? Does this

Question: Why do you think Detective anime doesn’t succeed in America? Kindaichi, Conan, Detective Academy Q, Puppet Master Sakon, Poirot and Maple… none of them have had much

Question: In one of your previous columns, you mentioned how Production I.G. was a fan-favorite studio. Just what does the term “fan-favorite” mean, and what would you say

Question: Why is it that there is always a new Gundam anime, the next being 00 (double O)? I know Gundam is quite popular, but so were Eva

Question: Why do the Japanese seem to love destroying Tokyo so much?

Question: Do you think ImaginAsian’s strategy for releasing classic anime on DVD will be successful?

Question: You’ve stated your favorite opening animations. But what do think are the best anime opening and ending theme songs?

Question: I’m curious which show’s opening animation do you find the most impressive, because I believe the opening animation is an independent art sychronizing with music.

Question: How did the Japanese attain such a talent for animation? I’ve seen so many anime over the years and I’m rarely unimpressed. Their animation is so beautifully

Question: Is there a doujinshi equivalent in anime? My guess is no, because of the astronomical amount of work involved in producing even a short clip. Would anime

Question: I have heard news that many classic mecha shows are getting a remake/sequel. To date, Dancougar, Giant Robo, Reideen, and Kotetsu Jeeg are confirmed to get a

Question: Would there ever be a possibility for a stateside release of Space Runaway Ideon, or at least it’s two-part movies?