Interviews by James Galizio

Kento Jobana speaks on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, death, rebirth and the supernatural
Kento Jobana speaks on Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, death, rebirth and the supernatural

The Scenario Writer for the upcoming sequel discusses some of the challenges that he faced when writing a follow-up to a 20-year old classic

interview by James Galizio on 01 October, 2024

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak & Ys X: Nordics Interview - A conversation with Toshihiro Kondo

During Anime Expo 2024 we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo

interview by James Galizio on 25 July, 2024

Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization
Spike Chunsoft Anime Expo 2024 Interview - Natsu-Mon, RAIN CODE Plus, and the unique struggles of localization

We sat down with Spike Chunsoft to talk about their announcements from Anime Expo, and the work that's gone into their translations.

interview by James Galizio on 11 July, 2024

CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki
CyberConnect2 - Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 and resuming the Trilogy of Vengeance with Taichiro Miyazaki

With Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 finally announced, CyberConnect2 is ready to finish the Fuga trilogy and get started on the next chapter of the Trilogy of Vengeance.

interview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Yoshi-P wants to sanction Final Fantasy XIV Raid Races, but he needs the community's help
Yoshi-P wants to sanction Final Fantasy XIV Raid Races, but he needs the community's help

During the recent Dawntrail Preview Event, Naoki Yoshida made it clear that him and the team want to make it happen.

interview by James Galizio on 06 June, 2024

Monster Hunter Stories Interview - Chatting bringing the series to new platforms with Yoshihiro Akira
Monster Hunter Stories Interview - Chatting bringing the series to new platforms with Yoshihiro Akira

With both the original and its sequel finding their way to new platforms, we had the chance to discuss a bit with the project's Producer, Yoshihiro Akira.

interview by James Galizio on 29 May, 2024

Visions of Mana Interview: Masaru Oyamada and designing a world touched by the Elemental Spirits
Visions of Mana Interview: Masaru Oyamada and designing a world touched by the Elemental Spirits

With a new entry in the series finally coming after over 15 years, we had the chance to discuss the series and its future with Mana Series Producer, Masaru Oyamada.

interview by James Galizio on 28 March, 2024

ANONYMOUS;CODE Interview - A chat with Spike Chunsoft about the latest Science Adventure VN
ANONYMOUS;CODE Interview - A chat with Spike Chunsoft about the latest Science Adventure VN

We recently had the chance to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and chat about their recent release of ANONYMOUS;CODE

interview by James Galizio on 31 October, 2023

An Interview with Aniplex of America on preserving Kinoko Nasu's vision for TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-
An Interview with Aniplex of America on preserving Kinoko Nasu's vision for TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-

Aniplex of America's Albert Kao shares the care that has been put into the upcoming localization for Tsukihime's first official release in the west.

interview by James Galizio and Josh Torres on 02 October, 2023

Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview: Hideaki Itsuno and Yoshiaki Hirabayashi on crafting a more engaging Action RPG world
Dragon's Dogma 2 Interview: Hideaki Itsuno and Yoshiaki Hirabayashi on crafting a more engaging Action RPG world

Capcom's upcoming Action RPG aims to truly elevate the genre, and the game's team sat down to explain their vision.

interview by James Galizio on 24 September, 2023

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Interview - A discussion with Kazutaka Kodaka and the Spike Chunsoft localization team
CyberConnect2 - A chat looking back on the company's self-publishing journey with Taichiro Miyazaki
CyberConnect2 - A chat looking back on the company's self-publishing journey with Taichiro Miyazaki

4 years on from our last talk with CyberConnect2, we dive into the last 4 years of the company - and look back on what got them here.

interview by James Galizio on 10 July, 2023

A discussion with Ben Starr and Ralph Ineson, the voices of Clive and Cid in Final Fantasy XVI
A discussion with Ben Starr and Ralph Ineson, the voices of Clive and Cid in Final Fantasy XVI

During the Final Fantasy XVI launch event we had the chance to sit down and discuss Final Fantasy, brotherly love, and the road to playing the main characters of the latest Final Fantasy.

interview by James Galizio on 21 June, 2023

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Interview - A Chat with Junzo Hosoi
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Interview - A Chat with Junzo Hosoi

We had the chance to ask the Head of Gust some questions on the upcoming remake of the original Atelier game.

interview by James Galizio on 15 June, 2023

Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

Disgaea 7's western release is fast approaching, and the game's director has spilled the beans about what went into its development.

interview by James Galizio on 25 May, 2023

Star Ocean: The Divine Force Interview - Tri-Ace on their first major release in over 6 years
Star Ocean: The Divine Force Interview - Tri-Ace on their first major release in over 6 years

Star Ocean: The Divine Force has been a long wait for players, and we had the chance to ask Tri-Ace about the journey it took to get here.

interview by James Galizio on 01 November, 2022

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key interview: Junzo Hosoi on Ryza's latest adventure
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key interview: Junzo Hosoi on Ryza's latest adventure

With Ryza's last Atelier adventure on the horizon, we had a chance to talk with the game's producer and head of Gust Junzo Hosoi about what players can expect.

interview by James Galizio on 16 September, 2022

Trails from Zero Interview: Toshihiro Kondo on the Crossbell Problem and Beyond
Trails from Zero Interview: Toshihiro Kondo on the Crossbell Problem and Beyond

With Trails from Zero finally coming to the west soon, we ask Nihon Falcom's president about the series' past and future.

interview by James Galizio on 25 June, 2022

Fuga: Melodies of Steel Interview - A Q&A With Creative Director Yoann Gueritot
Fuga: Melodies of Steel Interview - A Q&A With Creative Director Yoann Gueritot

CyberConnect2's first self-published title is nearly upon us, and we asked the title's Creative Director about what players can expect from the title, and the company, going forward.

interview by James Galizio on 19 June, 2021

The Outer Worlds Interview: A Chat With Lead Designer Charles Staples
The Outer Worlds Interview: A Chat With Lead Designer Charles Staples

During a recent preview event for Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming The Outer Worlds, we had the chance to sit down and chat about the title with the team's Lead Designer.

interview by James Galizio on 02 August, 2019

Toshihiro Kondo (Nihon-Falcom) Anime Expo 2019 Interview: Trails of Cold Steel III, and the state of Zemuria in the West
Toshihiro Kondo (Nihon-Falcom) Anime Expo 2019 Interview: Trails of Cold Steel III, and the state of Zemuria in the West

Right before Anime Expo, we got the chance to sit down with Nihon-Falcom President, Toshihiro Kondo, and talk about Trails of Cold Steel III, and the company's catalog as a whole.

interview by James Galizio on 12 July, 2019

CyberConnect2 - the Near Future and Beyond: Anime Expo 2019 Interview with Executive Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki
CyberConnect2 - the Near Future and Beyond: Anime Expo 2019 Interview with Executive Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki

During Anime Expo 2019 with CyberConnect2 VP Taichiro Miyazaki, to hear about their continued plans to expand their reach in both the video games industry as well as the entertainment business at large.

interview by James Galizio on 07 July, 2019

AI: The Somnium Files Interview - A Look Behind the Scenes with Kotaro Uchikoshi
AI: The Somnium Files Interview - A Look Behind the Scenes with Kotaro Uchikoshi

We discuss with Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi what players can expect from his new project, AI: The Somnium Files.

interview by James Galizio on 16 July, 2018

Star Ocean: Anamnesis Interview - A Look Into the Global Release
Star Ocean: Anamnesis Interview - A Look Into the Global Release

During Anime Expo 2018 we got the chance to sit down and discuss the newest mobile game release from Square Enix.

interview by James Galizio on 11 July, 2018