The Animation That Changed Me: Céline Desrumaux on ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
“The more you expand your own emotional journey through life, the more the movie gives back to you,” says Desrumaux.
Anime
An Exhibition About Veteran Studio Ghibli Producer Toshio Suzuki Is Coming To Japan
The exhibition will look at Suzuki’s early career as a magazine editor and how it shaped his work as a producer.
Anime Feature ‘Gintama: The Final’ Dethrones ‘Demon Slayer’ At Japan’s Box Office
Animated features outnumbered live action in Japan’s box-office top ten this weekend.
‘Demon Slayer’ Becomes Top-Grossing Film In Japanese History, Beating ‘Spirited Away’
In other news: Pixar’s “Soul” has opened in China to a modest $5.5 million.
Mamoru Hosoda Unveils New Feature ‘Belle,’ Which Is Set Inside A Vast Online Network
The film will get a theatrical release in Japan in summer 2021.
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie On Verge Of Topping Japan’s All-Time Box Office; Passes $300M Globally
The film could overtake “Spirited Away” and top the all-time ranking within the next couple weeks.
It’s Official: Sony’s Funimation To Buy Crunchyroll From AT&T For $1.175 Billion
The sale, if approved, will represent a major consolidation of global anime streaming and distribution.
‘Lupin III: The First’ Interview: The Joys And Challenges Of Translating The Classic Franchise To CG
We discuss the gentleman thief’s first cg outing with Tomokazu Sakamoto and Tatsuya Akagi, animation and rigging supervisor on the film.
Watch The First Trailer For ‘Earwig And The Witch,’ Studio Ghibli’s First CG Feature
The film will air on Japanese tv on December 30, with a North American release following early next year.
Yoichi Kotabe, Renowned Animator And Character Designer, Gets Exhibition In Japan
With a career running from Miyazaki to Mario, Kotabe has made an indelible mark on both anime and video games.
Anime Industry Grew To Record $24.1 Billion In 2019, Says Trade Body
Japan’s anime industry is growing, however, it expects fierce competition from both China and Hollywood, the latter of which it says “has finally advanced into the realm overlapping with the adult animation market that had been Japan’s monopoly.”
‘Demon Slayer’ Passes ‘Frozen’ At Japan Box Office, Becomes #3 All-Time
The film is on its way to becoming the highest-grossing release in Japanese theatrical history.
The Animation That Changed Me: Aaron Long on ‘Mind Game’
“The sprawling story seems to touch on almost every aspect of human life,” says Long. “I found it overwhelming and strangely addictive.”
Two Asian Features Are Now Competing To Top The Global Animation Box Office In 2020
Will the Chinese or Japanese top the 2020 global animation box office?
Sony Reportedly Enters Final Talks To Buy Crunchyroll For Almost $1 Billion
Consolidation ahoy! Sony is already home to several anime units, including Crunchyroll’s main competitor Funimation.
Netflix Strikes Partnerships With Four Animation Studios From Japan And Korea
The streamer is partnering with Naz, Science Saru, and Mappa in Japan, as well as Studio Mir in South Korea.
Major Japanese Broadcaster Nippon TV Launches Animation Division
The division will produce and distribute “coveted anime series” both in Japan and globally.
The Animation That Changed Me: Wesley Louis on ‘Akira’
“I just don’t think we’ll ever get something that game-changing in animation again,” says Louis of Katsuhiro Otomo’s cyberpunk classic.
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie Breaks Japan’s All-Time Opening Weekend Record, Tops Global Box Office
The manga spin-off took $44 million in its first three days in Japan, more than doubling the previous record.
‘Lupin III: The First’ Review: The Gentleman Thief Gains A Dimension Without Losing His Charm
Japan’s beloved crime-caper franchise is rebooted in 3d cgi with skill and smarts.
