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Anime

The Boy and the Heron The Boy and the Heron

Planning For Life After Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli Sells Controlling Stake To Nippon TV

Nippon executives will take over Ghibli’s business in October, although the studio will maintain complete creative independence.

By Jamie Lang | 6 days ago

Onimusha Onimusha

Netflix’s ‘Onimusha’ Adaptation Gets Action-Packed Trailer Ahead Of November 2 Release

The series impressive cg animation is handled by Sublimation and iconic Japanese action film director Takashi Miike is supervising director.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Fist of the North Star

‘Fist Of The North Star: Hokuto No Ken’ In Production For Iconic Franchise’s 40th Anniversary

Warner Bros. Japan announced its rebooting the 1980s manga as a streaming series “using [the] latest animation technology.”

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli VP Says ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Won’t Be Miyazaki’s Final Film

According to Ghibli VP Junichi Nishioka, the director is still at the studio every day working on ideas for his next film.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

The Boy and the Heron

‘The Boy And The Heron’ Reviews Roundup: Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Gets Unanimous Praise After International Premiere

Following its International premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last week, Western critics are chiming in on Ghibli’s latest.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Box Office July 17 2023

Box Office Report: Miyazaki’s Big Opening Weekend, ‘Elemental’s Impressive Legs, And Two Chinese Hits

This year’s box office has proved unpredictable, but animation is flourishing in the world’s biggest markets.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Anime Expo 2023

Anime Expo Highlights: ‘Panty & Stocking,’ ‘Pokémon Concierge,’ ‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI,’ And ‘Solo Leveling’

All four titles released new video content at this year’s Anime Expo, which wraps up in L.A. tonight.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Kyoto Animation, Studio 1

Kyoto Animation Will Construct Two Memorials For Victims Of 2019 Arson Attack

The company plans to build a public memorial at its Kyoto headquarters and a private one in the suburb where the attack took place.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Bakugan

Canada’s Nelvana And Japan’s Polygon Pictures Sign Development Deal For Kids’ Content

The companies will work together to bring IPs like ‘Bakugan,’ ‘Beyblade,’ and ‘Cardcaptor Sakura’ to a wider global audience.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

The First Slam Dunk

GKIDS Will Bring ‘The First Slam Dunk’ To U.S. Theaters This Summer

Adapted by Takehiko Inoue from his classic 1990s manga, the film has already grossed $232.9 million from just six territories.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Suzume no Tojimari

Crunchyroll Plans Full Awards Push For Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’

The distributor has released an English-language dubbed trailer ahead of the film’s April 14 U.S. release.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto, Legendary Manga And Anime Creator, Dies At 85

Matsumoto created numerous iconic anime titles including ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ and ‘Space Pirate Captain Harlock.’

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Tezuka Osamu

Osamu Tezuka, Toei Company President And CEO, Dies At 62

Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Christy Karacas Recruited Legendary Anime House Studio 4°C For His New Special ‘Ballmastrz: Rubicon’

‘Ballmastrz’ got a whole new look for its 22-minute one-off special thanks to Japan’s Studio 4°C.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Your Name

Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective

On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.

By Kambole Campbell | 8 months ago

Astro Boy

The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)

Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Toei 2022

Powered By ‘One Piece’ And ‘The First Slam Dunk,’ Toei Finishes 2022 With Best Box Office In Company History

The company pulled in nearly a quarter-billion dollars at the Japanese box office, surpassing its previous record set in 2009.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Chainsaw Man

‘Chainsaw Man’ Stage Adaptation In The Works For Late 2023

The production will play in Tokyo and Kyoto in September and October of next year.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Puppeteer Basil Twist On Bringing The Magic Of Miyazaki To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage

Go behind the scenes with puppeteer Basil Twist as he discusses working on the theater adaptation of ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’

By Kambole Campbell | 9 months ago

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘One Piece’ Heading To Shahid Streaming Platform

“Anime is extremely popular in the Middle East region – particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says a Shahid executive.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

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