Shoji Kawamori talks about the different Macross series and his inspiration for then-new Macross Zero.
Via Newtype USA: Ryosuke Takahashi (January 2003)
A pair of articles in which Ryosuke Takahashi talks about his production duties, the future of Sunrise (including worries about corporate culture and a lack of “good pressure” on creators), and an Armored Trooper Votoms novel.
Via Newtype USA: Ryosuke Takahashi and Chieo Ohashi (January 2003)
Gaogaigar producer Ryosuke Takahashi and Big O producer Chieo Ohashi talk about their respective robot projects.
Via Newtype USA: Bunjuro Nakayama (January 2003)
Mahoromatic creator Bunjuro Nakayama offers various minor setting details.
Via Newtype USA: Masahiko Minami and Yoko Kanno (January 2003)
Brief comments on Wolf’s Rain from producer Masahiko Minami and composer Yoko Kanno.
Via Newtype USA: Kimiko Koyama (January 2003)
Japanese VA Kimiko Koyama talks about getting into and working in the industry.
Via Newtype USA: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (January 2003)
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko shares some recollected conversations with Gundam Ace’s editor-in-chief.
Via Newtype USA: Hideyuki Tomioka and Mikihiro Iwata (January 2003)
Producers Hideyuki Tomioka and Mikihiro Iwata talk about working on the Inuyasha anime.
Via Newtype USA: Creator Freetalk (January 2003)
Some regular columns by animator Shinichi Suzuki, director Mahiro Maeda, and Clamp’s Satsuki Igarashi. These are a regular feature, but generally don’t contain any interesting information. This time I decided to upload them, mainly on a whim.
Via Newtype USA: Sean Akins (January 2003)
An interview with Toonami creative director Sean Akins, talking about the block’s history and his own experiences with anime.