Category Archives: Interview
The Wish Sisters New J-pop Act Interview
We speak with new J-pop band on the block The Wish Sisters Who are The Wish Sisters? Alice: We are a J-Pop idol unit based in London. We all share a passion for J-Pop and Japanese culture! I am the pink … Continue reading
Tofu Cute – New Kawaii Portsmouth Shop Owner Reveals All
Most of our shopping related to cosplay and Japanese items happen online but Tofu Cute are changing that and have invaded our high streets, starting with Portsmouth! How did Tofu Cute begin? Tofu Cute started in 2010 after our team, … Continue reading
Jem and the Holograms Comic – Interview with Ross Campbell (Artist) and Kelly Thomspson (Writer)
As a huge fan of the original Jem and the Holograms cartoon by Hasbro in the 80s, I was very excited to find out that not only was 2015 the year of Jem the movie but the launch of a new … Continue reading
Interview with Melody Perkins at London Film Comic Con
At London Film Comic Con Winter I caught up with the lovely Melody Perkins who you may remember as Margo Stillman from the hilarious episode of Season 6 in Charmed; ‘The Power of Three Blondes” she also played the villainous Astronema from … Continue reading
Interview with Tetsuya Nakashima
I was privlidged to speak with the legendary Testsuya Nakashima; Director of Confessions, Kamikaze Girls and Memories of Matsuko, just before his first UK screening of The World of Kanako. Together we discussed Lolita fashion, characters with problems and different styles of directing. Many … Continue reading
Interview with Maggie Blue O’Hara
I interviewed voice actress Maggue Blue O’Hara, who voices Bulma (Dragonball Z), Madison (Cardcaptors) and Kitty Pryde (X-Men Evolution) among others! This was orginally published in the Summer London Anime Gaming Conbook. How did you get into voice acting? When … Continue reading
Fathers of Cosplay – The Real Heroes of Cosplay
It is Father’s Day in the UK this Sunday (June 15th) so I decided to speak to some dads around the world who cosplay with their children. I found out the impact it has had on their family life and … Continue reading
Interview with harpist Julia Mascetti
Vicki Anne interviews harpist and singer-songwriter Julia Mascetti, inspired by her love of alternative music and fashion, Julia rebels from the usual classical music played on the harp and opts for rock, metal, anime themes and J-Pop tunes – as … Continue reading
Interview – Heroine Syndrome
Vicki Anne, Fasion and Music Journalist, interviews Heroine Syndrome a five piece anime pop punk / post hardcore band. Combining heavy guitar riffs and aggressive rhythm sections with touching vocal harmonies and emotional melodic hooks. The band consists of Meg … Continue reading
Anime Convention Wedding – Bride and Groom Interview
Many people meet their partners at conventions, which is exactly what happened to XC and Zelly from Team Neko UK, as the duo combined their love for conventions and each other by tying the knot at Kitacon last month. I spoke … Continue reading
Interview with Zonic, Camcon organiser and cosplay coordinator
With Camcon less than a week away I interviewed head organiser and cosplay cosplay coordinator Zonic regarding tips to running and entering cosplay masquerades. How did Camcon begin? It was an idea I came up with in Brighton when I was … Continue reading
Interview with Beckii Cruel
I interviewed the talented Beckii Cruel, the 17th most subscribed YourTuber (3rd in the music category) in Japan. Beckii made fame at aged just 13 with a YouTube dance cover to jpop song Danjo! Since then Beckii has traveled back … Continue reading
ECG Special Tsupo Interview
Special interview with Tsupo, representative of the UK ECG Group team. Tsupo chats to us all about Japan Expo, the benefits of group cosplays and how to pursue your cosplay talents! How did you first become involved with cosplay? I … Continue reading
Ai My Maid – New Maid Cafe Reveals All!
Ai My Maid reveals all about maid cafes and what sets them apart from the rest! How did Ai My Maid form? Five of our maids/butlers actually knew each other from working together at another maid cafe. Sometime after leaving … Continue reading
ECG Special Clood Interview
Special Interview with Clood, representative of the UK ECG Group team, she chats to us all about Japan Expo and the benefits of group cosplays! How did you first become involved with cosplay? I was about 12, some of my … Continue reading
ECG Special Sketch Mc-Draw Interview
A very special interview with cosplayer Sketch Mc-Draw, this year’s UK ECG Solo representative. Sketch chats to LoEc about prop making and his plans for the ECG Finals in July. How did you first become involved with cosplay? I never … Continue reading
Interview with Tom Smith
Music mogul Tom Smith shares his background in the music industry, musical faves and reveals what he has in store for us at Cosplay Cruise and Japan Underground events. How did you become interested in Japanese music? By accident while … Continue reading
Gemucon Organiser – Rilack Interview
The anime convention industry is extremely competitive, with strong frontiers, however Rilack launched the successful GEMUCON, his first convention this year, how did he do it and what are his plans for the future. Had you been to many conventions before Gemucon? … Continue reading
King of Games – Interview with Joel Pearson
Joel Pearson, dancer by day and king of games by night placing 2nd in the Yu-Gi-Oh Championship last year, I caught up with him on all things Yu-Gi-Oh. How did you become involved in playing Yu-Gi-Oh? I was about 10 … Continue reading
Q&A with Maids of England
In preparation of the forthcoming MOE Love Concert I caught up with some of the maids and butlers from MOE and Tea Prince to find out about maid culture and how to be a good maid! Head Maid Mao What … Continue reading
