Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

For the second episode of season two, I had the pleasure of sitting down with voice actor and ADR assistant director, Ben Stegmair (Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Kaiju No. 8). What immediately stood out to me about Ben’s story wasn’t just the work he’s doing today—it was how intentional his journey has been from… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

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From Hokkaido to SXSW: Rejay’s Expanding Sound

As the crowds began to assemble, finding seating on the field in front of the stage or lining up to buy food from vendors, I caught sight of a musician sitting cross-legged at the side of the festival stage, tuning her guitar. I immediately recognized this wispy, pretty young woman and wondered if others knew… Read More From Hokkaido to SXSW: Rejay’s Expanding Sound

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FINLANDS at SXSW: Fuyuko Shiori’s Relentless Vision

At this year’s SXSW, one of the joys of wandering from showcase to showcase was stumbling upon a performance that felt like a discovery—even when the artist has already built a remarkable career. Of course, I already knew about FINLANDS, led by vocalist and guitarist Fuyuko Shiori, but that’s the sense I felt listening to… Read More FINLANDS at SXSW: Fuyuko Shiori’s Relentless Vision

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Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him

For the season finale of Something Genuine, we welcome voice actor Jonah Scott, best known as Legoshi in Beastars, Tatsu in The Way of the Househusband, and Kaguragi in Kaiju No. 8. In this conversation, Jonah shares the story behind his career — from nearly leaving Los Angeles before landing Beastars to the community that… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him

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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

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Tangle x Cast 22: Interview with Voice Actress, Amanda Gish

Welcome to episode 22 of the Tangle x Cast! We’re excited to share with you today an interview with actress Amanda Gish, the voice behind Witch (Goblin Slayer), Hop (Dragon Ball Super), Kinoko (My Hero Academia), and many more anime and gaming characters! In a roundtable setting, she talks to us about finding bonds through… Read More Tangle x Cast 22: Interview with Voice Actress, Amanda Gish

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Tangle x Cast 15: Christina Kelly on Voice Acting, Dealing With Rejection, and Cosplay

We received such great feedback on our episode about disappointment last month that we decided to continue the conversation, but with a different anime-related slant. We invited Christina Kelly, whom you may know as the voice behind characters like Shiipon (Akiba Maid War), Mine (Akame ga Kill), and Koko (Golden Time), onto the podcast to… Read More Tangle x Cast 15: Christina Kelly on Voice Acting, Dealing With Rejection, and Cosplay

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