Media Q&A with Animator/Director Atsuko Ishizuka (of “Nana”, “Supernatural: The Animation”, “Sakura-so no Pet na Kanojo”) by Dennis A. Amith and Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

In Japan, most of the time when you meet an animator or director of anime series, those in the industry were big fans of anime or are very familiar with the genre. For animator/director Atsuko Ishizuka, she is the opposite. Studying at the Aichi Prefecture Read More …

Media Q&A with Reki Kawahara (creator of “Accel World” and “Sword Art Online”) by Dennis A. Amith and Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

Reki Kawahara has quickly became one of the most popular figures in the anime industry thanks to his light novel and manga work for the hit series “Accel World” and “Sword Art Online”.  With both titles receiving anime adaptations, both series have quickly become a Read More …

Media Q&A with Toshihiro Kawamoto (co-founder of Japanese animation studio, Studio BONES) by Dennis A. Amith and Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

In Japan, Toshihiro Kawamoto is one of the anime legends that fans just can’t get enough of when he comes to the United States as a guest of honor at an anime convention. While in high school and after graduating, Kawamoto became interested in becoming Read More …

Media Q&A with Ayumi Fujimura, Voice actress for Audrey Burne/Mineva Lao Zabi of “Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn)” by Dennis A. Amith and Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

Ayumi Fujimura has become one of the premiere voice acting stars in Japan. Best known for her voice as Audrey Burne/Mineva Lao Zabi in the popular hit animated series “Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn)”, Ayumi has done voices for a variety of characters for Japanese Read More …

J!-ENT Special Feature: One-on-One Interview with motsu (of m.o.v.e and ALTIMA) by Dennis A. Amith (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

If there was one Japanese group that have entertained fans all over the world with their upbeat, dance music, that group would be m.o.v.e. Known for their songs featured on the animated series “Initial D” and the video games as well, the group was a Read More …

NKOTBSB by Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

Article and concert photos by: Michelle Tymon Screams of women in their twenties and thirties (as well as some teenagers) can be heard all across North America right now as NKOTBSB hits 48 cities in 53 dates on their huge North American tour across the Read More …

Sakura-Con 2011 Exhibition Hall Report by Michelle Tymon (J!-ENT Interviews and Articles)

Sakura-Con 2011 Exhibition Hall Report & Photos by Michelle Tymon   One of the biggest perks of going to Sakura-Con is their enormous Exhibition Hall. Throughout the whole weekend, this place is packed because anime fans can find almost any merchandise they could ever ask Read More …