The new interview, now on YouTube, features the celebrated translator, writer, and ‘The Anime Encyclopedia’ co-author Jonathan Clements.
Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have released Episode 12 of The Anime Business on YouTube. The new segment in the documentary series about the pioneers of the Western anime industry features Jonathan Clements, a renowned translator, editor, journalist, and writer.
Clements’ seminal reference book, “The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917,” was co-authored with fellow noted colleague and anime historian, Helen McCarthy. Early in his journey, Clements forged what would become a lasting friendship with McCarthy, who is featured in Episode 11. Their shared passion for anime ignited a mission to create what would become The Anime Encyclopedia. First published in 2001, the book is now in its 3rd edition and features more than 10,000 entries.
Clements recounts that as the U.K. anime scene evolved in the late 90s, various players emerged with often differing business objectives in a quest for a slice of the burgeoning market. Market expansion intensified in the 2000s and changed how brands competed to take anime mainstream.
Episodes 1-12 of The Anime Business and bonus clips are available to stream on the AnimeEigo YouTube channel.
Check out Episode 12 now:
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