I think a lot of things are at play when children enjoy a grisly old fairytale. I don't think many children take it literally, or rather it's quite clear to them that it's only a story, only make believe.

I'd hasten to say that the prejudice in Dust City isn't completely analogous to racism in the real world.

Destiny isn't immutable. You can change your fate. But I'd say the only way to do it is with hard, intelligent work and long-term dedication to a goal.

People of different ethnicities are definitely not of differing species. Biologically speaking, people are people.

In medieval Europe, childbirth was a leading cause of death. So widowed fathers with children were quite common, meaning stepmothers were equally common.

I always hope that the artwork will complement and enrich a story.

In Japan, it's strange to openly take credit for giving to charity or even to donate publicly.