Manabu Ohashi, Veteran Animator And Director Of ‘Cloud,’ Dies At 73
Entering the industry aged just 15, Ohashi left his indelible mark on many anime classics.
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‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Overtakes ‘Evangelion: 3.0+1.0’ As Top-Grossing Film In Japan Released Last Year
Crunchyroll will release the movie in North American theaters on March 18.
Japanese Lawmakers Debate Low Wages In The Anime Industry
Could you live on USD$9,500 a year?
Isao Takahata’s Features Will Screen At The Academy Museum This Month
Besides more familiar work, here’s a chance to watch the Studio Ghibli co-founder’s three-hour documentary about a medieval canal system.
A New Report Maps The Booming US Market For Anime Streaming
The research outlines the history of anime streaming in North America, and the main stakes in the market today.
‘Belle’ Is Mamoru Hosoda’s Biggest-Ever Hit In The US
In other news: “Sing 2” is holding up well and “Encanto” has bombed in China.
Japan Launches Major International Body To Fight Anime Piracy
Hollywood studios are joining the group, which also targets manga piracy.
AMC Networks Acquires Anime Licensor Sentai Filmworks, Streamer Hidive
Anime is now a key part of AMC Networks’ growth strategy.
Japan Box Office: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Earns More In 11 Days Than Any Live-Action Film Did In All Of 2021
The anime feature also had the second-biggest opening weekend in Japanese history, behind only “Demon Slayer.”
Why The Anime Industry Lacks Unions And How That Could Change: A Veteran Producer Speaks
A veteran anime producer and character designer discuss what effects unionization might have and why it is slow in coming in Japan.
The 3 Top-Grossing Films In Japan In 2021 Are All Animated
We’ll take our good box office news where we can get it.
The Cartoon Brew Podcast: Architect Eric Wong On Designing The Vast Virtual World In ‘Belle’
Eric Wong, a production designer on Mamoru Hosoda’s new fantasy epic, speaks about designing the film’s vast virtual world.
Makoto Shinkai’s Next Film Will Be A Fantastical Japanese Road Movie
The latest from the “Your Name” director will come out in Japanese theaters in fall 2022.
‘Cowboy Bebop’ Writer Keiko Nobumoto Dies At 57
She also wrote “Tokyo Godfathers” with Satoshi Kon and created “Wolf’s Rain.”
Watch The Teaser For Studio Ponoc’s Second Feature ‘The Imaginary’
Ghibli veteran Yoshiyuki Momose is a very accomplished artist. “The Imaginary” will give us a good sense of whether he has the directorial vision to match.
Will Any Of These 6 Anime Films Be Recognized By The Academy Awards?
The Academy hasn’t shown much interest in anime that isn’t from Studio Ghibli. Could that change this year?
New York Anime Convention Linked To Second U.S. Omicron Case
The 50,000 attendees of the convention are being urged to get tested for coronavirus.
Netflix Unveils Mammoth Anime Slate For Coming Year
Netflix’s commitment to anime continues to grow.
Report: Anime’s Overseas Market Overtook Japanese Sales For First Time In 2020
Overall, the global anime market shrank for the first time in 11 years as Covid wreaked havoc.
China’s Tencent Invests In Kadokawa, Will Co-Finance Animation And Develop Japanese IP
The partnership between the two media giants reflects the shifting balance of power between the Chinese and Japanese industries.
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