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Anime Trending • 20th November 2025

“Oh, What About Ninjas?” How Kengo Hanazawa Works Through Under Ninja’s Diverse Characters & Complex Storylines

Anime Trending spoke with Kengo Hanazawa at this year’s 2025 Anime NYC, where we talked to him about the influences of his manga, his unique characters, and how he navigates the manga’s complicated storyline.

Anime Trending • 24th September 2025

A Conflict of Opposites: Hell’s Paradise Manga Creator Yuji Kaku & Producer Kirito Iwashita Break Down the Anime’s Best Moments & Its Core Characters

Anime Trending had a chance to interview original manga creator Yuji Kaku and anime producer Kirito Iwashita to discuss the appeal of the anime series, the relationship between main characters Gabimaru and Sagiri, and what audiences can look forward to in the second season.

Anime Trending • 17th September 2025

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid’s Maria Naganawa & Yuki Kuwahara Reflect on Close Bonds & Perspectives in the Franchise’s Newest Film

Anime Trending spoke with the film’s main stars, Maria Naganawa (voice of Kanna) and Yuki Kuwahara (voice of Tohru), at this year’s Anime NYC to discuss their characters’ close relationships and what fans can expect from their first feature film outing.

Anime Trending • 10th September 2025

Fushi Meets the Present World: To Your Eternity’s Reiji Kawashima & Kenjiro Tsuda Detail Their Characters’ New Journey in Season 3

To Your Eternity's Reiji Kawashima and Kenjiro Tsuda talk about their favorite moments from past seasons and what fans can expect from the new third season.

Anime Trending • 10th January 2025

TurtleMe, Author of The Beginning After the End, Discusses Character Development & Fantasy Subversion in His Work

Anime Trending interviewed the original author of The Beginning After the End, TurtleMe, to discuss the upcoming anime adaptation, the themes and messages of his work, and the influences he drew from to guide his story.

Anime Trending • 23rd December 2024

INTERVIEW: MindaRyn’s Journey from YouTube Cover Singer to Anisong Superstar

Anime Trending had a chance to speak with MindaRyn about her latest single, “Miracle Soup,” what she learned on YouTube in her early career, and why her fans continue to motivate her love of singing and live performance.

Anime Trending • 28th August 2024

INTERVIEW: Dororo Meets Cyberpunk in Atsushi Kaneko’s Search and Destroy

Anime Trending interviewed Atsushi Kaneko to discuss his overall vision of Search and Destroy and why anger is a very important emotion for his work.

Anime Trending • 3rd July 2024

INTERVIEW: Witch Hat Atelier’s Kamome Shirahama Muses on Her Love of Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Antiques

Anime Trending had a chance to speak with Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama during TCAF, ahead of her appearance at this year's Anime Expo.

Anime Trending • 15th May 2024

INTERVIEW: LiSA Discusses Her Return to The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Series with Latest Single “Shouted Serenade”

Anime Trending had a chance to interview LiSA via email and ask her about the theme of “Shouted Serenade,” her return to the franchise, and what makes her newest single so special.

© Ru Xu, VIZ Media

Anime Trending • 19th April 2024

INTERVIEW: How Online Culture Influenced Ru Xu’s Status Royale Comic Series

Anime Trending spoke with comic artist and writer Ru Xu about her latest e-sports comic series, Status Royale, and how it was developed in the VIZ Originals imprint.

Anime Trending • 24th November 2023

INTERVIEW: Takeshi Takadera Talks Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange & Sound Direction at Anime Toronto 2023

Anime Trending had a chance to speak with Takadera about his return to Toronto, his work on Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange and OSHI NO KO, and his experiences as a professional sound director in the anime industry.

Anime Trending • 22nd November 2023

INTERVIEW: Makoto Yukimura Discusses His Inspirations & Historical Research Behind Vinland Saga

Anime Trending spoke with manga artist Makoto Yukimura to learn more about how Vinland Saga was created, the manga’s historical research, and how his readers continue to inspire him.

Anime Trending • 4th August 2023

INTERVIEW: Jun Mayuzuki Talks Kowloon Generic Romance, Nostalgia & Manga Career

Manga artist Jun Mayuzuki was invited as a guest at this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival to promote her latest work, Kowloon Generic Romance. Anime Trending had a chance to interview her about Kowloon Generic Romance, the process behind its creation, and her overall work ethic as a professional manga artist.

Medium • 11th February 2019

An Interview with Voice Actor David Kaye

A conversation with a voice acting veteran.

Medium • 11th April 2019

Meet the Grey Otaku: Anime Veteran and Vocaloid Enthusiast

An interview with an otaku obsessed with Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid culture.