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Heisei Etranger looking back on Shōwa (otaku?) culture

Mad About Madhouse: Toshio Hirata

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 ~ Austin ~ 3 Comments

Toshio Hirata briefly talks about the origin of Japanimation, the revolution of limited animation, Masao Maruyama's unusual and pivotal role in Madhouse, and his prior work, such as Bobby's Girl.

Mutsumi Inomata and Atsuko Ishida Discussion on 80s Cute Girls Anime

April 19, 2022May 3, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

A retrospective between Mutsumi Inomata and Atsuko Ishida from 2012 on 80s cute girls anime, where they talk about working at Kaname Pro on projects such as Plawres Sanshiro, Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, Windaria, and more.

The Box Office Format of Tōei Dōga’s Theatrical Films

April 11, 2022May 15, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

A short summary of the origin of the box office format for Tōei Dōga's films.

Will you translate [thing]?

March 12, 2022March 21, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

Short Answer: No. Long Answer: ...

Previously Unreleased Osamu Dezaki Interview

March 5, 2022March 21, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

A previously unpublished Osamu Dezaki interview, brought to light thanks to the 2018 book "Complete Analysis! Osamu Dezaki, the Man who Created the Tomorrow’s Joe Anime"

Akio Sugino’s Brief Reflections on a Long Career

February 16, 2022March 8, 2022 ~ Austin ~ 4 Comments

In this 2018 book, Osamu Dezaki's long-time partner in crime Akio Sugino briefly takes us through his recollections of Dezaki and others throughout his career.

Animysteries: Royal Space Religion and Transforming Q

April 1, 2021February 15, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

Minda Nao unveils the shocking truth of anime's past — specifically that of Royal Space Force and Twilight Q: Mystery Case File 538.

Birth of the OAV: Talking Dallos and the Emerging Rental Market with Shigeru Watanabe

December 19, 2020March 23, 2021 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

In this mid-80s Animage interview with Shigeru Watanabe, he talks about the reception of the first OAV Dallos and the emerging home video rental market.

Comic Box Interview: Bandai President Makoto Yamashina on Royal Space Force

November 26, 2020March 4, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

With the theatrical release of Royal Space Force on the horizon, then-Bandai President Makoto Yamashina gives us the backstory of Bandai's entrance into movie production, and breaks down the differences between his and the younger generation and how this relates to the reception of the movie.

COMIC BOX インタビュー バンダイ社長 山科誠氏 王立宇宙軍

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

COMIC BOX No. 38 1987年5月号 p48-51より

Holding out for a B-Club: Toshihiro Hirano Commentary

September 18, 2020March 31, 2021 ~ Austin ~ 1 Comment

Courtesy of this B-Club special, character designer and director Toshihiro Hirano gives us commentary on his 80s work in anime. Find out what he has to say about Megazone 23, Fight! Iczer One, Ninja Warrior Tobikage, Cosmos Pink Shock, Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh, and a rejected Sunrise proposal: Iron Sperke.

Added another domain name

April 10, 2020March 12, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

https://heiseietranger.com will now bring you to the site as well.

Shigeru Watanabe and Fans Reminisce About Royal Space Force on Japanese Twitter

March 14, 2020May 27, 2022 ~ Austin ~ 4 Comments

Former Bandai Visual producer Shigeru Watanabe shares some previously unseen production documents and stories about Royal Space Force with the fans. Also no, the featured image doesn't make sense.

Before the Golden Days: Of Mice and Osamu Dezaki

February 22, 2020March 11, 2020 ~ Austin ~ 1 Comment

Director Osamu Dezaki started a revolution at Tokyo Movie in the 70s, according to this 1997 interview on The Adventures of Gamba.

The Other Half of the Golden Combo: Akio Sugino Interview – Work History & Other Resources (Part 6/6)

July 14, 2019February 19, 2022 ~ Austin ~ Leave a comment

A comprehensive list of Sugino's anime industry work, and other Japanese resources that contain interviews.

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