“The Feeling Of Despair Is The Foundation Of My Creation”: A Conversation With Sarina Nihei
Nihei’s new film “Polka-Dot Boy” premieres this week at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Japan
The Animation That Changed Me: Shannon Tindle on ‘Science Ninja Team Gatchaman’
“I didn’t initially know that ‘Gatchaman’ was a Japanese production,” says Tindle, “but I could sense that it was different.”
This New Podcast Expertly Traces The History Of Anime In America
Fansubs, conventions, hentai, corrupt Italian politicians — it’s all in there.
Japan’s Animation Giants Launch Youtube Channel For Classic Family Anime
Animelog’s lineup will include shows by Studio Ghibli founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.
Watch The Teaser For ‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town,’ The Anime Feature That’s Meant To Outdo Disney
The latest feature from Studio 4°C comes with a steampunk streak and big ambition.
The Animation That Changed Me: Sawako Kabuki on ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’
“I have a kind of fascination with things that have gotten out of control,” says Kabuki. “It’s animalistic and erotic.”
Hiroshima At 75: Five Ways In Which Animation Has Depicted The Bomb
Animation stayed away from the subject for decades — then started showing it from all angles.
Enter The ‘Konology,’ A New Podcast Miniseries That Explores The Works Of Satoshi Kon
The creators of the “Ghibliotheque” podcast will explore Kon’s films and series across six episodes.
Facing Bankruptcy, Takashi Murakami Abandons Second Feature After 9 Years Of Work
“I’m a silly human being,” says the artist.
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Earwig And The Witch’ Will Hit American Theaters In Early 2021
Goro Miyazaki’s feature will be released by longtime Ghibli distributor Gkids.
For Second Week Running, Studio Ghibli Films Take Top Three Spots At Japanese Box Office
Ghibli re-releases are dominating the box office in Japan.
A Year After Arson Attack, Kyoto Animation Is Hiring Again
The anime studio is rising from the ashes.
Japan’s Studio Trigger Settles With Former Employees Over Unpaid Overtime
The studio behind “Promare” and “Little Witch Academia” had abused a labor law, paying staff a fixed wage irrespective of hours worked.
Gkids Will Release Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Inu-Oh’ Theatrically In The U.S. Next Year
Are you ready for a Japanese musical period piece about a cursed theater performer and a blind lute player?
Studio Ghibli Unveils First Images From Goro Miyazaki’s ‘Aya And The Witch’
They’re quite a departure from the studio’s house style…
Keep An Eye On The Upcoming French Feature ‘The Summit Of The Gods’ (Annecy WIP)
The feature, an adaptation of Jiro Taniguchi’s famed manga, was presented as a work in progress at Annecy.
GKIDS Will Release ‘On-Gaku: Our Sound’ In The U.S.
Ever-reliable animation distributor GKIDS has acquired North American distribution rights to the indie Japanese animated feature On-Gaku: …
No Budget? No Professional Animators? No Problem For Kenji Iwaisawa, Director Of The Madcap Anime Feature ‘Our Sound’
Kenji Iwaisawa made his award-winning film for one tenth of a normal anime feature’s budget. He tells us how he did it.
French Producer Miyu Unveils Slate Of Features By Tiny Inventions, Simon Rouby, And Others
Having established itself as a major player in indie shorts, the French company is now charging into feature production.
‘Castlevania’ Animation Director Spencer Wan Breaks Down His Favorite Anime Scenes
Wan spotlights sublime cuts in shows ranging from “Naruto” to “Devilman Crybaby.”
