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The-O Network Online (acronymed T-ONO) is an up and coming network dedicated to the Japanese content industry which includes Japanese animation, manga, hobbies, video games, music, movies, and more. We are a member of the anime and gaming press in the United States and abroad internationally

The project began in 2001 as a simple blog. Over the next few years, the blog gain much attention, with various members in the anime industry joining, and it wasn't until 2007 that the site started to

In 2010, The-O Network became an officially licensed business news outlet.

Unlike other websites and blogs, The-O Network works directly with Japanese companies within the industry to bring readers coverage and news on a professional level.

We have appeared and/or featured in various online media outlets including

Japanese Content Industry News
T-ono.net is one of the best sources for Japanese Content news including exclusive interviews and previews.

Reviews

The-O Network provides our readers with insightful reviews of games, music, anime, manga, figures, and various other mediums relating to the Japanese content industry. Currently, we have a dedicated staff that review Japanese video games and are currently expanding into other areas. We are always interested in reviewing new merchandise and goods. If you would like us to review your products, please use the link to our contact form on the bottom of this page.

Art and Animation

As a growing form of art, anime has taken the world by storm, and The-O Network offers our readers the latest and hotest information straight from Japan. We also interview creators, directors, and artists.

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Character Designer Atsushi Nishigori and Director Hiroyuki Imaishi from Gainax Studios

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Trigun creator, Yasuhiro Nightow and animation adaptation Director Satoshi Nishimura

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Interview with otaku scholar and author of the Otaku Encyclopedia, Patrick Galbraith

Gaming
T-ono.net works directly with Japanese game developers and companies bringing our readers quality content ranging from interviews, news, game reviews and previews, and exclusives. If you would like to work with us or suggest a company we should work with, please let us know. Some of the companies we work with:

Convention/Event Coverage

We are recognized press members to most major anime and gaming conventions.
We provide our readers with extensive convention content including:

  • One-on-one interviews with Guests of Honor
  • Hundreds of photos including exclusive pictures
  • Video coverage of panels, masquerades, and general events
  • Raffles and contests with prizes ranging from autographs to sketches by popular artists

Some of the conventions and events we have covered in the past as press:

Music

The-O Network covers Japanese pop music, ranging from news, concert coverages, and exclusive interviews.

Thumbnail imageExclusive English coverage of Japan's largest anime themed concert, Animelo Summer Live (Ani-sama) 2009 at the Saitama Super Arena

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An interview with Jyukai at Anime Expo 2008 Los Angeles, California

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A quick photoshoot with pop singer May'n in Japan

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Mamoru Miyano performing at Anisama 2009

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Korean pop star BoA performing at the San Francisco Pride Parade 2009

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Legendary band, GLAY performing at the House of Blues Los Angeles

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Interview with otaku idol Halko Momo-i at FanimeCon 2009

Some of the music companies with work with:

 

Photography

Our photography team is composed of professional photographers as well as experienced freelancers. They are an essential part of the team providing our readers with exclusive event photos. We are in the process of resuming our free cosplay photoshoot service.

Online Retailer Directory (in progress)

We are striving to create the largest international anime retailer directory similar to Yelp.com, entirely user driven.


Staff

Our staff members come from various backgrounds. Some have years of experience working in the anime industry, while others have worked in online and printed media. We are always looking for new members to join us. You can find a current active staff roster located to the right of this page.

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Chief Photographer Troy Leong at Animelo Summer Live 2009 in Saitama, Japan.

   
The-O Network Online is owned and operated by The-O Network.

 

If you have any questions, comments, proposals, or requests please use our contact form located here.

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2010 22:18
 

Staff Listing

Theodore Mak
Executive Editor
Managing Editor

Tomoaki Hirai
Editor-at-Large / Interpretor

Kevin Yen
Assistant Editor / Network Administrator

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Correspondent

Stanley Fung
Correspondent

Eugene Harng
Correspondent

Correspondent

Troy Leong
Chief Photographer

Ben Hase
Photographer

Nathan Munoz
Photographer

Contributors
Chun Chiu Ng
Brian Do
Han Hwang

Past and Inactive Staff Members

Wally Alarcon
Samantha Arbegast
Jon Brown
Benjamin Eng
Vi Nguyen
Jason Vien

Staff Openings

Want to get involved and meet some of your favorite guests? Check out and see our openings here.

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