by Cindy Sibilsky Back off Broadway standards and step aside movie adaptations — there’s a whole new dimension of live entertainment in town! On March 24th at the Warner Theatre in Washington […]
by Christopher Inoa Shinichirō Watanabe, the renowned creator of Cowboy Bebop, was a big fan of The Matrix. And not just because the characters shared his appreciation for individuality and stylish sunglasses. The Matrix, 20 years old this month, […]
Translated by The Asahi Shimbun from the website of Anime Anime Japan Ltd. An animated TV series adaptation of “Vinland Saga” will premiere later this year. The historical anime is based on […]
by Josh A. Stevens The coming-of-age drama anime I Want to Eat Your Pancreas will be heading to the Republic of Ireland next month, as part of The Gate Cinema in Cork’s […]
by Jacob Oller Fuminori Kizaki directed Afro Samurai, just one of the many things the genre legend Samuel L. Jackson has been involved in, and its Emmy-winning follow-up Afro Samurai: Resurrection. Now he’s got […]
by Kim Morrissy Light novel publisher Dengeki Bunko is collaborating with the Anime Tourism Association for a 25th anniversary exhibit inside the Kadokawa Fujimi Building. The exhibit promotes Dengeki Bunko titles as […]
by Jennifer Sherman […] Okko’s Inn opened in Japan on September 21. The film had previously screened in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June under the title Okko’s […]
by Robert Ito What happens when the creative heart and soul of a studio retires? If it’s Hayao Miyazaki, the studio shutters with him. Not long after the legendary anime director, now […]
by Nozomi Matsui There was a time when Japanese movies became huge hits in China, bringing Ken Takakura, one of Japan’s greatest cinema stars, widespread popularity in the country. Although those days […]
Translated by The Asahi Shimbun from the website of Anime Anime Japan Ltd. Toei Animation Co., Sammy Corp., Sola Entertainment and Marza Animation Planet Inc. are teaming with Hong Kong-based A Really […]
