Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Mirai Mizue
Mizue’s visually scrumptious, kaleidoscopic wonders dazzle the eyes and ears.
Japan
Yuji Nunokawa, Founder Of ‘Naruto’ Studio Pierrot, Dies At 75
Starting his career as an artist, Nunokawa went on to launch one of Japan’s best known animation studios.
Anime Features ‘The First Slam Dunk’ And ‘Suzume’ Relegate ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ To Third Place At Japanese Box Office
Despite the largest theatrical release in Japanese history, ‘Avatar’ sold fewer tickets than either film.
‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career
A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.
Report: Japanese Animation Producers Are Losing Faith In Netflix
Some anime makers believe that traditional broadcast tv offers a brighter future for series productions than Netflix.
U.S. Army Reveals ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Creator Kazuki Takahashi Died Trying To Help Drowning Swimmers
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.
Check Out Ghibli Park In Action In The Latest Video Shared By The Studio
Ghibli Park opens on November 1 and will feature several attractions pulled straight from the screen.
‘Darwin’s Notebook’ Takes Top Honors At Inaugural Hiroshima Animation Season
‘A Town Called Panic: The Summer Holidays’ and ‘Bird in the Peninsula’ also scored multiple honors.
Kazuki Takahashi, ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Creator, Dies At 60
Takahashi was found dead after an apparent snorkeling trip in Okinawa Prefecture.
Mamoru Oshii Will Serve As Jury President Of New Feature Animation Festival In Japan
The first Niigata International Animation Film Festival will take place in March 2023.
Adult Swim Greenlights Two New Series: ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ And ‘Ninja Kamui’
‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ will get a 10-episode run, independent from the original series.
Godzilla Producer Toho Makes Animation A Keystone Of Its 10-Year Business Plan
Toho saw its animation-driven revenues double over the past year, and will look to continue that growth in Japan and abroad.
Tokyo University Of The Arts Has Made Japan A Hotbed For Indie Animation
The school benefits from the involvement of Japanese indie icon Koji Yamamura who helped start the animation program.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Atsushi Wada
Wada is a key figure in Japan’s contemporary indie animation scene.
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.
‘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?
‘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.
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.”
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