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How Popular Is Anime In Japan, Really?
Anime's popularity outside of Japan shows no signs of slowing. But how many people WITHIN Japan actually watch it?
Why Is School Refusal On The Rise in Japan?
More kids in Japan than ever are refusing to go school, even as instances of bullying are falling. What's keeping them home?
Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise
The divorce rate in Japan has been stable for years. But one number keeps going up: older couples who've gotten sick of each other.
How Hot is Summer in Japan?
Summer, or natsu, is a lively season in Japan offering a range of exciting experiences. But be prepared for the heat of summer in Japan!
How to Give Feedback in the Translation Industry
Feedback is incredibly important in the translation industry. It helps people improve their skills and brings up the overall quality of work.
How to Take Feedback in the Translation Industry
Feedback can feel like a personal attack, but learning how to take feedback can help improve your skills as a translator.
How the Nana anime changed the fashion industry forever
Nana by Ai Yazawa is an anime that changed the fashion industry forever. Youtubers I mentioned in this video: shorturl.at/isT37 shorturl.at/cEN47 shorturl.at/bWY26 ⛔️WICHTIG/IMPORTANT⛔️ 📌I have no rights on the anime images! 📌I…
What Is Happening In the Anime Industry in 2020-2021? An Analysis of The Animation Industry Report 2021
The global anime market, which was enjoying record-breaking growth for the past decade, contracted for the first time in 11 years. Acclaimed anime industry journalist Tadashi Sudo gives…
Shaking Station
Shaking Station Manga Chapters 15-6 and 16-1 Manga Chapter Summary: The chapter begins with us being told that Tetsuro had a dream.…
How To Set Up Utilities In Your Apartment in Japan
Have you just moved to Japan? Here's how to set up your electricity, gas and water for your new apartment.
Japan antitrust regulator highlights anime industry issues
Plus: Conglomerate invests in French anime co-producer; Light novel publisher TO Books set to IPO; Comici launches English-language manga reading platform; and more
How a Brit ended up designing FONTS in Japan | Japan Station 176
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how Daniel Kaihatsu became a…
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language
Just how LGBTQ-friendly is Japan in 2024?
In 2024, Japan crept closer to equality and acceptance for LGBTQ people. However, full equality still remains out of reach for many.
The Manga Industry Is Brutal...
This is one of those tidbits we found when researching the main videos that didnt quite make it into the full script... but can happily live here! Edited by…
Jidori and the Chicken Industry in Japan (Dr. Benjamin Schrager)
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring the history of chicken production in Japan and the fascinating world of artisan jidori chicken. About Dr. Benjamin…
Jidori and the Chicken Industry in Japan (Dr. Benjamin Schrager)
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring the history of chicken production in Japan and the fascinating world of artisan jidori chicken. About Dr. Benjamin…
Supporting the Anime Industry
Back in my Wonder Egg review I wondered how I could directly support animators working in an exploitative industry, and I was feeling despairing of things changing… And…
Sony builds an empire in the anime industry
Plus: Studio Ghibli's surprising (lack of) marketing for Miyazaki film; Anime theme song tops Billboard global music chart; New technologies in digital manga; and more
This Week in Anime - The Failings of Industry
Sylvia and Coop break down recent unfortunate developments in the manga industry.
Anime market outside Japan up 18% in 2023
Plus: Anime industry group criticizes Netflix payment model; 2.5D musicals set record attendance in Japan; Light anime named a top consumer trend; and more
Anime market outside Japan up 26% in 2024
Plus: Toei Animation looks abroad to form new studios; Kodansha forms Hollywood studio; Disney bets on 'Twisted-Wonderland' to draw anime fans; and more
How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer
It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.
How To Retire In Japan
Do you want to know how to retire in Japan? Here is a simple strategy so you know exactly what to do and how to do it.
How True Is the Trickle Down Effect in Anime?
Disney's Gaku Narita claimed in a recent interview that “It's not just the select few who are getting rich; the artists on the ground are starting to make…
The Galapagos Effect: How Japan Sometimes Ends Up Standing Alone
What happens when technology in Japan develops independently from the rest of the world? A brief history of the Galapagos Effect.
Japan Goes Up in Smoke
I hail from a family of smokers. My parents, their siblings, my cousins, my grandparents. New Years' family get-togethers were marked by cramped living rooms dense with smoke,…
Fractale vs the Anime Industry
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How Nihon Became Japan: the Etymology of Japan in English
Most languages use a variation of the name Japan - except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason for the difference.
Working as an Animator in Japan’s Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his
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Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his…
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Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
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Anime Industry Overview
So here’s the result of what I’ve been working on for quite a while now, with a long break inbetween, though. A recent tweet by washi gave…
Sakura Trick 02 and the Anime Industry in General
Lo and Behold … Sakura Trick is about cute girls kissing, kissing and kissing. Judging by the various reactions in the anime community it seems that nowadays cute…
Protected: Lost in Anime Industry Newsletter #1
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How anime is made
Let's take a look at how anime is made. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Planning/Kikaku 02:18 Screenplay/Shinario 03:10 Design/Settei 04:10 Color Design/Shikisaisettei 04:32 Storyboards/E-konte 05:52 Layout/Reiauto 08:05 Tiedowns/Genga 09:24 Inbetweens/Douga 10:14 Cel Painting/Shiage 10:42 Backgrounds/Bijutsu 11:28 3DCG 12:02 Compositing/Satsuei 12:50 Editing/Henshuu 13:16 Voice Recording/Afureko 14:10 Audio…
How Global is Anime?
Huge thanks to Sandra Annett for her time! DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book for free. I was not paid in any way to review this book.…
Dance in the Vampire Bund, Sailor Moon, Sound! Euphonium, Mitsudomoe, Outbreak Company
How to Japan in the Year of the Rabbit
The borders of Japan are open again so here are a few that we think you should try to make the most out of your trip in 2023.
How Buy Baseball Tickets in Japan
For those who want to watch a Japanese baseball game, here are some ways you can buy baseball tickets in Japan.
How Does Inheritance Work in Japan?
Have you found yourself suddenly needing to know about inheritance in Japan? Think you’ll need this knowledge in the future? Here are the basics.
How To Rent Bikes in Japan
Heidi reviews the basics of bicycle rental companies from Docomo Bike Share, Hello Cycling and LUUP. See more videos on...
How to Survive in Rural Japan
The time has finally come to learn your placement for the program. While a lucky few of you will be placed in the center of or within a…
The Decade in Review: The Japanese Industry
I said I wouldn’t be updating this blog for a while, but I remembered that I was working on a two-post "decade in review" which I had star...
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Anime is the Champagne of Japan
Ersatz "anime" abounds. It's time to make "Japanese Anime" a protected designation.
When You Understand: Shaking Off
Stories with a hidden twist! Can you guess what’s really going on? Scroll further down to find the answer… The post When You Understand: Shaking Off first…
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the anime industry.
The Rise of AI: Anime in the ((not)) Far Future
"Unlocking the Power of Anime Fandoms with AI!" Join us as we explore the ways that AI is empowering anime fandoms like never before. Through sentiment analysis, natural…
Anime: The Broken Industry | The Canipa Effect
Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/CANIPA - enter promo code CANIPA for 83% off and 4 extra months for free! Canipa returns to the video, "Anime: The Global Medium" from…
Problems with anime industry
Note: This was originally included in my Nana review. But I noticed that it got really long and deep, so I’ve decided to make it a separate entity.
This Week in Anime - How ZENSHU Is Breaking the Isekai Mold
Steve and Lucas discuss what makes Zenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season.
How To Break Into The Manga/Light Novel Industry – Notes!
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