The Kyoto Animation Arson Attack Haunts New Manga ‘Look Back’
The manga has been published online in English and can be read for free.
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‘Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist’ Review: Conventional Doc Elevated By Rich Mix Of Talking Heads
Pascal-Alex Vincent’s Cannes-playing documentary is a well-crafted primer on Kon’s career and works.
How Nuke Helped Studio Ghibli Find A New Dimension For ‘Earwig And The Witch’
The compositing tool was used in every shot in the film — the first fully cg feature from the fabled Japanese studio.
Box Office Report: ‘Green Snake’ Debuts #1 In China, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Crashes In U.S.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
Former Science Saru Animator: Studio’s Workload Led To ‘Horror Stories’
“A studio should not have its twenty-something girls crying in the bathroom, doing all-nighters,” says Joan Chung.
Mamoru Hosoda Says Hayao Miyazaki “Does Not Have Confidence In Himself As A Man”
The director of “Belle” says that a lot of anime filmmakers present young women in a way that “has nothing to do with the reality of who they are.”
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
Cannes Audience Clapped For 14 Straight Minutes After Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
This could well be the longest standing ovation the festival has ever given to an animated film.
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Future Boy Conan’ To Get First-Ever North American Release This Year
Miyazaki’s influential series will be released by GKIDS later this year.
Mappa Defends Labor Practices Amid Row Over Pay
The Tokyo studio also condemned public discussion of its working conditions.
‘Demon Slayer’ Animation Studio Ufotable And Company Founder Indicted For Tax Evasion
The company owed ¥137 million in unpaid taxes.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Reneepoptosis’ By Renee Zhan
Winner of the 2019 Sundance jury prize for best animated short.
Mappa Opens A New 5,000 Square Feet Studio In Tokyo, Aims To ‘Improve The Work Environment’
The company is expanding its workforce, despite recent criticisms that it pays its artist rock-bottom rates.
Japan’s Toei Is Using AI Tools To Speed Up Animation Production
The anime titan has used tools to speed up coloring and convert photos into animation backgrounds.
Animators Paid A Mere $34/Cut On Mappa Anime Show For Netflix, Says Animator
“As I see it, the problem is that Netflix, a company with vast resources, has started commissioning at low rates,” says Ichii.
Feature Film Reviews: ‘My Sunny Maad,’ ‘Snotty Boy,’ ‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town’
Reviews of three disparate films that played in competition at this year’s Annecy festival.
Crunchyroll Summer Slate Includes ‘Fena: Pirate Princess,’ ‘Tokyo Revengers’
Explore the full list of new and continuing simulcast series announced so far by the anime streamer.
An Exhibition On ‘Evangelion’ Creator Hideaki Anno Is Coming To Tokyo
Exhibits will include illustrations, keyframes, layouts, and storyboards, as well as models used for the practical effects in Anno’s live-action productions.
GKIDS Picks Up North American Rights To ‘The Deer King’
The anime feature had its world premiere at last week’s Annecy Festival.
Annecy: Leading Animation Filmmakers Discuss Anime’s Influence On Their Work
Our notes from a panel on Japanese animation including Tomm Moore, Sofia Alexander, and Michael Dudok de Wit.
