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Top Story: David Lynch, Iconic American Filmmaker Who Started As An Animator, Has Died

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Runner Variations’ by Os

An experimental animation from Japan that samples Disney’s copyrighted work combined with video synthesizer.

Netflix Releases Trailer For Japanese-Chinese Co-Pro ‘Flavors Of Youth’

The latest animation project from the studio that made the Japanese blockbuster “Your Name.”

A New Season Of ‘Bee And Puppycat’ To Be Produced In Japan, Expanding To Half-Hour Format

The Frederator Studios series will launch exclusively on VRV in 2019.

TV ROUNDUP: NHK, Youtube Premium, PBS, Disney Channel

Everything from a Japanese detective who’s a literal butt to a new preschool series by “Rocko’s Modern Life” creator Joe Murray appear in our latest series round-up.

Watch Hayao Miyazaki’s Eulogy For Isao Takahata

Hayao Miyazaki has spoken for the first time about his business partner and colleague Isao Takahata, who died last month.

INTERVIEW: Masaaki Yuasa On His Creative Process For ‘Lu Over The Wall’

The Japanese filmmaker’s toe-tapping latest “Lu Over the Wall” open in the U.S. this Friday.

Studio Ghibli Is Opening A Theme Park In Japan

Starting saving up because we’re all going to Japan in 2022.

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.

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.