Jonathan Clements

Jonathan Clements (born 1971) is a British writer and translator known for books on Japanese and Asian popular culture, especially anime history. He is co-author of *The Anime Encyclopedia*, a widely used reference work on anime. Clements has written and contributed to publications that explain the development of anime and related media for English-language readers, combining historical research with accessible commentary. His work often connects entertainment with broader cultural and social contexts, and he is also recognized for translation work that helps bring Asian texts and media to international audiences.