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Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-24-2005)

Interviewer: Way Jeng If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and His and Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w...

Being a Brief Discussion (Thu 03-24-2005)

Way Jeng is back for his third and final column of this week with a very indepth piece entitled \"Being a Brief Discussion with Jeff Thompson.\"

Being a Brief Discussion with Tiffany Grant
by Way Jeng (Wed 03-02-2005)

If you don't know who Tiffany Grant is, the odds are that you don't watch a lot of dubs produced by ADV. She has voiced some of the most popular characters in anime, including Maki in Burn Up, Kome in Blue Seed, Asuka in Neon Genesis Evangelion, and latel...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kamichu, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Wed 08-23-2006)

Hello, and welcome back for a look at the second volume of Kamichu. This show had an extremely strong start. It offered fans feel-good stories with a mix of comedy, innocence, drama, and wonder. Add to that a family atmosphere and a strong dub, courtesy o...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs
by Way Jeng (Mon 05-10-2004)

Hello, and welcome to another installment of "Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs." Today I'd like to turn away from a specific dub review and address some more general points about anime and dub appreciation. One of the many complaints I often hear wh...

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 05-03-2005)

Way Jeng has returned this week with a pair of columns, one for today and one for Thursday. Today, he\'s set to talk about a recent release from ADV Films with Maburaho Volume One being the topic of his brief discussion.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 05-24-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week and his brief discussion turns away from an actual show this time and instead he has a lengthy interview with Samantha Inoue Harte.


Being a Brief Discussion (Sat 05-28-2005)

Way Jeng\'s on deck early with a new Being a Brief Discussion column, this time tackling FUNimation\'s release of Gunslinger Girl Volume One.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 06-28-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week with a look at a new release, this time with Maburaho Volume Two from ADV Films, in his column Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 12-14-2004)

Way Jeng\'s up for a double-bill of columns this week as well and the first column for it is a look at the January 2005 release of Samurai Champloo in his Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs column.

Being a Brief Discussion with Samantha Inoue Harte
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-24-2005)

Fans are probably familiar with Samantha Inoue Harte's voice acting work. That's understandable, especially when she's voiced characters as memorable as Koran in Sakura Wars and Pipin in Magical Play. But what some may not know is that she works as an ani...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade, volume eight
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-18-2005)

Hello, and welcome to a brief discussion of the final volume of Kiddy Grade, released by FUNimation Entertainment and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Leaving a show and saying goodbye to its characters is always sad, and this is no exception. Unfortunately,...

Being a Brief Discussion (Sat 08-20-2005)

Way Jeng has a special weekend edition of Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs today as it\'s covering a title that just got a sneak preview at a convention a few hours ago from ADV Films. Check out his advance look at the English language adaptation of...

Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley
by Way Jeng (Fri 08-12-2005)

Interviewer: Way Jeng Recorded: Kamikazecon '05 From Gravion Zwei to Hello Kitty's Animation Theater, George Manley has provided voices for many fan favorites over the years. He's also the voice of Lord Kozan in the upcoming Samurai Gun, due for released...

Being a Brief Discussion with Caitlin Glass
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-13-2005)

Recorded at: Anime Central '05 Caitlin Glass may be relatively new to anime dubbing, but she's already played some fantastic characters. She's probably best known for her role as Winry in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her other characters include Hiyono in Spiral...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: SuperGALS! Volume One
by Way Jeng (Thu 05-27-2004)

Hello! Once again we find ourselves in the strange and mysterious world of English dubbed anime. Today I'd like to take a look at a show released by ADV Films, SuperGALS! volume one. This was certainly one show that caught me by surprise. Bursting at the ...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: 2004 Holiday Issue
by Way Jeng (Tue 12-21-2004)

The Fan Who Liked to Watch Anime This is the fan who liked to watch anime This is the site Read by the fan who liked to watch anime This is the review That went on the site Read by the fan who liked to watch anime This is the column That wrote the rev...

Being a Brief Discussion with Vic Mignogna
by Way Jeng (Tue 04-19-2005)

Vic Mignogna is one of the most popular and prolific voice actors in anime dubbing. He has worked on some fantastic shows, voicing memorable characters with ADV Films such as Hiroki Takasugi in Princess Nine, Gawl in Generator Gawl, and Tatsunosuke Ichimu...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Nerima Daikon Brothers, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Wed 03-07-2007)

It's time once again for a brief discussion of Nerima Daikon Brothers. This show made a considerable impression in dub circles as a rare example of an anime musical, and it boasted an impressive dub to boot. The second volume carries on in the same tradit...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Chrono Crusade, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-16-2004)

Hello, and welcome to another brief discussion of those wacky English dubs we like so much. The subject of today's examination is Chrono Crusade, an interesting show set in late-twenties America. This show has been released by ADV Films, dubbed by their I...

Being a Brief Discussion with Greg Ayres
by Way Jeng (Wed 11-10-2004)

If you don't know who Greg Ayres is, you're not listening to some great dubs. Between Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Toga in Gravion, and Shinpachi in Peacemaker, Mr. Ayres is working on some of the most exciting shows being released. It was my pleasure to be ...

Being an Especially Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Azumanga Daioh Episode 1
by Way Jeng (Thu 04-01-2004)

Astute readers of the column will notice that the title of today's column has been modified. That's because this is a special issue of "Being an Brief Discussion..." where I'm going to be taking a look at the first episode of Azumanga Daioh, released by A...

Being a Brief Discussion With David L. Williams
by Way Jeng (Thu 11-18-2004)

Interviewer: Way Jeng There aren't many shows that I give an unqualified recommendation. A show might be great, but there's almost always something that has to be noted. There might be a small but significant flaw that the audience will have to tolerate....


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, Volume Two
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-14-2004)

Hello, once again, to another installment of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today I'd like to take a look at the second volume of Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, released by Geneon Entertainment and dubbed by Bang Zoom! Entertainment. This is a fun show, and an equ...

Being a Brief Discussion (Fri 10-14-2005)

A few days late on my part but certainly something people will be interested in reading, Way Jeng returns this week with a look at one very highly anticipated title around here with a brief discussion on Princess Tutu Volume Two.

Being a Brief Discussion with Mike McFarland
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-03-2005)

Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Why 9/23/04 is a Great Day to be a Dub Fan
by Way Jeng (Wed 09-22-2004)

The Twenty-Third day of September, in the year Two Thousand and Four, marks the six-month anniversary of "Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs." Writing this column and discussing the dubs that I enjoy so much is important to me. It's an activity that I...


Being a Brief Discussion (Wed 12-15-2004)

Part of another double-bill this week, Way Jeng returns today with another column in his Being a Brief Discussion series. This time he\'s tackling the release of ROD The TV Vol. #3 from Geneon Entertainment.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 12-28-2004)

Way Jeng returns this week for his last column of the year in his Being a Brief Discussion of Dubs series. This time things take a slightly different turn as the promotional copy he\'s received didn\'t contain a dub, so he\'s taking a look at the Japanese...

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 03-15-2005)

We\'ve talked about the anime release, we\'ve talked about the manga release, so now we\'re going to hit the trifecta with Way Jeng providing a look at the English Language release of Cromartie High in his column, Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs.

Being a Brief Discussion (Mon 04-12-2004)

Way Jeng is back today with a new column looking at anime dubs, offering up a brief discussion on Geneon\'s release of Last Exile Volume Three.


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Comic Party Revolution, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Mon 11-20-2006)

Dub fans live a strange existence, even for anime fans. We listen for ever-changing voices that speak for animated faces that change with each series. It's a fandom with the substance of a dream and the press of a whisper. One of the thorniest problems du...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs
by Way Jeng (Mon 04-19-2004)

Subject: Thematic concerns in character dubbing Hello, and welcome to another installment of "Being a Brief Discussion..." This time around I'd like to take a moment to consider thematic intent, one of the more subtle points of dub enjoyment. Naturally, ...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Light Bulb Memories
by Way Jeng (Tue 11-02-2004)

Hello, and welcome to another installment of "Being..." I recently had the chance to attend Anime USA, an anime convention held in Virginia. They were kind enough to grant me a timeslot to host a panel on dub appreciation. I know not everybody could make ...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-18-2004)

Hello, and welcome to the first Super Giant Robot Edition of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today we'll be taking a look at Gravion's first volume, released by ADV Films. It's always a treat to be able to review the first volume of a series. These moments ...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Peacemaker, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 10-12-2004)

Salutations, and welcome back to another romp through the exciting world of anime dubs. One of the reasons I enjoy anime so much is because of the depth and complexity of the stories. Anime can make us laugh or cry, and sometimes it tries to do both. This...

Being a Brief Discussion (Thu 05-05-2005)

Way Jeng returns for a second installment this week with his Brief Discussion series and this time tackles a familiar subject as he looks at Geneon\'s release of ROD TV Volume Six.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 08-24-2004)

Way Jeng managed to get a copy early and has decided to tackle Super Milk-Chan Vol. #2 in his latest installment of Being a Brief Discussion!

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Monica Rial Special Edition!
by Way Jeng (Mon 06-28-2004)

Hello! Welcome to an extra-special issue of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today we've got an interview with the talented Monica Rial, who provides the voice of Lumiere in the FUNimation release of "Kiddy Grade." I'd like to thank Ms. Rial for appearing in...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Angelic Layer volume seven
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-27-2004)

Hello, and welcome to a poignant moment in "Being a Brief Discussion..." The fact of the matter is that no matter how much we might wish otherwise, our favorite shows eventually come to an end. In one sense it's a sad event, but it's also a time when we c...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade Volume Six
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-31-2004)

Hello, and welcome once again to another installment of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today I'll be taking a look at FUNimation's Kiddy Grade, volume six. Between the show's excellent dub performances and an epic cliffhanger at the end of the last volume,...

Being a Brief Discussion (Thu 08-04-2005)

Way Jeng\'s going for a second piece this week as he goes back to revisit a series from ADV Films with its last volume by having a Brief Discussion about the dub of Gravion Zwei Vol. #3.

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Colleen Clinkenbeard Special Edition
by Way Jeng (Wed 06-23-2004)

Interviewer: Way Jeng This column is in the process of being a brief discussion, and one of the greatest treats is being able to discuss anime and dubs with the people who make it happen. Today we've got an interview with the talented Colleen Clinkenbear...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Sun 04-25-2004)

Hello, and welcome to the newest installment of "Being a Brief Discussion..." Today I'd like to take a moment and reflect on Kiddy Grade's third volume, released by FUNimation Productions. Going into the middle of a show it's often difficult to know what...

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 09-20-2005)

Way Jeng\'s looking into a new dub that debuted in August this year in his regular column, Being A Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs, with a column on the FUNimation release of Samurai 7 Volume One.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 09-27-2005)

Way Jeng\'s returning this week with a new column from his Being a Brief Discussion series, this time covering the ADV Films release of Full Metal Panic?! Fumoffu Vol. #2.

Being an Especially Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Azumanga Daioh Episode 1
by Way Jeng (Thu 04-01-2004)

Astute readers of the column will notice that the title of today's column has been modified. That's because this is a special issue of "Being an Brief Discussion..." where I'm going to be taking a look at the first episode of Azumanga Daioh, released by A...


Being a Brief Discussion with Liam O'Brien About Koi Kaze
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-18-2006)

Interviewer: Way Jeng Interviewer (I): Today I'm talking with Liam O'Brien, voice actor in and ADR director of Koi Kaze. Let's start at the very beginning. Any discussion about Koi Kaze has to involve its central theme, incest. A lot of fans are undoubte...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: ROD the TV, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Wed 12-15-2004)

Hello, and welcome back for another look at English dubbed anime. This time the subject of discussion is ROD the TV, volume three, released by Geneon Entertainment and dubbed by New Generation Pictures. This disc continues the trend of excellence set by t...

Being a Brief Discussion (Fri 10-06-2006)

Way Jeng\'s stopping by today with a new Being a Brief Discussion column, this time looking at Princess Tutu Volume 3.

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: The Super Milk-Chan Show
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-13-2004)

Sometimes a show comes along that defies all of the rules. There are shows that make any sane person's head spin. The Super Milk-Chan Show (hereafter simply Milk-Chan), released by ADV Films, might not go quite that far, but it's been a long time since I'...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Preview
by Way Jeng (Thu 09-08-2005)

Once again, it's time to gaze into the future and see what the future of anime dubbing holds for audiences. Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok (hereafter simply Loki), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, is an interesting show that fans will pr...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume Three
by Way Jeng (Wed 08-17-2005)

Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. This time I'll be taking a look at Divergence Eve, Volume Three, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. This show has been something of a mixed bag since the very beginning. While it ha...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Extras
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-07-2004)

Anime characters have a tough job. They pilot giant robots, learn secret martial arts techniques, save the world, go to high school, fall in love, and often get hit over the head with paper fans. In fact, there's probably a show out there where somebody d...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Kiddy Grade, Volume Seven
by Way Jeng (Tue 10-26-2004)

Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. Today I'll be taking a close look at Kiddy Grade, volume seven, released by FUNimation and dubbed by FUNimation Studios. Though this show started with a few lackluster volumes begging for better ...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Grrl Power
by Way Jeng (Tue 06-08-2004)

Welcome! We're back with a look at a new release I've been looking forward to for a while by ADV Films, Grrl Power. Offering some excellent performances and funny material, this dub is most noteworthy for having an incredible amount of technical challenge...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: E's Otherwise, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 02-08-2005)

Salutations, and thanks for coming back to another look at English dubbed anime. This time the spotlight is on E's Otherwise, released by ADV Films and dubbed by Industrial Smoke and Mirrors. The release is one of the weaker offerings to come by in recent...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Watching Subs with Gantz
by Way Jeng (Tue 12-28-2004)

Though I write a column about English dubs, I've had a somewhat odd experience with watching anime in Japanese and English. Like many people, I began watching anime dubbed. Back then it wasn't even a choice; I watched anime broadcast on television or on t...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Samurai 7, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-20-2005)

Hello, and welcome to another look at English dubbed anime. One of the great aspects of watching anime right now is that new shows come out all the time. But that doesn't mean that anime has abandoned its narrative ancestors by any means. Samurai 7, relea...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: éX-Driver the Movie
by Way Jeng (Tue 09-28-2004)

Welcome to another look into the future of anime dubs. Today's subject of discussion is éX-Driver the Movie (hereafter éX-Driver), released by Geneon Entertainment and dubbed by Bang Zoom! I'd like to thank animeondvd.com for making this trip into the fut...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Yesterday
by Way Jeng (Tue 10-19-2004)

Welcome back for another look at English dubs. Today's discussion features Yesterday, a Korean live-action movie released by ADV Films and dubbed by their Industrial Smoke and Mirrors studio. There's a fair bit of mystery and a lot of suspense as the hero...

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 09-07-2004)

Way Jeng is back this week with a new Discussion column, this time going over one of the more overlooked sides of the cast, that of the extra.

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Ghost Stories Preview
by Way Jeng (Sat 08-20-2005)

Hello, and welcome to an early look at the first three episodes of Ghost Stories. This show, due for release by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios, represents one of the most unusual dubs to come along in a while. Like many projects that push the envelop...


Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: The Galaxy Railways, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 08-02-2005)

Hello, and welcome to a fresh look at English dubbed anime. This time the discussion centers on The Galaxy Railways, volume one, released and dubbed by FUNimation. This show harkens back to the early days of anime, both in terms of story and plot. The cha...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Divergence Eve, Volume One Addendum
by Way Jeng (Tue 02-22-2005)

This article serves as an addendum to the previous coverage of Divergence Eve, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Readers are advised to review the preview article in advance to avoid confusion, as the present discussion will assume knowledg...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
by Way Jeng (Tue 01-25-2005)

Hello, and welcome to another look at anime in English. This time the topic of discussion is centered on Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (hereafter simply Hello Kitty), released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. Though this show isn't everybody's cu...

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 08-30-2005)

Way Jeng is back this week and he\'s hitting up one really well done title that\'s not getting the kind of talk it should these days with a discussion on FUNimation\'s release of Gunslinger Girl Volume Two.


Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 10-12-2004)

Way Jeng returns this week with a look at one of the more anticipated releases coming out this month with a discussion about Peacemaker Vol. #1.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 03-08-2005)

Way Jeng returns with the first of two columns this week. Up today, he\'s taking to task a Geneon release with a look at R.O.D. the TV, Volume Five and he\'ll return on Thursday with a look at ADV Films\' Gravion Zwei.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 04-05-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week with his column and this time he\'s able to take a peek into the future as he\'s been able to sample the first three episodes of Elfen Lied.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 03-29-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week and shifts his focus to one of the more recent new series from Geneon as he tackles the anime dub of Daphne in the Brilliant Blue.


Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 02-01-2005)

Way Jeng takes a slightly different turn in his column this week. Instead of critiquing a particular title he\'s looking at what\'s needed to be a good critic.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 04-12-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week with an early look at a title from Geneon with their dub of the upcoming 3D live action anime movie Appleseed.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 02-08-2005)

Way Jeng\'s back this week with his look at the English language adaptation of anime series and this time he\'s looking at the ADV Films release of E\'s Otherwise, one of their newest series.

Being a Brief Discussion with Tiffany Grant (Thu 02-24-2005)

Way Jeng is back with a special feature this week in that he\'s managed to get an interview session with long time voice actress, script writer and Hello Kitty connoisseur Tiffany Grant about a wide number of topics of interest.


Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 03-01-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week with two new articles, one of which is going up today, his look at the first volume of Fullmetal Alchemist from FUNimation. Check back on Thursday for his interview session with Mike McFarland from Ohayocon \'05.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 08-09-2005)

Way Jeng is checking in with the first of two pieces these week as he takes a look at the final volume of ROD TV and bids farewell to that casts performances. Check back on Thursday for his interview with George Manley!

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs (Tue 09-06-2005)

Way Jeng is kicking off September with a slightly early look at the final dub for FUNimation\'s release of Gunslinger Girl Volume Three which you can read here.

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs (Thu 09-08-2005)

Way Jeng has a special column in for a second appearance this week as he\'s got an early look at an upcoming new English language dub with the ADV Films release of Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Preview.


Being a Brief Discussion with George Manley (Fri 08-12-2005)

During Kamikazecon 2005, Way Jeng took the opportunity to sit down with voice actor George Manley and put him through the paces with an interview.

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs (Tue 01-25-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week but this time with something that was probably a bit of a challenge on a couple of levels compared to his normal pieces as he takes a look at the ADV Films release of Hello Kitty\'s Animation Theater.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 06-07-2005)

Way Jeng is back this week and he\'s tackling another popular series that has an all star cast attached to it with his column on the ADV Films release of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu Volume One.

Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 06-14-2005)

Way Jeng returns with his column this week as he tackles the latest release from FUNimation with a look at Fullmetal Alchemist Volume Three and its English language cast.


Being a Brief Discussion (Tue 05-17-2005)

Way Jeng returns this week with a look at a continuing series f