T-ONO: What brings you back to Anime Expo every year?
Katakura: It's my third year at Anime Expo. Our company has released games in Japan that are going to be released in America in English through MangaGamer, so one of the reasons why I came here is to promote these game that are released and going to be released in America.
T-ONO: We've seen you wear your ninja outfit ever year at Anime Expo, why not this year?
Katakura: Simply because it's hot!
T-ONO: Are there anywhere you want to go see or visit?
Katakura: I want to walk around the streets of Los Angeles and experience the city as an American local rather than a Japanese tourist.
T-ONO: What is most important aspect in character designing?
Katakura: For me, when designing a character, I feel like I am actually creating a human being rather than a fictional character. So the important aspect is to add human characteristic to the character so it feels like it’s alive and more human like.
T-ONO: Which game production did you have the most fun with?
Katakura: The new game, Dengeki Stryker, was the most fun to work with.
T-ONO: Why did you like working on Dengeki Stryker?
Katakura: It was my first game that I got to plan the whole production by myself, so I had a lot of fun.
T-ONO: Was the reception positive in Japan?
Katakura: It’s been sold out and it’s hard to find a copy in stores right now.
T-ONO: Are there any plan to bring Dengeki Stryker over to the States?
Katakura: Yes, the company plans to bring the game to the States, but we don’t have an exact release date yet.
T-ONO: Amongst all visual novel games, which one would you recommend to the American gamers?
Katakura: Out of all the games that I have produced, it’s going to be Kira☆Kira; however, when Dengeki Stryker comes out in the United States, I highly recommend it!
T-ONO: Are there any aspects in Dengeki Stryker that might appeal to American gamers?
Katakura: Nnn, I haven’t put anything into the game particularly for the American gamers; however, I like heroes (cartoon, comic, etc), so if people like the hero type games or comics, they would probably enjoy this game as well.
T-ONO: Are you currently working on any future project?
Katakura: Um... it’s a secret!
T-ONO: Have you been excited to see your fans every year?
Katakura: I have been taking pictures of every fan that I have seen in the previous years. I remember every single one of them. Sometimes I would talk to them in Japanese with the help of my translator.
T-ONO: Any message to all your American fans?
Katakura: In Japan, we had the earthquake and other disasters, but we will keep on standing and do our best on producing these products!