Anime

INTERVIEW: The Layers Of “The Last Blossom”
The Last Blossom, a new animated feature for adults, is in theaters nationwide for two days only — Sunday Aug. 30 and Monday Aug. 31. It's absolutely worth seeing.
“One Piece” Pop-Up Fan Event in LA August 25-26

“One Piece” Pop-Up Fan Event in LA August 25-26

Avatar photoCharles Solomon|
August 22nd, 2026
A pop-up fan event taking place at Cosm LA on August 25 and 26 testifies to the runaway popularity of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, one of the most successful franchises in animation history.
INTERVIEW: Yoshiki Nakakōji, Yasutaka Kimura, and Takeru Noda, Designing Demons, Goddesses, and Doomed Heroes in “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

INTERVIEW: Yoshiki Nakakōji, Yasutaka Kimura, and Takeru Noda, Designing Demons, Goddesses, and Doomed Heroes in “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
August 21st, 2026
It’s an enormous undertaking for the artists at Studio Kai, as one can see from the amount of detail on the screen.  Who is responsible for all the animated mayhem?  How did the project get started, and what can we learn from the people who made it?

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

On March 25, I spoke with Matranga and Tipton at a press junket sponsored by Crunchyroll, celebrating the 30thanniversary of the Trigun franchise.
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|April 3, 2026
INTERVIEW: Alexis Tipton and David Matranga on Dealing with a Humanoid Typhoon

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

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 […]
Haylie Baker|March 28, 2026
Crunchyroll Acquires “Sentenced To Be A Hero” After Season 2 Confirmation

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”

“BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” Heads To Theatres

Next month, a limited theatrical release combining the first 3 episodes of "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity" will be available exclusively in U.S. theatres, streaming in both dub and sub from June 25th to June 29th.