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Growing Up
Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…
Oh! My Goddess, Captain Tsubasa, Captain Tsubasa, Bite me!, Gon
Travel in Japan’s Postgrowth Hyperrealities and National Conservative Ideology: Shinkai Makoto’s Suzume No Tojimari
The post Travel in Japan’s Postgrowth Hyperrealities and National Conservative Ideology: Shinkai Makoto’s Suzume No Tojimari appeared first on Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus.
「Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai」 was a better robot anime than 「Towa no Yuugure」
It turns out nuking a typhoon does work.
There are robot girls in half the Autumn 2025 anime I'm watching so far
Dude, at least put your glasses in a case.
Tales of Wedding Rings, May I Ask for One Final Thing?, Suzume
Through Doors and Danger
Adventure stories carry us beyond the familiar, into landscapes shaped by wonder, danger, and transformation. Whether it’s a journey across strange lands or a mission that tests one’s…
Suzume no Tojimari
Suzume is the newest film from acclaimed director Shinkai Makoto. The background to the story is that there’s a great evil worm sealed in the great beyond, but…
First Impression: Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō
Little Suzume was born with a bright red demon eye that she keeps covered with a rag. This eye is a harbinger of doom that brings abuse upon…
Utsu no Miko
Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko ( Heaven Chapter: Prince of the Skies ), commonly called just Utsu no Miko , is a well-known OVA series, released ...
Bakumatsu no Spasibo, Tree in the Sun, Nightsong of Splendor, Otaku no Seiza, Tetsujin 28
Yorushika - Paper Airplane
Rating : 80/100 Ive already mentioned in multiple reviews before this that animation for Pokemon has greatly benefited from expanding beyond the main TV anime, along with finally…
Myska’s Favorite Songs
Unravel by Ado (Cover) Suzume by RADWIMPS feat. Toaka I’d love to hear your thoughts on these songs! Did one of them catch your ear?Let me know in the…
Mini Review – Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari)
Suzume (2022) Part of me worried that I wouldn’t buy a footstool as a second main character – but I quickly got used to it – and ultimately,…
REVIEW: Suzume Volume 1 – New Perspectives
The manga adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's Suzume offers fresh perspectives on Suzume and Shouta through stunning artwork.
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END] — 10 Second Anime
Kitauji High School plays for National gold at the senior’s last concert competition. Series Finale. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END]
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7 — 10 Second Anime
Summer is for bikinis at the pool! Some seniors have more “style” than others and firmer post-graduation plans. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6 — 10 Second Anime
The concert band’s first round of auditions for the prefectural contest stresses out the Kitauji students. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6
Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 06 – Keeping the Peace
Kuroe Mayu didn’t appear in any of the photos of the Agata Festival because she was behind the camera, where she prefers to be. As they practice for…
I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 2
By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…
“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Honshu Arc
This is the final post from the three-part Suzume pilgrimage series. We will begin with locations from around Kobe and end with the Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo. Kyushu…
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3 — 10 Second Anime
The concert band starts taking its practice seriously, adding stress to beginners and seniors alike. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2 — 10 Second Anime
Transfer student Mayu Kuroe joins the concert band playing the euphonium. The club votes on its competition music. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2
Suzume Anime Review
“I return them to you!” Rating: 10/10 5 stars Disclaimer: spoilers ahead. Also, Daijin’s pronouns weren’t clear to me in the movie. It was assumed to be a…
Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 03 – The Shrine of Sally
When Kousaka declared the concert band would be going for Gold, that meant she would be taking no prisoners when it came to preparing for that goal, starting…
Suzume: when not to stick to the formula
I’ve started to think of the three most recent entries to Makoto Shinkai’s filmography as the “Natural Disasters” trilogy. your name and Weathering with You both tell very…
“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Shikoku Arc
In this post we will be making our way through Shikoku, the smallest of the four main Japanese islands. Last time we spent three days on Kyushu and…
Is “Suzume no Tojimari” BAD? (Dissecting Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Movie) | Ichimon Japan 79
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Is “Suzume no Tojimari” BAD? (Dissecting Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Movie) | Ichimon Japan 79
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Doki Doki Days 5: Best Boy & Best Girl
Hey everyone! Welcome to another day of Doki Doki Days! This time I, Star, have the honor to name the Best Boys and Best Girls of all times,…
Anime Check-Up: Good food from unlikely places
That’s right, I’m bringing this format back (not that anyone cares). Unlike my previous attempts at an “Anime Check-Up” format, I’m not going to post these at a…
Blue Giant, Little Shark's Day Out, Metallic Rouge, The Fire Hunter, A Letter to Momo
Anime Feminist’s Favorite Films of 2023
We're trying something new this year! Folks have requested more coverage of films, and we aim to please. Welcome to our first year-end film recommendation round-up!
Anime Review #116: Suzume
Ah yes, Makoto Shinkai: the man, the gift that keeps on giving the anime world something to fawn over every now and then. 3 years after his last…
Suzume UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details
The good folks from anime giants Crunchyroll have sent us details for the UK home video release of Suzume. Makoto Shinkai's latest cinematic...
The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes
Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations. How did The Boy and Heron and Suzume fare?
“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Kyushu Arc
Shinkai Makoto’s latest movie Suzume no Tojimari centers on a pair of “closers” who search Japan for open doors that invite calamity into this world. They set off…
What Did I Think Of Anime In 2023?
Rather than do a top ten list or make some fake awards, I’m going to go for a more general approach to end off this year.
March 2024 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Another small slate but Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and the Urusei Yatsura remake are both now slated for home video.
Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: The MILF Rises Edition
It’s Monday, which means it is time for this! Welcome back to Don’t @ Me! The place where, like Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends. I become a god, I…
First Impression: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Ken Usato is the most normal of high school boys, certainly not the type that would find himself buddying up with the school’s beautiful and smart kaicho, Suzume…
Great Escapes: A Fond Look at Makoto Shinkai’s Disaster Film Triology
As sometimes happens on Discord, instead of Twitter, these days, I was talking with some friends about Makoto Shinkai, director of smash-hit Your Name., regular-hit Tenki no Ko,…
Top Sales According to Series for the Month of September 2023
Trillion Game tops the September list as the most profitable series according to products tracked by Oricon via participating stores. The series had generated sales worth 1,310.31 million…
Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Hits Crunchyroll from 16th November 2023
The good folks from streaming giant Crunchyroll have sent us news that Makoto Shinkai's latest movie Suzume will be available on the streami...
I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 1
By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…
Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai?
Kevin Cormack looks over Shinkai's array of work to find the threads that tie She and Her Cat to Suzume and beyond.
Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: September 18 – September 24, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…
Drifting Home, Dead Mount Death Play, Masamune-kun's Revenge, Masamune-kun's Revenge R, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation
G20 Film Festival Showcases Suzume Anime Film in India
A summary of the G20 Film Festival, which screened Suzume, a popular anime film by Makoto Shinkai, in New Delhi on August 12, 2023.
Suzume no Tojimari
Plot: On her way to school one day, Iwato Suzume stumbles upon Munakata Souta, a young man searching for abandoned areas. The high school girl directs Souta to…
Radwimps return with Zorn in tow to rock out on DAI-DAN-EN!
Radwimps may have received world renown of late for composing the music for anime director Shinkai Makoto’s three most recent films Your Name (2016), Weathering With You (2019)…
Suzume – The Classic Story of a Girl and Her Chair
I had the opportunity to go see Suzume in theaters with a couple of really good friends. This is what we thought of it!
Third Impact Anime Episode #139 – Suzume
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#139 - Suzume
This movie kept us all on the edge of our three-legged seat. On this episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, we're reviewing the latest film from acclaimed…
The Food Diary of Miss Maid Volumes 3 and 4 Review
The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga continues to be quaint and cute, reveling in Suzume finding a way to enjoy a new flavor or experience.