Author: gendomike

Michael lives in the Los Angeles area, and has been into anime since he saw Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1999. Some of his favorite shows include Full Metal Alchemist, Honey and Clover, and Welcome to the NHK!. Since 2003 he has gone to at least one anime convention every year. A public radio junkie, which naturally led to podcasting, he now holds a seminary degree and is looking to become Dr. Rev. Otaku Bible Man any day now. Michael can be reached at mike.huang@animediet.net. You can also find his Twitter account at @gendomike.
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Interview: Voice Actress Tomoyo Kurosawa (Kumiko in Sound! Euphonium)

Ray and Gendomike interviewed voice actress Tomoyo Kurosawa–Kumiko from Sound! Euphonium–about her already-long career, and even dared to ask her about the sort of relationship she had in that show!

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Interview: Itaru Hinoue, Character Designer of Key Visual Arts

We had the privilege of talking to Itaru Hinoue, Key Visual Arts’ lead character designer. Hear what one of the architects of moe has to say about that concept, her surprising BL work, and what audiences are supposed to take away from her drawings!

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Interview: Kumiko Murayama, IA Producer

Gendomike talked to 1st PLACE head and producer, Kumiko Murayama, about their latest hit Vocaloid IA. We asked questions about Lia’s involvement, the future of pop music and Vocaloids, and just what has made IA so popular in recent years.

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Interview: Voltage Games

Gendomike and Linda talked to one of the leading developers of otome (girls’ dating sim) games, Voltage Games, at Anime Expo. Hear what they have to say about the challenges of bringing these types of games to the American audience and more!

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Interview: Thomas Romain

Gendomike had an in-depth talk with animation creator Thomas Romain, a French-born employee of Shoji Kawamori’s Satelight studio. We spoke about his roots, stories from his time with Shoji Kawamori, and what he thinks about the working conditions in the anime industry today!

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Concert Review: IA and Wagakki Band @ AX 2015

Gendomike went to see a live Vocaloid (IA) concert, followed by a performance by traditio-metal band Wagakki Band. Here are his thoughts on the two unique concerts at Anime Expo!

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