American animation’s “golden age” was effectively over by 1970 – Warner Bros. closed its animation department in 1969 (it had closed in 1963, and the studio contracted DePat…
Mar 4, 2022 • Subscribe
More like this
Double Feature Memories, Part 2: The 1970s
In an earlier post this year, I recounted some of the great double bills I got to see in the 1960s in New York theaters. For Part 2,…
Urusei Yatsura #01 — The Comedy of the 1970s
I would like to think as a society that we have moved past deafening screams as a joke. Impressions: I'm someone without any real nostalgia, or even…
Shiver: Junji Ito Selected Stories
A collection of Junji Ito's horror comics. Continue reading →
animation in the 30s
This blog could use some more content, so I came up with the idea of doing a regular series where I watch a ton of animated films and…
Anime Expo 2024 Day 1 — Selected Previews
Sometimes an anime reviewer goes to an anime con. At those times, it seems prudent to report on some of what was seen. Today, I have impressions of…
Anime Expo 2024 Day 3 – Selected Preview
Yeah, I’m just going ahead and filing off the plural. Today, I took a loot at Dungeon People, which screened its first two episodes.
Anime Expo 2024 Day 2 – Selected Previews
Today, the topic up for bid was Ubel Blatt. So, briefly, I’ll share what I saw.
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
The Character Animation in The New Gulliver
An attempt at discussing animation from a technical perspective.
The Biggest Animation Event in the World
Plus: a Czech mini-masterpiece and global animation newsbits.
In re Kyoto Animation
I can't remember how long the blurb at the top left corner of my blog has referenced Haruhi in some way. Probably at least a decade by now.
Rising Sun over Hollywood: American Imaginings of the Japanese Setting in Cinema- Part 2 [the 1970s-1980s]
Disclaimer: The article is filled with spoilers for such movies as The Yakuza , Shogun , The Challenge , Tokyo Pop , Black Rain . You made...
Every Anthy Slap in Utena #shorts
Am I Sorry? No. Is it accurate? Yes. ------------------------ Twitter: @ChloeSunfloraVA #revolutionarygirlutena #rgu #utena #parody
Society Without Honor And Humanity: Japan’s 1970s Yakuza Films
Kinji Fukasaku’s 1970s gangster movies upended decades of depictions of the yakuza and held up a mirror to Japanese society at the same time.
Anime Lockdown: Ultraman in Animation
I was recently able to present at the Anime Lockdown online convention and salvage the doomed “Ultraman in Animation” topic from a few years ago. Thanks to John-Paul…
The Tale of the Heike in Text and Animation
Rebecca Silverman looks at the original classic story that inspired Science Saru and Naoko Yamada's beautiful, historical anime series.
Computer Animation: Ghost in the Shell SAC 2045
Whenever I start a post about animation I say that animation is something I talk too little about here. I mean, the deal here is that I’m looking…
The Crossing, and why technique matters in animation
As people who follow me on Twitter might know, I had the opportunity to attend the 2021 Annecy festival – the most important festival dedicated to animation in…
Ray: The Animation
From creator Akihito Yoshitomi comes something of a Black Jack spin-off, with another supremely talented surgeon – Ray, whose x-ray eyes help her save the day wherever possible.…
Shenmue The Animation
Well, it’s about time. I think. I didn’t think Shenmue the video game would get an anime adaptation because you know, it’s one of those old retro classic…
Nukitashi The Animation
HOLY F*CKING SH*T!!! How did I miss this in the first place?! Well, obviously it was not going to be on the normal seasonal anime list but at…
City The Animation
Uhm, did Nichijou finally get a sequel? I mean, it has been well more than 10 years since that series aired! Well, it is not a sequel. But…
Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation (Sakura Wars: The Animation)
Sakura Wars the Animation is a sequel to the 2019 Sakura Wars game. Considering that these days it seems most anime is made primarily with the goal of…
Chainsaw Man In MHA #shorts #chainsawman #myheroacademia
No post summary was provided.
DRAKE VS FANTANO in 16 SECS #shorts
#drake #drakememes #fantano #anthonyfantano #musicmemes #music #drama #comedy #funnyvideo
Zeno Shorts
0:09:20 - Ichi the Witch 61 0:20:28 - Blue Box 221 0:29:24 - Chainsaw Man 222 0:36:27 - Dandadan 219 0:42:31 - World Trigger 259 0:51:22 - Hima-Ten! 69 1:02:49 - Otr of the…
Blue Box, Chainsaw Man, DAN DA DAN, One Piece, World Trigger
Gintama The Final: The Best Animation in the Franchise! | Production Analysis
All about the production of the movie ‘Gintama: The Final’!
348 – Manga in Motion 51 – Ping Pong the Animation
On this episode we mourn the sudden death of Kentaro Miura, talk about the vast impact of Berserk, and discuss the strenuous work schedules of manga artists! Then…
BAKI, Berserk, Berserk, Baki the Grappler, Ping Pong the Animation
2023 Toei Animation exhibition in Taiwan
Toei Animation will hold an expo next November 10th through December 12th, 2023. They will...
Beastars and Stylish Racism In Animation
That’s a hell of a title, huh? Beastars is a fantastic anime, and I’m sure I’m months late to talking about how amazing it is compared to everybody…
An Animation Visionary in Development Hell
Why a cult Chinese director nearly quit.
Japanese Folklore in Studio Ghibli Animation
Traditional creatures, classic fairy tales and so much more inspire the iconic studio’s films. Here are seven examples of influences from Japanese culture and folklore.
Best Animation I Watched in 2022
The first article by guest writer MalcmanIsHere, featuring many cartoon recommendations!
Anniversary Post: A quick look at Selected Films of Hayao Miyazaki
So… normally this time of year I do a big anniversary top 10 list. I had an idea to do the same this year, but real life concerns…
Kiki's Delivery Service, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away
Persona 5 the Animation
Persona 5: The Animation is an anime based off of the hit game Persona 5, which to be clear means it does not contain any of the content…
God Eater the animation
I will be mostly talking about the anime. However, in order to understand God Eater, you need to have played or at least know about the original games,…
Review: SWORDGAI the Animation
SWORDGAI the Animation Season(s) / Episodes: Season 1 / 12 episodes Genre: Action, Supernatural, Seinen Program Creators: Production IG, DLE Subbed / Dubbed: Both sub and dub Rating:…
Ping Pong the Animation
We’re back and better than ever! This time, I’m joined by Tom (@ABCBTom), Casey (@MinovskyArticle), and Tony (@tondog) to talk about Ping Pong the Animation. Prior to, Tom…
Persona 4: The Animation
Title: Persona 4: The AnimationGenre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, MysteryRating: 7.5/10 Summary: Yu Narukami has moved from Tokyo to Inaba to stay with his uncle and cousin, while his parents are away on…
Ping Pong the Animation
We’re back and better than ever! This time, I’m joined by Tom (@ABCBTom), Casey (@MinovskyArticle), and Tony...
THE Ultimate Animation Website
Dudes really be like "yeah thats clearly a Higashide ear" Edited/Written by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark
Persona 4: The Animation
For those unfamiliar with the Persona series, Persona are fighting beings formed from one’s alter ego and summoned to fight Shadows in the alternate/ dream world. I’d say…
Cipher - The Animation (1989)
https://nyaa.si/view/1592610 Fansub credits can be found in the link above. This is a short OVA from 1989 based off the manga of the same na...
My Favorite Character trope in Anime #anime #shorts
My Favorite Character trope in Anime #anime #shorts #timetravelanime #animeshorts #edits #animeedits #trendingshorts #Viral #anime2025
Ayanokoji vs Ryuen in a NUTSHELL #shorts #classroomoftheelite
#ayanokoji #ayanokojiedit #ryuen #zaq #animememes #anime #comedy #comedyvideo #classroomoftheelitereaction #classroomoftheeliteedit #classroomoftheelites2 #classroomoftheeliteseason2 #ginger
Fastest Death in Anime, Yusuke Character Analysis #shorts
No post summary was provided.
Independent Japanese Animation & The Commercial Industry In 2020: Blurring The Lines
While the world as a whole is in a pretty bad place, it’s been quite a strong season for independent animation creators. If you need some cheering up,…
Independent Japanese Animation & The Commercial Industry In 2020: Blurring The Lines
While the world as a whole is in a pretty bad place, it’s been quite a strong season for independent animation creators. If you need some cheering up,…