Anime Q & A: Tsuneo Goda Reveals Domo's Secrets... Kinda

If you've been anywhere near an anime convention, a Target store, a 7-11 or a comics shop, you've likely seen a raging brown... something screaming back at you, as a plush toy, a figurine, from a video clip or even a Slurpee cup. That critter is Domo -- and Domo is worldwide phenomenon that was created in Japan and has since made new friends all over the world.

The creator behind the ongoing "Domo-Nation" of America is Tsuneo Goda, a quiet but mischievous animator and director of the stop-motion Domo video shorts. Recently, Goda-san was TokyoPop's special guest on TokyoPop Insider, their semi-monthly online webcast.

With the original Domo doll in tow, Goda-san answered questions from TokyoPop Senior Editor Lillian Diaz-Pryzbyl and questions from fans who had gathered online last Thursday.

Find out what Domo's "Dad" had to say about how Domo was created, his experiences in the U.S. (including trying his first Slurpee), and his explanation about what Domo really is in this transcript of TokyoPop's Q & A with Tsuneo Goda.

You can also check out Domo's Slurpee brainfreeze video at DomoNation.com.

While you're at it, check out an online preview of TokyoPop's Domo Manga, plus my review of Domo The Manga.

Domo © NHK-TYO; animation © DPC