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Newtype exclusive interview: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Ryōhei Takeshita and Composition Writer/Screenwriter Yūki Yaku

The series' director and composition writer discuss the difficult aspects of working on an original anime and their feelings on social media. ― Where are these drifting jellyfish headed? A jellyfish dives into the big unknown blue and begins to swim! Illustrator Mahiru Kōzuki quit drawing after having her artwork ridiculed. Idol Kano Yamanouchi left her group Sunflower Dolls after causing a scandal....
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Newtype exclusive interview:Suicide Squad ISEKAI Director Eri Osada × Producer Sho Ohtani

Director Eri Osada and Producer Sho Ohtani discuss Harley Quinn's turn as an independent woman and the DC character that almost made it into the anime. ― A team of Super-Villains on a rampage in another world! The Suicide Squad, also known as Task Force X, is a special task force of Super-Villains forced to undertake top-secret government missions in exchange for lesser sentences. The nano-bombs imp...
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Newtype exclusive interview: Tower of God Season 2 Series Composition/Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida

Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida shares the most important theme of season two and how the series' characters have changed. ― Everyone climbs the tower with something different in their hearts… Tower of God Season 2 is here at last! The view from the top is… Series Composition/Script: Erika Yoshida A depiction of real-life problems in our world today ーSeason 2 is finally here after four years. How do you ...
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Interview with Director Shotaro Kitamura

Director Kitamura shares his impressions of Makeine's heroines, creating the anime's summer atmosphere, and more. ― Illustrated by Yuuko Hariba Background by Shingo Kanai (Kusanagi) Finished by Ayaka Murakami Composite by Yuko Shigeie Which girl captured your heart this summer? Let's take a look back at the heroines who colored the summer with their unique “kawaii” style!  We asked the director what...
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Interview with Sumire Uesaka as Alya

As part of ANN's exciting new partnership with Newtype magazine, we present an interview with Alya voice actor Sumire Uesaka! ― We're excited to share some great news! Anime News Network and the Newtype magazine are teaming up to bring selected Newtype articles to anime fans around the world! These articles, along with exclusive content and images from the magazine, will now be available globally. F...
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An Explosive Youth: Discussing Megumin and Yunyun with KONOSUBA Series Composition Writer Makoto Uezu

Her name is Megumin. She is the beloved heroine of KONOSUBA, and now the star of her own spin-off series. We asked series composition writer Makoto Uezu about the objectives and appeal of this spin-off. ― Her name is Megumin. She is the beloved heroine of KonoSuba, and now the star of her own spin-off series. We asked series composition writer Makoto Uezu about the objectives and appeal of this spin-...
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Confronting Life and Death in Heavenly Delusion

Heavenly Delusion is a series with more questions than answers. While there are undoubtedly many fans eagerly awaiting a continuation, we spoke with series director Hirotaka Mori and composition writer/screenwriter Makoto Fukami. ― Heavenly Delusion is a series with more questions than answers. While there are undoubtedly many fans eagerly awaiting a continuation, we spoke with series director Hirota...
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Cherish this Time That Only Comes Once: Skip and Loafer Manga Creator Misaki Takamatsu

Misaki Takamatsu talks about the manga's creation, the inspiration behind Skip and Loafer's lead pair, and the guidance Takamatsu provided during the creation of the anime. ― Recently, NewType magazine in Japan was able to sit down and talk with Misaki Takamatsu, the creator of the Skip and Loafer manga. During the interview, Takamatsu talked about the manga's creation, the inspiration behind Skip an...
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Drawing A Delicate Heart with Skip and Loafer Anime Director/Series Composition Writer Kotomi Deai

Director and scriptwriter Kotomi Deai talks at length about the creation of the Skip and Loafer anime—especially the challenges that came with adapting the manga's pacing and art style to the small screen. ― In a recent interview with Japan's Newtype magazine, director and scriptwriter Kotomi Deai talked at length about the creation of the Skip and Loafer anime—especially the challenges that came wit...
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MAPPA STAGE 2023: Cast and Staff Comments from Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, More

According to co-star Romi Park, Eren voice actor Yuuki Kaji "walk[ed] around the recording studio crying the whole time after the recording of The Final Chapter Part 1." ― The MAPPA STAGE 2023 event was held on May 21, 2023, at the Tokyo Garden Theater. Many fans gathered at the venue for the event, which featured performances of popular MAPPA titles such as Hell's Paradise, Campfire Cooking in Anoth...

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