General Anime News & Discussion

Sanrio’s ‘Cogimyun’ Character Gets Anime Shorts

posted on 2017-08-14 03:00 EDT
Model Ryūcheru debuted as voice actor in anime on July 30

Answerman: What Is That Tipping Bamboo Water Spout In Traditional Gardens?

by Justin Sevakis, Aug 14th 2017

Only Domestic Films in Japan’s Yearly Top 10 So Far Are 2 Anime Films

posted on 2017-08-14 12:30 EDT
Top box office takings for 1st half of 2017 listed

Early Reviews Praise Shunji Iwai’s ‘Fireworks’ Anime Film

posted on 2017-08-14 14:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Yoshitoshi ABe and the Birth of Haibane Renmei [Part 2]

August 14, 2017 2:05pm CDT
Creative Spotlights are a column by Brandon Teteruck highlighting industry talent in anime. This week looks at Haibane Renmei and its creator Yoshitoshi ABe!

Los Angeles Anime Film Festival Announces Premiere Event Details and Additional Screenings

August 14, 2017 9:01pm CDT

Kemono Friends Director Tatsuki Posts New Anime Short

posted on 2017-08-15 09:49 EDT
Story follows girl, manta ray waiting near shrine
AKA: Keifuku

Watch Live-Action MV for “Uchiage Hanabi/Fireworks” Theme Song

August 15, 2017 7:55pm CDT
Shaft’s new anime film hits Japanese theaters this Friday

Gohan Suki Essay Manga About Rice Gets Net Anime in September

posted on 2017-08-16 00:00 EDT
Anime will debut on Production I.G’s “Tate Anime” app

“Notes on Monstropedia” Aims for Animation Award at Raindance

August 16, 2017 6:45am CDT
6-minute short film is the 2nd consecutive entry by director Koji Yamamura to be nominated

Answerman: Why Does Classic Anime Get Re-dubbed?

by Justin Sevakis, Aug 16th 2017

Introducing Kids Comedy Anime’s Most Successful Screenwriter

August 16, 2017 1:05pm CDT
Here are the details on how Yoichi Kato became one of the most popular screenwriters in anime!

HiGH&LOW Characters Get Animated for Anti-Piracy Campaign

posted on 2017-08-16 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Napping Princess Film to Premiere in N.Y., L.A. on September 8

posted on 2017-08-17 12:30 EDT
Oscar-qualifying run to be followed by national expansion

Animator Katsunori Shibata is Crowdfunding Money for Animators

posted on 2017-08-17 15:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Answerman: Why Are Age Ratings On Anime So Inconsistent?

by Justin Sevakis, Aug 18th 2017

Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin TV Anime Delayed Again to Next Spring

posted on 2017-08-19 09:25 EDT
Soccer RPG franchise also delays preview event until next January

The List: 8 Anime That Were Isekai Before It Was Cool

by Lynzee Loveridge, Aug 19th 2017

Shunji Iwai’s ‘Fireworks’ Anime Film Earns 170 Million Yen in 1 Day

posted on 2017-08-19 12:45 EDT
Shaft’s film sold 133,000 tickets on Friday

Gantz Creator Hiroya Oku Pans Shaft’s ‘Fireworks’ Anime Film

posted on 2017-08-19 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Emon Transfers Its Majority Stake in Anime Studio Artland

posted on 2017-08-20 11:30 EDT
Chinese/Japanese firm had owned 51% of studio behind Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Macross, Mushi-Shi