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.

( 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 ).

" On the other hand, Mania Entertainment writer Briana Lawerence listed Cloud second in the article " 10 Male Headaches of Anime " criticizing his feeling of guilt about Aerith's death seen in the film.

" 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.

In such series ' OVA finale, Kira was also noted to have been highly developed as commented by Anime News Network writer Carl Kimlinger.

Vanessa Morley's work as Cagalli's English voice actress was found to be " satisfyingly tomboyish " by Anime News Network writer Theron Martin despite noting that her Japanese voice actress, Naomi Shindō, portrayed more manly.

" He was also fifth in IGN's Top 25 Anime Characters of All Time with writer Chris Mackenzie describing him as " A classic example of a classic anime type, the peace-loving killing machine ".

Anime Reviews writer Carlos Ross gave nicknames to the characters of Rurouni Kenshin he called Kaoru " a spirited girl ".

Since 1992, he has racked up over a thousand production credits, serving as writer, producer, and director on over 500 anime and live action titles, with projects distributed or broadcast by ADV Films, Anime Network, Cartoon Network, Crunchy Roll, Encore, Funimation, HBO, Madman, Media Blasters, The Movie Channel, The Right Stuf, SBS, Showtime Action, Switchblade Pictures and Siren Visual Entertainment.

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.

Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network commented on Sabat's work with Zoro as a " standout ", noting that Zoro and Sabat are " well-matched.

Miyako Matsuda of Protoculture Addicts, Carl Kimlinger of the Anime News Network ( ANN ), and Derrick L. Tucker of THEM Anime Reviews all expressed positive views of the series ' narrative and characters.

Carl Kimlinger from Anime News Network gave the 2nd DVD a B-for both the sub and dub and went on to say that the animation was great and the lead character was " lively " but that the direction was " cold and over complex ".

Contrary to what their name seems to imply, the "' Robotech Defenders '" are not part of the Robotech Anime Universe adapted by Carl Macek and released by Harmony Gold USA.