 nano.RIPE is a two-member group made up of Kimiko (Guitar, Vocals), and Jun Sasaki (Guitar). They formed in 2004, and made their major debut in 2010. Though they have a wide body of music that crosses over into several styles and themes, they're probably best known to overseas fans by way of the theme songs that they've provided for anime like Hanasaku Iroha, The Devil Is A Part-Timer!, Non Non Biyori, Food Wars!, and Tensei Shite Inaka de Slow Life wo Okuritai, just to name a few. They recently released their latest full-length album, "Hikari wo Hakobumono", and are currently celebrating the 15th anniversary since their major debut. We recently had the opportunity sit down with nano.RIPE and discuss their formation, their music, that aforementioned new album, and their hopes for the future. Check it out, and then be sure to give their music a listen via the links at the end of the interview!
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 Kaho Shibuya is a content creator, streamer, cosplayer, and published author. She's probably best known for her gaming and IRL streams over on Twitch, and for her various convention appearances. One can usually see her at these events cosplaying a variety of characters, and we've had the joy of catching up to her several times over the years. We previously interviewed her back in 2018, 2019, and 2024, and we were lucky enough to catch up to her again at this year's Anime Los Angeles. This time around we discussed her activities and collaborations that have taken place throughout 2024, her thoughts on video game and anime remakes, how she views her regular fans, and some of her plans for 2025. Having quite the varied career, there is sure some aspect of it that you'll want to check out! Fans of Kaho, or those who are discovering her for the first time, will definitely want to read on and check out her social media links at the end!
 Spreading positivity in both the cosplay and Gundam communities for over two decades, VampyBitMe is no stranger to longtime attendees of FanimeCon. She is a cosplayer and Gunpla builder who believes that anyone can express themselves through the love of creativity and their passions. She works within the games industry, and has been a host for various events. If all that weren't enough, her #MechaMonday streams are a hit on her Twitch channel as well. As referenced earlier, she was once again a guest at this year's FanimeCon, and we were lucky enough to interview her! We discussed everything from her recent activities, her cosplay horror stories, and even what it's like hosting a panel on a fandom you're passionate about. This interview is sure to delight already existing fans of Vampy, and those discovering her for the first time! As always, check out the interview, and be sure to follow her via the social media links at the end!
 ASH DA HERO is a band that formed in September 2021. It consistst of vocalist ASH, guitarist Narukaze, bassist Sato, drummer WANI, and DJ Dhalsim. Their music crosses several genres, including, but not limited to, rock, punk, and hip hop. Fans of the anime Blue Lock may have heard their recent singles, "Judgement" and "Beast Mode/Octave", within the popular show. We recently had the opportunity to ask them some questions regarding their formation, the creation of their most popular songs, and lots more. This interview is sure to be a treat for existing fans of ASH DA HERO, as well as for those discovering them for the first time. Check it out, and be sure to give their music a listen via the links at the end of the interview!
 Tei is a singer and songwriter who has been turning heads recently with their unique style of music and powerful voice. While their skills extend to playing many instruments, they can be seen playing the mini-harp on some of their recent songs. Anime fans may recognize their music from Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha, where they providing the ending theme "Hitominaka", and The Weakest Tamer Began A Journey to Pick Up Trash, where they provided the ending theme "because". We recently had the opportunity to ask them some questions regarding their start in music, their unique sound, and lots more. This interview is sure to be a treat for those familiar with Tei, as well as for those discovering them for the first time. Check it out, and be sure to give their music a listen via the links at the end of the interview!
 Yuu Hayashi is a voice actor affiliated with Ken Production who has voiced many characters you're all sure to be familiar with. Notable roles include Ryunosuke Tanaka in Haikyuu!!, Manjiro "Mikey" Sano in Tokyo Revengers, Michizo Tachihara in Bungo Stray Dogs, and Takumo Ino in Jujutsu Kaisen just to name a few. We were lucky enough to catch up to them during their time at FanimeCon for an interview. We discussed their start in voice acting, their love for basketball, their favorite roles, and lots more! Fans of Yuu Hayashi will definitely want to check out this interview, as will those discovering him for the first time.
 Kaho Shibuya is a content creator, DJ, singer, and published author. She's probably best known today for her very popular streams over on Twitch, and for her various convention appearances, where she can be seen cosplaying a variety of characters. She recently her first book, “Everything Girls Should Know About The JAV Industry”, was recently released in English, and it hit the top of the new release charts on Amazon. We previously interviewed her back in 2018 and 2019, and we were lucky enough to catch up to her again at Anime Los Angeles. This time around we discussed her recent streaming activities, her appearances on various other creator's YouTube channels, her future plans for writing, and some her goals for 2024. Having quite the varied career, there is sure some aspect of it that you'll want to check out! Fans of Kaho, or those who are discovering her for the first time, will definitely want to read on and check out her social media via the links at the end!
Bringing VTubing Into the Future: An Interview with Serina Maiko & Abi Kadabura of V4Mirai1/21/2024  (Left: Abi Kadabura, Right: Serina Maiko) V4Mirai is a Virtual YouTuber agency who is also the first English-language project from Japanese company, Brave Group. Bringing together members & talent from around the world, V4Mirai strive to spark something new within the world of VTubing by creating their own future, or "mirai". They recently attended Anime Los Angeles as guests of honor, and they held a special live concert on one of the evenings. We were lucky enough to sit down with first generation "Crystalis" members Abi Kadabura and Serina Maiko. We discussed their start in VTubing, the recent live concert, V4Mirai's plans for the future, and lots more! Whether you're already a fan of theirs, of if you're hearing about them for the first time, you'll want to read on and check out her social media via the links at the end!
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