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Chronicling Anime Cinema: The Jonathan Clements Interview

Andrew Osmond quizzes the prolific author about his new book: ‘Japan’s Anime Revolution: Twenty Animated Films That Changed The World.’

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‘ChaO’: A Story of Boundless Love and Boundless Art

A strange, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance unfolds in a rule-breaking, futuristic world bursting with oddball details and creative chaos; from GKIDS, director Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C, the film hits North American theaters today, April 10.

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Kenichiro Akimoto Talks Ominous Color in ‘All You Need Is Kill’

The director of the anime feature based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s sci-fi novel, previously adapted in the Tom Cruise thriller ‘Edge of Tomorrow,’ discusses unconventional, exaggerated character designs and beautiful, vibrant colors that depict some less than friendly plants; from GKIDS, hits U.S. theaters today, January 16.

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The Studio Behind ‘All You Need is Kill’: the Eiko Tanaka Interview

As Studio 4°C’s time-looping adventure hits U.S. cinemas, Andrew Osmond talks to the studio’s CEO about four decades of animation.

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35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:39pm

Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 99th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.

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6 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:43pm

‘ChaO,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist,’ and ‘Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,’ each an award winner at this summer’s Annecy Festival, lead the set of films in competition; festival runs September 24-28.