Interview: Super Techno Arts
This interview is being conducted with MAYUKO Hayashi for assisting Anime News Network with this interview.
ANN: Thank you for allowing me the time to talk with you.
Kazufumi Nomura: Not a problem.
Anime News Network: Can you tell me a little about yourself and how you got involved in anime?
Nomura: At first, I was working as an assistant director for theatrical movie film, but I think I was lucky to find a want ad for 'Mushi-Production'(which is one of the most famous anime production companies in Japan) just after Ifound out the industry I was working for at that time was not in demand any more as it used to be....As I look back, it was a good chance for me to take a first step to THIS industry.
ANN: Who and what is Super Techno Arts?
Nomura: A.P.P.P is our parent company in Japan ,which produces animation videos and distributes them mainly to Asian countries including Japan itself. Our company, Super Techno Arts is so-called their counterparts in North America. We distribute the videos, which produced by A.P.P.P., mainly to US and Europe. Also as an agent produces original American anime and Japanese-American t works.
ANN: How did you come up with the name Super Techno Arts?
Nomura: Super Techno Arts stands for 'STAND' from JOJO. At first we tried to make the word with the acronym 'STAND'. 'Super' for S 'Techno' for T and 'Arts' for A,but we couldn't find any good words for N and D...This is where our company's name comes from.
ANN: Why did your company decide to enter the North American Market?
Nomura: Because it was in demand. About 10 years ago, we were asked to make inroads into American market. This was the beginning of our branching out into a foreign country. Our first work in US was Studio A.P.P.P. has done?
Nomura: I will name the recent ones below.
TV series:
*Omishi Maho Gekijo-risky and safety*
*Kacho Oji*
*Kurogane Communication*
*El Hazard*
Video series:
*JoJo's Bizarre Adventure*
*El Hazard*
*Robot Carnival*
*Roujin Z*
*Anime Expo this July. What other conventions and events do you plan to attend in the coming year?
Nomura: We were attending some events last year, but each of them was not in a large way. If there are some events interests us, we would love to attend them eagerly as much as we can.
ANN: Any thoughts of showing Jo Jo's on a broadcast or cable network in North America?
Nomura: Yes, we hope to have it on in the near future.
ANN: Does you company plan to distribute manga or game titles in the future, or will it just focus on anime?
Nomura: For now, it's just focus on anime. As for games and manga, we are not willing to deal with game and manga, until we are asked to do so.
ANN: How can fans find out more about your company and how to you: email, phone number, website?
Nomura:You can reach us by email all the time If you need further information about...
1.Super Techno Arts : STA A.P.P.P@aol.com or [email protected]
You'll find our website up before long at http://www.supertechnoarts.com
ANN: Does APPP have a website in Japan?
Nomura: Not now, but we are planning to built it in the near future.
ANN: How can anime fans help your company?
Nomura: We appreciate direct reaction from all the fans, like email. We are dying to know what fans think about JO JO's and what is good, what is not. Also suggestions like what kind of anime you want to see is fully welcome. I think we could get completely different reactions in foreign countries. I'm looking forward to it.
ANN: Are you hiring anyone new positions for your company?
Nomura: Not at this time. But I suppose the time will come when we need somebody help us.
ANN: Any final remarks you wish to make?
Nomura: Keep an eye on our works hereafter. We are now at work on JOJO's sequel at this moment,so keep your fingers crossed.
ANN: Thank you for allowing me the time to talk with you.
Kazufumi Nomura: Not a problem.
Anime News Network: Can you tell me a little about yourself and how you got involved in anime?
Nomura: At first, I was working as an assistant director for theatrical movie film, but I think I was lucky to find a want ad for 'Mushi-Production'(which is one of the most famous anime production companies in Japan) just after Ifound out the industry I was working for at that time was not in demand any more as it used to be....As I look back, it was a good chance for me to take a first step to THIS industry.
ANN: Who and what is Super Techno Arts?
Nomura: A.P.P.P is our parent company in Japan ,which produces animation videos and distributes them mainly to Asian countries including Japan itself. Our company, Super Techno Arts is so-called their counterparts in North America. We distribute the videos, which produced by A.P.P.P., mainly to US and Europe. Also as an agent produces original American anime and Japanese-American t works.
ANN: How did you come up with the name Super Techno Arts?
Nomura: Super Techno Arts stands for 'STAND' from JOJO. At first we tried to make the word with the acronym 'STAND'. 'Super' for S 'Techno' for T and 'Arts' for A,but we couldn't find any good words for N and D...This is where our company's name comes from.
ANN: Why did your company decide to enter the North American Market?
Nomura: Because it was in demand. About 10 years ago, we were asked to make inroads into American market. This was the beginning of our branching out into a foreign country. Our first work in US was Studio A.P.P.P. has done?
Nomura: I will name the recent ones below.
TV series:
*Omishi Maho Gekijo-risky and safety*
*Kacho Oji*
*Kurogane Communication*
*El Hazard*
Video series:
*JoJo's Bizarre Adventure*
*El Hazard*
*Robot Carnival*
*Roujin Z*
*Anime Expo this July. What other conventions and events do you plan to attend in the coming year?
Nomura: We were attending some events last year, but each of them was not in a large way. If there are some events interests us, we would love to attend them eagerly as much as we can.
ANN: Any thoughts of showing Jo Jo's on a broadcast or cable network in North America?
Nomura: Yes, we hope to have it on in the near future.
ANN: Does you company plan to distribute manga or game titles in the future, or will it just focus on anime?
Nomura: For now, it's just focus on anime. As for games and manga, we are not willing to deal with game and manga, until we are asked to do so.
ANN: How can fans find out more about your company and how to you: email, phone number, website?
Nomura:You can reach us by email all the time If you need further information about...
1.Super Techno Arts : STA A.P.P.P@aol.com or [email protected]
You'll find our website up before long at http://www.supertechnoarts.com
ANN: Does APPP have a website in Japan?
Nomura: Not now, but we are planning to built it in the near future.
ANN: How can anime fans help your company?
Nomura: We appreciate direct reaction from all the fans, like email. We are dying to know what fans think about JO JO's and what is good, what is not. Also suggestions like what kind of anime you want to see is fully welcome. I think we could get completely different reactions in foreign countries. I'm looking forward to it.
ANN: Are you hiring anyone new positions for your company?
Nomura: Not at this time. But I suppose the time will come when we need somebody help us.
ANN: Any final remarks you wish to make?
Nomura: Keep an eye on our works hereafter. We are now at work on JOJO's sequel at this moment,so keep your fingers crossed.
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