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Anime News Nina

by Robin Sevakis
The adventures of Nina, Anime News Network's News Elf.

Hey Answerman!

by Brian Hanson
You got questions? He's got answers!

ANNCast

by Zac Bertschy & Justin Sevakis
Anime News Network's weekly talk show podcast, where hosts Zac Bertschy and Justin Sevakis offer up opinions on the day's news, review the latest titles they've seen and interview some of the biggest figures in the anime and manga industry.

Astro Toy

By David Cabrera
David takes a magnifying glass to the world of anime and manga toys.

The List

By Lynzee Lamb
A new list every week. A new poll every week.

House of 1000 Manga

by Jason Thompson
Featuring some of the manga from Jason's vast and eclectic collection.

RIGHT TURN ONLY!!

by Carlo Santos
A look at recent and upcoming manga releases.

Shelf Life

by Bamboo Dong
Shelf Life takes a look at each week's releases and sorts them into shelf worthy, rental worthy, and perishable.

The Stream

by Bamboo Dong
The Stream takes a look at currently streaming anime.

The Mike Toole Show

by Mike Toole
A look behind the scenes at the fascinating history of anime productions.

The X Button

by Todd Ciolek
Todd looks at the world of Japanese and anime related video-games.


Occasional Columns

Epic Threads

Tips, tricks, and tutorials from some of the best cosplayers on the net.

Industry Comments

Feedback, commentary, insight and letters from industry insiders.

Crashing Japan

by Various
A Gaijin Otaku's Guide to Japan

Letter from the Encyclopedist

by Daniel DeLorme
Once in a while, the encyclopedist may poke the nose out of his books to share the latest developments about the Encyclopedia.


Past Columns

Brain Diving

By Brian Ruh
Brian Ruh, author of Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii delves into the wide world of books about anime and manga, academics in anime, light novels, manga and more!

Buried Treasure

by Justin Sevakis
Justin talks about old, rare anime.

The Gallery

by Evan Miller
Talking with some of the best independent, doujin, fan and upcoming artists.

Chicks on Anime

By Bamboo Dong and friends
Shelf Life's very own Bamboo sits down with a panel discussion every week presenting the female fan's view on limitless topics.

Hai Fidelity

By Rachel Corothers
A weekly look at Jpop.

The Click

by Brian Hanson
Your weekly TV guide

Super Plastic

by Adam Pawlus
The Coolest Anime Toys

Sound Decision

by Jonathan Mays
Evaluating the latest anime soundtracks - tune in or tune out?

The Edit List

by Kyle Pope
So what's the difference between the DVD and the version on TV?

The Dub Track

by Ryan Mathews
Focussing on voice Acting. Good dubs, bad dubs, mediocre dubs — Ryan reviews 'em all, or at least one per month

From the Gallery

by Michael Nicolas
One day, a new column magically appeared at ANN. It came from the Gallery...

Ima, kore ga hoshiin da!

by Allen Divers
I want it now!
News about the latest series coming out in Japan.

Tankobon Tower

by Allen Divers

Old School

by Mike Crandol
A look at some of the old titles that have fallen into obscurity but deserve a little more light.

subCulture

by Zac Bertschy
News from that gray area of fandom: fansubs