John Oppliger
John Oppliger (born August 31, 1972) is an employee of AnimeNation, an anime merchandise and production distributor. John works as an editor and consultant, and is best known for the web feature "Ask John" on the AnimeNation website, where John provides answers to reader submitted anime related questions. He also works as spot translator and editor for AN Entertainment, the production branch of AnimeNation.
A life-long fan of anime and other forms of Japanese entertainment, John has acquired an almost encyclopedian knowledge of the subjects. In his column, John addresses questions ranging from the simple to the complex in a thorough, objective manner. Even the most seemingly simple question can be answered with an extensively detailed response. His column has earned him a loyal base of fans worldwide, even a dedicated fan club in Japan. While regarded as an authority by a number of readers, John is quick to point out that his articles are only his own subjective opinions, and readers should feel free to research their own conclusions.
John holds a Masters Degree in English from the University of South Florida and for two years taught English at St. Petersburg College.