John Oppliger
Anime Guru
AnimeNation
USA
Biography:
Born in 1972, John Oppliger began watching anime at an early age in the late 1970s - Battle of the Planets, Starblazers. Fascinated by Robotech and Voltron in the mid 1980s, John started seeking and watching imported, Japanese language anime.
Through the AnimeNation website, "Ask John" Oppliger has been answering international fan questions about anime and manga and promoting "otaku" culture since 1999. He was also involved in AN Entertainment's acquisition, translation, and release of the Risky Safety, Miami Guns, and Haré + Guu anime television series on American DVD. John's first anime-inspired novel will tentatively see publication next year.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
- Glass City Con 2017 - July 15-16, 2017 in Toledo, OH, USA
- Glass City Con 2016 - July 16-17, 2016 in Toledo, OH, USA
- Glass City Con 2015 - August 29-30, 2015 in Toledo, OH, USA
- Glass City Con 2014 - July 26-27, 2014 in Toledo, OH, USA
- Glass City Con 2011 - July 9-10, 2011 in Perrysburg, OH, USA