She was frustrated by the way they didn't bother to learn anything about her before interviewing her. When she was making her fourth album in London, one musician told her that she could do much more internationally, and that inspired her. She wanted to be a star in America. She was very surprised to learn that people in America already knew about her because of Macross . Music is what she does, so she needs to make music in order to be happy.
Anime conventions are unique.
She was never involved in the anime world in Japan, so she never saw people walking around in costumes. It's great that the anime fans all have such a strong interest in common. She does watch some American cartoons like Batman , Powerpuff Girls , and Dexter's Laboratory . That's what she wants to do for her next original album. Her albums are so good sounding, because she uses top studio musicians.