Studio Ghibli’s latest film takes viewers on one last journey to the familiar world of a master animator who has captivated audiences worldwide for decades.
Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki has a history of taking unconventional approaches to promoting the work of anime director Hayao Miyazaki.
Director Takeshi Taniyama builds on the universe of his web series "Tokyo Vintage Diary" by making a film focused on comedian Tetsuya Morita.
While Hideaki Anno’s third installment in his “Shin” series lacks substance, it packs in the camp and energy of its 1970s source material.
The recent revamp of the 1990s anime character Gridman delivered two entertaining series, but the theatrical follow-up fails to capture the fun and pacing of both shows.
The manga adaptation’s score, composed by jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara, hits all the right notes even if the animation fails to strike a chord.
How big will Japanese animation be in 2023? I’m no economist, but my gut says pretty big. Past performance is not an indicator of future results, but the trends are pretty clear: The anime industry has been on the rise for over a decade (minus ...
The film’s storyline, based on Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel of the same name, touches on themes of bullying and social anxiety. The plot will transport you, even if the animation doesn’t.
"Suzume" is the anime director’s most satisfying work yet, with more mature storytelling blended with stunning visuals.
Tomoyuki Kurokawa’s anime about a group of children’s quest to help an alien return home is a nostalgia trip that takes on weighty themes but slogs toward the end.
