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An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow

For Cameron Lew, the musician behind Ginger Root, anime has never been simply a visual influence or a passing interest. He describes himself as a “huge otaku”—and that enthusiasm has found its way into everything from his music videos to the aesthetic and world-building of his work. And now, that lifelong love of anime has… Read More An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow

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Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 2: Madeleine Morris on Rudeus, Redemption, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S3

We’re continuing the three-part finale of Something Genuine Season 2 with a conversation about Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3! As part of a Crunchyroll press junket, I had the chance to speak with Madeleine Morris, the voice of Rudeus Greyrat, about the second season, Rudeus’s complicated journey, and what it’s like to portray such… Read More Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 2: Madeleine Morris on Rudeus, Redemption, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S3

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Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 1: Katie Wetch & Morgan Berry on Clevatess II, Complicated Relationships, and Finding Yourself

We’re kicking off a special three-part finale of Something Genuine Season 2 with a conversation about Clevatess II! As part of a Crunchyroll press junket, I had the chance to talk with Katie Wetch (Alicia) and Morgan Berry (Klen) about the second season of Clevatess, the growth of their characters, and the unusual relationship developing… Read More Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 1: Katie Wetch & Morgan Berry on Clevatess II, Complicated Relationships, and Finding Yourself

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Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime

With more than 100 productions to her credit, Anastasia Muñoz may be one of the most prolific voice actors in anime, having built an impressive resume over 15+ years that includes memorable roles in series such as Fruits Basket, Death Parade, Strike Witches, Jormungand, and, more recently, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, where she voices the… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime

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Something Genuine Returns This Thursday

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about Something Genuine this season is how different each conversation has been. We’ve talked football, overcoming setbacks, and animation with Mike Golic, Jr. We’ve discussed creativity and mentorship with voice actor Ben Stegmair. We’ve explored cosplay, faith, and family with Ani. And we’ve spent time with musician Hana… Read More Something Genuine Returns This Thursday

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Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 4: Hana Hope on Music, Identity, and Finding Her Voice

For the fourth episode of season two, I had the pleasure of speaking with singer-songwriter Hana Hope. Anime fans may know Hana from her work singing themes* on Spice and Wolf, Fate/Grand Order, and most recently, my favorite anime of spring 2026, A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA. But while her music first drew me to… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 4: Hana Hope on Music, Identity, and Finding Her Voice

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