Category: Ask John

From its very first episode onward I’ve notice that the Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo franchise isn’t an ordinary school comedy. Earlier shows such as High School DxD

After nearly 21 years in development and three years of writing, I’m now finally satisfied to consider my first original light novel, Bloody Angel, finished. In order to

Question: What are some anime that seriously delve into Japanese Shinto mythology?

Question: If you had a time machine set to 2000 and could use it to address all the heads of the anime distribution industry in America then what

Question: Why do you think no Hatsune Miku anime series has come out yet? To me it seems like a no brainer, considering all the available music, video

Question: I was curious what your thoughts were on the short film / music video ME!ME!ME! feat. daoko / TeddyLoid? What is your view on the social commentary

Question: As someone who has not watched anime in five years or so, could you tell me what you consider some of the best films or short series

Question: I was wondering how does one license anime titles?

Question: In response to last week’s response, who on earth is the target audience for these disgusting hentais which feature gratuitous rape, violence and trauma and why do

Question: What’s the freakiest, nastiest, most disguising hentai of all time? Answer: I haven’t watched every adult anime ever produced, but I have sampled enough of them to

Question: If doujinshi in Japan is perfectly legal then why not allow it in America too? I see no reason why Viz and others can’t allow doujinshi of

Question: Many otaku and students of Japanese culture may be aware that oranges and tangerines are widely considered symbols of good fortune and are thus commonly served during

Question: Why is it that, outside of The Wind Rises, anime licensors have never campaigned for an Emmy or Golden Globe Award? It can’t be because their shows

Question: A friend of mine is interested in selling anime merchandise online online. What are the factors that he should consider to make his business a success?

Question: What kind of advice would you give to someone interested in visiting Japan but concerned about not speaking the language?