Netflix Drops Trailer for Osamu Tezuka’s Manga-Inspired ‘The Ribbon Hero’
All-new new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s ‘Princess Knight,’ directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline, streams August 8.
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Netflix Reveals Expansive Anime Slate Updates at Annecy
The streamer shared new images, trailers and release information for ‘The One Piece,’ ‘The Ribbon Hero,’ ‘Fool Night,’ ‘Sparks of Tomorrow,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’ and ‘Bass X Machina’ during its Anime Studio Focus presentation.
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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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Osamu Tezuka Manga-Inspired ‘The Ribbon Hero’ Coming in August
Netflix has set the global streaming debut for its new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s 'Princess Knight,' directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline.
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On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.
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The Dark Mysteries of Naoki Urasawa
AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 intricate mystery-thriller anime serials on Netflix: the real-world drama ‘Monster,’ inspired by ‘The Fugitive,’ and the sci-fi ‘Pluto,’ about the humanity of robots.
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2nd Japanese Film Festival Comes to Croatia
The Japan Croatia Film Festival brings Anime to Zagreb September 21-23, connecting the countries through filmmaking; 3rd Croatian Film Festival heads to Tokyo in November.
AX Cinema Nights Kicks off In September
Iconic Events and Anime Expo present classic anime films in 500+ theaters in the U.S. and select cities in Canada; movies include ‘Ninja Scroll 30th Anniversary,’ and ‘Metropolis 2001.’
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Scholastic Unveils Trailer for ‘Unico: Awakening’ Manga by Gurihiru and Samuel Sattin
The publishing giant’s first manga publication reimagines a beloved story from Osamu Tezuka, releasing in bookstores August 6.
Netflix Drops New Anime Series ‘Pluto’ Sneak Peek
The animated drama, based on the award-winning manga series by Naoki Urasaw and Takashi Nagasaki, takes place in a future where humans and robots peacefully coexist; Japanese voice cast also announced.
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Sentai Lands Distribution Rights for ‘Dororo’
The popular anime series based on a manga by Osamu Tezuka will be released with all-new English dub; the series comes to home video, Blu-ray, and digital beginning Summer 2021.
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Genndy Tartakovsky Talks ‘Primal’ and Telling Stories Without Words
With a second season renewal now in hand, the storied creator of ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ discusses his viscerally gripping and beautifully animated Adult Swim series about a caveman, a T-Rex, and the bond that helps them survive.
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‘Astroboy’ and ‘Black Jack’ to Stream on RetroCrush Beginning June 5
Digital Media Rights inks deal for North American rights to line-up of Tezuka Productions’ classic anime titles.
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‘Sardine in Outer Space’ Hits Teletoon+ May 4
Toon Factory defines their path in the world of kids’ animation with new and future series including, ‘How to Shrink…,’ ‘Mood,’ and ‘The Music Traveller.’
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Cinefamily Hosting Encore Presentation of ‘Belladonna of Sadness’
Encore presentation of the 4K restoration of the Japanese anime feature ‘Belladonna of Sadness,’ directed by Eiichi Yamamoto of ‘Astro Boy’ fame, runs September 16, 17 & 18.
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Cinefamily Unveils Animation Breakdown 2015 Lineup
Week-long slate of mind-expanding international animation, shorts and features includes live episode of ‘Rick and Morty’ with creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, screening of the 4K restoration of the Japanese ‘Belladonna of Sadness,’ and more.
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Cinelicious Completes 4K Restoration of ‘Belladonna of Sadness’
Cinelicious, SpectreVision and The Cinefamily in Los Angeles team to present a 4K restoration of the Japanese anime feature ‘Belladonna of Sadness,’ directed by Eiichi Yamamoto (‘Astro Boy’) and produced by Osamu Tezuka’s Mushi Productions.
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Animal Logic Blasting off with ‘Astro Boy’
Animal Logic Entertainment partners with Japan’s Tezuka Productions to develop a live-action sci-fi superhero feature based on the iconic 'Astro Boy' comic book franchise.
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Cinelicious to Restore ‘Belladonna of Sadness’ For U.S. Release
1973 Japanese animated masterpiece is the final film from the ‘Animerama’ trilogy produced by Osamu Tezuka and directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.
