Anime

INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”
A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime feature ChaO. GKIDS is releasing the comedy adventure, with some moving dramatic elements, in theaters nationwide this Friday April 10th. Director Yashuhiro Aoki and character designer and supervising animation director Hirokazu Kojima join me for this […]
INTERVIEW: Alexis Tipton and David Matranga on Dealing with a Humanoid Typhoon

INTERVIEW: Alexis Tipton and David Matranga on Dealing with a Humanoid Typhoon

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April 3rd, 2026
On March 25, I spoke with Matranga and Tipton at a press junket sponsored by Crunchyroll, celebrating the 30thanniversary of the Trigun franchise.
Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation

Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation

Haylie Baker|
March 28th, 2026
Just days after the Sentenced to Be a Hero season finale, production for season 2 has been confirmed, with Crunchyroll acquiring streaming rights alongside the AnimeJapan 2026 announcement. A teaser visual and announcement trailer has been dropped for fans of the dark fantasy series. Based on the web novel written by Rocket Shokai back in […]

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INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

The English dub premiered January 24, 2026, the finale is scheduled for April 14 in the US. Here is my conversation with Sarah Roach and Johnny Yong Bosch, who talk about winning their roles, their acting approach, and a special message for the fans.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 27, 2026
INTERVIEW: Johnny Yong Bosch and Sarah Roach on the Legacy of “Trigun”

INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

The performances favor intimacy over spectacle—an approach that English voice actor Jonah Scott brings to his portrayal of Legoshi. In this interview, Scott discusses his path into anime, the technical demands of ADR, and how something as simple as a breath can transform a performance. 
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 23, 2026
INTERVIEW: Jonah Scott on “Beastars” and the Power of Breath

“The Beginning After The End” Season 2 Streams Soon

Studio A-CAT has revealed a new trailer for the upcoming season 2 premiere of The Beginning After the End, as well as a new teaser visual for Arthur Leywin’s continued new life in Dicathen. Save the date for the Crunchyroll hosted premiere on April 1st, and for those who need to catch up, season 1 […]
Haylie Baker|March 20, 2026
“The Beginning After The End” Season 2 Streams Soon

INTERVIEW: Emi Lo and Dawn M. Bennett of “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

I spoke with both actresses at the Crunchyroll virtual press junket on March 4. They shared their thoughts about their characters, how music influences their performances, and a message for their fans.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 15, 2026
INTERVIEW: Emi Lo and Dawn M. Bennett of “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

INTERVIEW: Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris and Jordan Dash Cruz on “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”

Where most fairy tales end, this one begins. In a medieval land of elves, dwarves, dragons, and other supernatural beings, a band of heroes has defeated the Demon King. What happens after the quest? The heroes age. Some die.  Frieren, an immortal elf mage, begins a new journey to understand friendship, mortality, and the passage […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 13, 2026
INTERVIEW: Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris and Jordan Dash Cruz on “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”

INTERVIEW: Adam McArthur and Kayleigh McKee Talk About Curse-Busting in “Jujutsu Kaisen”

I spoke with both actors in Crunchyroll’s virtual press conference on March 4, 2026. They discuss the importance of their roles and their acting approach, and end with a special message to their fans.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 9, 2026
INTERVIEW: Adam McArthur and Kayleigh McKee Talk About Curse-Busting in “Jujutsu Kaisen”

INTERVIEW: Beyond The Sea With “ChaO”

A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime feature ChaO. GKIDS is releasing the comedy adventure, with some moving dramatic elements, in theaters nationwide this Friday April 10th. Director Yashuhiro Aoki and character designer and supervising animation director Hirokazu Kojima join me for this […]