Category: Conventions
NYCC 2012: Conversations with Gen Manga’s Nagumo
Nagumo is a Japanese mangaka of Let’s Eat Ramen (ラ-メンを食べよう). This is a title that is included in Gen’s monthly magazine. The first two chapters…
NYCC 2012: SJ Event at NYC’s Kinokuniya
It has been a while I’ve been to a Kinokuniya anime/manga themed event, but last weekend in conjunction with New York Comic Con. Shonen Jump…
Hirano Aya Concert: Review
Our correspondent and professional photographer Shizuka reviews—and shoots—Hirano Aya’s Otakon concert. Contains excellent photos with a link to even more!
Otakon 2012: Interview with Kakihara Tetsuya
Monsieur LaMoe had a hand in listening to available audio clip, and translating word for word what was spoken by this Japanese seiyuu, so please enjoy, this transcription as Anime Diet heard it.
Anime Expo 2012: Tatsuo Sato Interview
At long last—our private interview with Tatsuo Sato, which in many ways is really part 2 of the conversation that began with the press conference beforehand. Hear his thoughts on whether Madoka’s “Maru!” catchphrase was intentionally patterned off of Ranka’s “Kira!”, what films inspired him to go into visual arts, and more.
Otakon 2012: Aya Hirano Interview
The Melancholy of Haruihi Suzumiya remains one of my favorite anime so I was certainly beyond ecstatic to have the opportunity for this interview. I…