Short Interview with Sam Regal and Liam O’Brien talk about the localization of The Third.
Via Anime Insider: Brina Palencia (February 2008)
A short interview with US VA Brina Palencia.
Via Anime Insider: Anime Channel Programming (February 2008)
A short article on alternative programming offered by some US anime channels, something I’m posting primarily because it keyed me in to the existence of semi-interesting documentary, Anime: Drawing a Revolution, which you can watch here.
Fall 2014 Watch List #2
This Fall pretty much dropped off a cliff for me, entirely due to personal time-based reasons. Plus I just swapped up one of my imports, so it’s worth talking about why.
Via Anime Insider: Chiaki Konaka (January 2008)
A short article on Ghost Hound including quotes from writer Chiaki Konaka, who talks about working with the late, great Ryutaro Nakamura and avoiding getting bogged down in terminology.
Via Anime Insider: Tatsunori Konno (January 2008)
A short interview with Bandai Visual USA’s president Tatsunori Konno dealing with his perspective on the future of the overseas anime industry.
Via Anime Insider: Kim Manning (January 2008)
A short interview with director of adult swim programming Kim Manning.
Via Anime Insider: Aaron Dismuke (January 2008)
A short interview with US VA Aaron Dismuke.
Via Anime Insider: Decline of the US Industry (January 2008)
An article on the impending decline of the US anime industry, detailing pretty much what was happening at the time. Also notes the top-heavy nature of an industry where only a few shows could get viable TV boosts.
Via Anime Insider: Anime on Starz (January 2008)
A short article detailing a then-new anime block on the Starz channel.