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Interview: Ryukishi07, creator of Higurashi and Umineko

We had an extensive interview with Ryukishi07–the creator of Higurashi and Umineko, as well as the writer of the Lucia arc in Key’s latest visual novel Rewrite. Find out more from this pioneer of the visual novel medium!

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Interview: Cosplayers Marie-Claude Bourbannais and Vegas PG

Dan interviewed the professional cosplayers Marie-Claude Bourbannais and Vegas PG at Anime Expo! Check out his video interview, live from the floor of the exhibit hall.

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Interview: Daisuke Ishiwatari, Creator of Guilty Gear

We talked to the creator of the Guilty Gear fighting game franchise, Daisuke Ishiwatari, at Anime Expo 2015. Hear him talk about the creation of Bridget, his thoughts on the pronunciation of BlazBlue, and more!

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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: Kazutaka Kodaka, creator of Danganronpa

Jeremy talked to the famed creator of Danganronpa, Kazutaka Kodaka, at Anime Expo. Hear all about his roots, influences, and things he looks for in games–his own and others when he helps bring them to Japanese audiences.

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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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