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.
Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.
Artists quickly dismissed the company’s claim of animation labor shortages and questioned the ethics of image-generating software.
Niigata’s competition lineup features 10 titles with producers from 12 countries. Japanese animation legend Mamoru Oshii is the jury president of the first edition.
The Japanese company will co-produce new content and consumer products based on three Frederator properties.
Mizue’s visually scrumptious, kaleidoscopic wonders dazzle the eyes and ears.
Starting his career as an artist, Nunokawa went on to launch one of Japan’s best known animation studios.
Despite the largest theatrical release in Japanese history, ‘Avatar’ sold fewer tickets than either film.
A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.
Some anime makers believe that traditional broadcast tv offers a brighter future for series productions than Netflix.
When three snorkelers got caught in a rip current on July 4, Takahashi jumped in to aid the rescue efforts of U.S. soldiers on the scene.
Ghibli Park opens on November 1 and will feature several attractions pulled straight from the screen.
‘A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays’ and ‘Bird in the Peninsula’ also scored multiple honors.
Takahashi was found dead after an apparent snorkeling trip in Okinawa Prefecture.
The first Niigata International Animation Film Festival will take place in March 2023.
‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ will get a 10-episode run, independent from the original series.
Toho saw its animation-driven revenues double over the past year, and will look to continue that growth in Japan and abroad.
The school benefits from the involvement of Japanese indie icon Koji Yamamura who helped start the animation program.
Wada is a key figure in Japan’s contemporary indie animation scene.
Entering the industry aged just 15, Ohashi left his indelible mark on many anime classics.
Crunchyroll will release the movie in North American theaters on March 18.