Something Genuine, Ep. 2: Cristina Vee on Community, Anxiety, and 10 Years of Miraculous

Something Genuine welcomes one of anime’s all-time most notable voice actors for its second episode: Cristina Vee! For many fans, Cristina is inseparable from iconic roles—Homura Akemi (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), Sailor Mars (Sailor Moon), Darkness (KonoSuba), Sakura (Fate), and Ladybug (Miraculous). But in this conversation, the focus shifts away from credits and performances and… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 2: Cristina Vee on Community, Anxiety, and 10 Years of Miraculous

Yukari Anzai on Cardcaptor Sakura, Relating to Ajisai Sena, and Finding Warmth in Voice Acting

Yukari Anzai is one of those performers whose work often speaks softly but lingers long after the scene ends. Known for roles that balance emotional restraint, quiet strength, and subtle warmth—including in Lapis Re:Lights (Tiara), The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (Tiana), and The Dreaming Boy is a Realist (Yuyu)—she has steadily built a… Read More Yukari Anzai on Cardcaptor Sakura, Relating to Ajisai Sena, and Finding Warmth in Voice Acting

Introducing BtT’s New Anime Interview Series: Something Genuine

If you’ve spent any time at all on our blog, you’ve probably come to realize that Oregairu, the romcom anime featuring the self-sacrificial (and self-destructive) loner Hachiman Hikigaya, is one of our favorite anime. There’s a pivotal moment in season two of the series, when the friendships between the three main characters are in danger… Read More Introducing BtT’s New Anime Interview Series: Something Genuine

The Power of God and Anime, Episode 21: Interview with ASMRtist and VA, Shadow Fire!

On this “very special episode” of The Power of God and Anime podcast, Mike chats with a really cool and unique artist: Shadow Fire! The two talk about her work as an ASMRist and voice actress, as well as about her testimony, appreciation for My Hero Academia, and what it’s like to be a believer… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 21: Interview with ASMRtist and VA, Shadow Fire!

Hello There! James Arnold Taylor Talks The King of Kings, Being a Christian VA, and The Animatrix!

We sat down recently with voice actor extraordinaire James Arnold Taylor to talk about his newest project, the Angel Studios-released film, The King of Kings—a most unique retelling of the Jesus story. JAT talks all about that work and so much else, including voicing both Marty McFly and Doc Brown from Back to the Future… Read More Hello There! James Arnold Taylor Talks The King of Kings, Being a Christian VA, and The Animatrix!