The Obsession with Hand-Drawn Background Art: Interview with Background Company Studio Pablo Vol. 2
Background images are indispensable parts of an anime. This is an interview with Studio Pablo, a studio obsessed with hand-drawn background art.
A Mysterious World in Tilt-Shift Style - Creator Interview: Kimura Yoshinobu Vol.1
Kimura Yoshinobu is a creator who combines tilt-shift photography with figures and creates work with a unique world.
In illustrator Fuumi’s work, there is a story and a dream packed inside.
International Tokyo Toy Show 2013, Japan’s Biggest Toy Trade Fair, Opens!
Themed around “toys that make the world smile,” Japan’s biggest toy trade fair, International Tokyo Toy Show 2013, is being held now at Tokyo Big Sight until June 16.
The Vital Background Art: Interview with Background Company Studio Pablo Vol. 1
Background images are indispensable parts of an anime. This is an interview with Studio Pablo, a studio obsessed with hand-drawn background art.
“Animelo Summer Live 2013 - Flag Nine-” Boundary-Crossing Concert to Be Held!
The biggest event of the anime song world, “Animelo Summer Live 2013 - Flag Nine-,” will be held over three days at the Saitama Super Arena from Aug. 23-25.
Cosplay Isn’t Just Showy Outfits! A Look Into the World of Shin’s Bewitching and Beautiful Costumes
From May 6-19 at Block House in Harajuku, Tokyo, the event “Akiba Optics Research Institute Harajuku Cosplay Photography Exhibit” was held.
"I always create a detailed scenario and a world for my works."
Newest Game in the “Tekken” Series, “Tekken Revolution,” Releases!
Earlier this spring, the rumored newest game in the Tekken series was revealed. Now, that game, titled Tekken Revolution, has finally been released.
“Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn” to Be Released This August!
It has been announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be released on Aug. 27. The game will be released for the PC and PS3.
I think that normal boys long to be a guitar hero on TV, but I, in the same way as a normal girl, long to be a “cute girl.”
Interview with Director Makoto Shinkai on His New Work “The Garden of Words” (Vol.3)
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with director Makoto Shinkai, who is known for his works The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Children Who Chase Lost Voices, for an interview regarding his newest work, The Garden of Words.
Kenji Kamiyama × Dr Monroe × TOM Collaborative Products to Be Released to the World! [2/2]
Being in synch gives a collaboration its meaning.
Exhibit of Student Work from Anime and Manga Technical School is Held...in a Blood Donation Center?!
Recently, the Nihon Anime and Manga Technical School (JAM) began an exhibit in Akihabara of its students’ works. We went to check it out and were surprised to find that the venue is a blood donation center!
It’s Finally Been Decided! Who Won the Huge Beat ‘Em Up Game Tournament “Arc Revolution Cup”?!
The so-called main event at Arc System Works’ “Arc Fes,” an event held to commemorate the game maker’s 25th anniversary, was the finals of the “Arc Revolution Cup.”
Interview with Director Makoto Shinkai on His New Work “The Garden of Words” (Vol. 2)
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with director Makoto Shinkai for an interview regarding his newest work, The Garden of Words.
Creator Interview: Yoshimi OHTANI [2/2]
Yoshimi OHTANI, while looking for a job compatible with child raising, has started walking the road of an illustrator thanks to an unexpected chance. ...
“Arc Fes” Event Report! Nine-Hour Super Event Shows Fans’ Passion for Beat ‘Em Up Games!
On May 19 at Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan, the event “Arc System Works Festival” (Arc Fes) was held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Arc System Works.
Visitors Line Up for Limited Goods at “Big Dengeki Bunko Exhibition”!
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo was crowded with fans on the first day of the “Big Dengeki Bunko Exhibition” held from April 27 to May 10.
Review: Why Are Final Fantasy IV, V and VI Considered Classics?
Looking back, these games have to be called classics, even with whatever criticisms people may have.
May 24 2013 04:25
Aniplex Starts New Specialty Channel for Anime Distribution in the US
On April 25, Aniplex, a major anime production company, launched Aniplex Channel, a free anime distribution site aimed at the U.S. market.
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May 24 2013 04:24
TV Tokyo Airs “Senyu” Marathon in Celebration of Second Season to Begin in July
The TV anime Senyu will return to TV Tokyo this July when the second season begins airing.
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May 24 2013 04:20
Toyako Anime and Manga Festival in June to Feature Voice Star Events and Singer Performances!
On June 22 and 23, the Toyako Anime and Manga Festival will be held in the city of Toyako in Abuta, Hokkaido, Japan.
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May 23 2013 05:43
A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares Their Thoughts on the Work [1/3]
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With the release of the completely original anime Little Witch Academia on YouTube still fresh in memory, Trigger, the animation studio that made the aformentioned anime, has announced that they are currently working on a new anime series.
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May 23 2013 05:40
Miki Releases Collaborative “Thunderbirds” Glasses with Genius Scientist Brains as Motif
Various glasses collaborating with anime and characters are gathering popularity. Meanwhile, the glasses developer and seller Miki has engaged in a collaboration with an unusual character.
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May 23 2013 05:39
“Saint Young Men” Chapter 1 Now Protected Under a Creative Commons License
On April 30, the Kodansha Morning’s editorial department announced that the first four pages of the first chapter of Saint Young Men, “Buddha’s Day Off,” are now protected under a Creative Commons license (CCL).
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May 23 2013 05:38
Good Looking Guys Battle it Out in the Pool! PV for KyoAni’s New Anime “Free!” Releases
On April 26, a promotional video for the TV anime Free!, which will begin broadcasting this July, was released.
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May 23 2013 05:28
Report on the World Premiere of “The Garden of Words” and Interview with Director Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai’s newest movie “The Garden of Words” premiered on April 28 in Gold Coast, Australia as was one of the projects of the Gold Coast Film Festival.
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May 23 2013 05:26
Popular Manga “Mogura no Uta” Becoming Live-Action Film Slated for Release in 2014
Over 4 million copies have been printed of the popular manga Mogura no Uta. Now, a live-action film adaptation of the manga is underway.
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May 23 2013 05:26
“Mobile Police Patlabor” Live-Action Project Begins
On March 21, the Mobile Police Patlabor live-action project was announced at Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) 2013. The official teaser site was also unveiled that day.
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