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Interview: Naoko Yamada and the Strikingly Unique World of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia

We interviewed the talented Naoko Yamada about her latest work, the Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime adaptation.

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Interview With Clevatess' Kiyotaka Taguchi, Seiichirou Kuriyama, and Kousuke Arai

Anime Atelier interviewed Clevatess director Kiyotaka Taguchi (田口清隆), Lay-duce animation producer Seiichirou Kuriyama (栗山政一郎), and Kadokawa producer Koske Arai (新井孝介) at thisyear's Anime Expo.

Sarca • August 21

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Discussing Hana-Kimi Characters With Aya Yamane and Kikunosuke Toya

At this year's Anime Expo, Anime Atelier interviewed two of the main cast of the Hana-Kimi anime adaptation, which is currently broadcasting its second season.

Sarca • August 13

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Exploring the Charm of You and I Are Polar Opposites With Sayumi Suzushiro and Shogo Sakata

At this year's Anime Expo, Anime Atelier interviewed the main cast of the You and I Are Polar Opposites anime adaptation: Sayumi Suzushiro, who voices Miyu Suzuki, and Shogo Sakata, the voice of Yusuke Tani.

Sarca • August 11

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Interview: MARRIAGETOXIN Cast on Gero and Kinosaki

Anime Atelier had the chance to interview MARRIAGETOXIN's charming leading duo: Haruki Ishiya (石谷春貴) and Shion Wakayama (若山詩音), who voice Hikaru Gero and Mei Kinosaki, respectively. We chatted about the characters, their charming traits, and more!

Sarca • August 03

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Interview With Daemons of the Shadow Realm's Kensho Ono and Yume Miyamoto

Anime Atelier interviewed Kensho Ono (小野賢章) and Yume Miyamoto (宮本侑芽) about their roles in Daemons of the Shadow Realm.

Sarca • July 31

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Sentenced to Be a Hero Interview: Yoshiki Nakakouji, Takeru Noda, and Yasutaka Kimura

Anime Atelier had a chance to interview some of the creative team behind the Sentenced to Be a Hero adaptation, namely assistant director Yoshiki Nakakouji (中小路佳毅), character designer Takeru Noda (野田猛), and chief animation director Yasutaka Kimura (木村和貴).

Sarca • July 25

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Interview: Producer Ena Hamabe on Adapting Yuri Works to Anime

Anime Atelier had the opportunity to interview producer Ena Hamabe (浜辺恵那) and chat about two girls' love (GL) anime adaptations: This Monster Wants to Eat Me (Watatabe) and the ongoing I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Kimishinu).

Sarca • July 18

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Interview: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara Talk Black Clover Season 2

Ahead of the highly anticipated return of the Black Clover anime, Anime Atelier had the opportunity to interview the Season 2 director Ayataka Tanemura (種村綾隆) and the voice of Asta, Gakuto Kajiwara (梶原岳人).

Sarca • July 16

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Gachiakuta Interview: Director Fumihiko Suganuma and Voice Actor Aoi Ichikawa

Anime Atelier had the opportunity to interview Gachiakuta series director Fumihiko Suganuma (菅沼芙実彦) and Rudo's voice actor Aoi Ichikawa (市川蒼) about their work on the series so far.

Sarca • July 13

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The Apothecary Diaries Interview: Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka on Maomao, Jinshi, and Secrets of the Frog Scene

Anime Atelier had the opportunity to interview the cast of The Apothecary Diaries, Aoi Yuki (悠木碧) and Takeo Otsuka (大塚剛央), and got to see firsthand how the beloved duo interacts, hear their thoughts about their characters' dynamic, and more!

Gerrymelyn Casupang • July 11

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What Happened to One-Punch Man Season 3?

One-Punch Man Season 3 was under the spotlight as comparisons to its predecessors, and the disappointment of its production swelled into a memetic status similar to works like Blue Lock Season 2, in which people reference it as an example of "bad animation." But what actually happened?

Sarca • April 13

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Animator and Director Satoshi Mori Passes Away

The family of animator and director Satoshi Mori (森賢) announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he had passed away on February 20, 2026, after a battle with an illness. According to the studio, he had been ill for some time.

Sarca • February 24

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Remembering Animator and Director Yuuki Kinoshita

Animation director Yuuki Kinoshita (木下勇喜 / 木下ゆうき) died from complications related to COVID-19 in 2022. We take a look at his career and works in this feature.

Sarca • January 03

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Animation Studio EKACHI EPILKA Files for Bankruptcy

According to information verified through the commercial registry of Japan, the animation studio EKACHI EPILKA (株式会社エカチエピルカ) commenced bankruptcy proceedings on July 31, 2025. The studio is best known for producing the first season of Demon Lord, Retry! and the short-form television works Crossing Time, 180 Byou de Kimi no

Sarca • October 18

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Interview: Naoko Yamada and the Strikingly Unique World of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia

Interview With Clevatess' Kiyotaka Taguchi, Seiichirou Kuriyama, and Kousuke Arai

Discussing Hana-Kimi Characters With Aya Yamane and Kikunosuke Toya

Exploring the Charm of You and I Are Polar Opposites With Sayumi Suzushiro and Shogo Sakata

Interview: MARRIAGETOXIN Cast on Gero and Kinosaki

Interview With Daemons of the Shadow Realm's Kensho Ono and Yume Miyamoto

Sentenced to Be a Hero Interview: Yoshiki Nakakouji, Takeru Noda, and Yasutaka Kimura

Interview: Producer Ena Hamabe on Adapting Yuri Works to Anime

Interview: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara Talk Black Clover Season 2

Gachiakuta Interview: Director Fumihiko Suganuma and Voice Actor Aoi Ichikawa

The Apothecary Diaries Interview: Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka on Maomao, Jinshi, and Secrets of the Frog Scene

What Happened to One-Punch Man Season 3?

Animator and Director Satoshi Mori Passes Away

Remembering Animator and Director Yuuki Kinoshita

Animation Studio EKACHI EPILKA Files for Bankruptcy

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