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

Something Genuine, Ep. 4: Risa Mei on Voice Acting, Visibility, and Choosing Integrity

In episode four of Something Genuine, Twwk sits down with voice actor Risa Mei for a candid, heartfelt conversation about art, identity, and what it means to build a creative life with integrity in an industry that doesn’t always make space for people like her. You may know Risa for iconic work voicing character like… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 4: Risa Mei on Voice Acting, Visibility, and Choosing Integrity

Something Genuine, Ep. 3: Isabella Crovetti on A Star Brighter Than the Sun, Staying Grounded (in Korea), and the Pressure of Social Media

In Episode 3 of Something Genuine, Twwk sits down with actor Isabella Crovetti—known for her live action roles but now also for her work in anime, including voicing Sei in A Star Brighter Than the Sun—for a fun and candid conversation about what it means to grow up in the spotlight, explore creativity, and find… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 3: Isabella Crovetti on A Star Brighter Than the Sun, Staying Grounded (in Korea), and the Pressure of Social Media

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