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July 10, 2023

AX 2023: Veteran Producer Masao Maruyama Talks About Spending 10 Years on ‘Pluto’ Anime

APA sat down with veteran producer Masao Maruyama to discuss his work to adapt "Pluto," a classic, and the importance of re-telling this decades-old story in today’s world.

by Mai Nguyen

July 10, 2023

AX 2023: Singer Songwriter MIREI Talks About the Power of Anime as a Musical Inspiration and Way of Life

At Anime Expo, singer songwriter MIREI held her first big overseas performance at AX Summer Fest alongside artists like Cö Shu Nie and Mili.

by Mai Nguyen

July 9, 2023

AX 2023: Eiji Akaso Talks ‘Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead’ and Shares His Bucket List Items

At Anime Expo, APA sat down with Eiji Akaso, who plays the protagonist, in the live action film about his role and experience filming Zom 100.

by Mai Nguyen

June 5, 2023

FanimeCon 2023: Celebrating 35 Years of Totoro with Hirokatsu Kihara

Former Studio Ghibli production manager Kihara shares his perspective on why 'Totoro' remains a beloved film to many, what it was like handling production management on the movie, and how a silly

by Mai Nguyen

May 23, 2023

BAND-MAID’s Miku Kobato Talks About 10th Anniversary and 2023 North American Tour

While Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has toured the world numerous times, this year’s tour marks a special milestone: their 10th anniversary. In a conversation with Miku Kobato, vocalist and guitarist of the

by Mai Nguyen

March 18, 2023

K-pop Virtual Boy Group PLAVE Makes Their Debut

On March 12, another virtual idol group stepped onto the K-pop scene. PLAVE, a five-member virtual boy group, made their debut with their single album, 'Asterum.'