Short Pick of the Day: ‘Waaah’ by Sawako Kabuki
Everyone was born while crying and grew crying. I grew up to be an adult, but I strongly want to be a baby again.
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Cannes 2018: Directors’ Fortnight Selects Films By Mamoru Hosoda, Emma De Swaef, and Marc Roels
Four animated projects are getting the spotlight at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar.
Animation Community Mourning Death Of Isao Takahata, Director And Studio Ghibli Co-Founder
The animation world is mourning the loss of one of its giants.
‘Look at Me Only’ By Tomoki Misato
Having forgotten the exciting feelings of the early days of the relationship, a man drifts along petting his guinea pig. One day, he meets a flowering beauty who appreciates the pet.
Mamoru Hosoda’s Upcoming ‘Mirai’ Pre-Sells To GKIDS For U.S. Distribution
Hosoda’s next film is coming to U.S. theaters soon after its Japanese release.
Toon Boom Harmony Brings Traditional Anime To Life Digitally
Read our case study of how a young Japanese studio is using Toon Boom to create traditional pencil-and-paper quality work, while respecting their artists’ process and culture.
GKIDS Acquires 3 Animated Features By Masaaki Yuasa
The animated features of Japanese animation rebel Masaaki Yuasa are coming to U.S. theaters.
Batman Is Transported To Feudal Japan In ‘Batman Ninja’ Trailer
Coming in 2018.
INTERVIEW: Director Naoko Yamada On ‘A Silent Voice,’ Now In U.S. Theaters
A big hit in Japan, “A Silent Voice” has made its to American theaters. We spoke with the director about her one-of-a-kind film.
Reel Of The Week: Juanma Laguna
Inspiring reel of Flash animation by Japan-based animator Juanma Laguna.
‘A Silent Voice’ Set For U.S. Release In October
A Japanese hit is headed to U.S. theaters.
Artists of the Day: Gurihiru
Discover the art of Gurihiru, Cartoon Brew’s Artists of the Day.
Get Down to the Details: Sunao Katabuchi On ‘In This Corner of the World’
“In This Corner of the World,” winner of the Japan Academy Prize, has arrived in U.S. theaters.
Netflix Reveals Major Slate Of 12 Original Anime Series
Netflix has a new philosophy when it comes to anime: go big or go home.
Annecy 2017: ‘Mutafukaz’ English Trailer Released
Watch the trailer for “Mutafukaz,” the feature film collab between France’s Ankama and Japan’s Studio4°C.
Artist of the Day: Hajime Asahi
Discover the art of Hajime Asahi, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day.
Production I.G Ups Maki Terashima-Furuta To President of U.S. Division And Announces New ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Project
Production I.G recently made a couple of major announcements.
Box Office: ‘Your Name’ Tops $600K In Its First Day Of U.S. Release
The Japanese blockbuster is off to a great start in the United States.
‘Inori’ by Nobumichi Asai and Eiji Tanigawa
A project that combines high-speed face-tracking and high-speed projection mapping at 1000fps.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Retirement Officially Over — New Details on How It Happened
The Japanese master is returning for one more animated feature.
