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 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 ).

In The Anime Encyclopedia, Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy criticized the production delays and the haituses that led to the creation of the four recap episodes, stating that " if the makers had spent less time recounting the story so far, they might have had more than enough space to finish the entire run within the requisite 26 episodes.

Angel Sanctuary is licensed by Viz Media for an English-language release in North America, Rating it one out of five stars, Dave Merrill of Anime Jump criticized Angel Sanctuary as a " pretentious, confusing claptrap ", and found the inclusion of incest objectionable.

Aimée Schafer of THEM Anime Reviews rated it similarly, and criticized Sara and Setsuna's relationship as " completely unnecessary and totally ruined what could otherwise have been a solid and, I dare say, good story.

Anime Reviews asserted that jutsu were the primary focus of Naruto and the source of its " highest accolades ", but criticized the overly repetitive use of certain jutsu in fight scenes.

" 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.

" 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.

Jc DuBois of Dragon's Anime has criticized those who say that most of Golgo 13's hits are impossible to do since there are problems that would prevent him from shooting straight such as the wind or with the coriolis effect, saying that the " whole mystique of Golgo 13 is that he's just that damn good.

Anime Reviews criticized that Kenshin's super deformed appearance in comedy scenes does not suit the context of the character and the series.

Anime Reviews criticized Yahiko for being " a bit annoying " during the start of the series but noted that he has his enjoyable moments.

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 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 ".

Bomberman Jetters has been universally criticized for its voice-acting, character's personalities being altered Compared to the Anime TV Series Version, and gameplay being unimproved from Bomberman Generation.