Category: Video Games
Smilegate’s MIRESI and Chaos Zero Nightmare at Anime Expo 2026
Our contributor connects with the development teams behind Smilegate at Anime Expo 2026 to discuss MIRESI: Invisible Future and Chaos Zero Nightmare. Explore exclusive reflections on North American fan reception, character art direction, booth events, and upcoming gameplay updates.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!