Category: Ask John

Question: When Kadokawa announced at Otakon last August that it had received several solicitations to license the anime series Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu for US release, I was

Question: Is the demand for fan service higher than it was ten years ago, or is it now at an all time low?

Question: I’ve been bugged by the oft-time used refrain that Americans can’t fully grasp anime, because, “Anime is for the Japanese.” I’ve heard Japanese animators express bewilderment that

Question: Please allow me to ask you a question from Japan, John-sama. As you know, many anime shows are aimed at kids for the promotion of toy merchandise

Question: Why hasn’t Nasu: Summer in Andalusia been licensed yet? It’s played at various American conventions over the last few years. It’s short, straightforward, and it’s gotten praise.

Question: Which overlooked hentai anime does John want to be (re-)licensed?

Question: Why has Neon Genesis Evangelion been as recognized as it is? Although it is over 10 years old, it still has a rather vast holding of fans

Question: To date, I am still a bit fascinated or mystified over how many episodes of CARDCAPTOR SAKURA were completely omitted from the English version, presumably for being

Question: In your opinion, what anime series/OVAs/movies are there that have been released within the past couple of years (or farther back if you care to entertain the

Question: I have seen a trailer for an anime named “First Squad.” The trailer astounded me and looked really promising, but I can’t seem to find any further

Question: In your opinion, would the commercial American anime industry exist if all fans had followed the letter of the law and never watched or created fansubs?

Question: I have been waiting for quite awhile for the American release of KimiNozo, now coming out as “Rumbling Hearts.” Looking at the AnimeNfo site, KimiNozo has consistently

Question: I enjoy fan created music videos that use licensed film and music, and have made some myself. I was just wondering about the legality of these videos.

Question: What do you think would be the status of anime in North America today without Pokemon? How much impact and influence was it to anime here in

Question: Why are so many people against fansubs? I understand that it hurts the industry in the sense of downloading anime for free instead of buying the DVDs,