Has there ever been an American anime writer?

Answer 1

Anime , as the term is understood in most countries outside of Japan , specifically refers to Japanese-created and produced animation . Thus , from any viewpoint outside of a Japanese one , there is no such thing as an American anime or anime writers/creators . There could be American creators/writers for anime-styled animation , but not for anime .

Of course , 96% of the time they're Korean , Vietnamese or Chinese . But you also see names of an unknown Foreign background such as "Arthell Isolm" , "Thomas Bell" and "Aimee B" .

Though it's impossible to tell if someone's American from just a name . But still , I wouldn't say it's impossible .