This was verified by a Toonami producer in a March 4, 2002 interview with Anime News Network.

In a discussion of original versus adapted anime, Brian Hanson of Anime News Network goes on to say:

* Anime News Network, online

In 2005 Anime News Network reported that plans for Nadesico 2 were scrapped, citing an entry on Stellvia director Tatsuo Sato's blog.

The English translation of the manga was favorably reviewed by Anime News Network, calling it a classic lighthearted shōjo romance that's sweet and endearing and compulsively readable.

Anime News Network's Jonathan Mays criticises the dubbing of the film by Steven Foster.

In an Anime News Network interview, Steven Foster defends his decision to change the script saying, " we made some changes to make the jokes more accessible ".

Anime News Network's Theron Martin commends the manga for having a " strong storytelling which carries good emotional appeal, fleshes out the original anime " but her criticises it for the unimpressive artistry and " unnecessarily adds on to the ending ".

A report by industry website Anime News Network ( ANN ) stated that a company employee reported multiple cases of fraud by Kimura, with the alleged cases of Ironcat funds being given to friends in Japan, took unauthorized trips to Thailand and frequently used company finances for personal expenses.

* Anime News Network Encyclopedia Database of anime staff and cast members.

While reviewing the fourth film from Dragon Ball Z Anime News Network writer Allen Drivers found Piccolo's initial scenes in such movie was peacefully enough to entertain viewers.

Anime News Network writer Carl Kimlinger also liked Krillin and Goku's childhood, noting it to be the warmth that Dragon Ball Z does not have.

( Information provided by the Anime News Network and translation by babel fish, Shu and ANN forum members )

Carlo Santos of Anime News Network praised the visuals of the series, noting that they " showcase Studio BONES at their most imaginative, with beautiful backgrounds that depict settings from high-tech mysticism to urban decay to open wilderness.

Carlos Santos, also of Anime News Network praised the " snappy pacing " while also considering it the primary downfall of the series.

On the other hand, Anime News Network ( ANN ) writer Zac Bertschy found Luffy remminiscent to Rurouni Kenshins character Himura Kenshin due their personalities and attitudes.

* Boogiepop and Others ( novel ) at Anime News Network.

Anime News Network criticized the first volume for relying too heavily on the spirits, stating " It's Takei's misguided focus on them that places the series on the wrong path in the first place.

Anime News Network agreed with this sentiment, calling the fights " repetitive to a fault ", but praised the visual presentation of jutsu in both the anime and manga.

Anime News Network ( ANN ) considered the structure of battles " repetitive to a fault — a series of competing power-ups followed by an elegiac coda ", but mollified by the series ' " winning formula: the villains are vile, the heroes sympathetic, and the stakes high ".

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The Second Raid was given a favorable review by Theron Martin of Anime News Network for pushing the character developments of Sousuke and Kaname as well as dramatic elements beyond comedy and action.

The series has received many comments from staff of Anime News Network.

In contrast to the review from Anime News Network, Bustard believed that the story moved at a brisk pace.

In Anime News Network's review of the series ' first manga volume, they comment on how his skills doesn't " leave much room for improvement ,... making it difficult for the reader to latch on and share in his experiences ," and that his character " comes across as dull, cold and untouchable.

The character's change in Part II has been praised for being one of the most developed ones in the series by Anime News Network's Casey Brienza, as she has become stronger than her Part I counterpart which was considerably weaker than Naruto and Sasuke.

Mahoromatic including both seasons and the summer special is currently available through The Anime Network's free video on demand service, found on many cable systems and DirecTV.

The mobile suits ' designs have been well-received despite the fact they transformed, something considered cheesy by Anime News Network's Paul Fargo.

In 2005, with Issue # 82, Protoculture Addicts became Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts, a sister publication to popular anime news and information website Anime News Network.

Anime News Network's Mike Crandol comments that Kaoru is the least successful visual character redesign in the Reflection OVA in contrast to the manga version's " distinctive girlish charm ", and that " the creators tried too hard to make her look like Tomoe.

UK Anime Network's Kevin Leathers stated that while in the first part of the series, Gaara was a fearsome villain, in the following one he became " much more three-dimensional.

Meanwhile, Anime News Network's Melissa Harper managed to only review the second volume of the manga and commented that while it has good visuals, its story is too childish in some of its elements.

Anime News Network's Zac Bertschy review of the anime adaption described it as "... mind-numbingly over-the-top, so enthusiastically bizarre, that it's difficult to not get sucked into its strange little world " but criticized how it was like a " battle your way to the top while learning important lessons about teamwork and courage " anime.

Anime News Network's Sean Broestl commends the anime for its " great character design, catchy opening the comedy isn't overdone " but he criticises the episodes for feeling " rushed " and its " mediocre plot ".

Anime News Network's Liann Cooper has commented on the manga, praising for using the " simple concept " in order to create an entertaining plot.

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Anime News Network's reviewer Chris Shepard stated: " It is interesting ... Gohan and Trunks are both understandable characters who I was really able to get into and sympathize for during their battles " but also felt a " good understanding of the happenings of the TV series is recommended ".

Anime News Network's ( ANN ) Melissa Harper praised the differences between Rukia and stereotypical shōnen heroines, asserting that Rukia's loss of her powers and subsequent dependence on Ichigo were " a great source of both drama and comedy in the show.

Anime News Network's review called it " contradictory ", saying that " the anti-violent message that is pretty much crammed down our throats works directly against the entire point of the franchise " and criticized Pikachu's Summer Vacation for being " incoherent, pointless and fluffy ".

Anime Reviews claimed that it was in " fight / action scenes that Naruto receives is highest accolades ", and praised the " invigorating and unique fighting styles / techniques manage to continuously infuse action sets with life ".

" In The Anime Encyclopedia, Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy praised the film for its groundbreaking use of English, its " stunning animation " and its high end action sequences, but criticized its short length and lack of a conclusion.

Active Anime also gave praise to the series, saying that it " holds some surprising twists to the regular sports drama formula ", and praised the suspenseful matches and innovative techniques.

" While Anime News Network writer Carlo Santos praised the animation, calling it " outstanding ", he criticized the film's plot, arguing that people who had not played Final Fantasy VII would not understand the story.

A similar comment was made by Ross Liversidge from UK Anime Network who praised Cagalli's return in the series due to the fact the importance from her role was found " unexpected ".

Anime and manga publications have mostly praised Gaara's character.

Anime News Network also called Lee the " goofiest looking character " in the series and praised Kishimoto's " ninja-punk visual sensibilities " that allowed him to make Lee " damn cool when the action starts ".

Anime News Network praised Alucard for being " a refreshing change from the traditional, mopey, woe-is-me vampire anti-hero ", and called him " quite the cool figure ".

Active Anime writer David C. Jones praised the focus on the anime's second season, liking how many secondary characters got their own episodes, as well as how the comedy was delivered across them, citing the episode focused on Ginji in the hospital as the best one from the season.

Ichigo's voice actor in the English adaptation, Johnny Yong Bosch, has also been praised for his voice work on Ichigo's character by Anime News Network ( ANN ), which favorably compared Bosch and Morita's work.