Is Anime Still Different?
Columnist Andrew Osmond asks if anime is still ‘unique’ in 2026.
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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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Animated Storytellers: ‘Showa Rakugo’ and ‘Akane-Banashi’
Columnist Andrew Osmond weighs up two impressive anime series about ‘rakugo,’ a venerable kind of Japanese storytelling.
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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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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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‘Children of the Sea’ and ‘Summer Time Rendering’: 2 Summers with Ayumu Watanabe
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 anime from the noted director – a film and a TV series – that are both set against summer sun, are easy to overlook, and are very good.
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Nicolás P. Villarreal Races Through Time in ‘Courage or Destiny’
The award-winning director’s 5th animated short is inspired by famed Argentine Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio, who at the time of his retirement in 1958, had won 5 championship titles and held records for most wins, pole positions, podium finishes, and fastest laps.
‘Medalist’: A Look at the World of Sports Anime
AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the show – currently streaming on Hulu - about an 11-year-old girl determined to become a champion figure skater, and how it fits into the universe of sports anime.
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‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ or What is This Anime Thing Anyway?
The popular Netflix series isn’t anime, is it? AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond wades into the definition debate.
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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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GKIDS and Shout! Factory Bringing Remastered ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Home June 2
Now available on digital, pre-orders being taken for Blu-ray and DVD combo pack, with first-time English dub and bonus features, plus limited edition lithograph while supplies last.
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Debuts May 19 on Digital
Restored and remastered from 4K transfer, late director’s tale of the mystery surrounding an abandoned child will also be available June 2 on Blue-ray and DVD combo pack with special bonus features.
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‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Coming to U.S. Theaters This March
GKIDS and Fathom Events nationwide re-release features 4K restoration and English dub.
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Satoshi Kon’s ‘Millennium Actress’ Now Available on Blu-ray and Digital
Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio release newly restored version of award-winning anime classic.
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Millennium Actress’ Arrives on Disc November 19
Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio to release award-winning classic on Blue-ray + DVD combo pack and digital download.
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Newly Remastered ‘Millenium Actress’ Set for Theatrical Release on August 13 and 19
Fathom Events and ELEVEN ARTS Anime Studio will screen their new English-dub version of Satoshi Kon’s award-winning animated feature in over 700 U.S. theatres.
Ticket Giveaway: Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ in Theaters September 6 & 10
Legendary debut feature from the director of ‘Paprika’ celebrates its 20th anniversary with U.S. screenings of brand-new digital transfer in subtitled (Sept. 6) and English-dub (Sept. 10) versions.
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TRAILER: GKIDS Acquires Theatrical Rights to ‘Perfect Blue’
From GKIDS and Fathom Events, ‘Paprika’ director Satoshi Kon’s legendary first film returns to U.S. theaters on September 6 & 10.
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AnimaFest 2018 Details Horror Theme Program
Festival’s genre focus includes a selection of short and feature films, exhibitions and open-air screenings.
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Which Are the 50 Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Thus Far?
List of 50 best animated features of the 21st century include Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away,’ Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Illusionist,’ Isao Takahata’s ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ and Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava’s ‘Ratatouille.’
Call for Entries: Inaugural GLAS Animation Festival Launching in 2016
Inaugural edition of the GLAS Animation Festival to spotlight filmmakers Paul Vester, Sara Gunnarsdottír, Hisko Hulsing, Satoshi Kon and more.
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