Columnist Andrew Osmond examines the recent fantasy comedy epic on Netflix (and also playing in Japanese cinemas), with tangents on Hatsune Miku, yuri anime and whether this film’s secretly making fun of Ghibli.
The music-driven anime feature, which follows a 17-year-old high school student who leads a busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics, streams January 22.
The streamer unveils a diverse slate of upcoming animated films and series at its ‘Next on Netflix: Animation’ preview event, promising fresh content for all ages.
Hiroyasu Ishida’s new animated film, about a group of elementary school-aged kids trapped on an apartment building floating in the ocean, captures the nostalgia of friends and communities we once loved before moving on in our separate lives; now streaming on Netflix.
Lucasfilm’s new animated short film anthology showcases top animation producers from Japan, all huge ‘Star Wars’ fans, who’ve drawn upon their own heritage to create an exciting and beautifully designed set of stories, now streaming on Disney+.
