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Question: I claim no knowledge as to whether you actively observe the generation and/or proliferation of “fanfiction” works (either in anime or manga), but, in your view, which

Question: Archetypical characters have always been in anime, but lately there’s been a growing number of anime that self-consciously feature and almost celebrate archetype characters. Shows like Shakugan

Question: A lot of people have stated that in Evangelion, Shinji and Asuka love each other. However, some say that Shinji and Rei love each other. Anno said

Question: I know series like Samurai Champloo and even Neon Genesis Evangelion were straight to anime series with a manga printed later, but is this a new trend

Question: Is the probability of an anime being licensed affected by its manga counterpart being successful in America?

Question: Akitarou Daichi has been known for such great anime as Jubei-chan, Animation Runner Kuromi, Fruits Basket, Kodocha, and Nurse Angel Lillica SOS. Is there anything of Daichi’s

Question: How do you interpret anime labeled “psychological torment” as its genre? Anime of said genre usually project a viewing experience that is atypical to your everyday anime.

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: I agree that anime is an excellent source for intellectual stimulation, and should be regarded as something worthy of serious contemplation and reflection. The only problem that

Question: From the original Mobile Suit Gundam in the late 70’s to Fafner, Eureka Seven and Gundam Seed Destiny in 2006, and Heaven only knows what’s to come,

Question: I was wondering what series that are playing in Japan right now do you think are good? I’ve been trying to expand my collection of fansubs and

Question: I just read the plot for one of the most incredibly far-fetched anime series I’ve ever heard about: Kashimashi-Girl Meets Girl. To give you the Reader’s Digest

Question: In previous columns, you’ve mentioned Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu as being a smash hit, and indeed, Amazon.com’s Japanese site once featured its ending theme as its #1

Question: Many well known people in the video game industry (such as Nintendo’s Miyamoto) have pointed out how stale gaming is. Each year sees little more than “clone”

Question: I noticed recently that there have been several manga publishers that have gotten into prequels (GTO: Shonan Junai-gumi), new story arcs (Evangelion: Angelic Days) and non-manga novels