The Animation That Changed Me: Peter Chung on ‘Space Adventure Cobra’
Watching the series “was the first time that it really became clear to me what a director does,” says Chung.
Japan
Seven Things I Learned While Writing A Book On Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
Cartoon Brew’s associate editor Alex Dudok de Wit spent a very long time thinking about a very sad film. Here are some of his conclusions.
Book Review: ‘Japanese Influence on American Children’s Television: Transforming Saturday Morning’
Gina O’Melia traces the rise of the American Saturday morning cartoon and the challenge to its supremacy from anime shows.
Watch The Trailer For Saudi-Japanese Co-Production ‘The Journey’
The feature tells the story of a potter who’s caught up in an epic battle to defend his city Mecca.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Trepanation’ By Ryoji Yamada
Music video for the Millennium Parade’s “Trepanation.”
Opinion: ‘Yasuke’ Portrays Its Black Protagonist In A Way No Anime Has Done Before
Kambole Campbell reflects on what feels fresh — and what doesn’t — in Netflix’s new series about a Black samurai.
Big West To Distribute Post-1987 ‘Macross’ Titles Globally
A recent legal breakthrough will allow franchise titles to be seen by the world at last.
Here Are 3 (Nearly) Solo-Produced Animated Features To Watch Out For
Welcome to Peak Indie.
Bean-Faced Anime Phenomenon ‘Anpanman’ Is Now Streaming For Free On Fox’s Tubi
Tubi will start by streaming ten films from the Japanese mega-franchise.
‘Macross’ Titles To Be Released Worldwide After Decades Of Legal Battles
Harmony Gold USA and Japan’s Big West, two companies at the center of the long-running dispute over the “Macross” franchise, have struck a groundbreaking deal that few fans saw coming.
‘Millennium Actress,’ ‘Liz And The Blue Bird’ Among Anime Titles Streaming For Free On Fox’s Tubi
Most of the films are on the streamer now, with World War II drama “In This Corner of the World” coming next year.
Watch The New Trailer For ‘Sing A Bit Of Harmony,’ Funimation’s First Feature Co-Production
The anime musical hits Japanese theaters this fall and will come to North America soon.
Nikkatsu, Japan’s Oldest Major Movie Studio, Launches Anime Department
The studio has recently invested in a number of anime productions.
Mamoru Hosoda Teams Up With Cartoon Saloon And Disney Vet Jin Kim For New Film ‘Belle’
The senior creative team is shaping up to be unusually international for a Japanese animated feature.
‘Demon Slayer’ Film Wins 3 Awards, Including Best Animation, At Japan Academy Film Prize
The feature hits North American theaters on April 23.
Tokyo Anime Award Festival: ‘Josep’ Wins Yet Another Top Feature Prize
The historical drama is fresh from its win at the Césars, France’s equivalent of the Oscars.
Yasuo Otsuka, Influential Japanese Animator And Mentor, Dies At 89
“It was Otsuka-san who taught me the fun of working,” Hayao Miyazaki once wrote.
Final ‘Evangelion’ Film Takes $30.6M In First Week In Japan, Breaking Franchise Record
It still fell far short of the “Demon Slayer” opening last fall.
How The Artist IPaintCreatures Uses Cartoon Animator 4 To Bring Japanese Folklore To Life
The award-winning artist talks about his unconventional route into animation, and the pivotal role the software played in his career.
Exploitation In The Anime Industry: An Entry-Level Animator In Japan Explains Why She Earned $175/Week
According to Ryoko, her wages are high for a young animator in the country.
