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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.
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‘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.
Final ‘Evangelion’ Film Gets New Teaser, January 23 Release Date
“Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time” wraps up the tetralogy of films that began in 2007.
“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.
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.
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