Is Anime Still Different?
Columnist Andrew Osmond asks if anime is still ‘unique’ in 2026.
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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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Two Short Anime Trips: ‘Milky Subway’ and ‘Nezumikozo Jirokichi’
Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at two very different shorter works which are now available to stream.
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GKIDS Acquires ‘Allegro non Troppo’ and Bruno Bozzetto Catalog
The distributor secures rights to the famed Italian animator’s film library, with a restored version of his 1976 masterpiece, paired with ‘Fantasia,’ set to premiere March 27 at New York’s Metrograph.
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The Anime Blockbuster Movie: Is it All ‘Demon Slayer’ Now?
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ is currently ruling the U.S. box-office, prompting speculation that it’s reshaping anime cinema forever - columnist Andrew Osmond takes a wider look at the film and suggests that it’s more complicated than that.
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HBO Max, GKIDS Expand Film Licensing Partnership
Deal adds 20 new adult animated and live-action titles, including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla,’ ‘Perfect Blue,’ ‘The Colors Within,’ and ‘Summer Wars,’ many to stream for the first time in North America; select titles will debut in 4K.
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‘Elio,’ Anime and Original Animated Films
Amid alarm over the latest Pixar film’s weak box-office opening this week, and fears about films with ‘original’ stories vs. sequels, Andrew Osmond looks at how IPs co-exist with originality in anime movies.
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‘Lost in Starlight’ and South Korean Animation
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the spectacular new animated feature that premiered on Netflix last Friday.
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The Young Ones or Why Can’t Anime Heroes Grow Up?
Andrew Osmond wonders why so many anime characters are teenagers or younger, and whether that’s holding back the medium.
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Toho Acquires GKIDS
The Japanese entertainment company purchases 100% equity in the Oscar-winning U.S.-based animation and anime distribution company; founders Eric Beckman and Dave Jesteadt to remain at the helm.
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Makoto Shinkai Talks ‘Suzume’: ‘Don’t Give Up on Living’
The ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering with You’ director wants his new Annie Award-nominated film, about a young woman who finds herself opening a series of doors to disaster that take her on a mysterious journey, to inspire people impacted by tragedy to not give up hope.
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Makoto Shinkai's ‘Suzume’ Limited-Edition Blu-ray is on the Way
Crunchyroll announces March 2024 home entertainment release of Shinkai’s latest film that follows 17-year-old Suzume as she travels across Japan to close mysterious doors which, when open, usher in destruction and disaster; now available for preorder.
How ‘Suzume’ Reflects the Japanese Culture of Self-Sacrifice and Conformity
Actor Nichole Sakura, who voices the film’s titular character, shares how summers spent as a kid in Japan provided unique insight into her role, and helping write the English dub, on Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, born of his survivor’s guilt having lived through the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011.
Global Theatrical Release Dates for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Announced
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International, and Eurozoom will distribute the anime film in theaters internationally beginning April 12, 2023.
Carlos López Estrada to Direct and Pen ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake
The ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ director has been onboarded by Paramount, Bad Robot, and Toho to adapt the animated romantic fantasy drama, considered a modern Japanese classic.
Crunchyroll Drops ‘Suzume’ Trailer Along with A-list Japanese Cast Reveal
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film follows 17-year-old Suzume as she travels across Japan to close mysterious doors which, when open, usher in destruction and disaster.
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New Trailer Released for Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’
In the ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering with You’ director’s latest film, Nanoka Hara voices Suzume, a young woman who finds herself opening a series of doors to disaster that take her on a mysterious journey; slated for a November 11 release in Japan, it rolls out in major territories in early 2023.
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Crunchyroll Nabs Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ at Cannes
The anime platform teams up with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Wild Bunch to secure distribution rights for the ‘Your Name’ director’s upcoming film; slated for November 11 release in Japan, the film rolls out in major territories in early 2023.
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John Agbaje Joins Bad Robot as Senior VP, Animation
Former FX executive, who helped launch network’s ‘Cake’ animation and live-action anthology series, will oversee animated feature and short film slate for J. J. Abrams' production company, including Dr. Seuss’ ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’
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‘Weathering With You, Collector’s Edition’ Now Available
Makoto Shinkai’s highly acclaimed anime special edition release, from Shout! Factory, includes bonus features CD soundtrack; feature length documentary; interview with the director; ‘Weather Front’ featurette; and more.
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Exclusive: ‘Weathering with You’ Worldbuilding with Hiroshi Takiguchi
Go behind-the-scenes of Makoto Shinkai’s critically-acclaimed anime, about a young boy who runs away from home and befriends an orphan girl who can manipulate weather, as the art director discusses environments and design.
Makoto Sinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’ Coming to Digital August 4
GKIDS and Shout! Factory Blu-ray + DVD and SteelBook releases coming September 15; limited-edition collector's set being released in November.
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Review: ‘Weathering with You’ - Finding That Place Where You Belong
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is an aesthetically pleasing animated tapestry with characters and relationships that are funny, dramatic and real.
‘I Lost My Body’ Takes Animation Is Film Top Prize
Jérémy Clapin’s intelligent and thought-provoking feature wins grand prize at third annual AIF event; 'Marona’s Fantastic Tale' awarded Special Jury Prize.
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‘The Case of Hana & Alice’ Now Available on Blu-Ray
GKIDS and Shout! Factory brings home Shuji Iwai’s mysterious tale of everyday teenage life, with bonus footage including director interview.
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