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.

Anime News Network's Liann Cooper praised its artwork, but also felt its short length and rushed story line made it hard to connect to the characters.

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 ".

Nishikawa also attended Marimaru, “ Takanori Bus Tour: Yasu Junior High School ,” Ibid., 21 June 2006, accessed 27 July 2006 < http :// plaza. rakuten. co. jp / windsturbo / diary / 200606210000 />.</ ref > and .< ref > Ibid., “ Takanori Bus Tour: Yasu High School ,” Ibid., 12 June 2006, accessed 27 July 2006 < http :// plaza. rakuten. co. jp / windsturbo / diary / 200606120000 />.</ ref > While in junior high, Takanori began to consider a career in music .< ref name =" interview "> Jonathan Mays, interview with T. M. Revolution, “ Sound Decision ,” Anime News Network, 10 June 2004, accessed 5 August 2006 < http :// www. animenewsnetwork. com / sound-decision / 2004-06-10 >.</ ref > He dropped out of high school and left Shiga to pursue his dream.

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.

* Episode descriptions at the Anime Network.

The Anime Network ( TAN ), a former subsidiary of A. D.

The Anime Network ceased broadcast of its linear 24 / 7 network on January 1, 2008 ; it continues to support a VOD service and online player on its main website.

Vision had sold off the Anime Network to Valkryie Media Partners LLC.

* The Anime Network, an all-anime channel

Vision's Anime Network ).

Bandai also later released the series in several different box sets, including a Limited Edition set released on July 23, 2002, a " Perfect Collection "— which included the Escaflowne feature length movie — released October 26, 2004, and an " Anime Legends " box set on April 11, 2006.

He has also won numerous awards, including the " Best Director " award at the recent 2006 Tokyo International Anime Fair ( for the 2005 film Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Heirs To The Stars ).

Anime Rei also tends to engage in long periods of sticking her tongue out at Usagi ( who returns the favor ), as a kind of running gag in their arguments.

Anime collectors in every country the LD format was released, which includes both North America and Japan, also quickly became familiar with this format, and sought the higher video and sound quality of laserdisc and the availability of numerous titles not available on VHS.

He was also voted as the most loved Supporting Character in Anime ever.

It ranked ninth in Animages Anime Grand Prix anime popularity poll from 2005, while it was also listed as a " Honorable Mention " in IGN's " Top Ten Anime of 2007 " feature.

WOWOW mostly rebroadcasts movies, but is also well known for showing ( and even co-producing and / or assisting in the production of ) original anime series such as Big O, Brain Powerd, Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran, Trinity Blood, Cowboy Bebop ( the complete uncut version ), Shinreigari / Ghost Hound, Crest of the Stars, Ergo Proxy, X / 1999, SHUFFLE !, Paranoia Agent, and Le Chevalier d ' Eon, as well as the Anime Complex block.

Japanese rock musician Miyavi has also played the shamisen on various occasions, incorporating its use in albums and during concerts ( e. g. during the debut live of superband S. K. I. N concert at the 2007 Anime Expo convention at Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007 ).

She also served as the announcer for the 2000 Kids ' Choice Awards, appeared as a guest at several fan conventions ( including BotCon, Jacon, Comic-Con International, and Anime Overdose ), and was featured on the front cover of the July / August 2004 issue of Working Mother magazine, saying, " My son is now old enough to respond to my work.

She has also jokingly called Bindiger " her English teacher " at Anime Expo 2003.

She then proceeded to work in a Street Fighter Zero 3 manga, and also in the magazines Anime Ex and Animax.

She was also co-creator of the mascot of the magazine Anime Do.

Live-action show hosts have also done interviews in Anime North, most of the guests being voice actors for popular animated shows on the channel.

It was then published per volume by Bros. Comix Ex .. Anime adaptation has also been made called Persona 4: The Animation.

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.

Anime Expo is notable as the largest anime convention in the United States and is also known for hosting high attraction guests due to close relationships with both the Japanese and American sides of the anime industry.

Anime Expo also has a large variety of focus panels, workshops, and events, some of which are fan or industry sponsored.

Much like other conventions, Anime Expo also features a large scale exhibit hall where attendees can purchase a variety of products from a wide range of exhibitors.

On Anime News Network, the show retains a median " Good " rating, averaging a 7 out of 10 ; the first VHS was also given a B +.