Japanese fans sound off on things that used to be a normal part of the otaku life, but aren’t anymore. With its casts of youthful characters, fresh-faced attitude, and unabashed love of new trends, it’s easy to think of anime as a constantly modern medium. But the history of Japanese animation stretches back decades, and …
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To celebrate 50 years of Shonen Jump magazine, they’re opening up Jump Library at Roppongi Hills Café/Space. The library will run from March 15-26 2018 and will give fans free access to almost every back-issue of Shonen Jump (which currently totals at 2406 issues!) A special collaboration drinks menu will be available in the café …
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Time flies and Dragon Ball fans are feeling a little old after learning that the anime franchise is turning 32 this year! Anime fans were introduced to Goku and Bulma’s quest to collect the dragon balls in 1986. The plucky adventure series is different from the action-fueled Dragon Ball Z sequel that international fans are familiar with, …
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Steins;Gate 0 is this year’s most anticipated sequel! The first anime is regarded as a modern masterpiece by fans and critics alike, so it’s only natural people will be excited about a follow-up series. This emotional sci-fi series will be airing in a packed spring season! Here are some reasons why everyone is hyped …
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The industry has lost another studio as Studio Wanpack announced that they will be closing down following the death of their found Koji Yamada on January 2. The Osaka based studio never served as an anime’s headliner, but they played a vital role in the production of hundreds of anime. Studio …
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Yesterday the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo announced that on March 21st they will be screening a new short film by director Hayao Miyazaki. ‘Boro the Caterpillar’ is his first anime project since 2013’s ‘The Wind Rises.’ The film will be just 14 minutes 20 seconds long and was written and directed by Miyazaki. Originally …
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Anime NEXT_100 has released the latest in a series of projects commemorating 100 years of Japanese anime! A staggering 100 years of animation history has been packed into a 15 minute video, stretching from the earliest surviving animation Namakura Gatana to classics Tetsujin 28-go, Sally the Witch, Galaxy Express 999 and Mobile Suit Gundam before …
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This year is anime’s centennial anniversary! The industry has been celebrating 100 years of anime dating back to 1917, which is viewed as the birth of Japan’s TV animation industry. The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) put together a 15-minute music video showcasing past and present anime – including the medium’s stop-motion origins! 23 different musical acts …
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Yoshitada Fukuhara was a producer of the surprise hit Kemono Friends. At only 37-years-old, Fukuhara is viewed as a rising star within the industry. He also thinks Japan’s grip on animation is slipping: 中国のアニメ産業は始まったばかりではあるが、生産で3年技術で5から10年で追い抜かれるだろうなと確信。言い方難しいけど中国に組んで”頂ける”のは後数年かなと思います。それ以降は日本と共同事業するメリットが中国にない。 — 福原慶匡 (@fukuhara_ystd) December 5, 2017 “Although the animation industry in China has just begun, I’m convinced they will overtake us in …
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[:en] Acclaimed anime director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) spoke at the opening of the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum where he has revealed the first details on his next animated feature film, Kimi-tachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (How Do You Live?). The film itself isn’t expected to be complete for another three to four years. Miyazaki spoke with writer Kazutoshi Handou …