Friday, June 05, 2026
Category: Interview

At this year’s Anime Expo, we sat down with SANDA director Tomohisa Shimoyama and producer Kohei Sakita to talk about their work on the anime adaptation of Paru Itagaki’s latest manga. Known for its bold visuals and unexpected story twists, the duo shared insights on what drew them to the series, the creative challenges in bringing Itagaki’s distinct style to life, and what they hope viewers will take away from this unique holiday-inspired inspired story.

Category: Interview

At Anime Expo, we had the opportunity to speak with two key figures behind TOMY’s expanding collector toy lines: Kenta Wakisawa, Assistant Manager of R&D Team, and Takayuki Miyauchi, Senior Assistant Manager of Marketing Team, both from the Collector Business Group, Hobby Character Business Division. The two discussed the origins of the T-SPARK brand, its strategic focus, and plans for global expansion, particularly in the North American market.

Category: Interview

At Anime Expo 2025, I had the chance to chat with Hideaki Ito, the director behind the upcoming school life simulation game Varlet. We talked about everything from the creative process and the challenges of game development to the inspirations that fuel his work.

Category: Interview

The hype for New Panty & Stocking was absolutely wild at Anime Expo 2025! In a round table interview the awesome team behind the iconic series dished out some fresh details on its big comeback. From how they're updating the art to the creative freedom driving its return, the discussion gave us all a cool look at how this beloved anime is getting revamped for today.

Category: Interview

At Anime Expo 2025, I sat down with Executive Producer Yongha Kim and Studio Producer Gyeong Seop An to talk about the latest updates for Blue Archive, including the new PC version.

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