PassCode – Interview (2026)
PassCode Interview by David Cirone March 26, 2026 In our exclusive interview with PassCode members Nao Minami, Kaede Takashima, Hinako Ogami,Continue reading…
Category: Interviews
Go behind the scenes with the artists who shape Japanese pop culture. From rising J-Rock stars to legendary manga authors and illustrators, J-Generation’s original interviews bring you the personal stories behind the creative process.
Shinichiro Watanabe discusses future of animation at Japan Foundation New York
Shinichiro Watanabe — director of anime series Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Lazarus — participated in a live Q&A with local students sponContinue reading…
Vampy Bit Me Interview – Part 1 (2026)
VAMPY BIT ME Interview by David Cirone Part 1 – March 20, 2026 Linda Le, known professionally as Vampy Bit Me, has built an international fanContinue reading…
FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER – Setting Sail for Fantasy (Interview)
FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER Interview by Marc Bowie and David Cirone March 6, 2026 Japanese symphonic metal band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER is carving ouContinue reading…
KAMIJO – Light and Shadow in L.A. (Interview)
KAMIJO Interview by Molly Coggshall February 25, 2026 KAMIJO has built a career combining visual artistry, complex orchestration, and bold faContinue reading…
Ghost in the Shell: ARISE – Tabletop Roleplaying Game (Interview with Mana Project Studio)
Ghost in the Shell: ARISE – Tabletop Roleplaying Game Interview with Mana Project Studio by David Cirone In this exclusive interview, we talkContinue reading…
FIRST CONTACT – Interview (2026)
FIRST CONTACT Interview by David Cirone February 15, 2026 FIRST CONTACT is a new project bringing together RYU (Blood Stain Child), Sawa (AldContinue reading…
HYDE Unleashed: [INSIDE] the Electrifying Return of a Rock Legend – Interview (2024)
HYDE Unleashed: [INSIDE] the Electrifying Return of a Rock Legend Interview and photos by Christan Copeland December 10, 2024 After a five-Continue reading…
YOSHIKI: A Maestro’s Journey from Rock to “REQUIEM”
YOSHIKI: A Maestro’s Journey from Rock to “REQUIEM” Interview by Christan Copeland September 26, 2023 2023 has been a remarkably busy year fContinue reading…
FLOW – Interview (2022)
FLOW Interview by Jennifer Elise Wang January 5, 2023 On December 3, 2022, FLOW made their return to America after three years away. AlthoughContinue reading…