General Anime News & Discussion

Japan Academy Film Prize Announces “Animation of the Year” Nominees

January 16, 2017 11:19am CST
Winner will be announced at the 40th annual Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony on March 03, 2017

Answerman: How Often Do Japanese Teenagers Live Alone?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 16th 2017

English Animator ‘OtaKing’ Previews 20-Min. Street Fighter Fan Film

posted on 2017-01-16 16:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

“Hirunehime” Chosen as Opening Film for Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival

January 17, 2017 4:40am CST
Kenji Kamiyama-directed film will be screened with English subtitles on March 2

Tama-Pawns Anime Shorts About Animal World’s Pawn Shop Debuts on January 27

posted on 2017-01-17 09:30 EST
Nao Tōyama, Hikaru Midorigawa star in 6 semi-monthly shorts

The Secret of Studio SHAFT

by Nick Creamer, Jan 18th 2017

Huh?

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Answerman: What Determines An Anime’s Art Style?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 18th 2017

Charts Illustrate Who Is Making The Most Anime - Plus How Many Artists It Takes

January 18, 2017 1:36pm CST
Since 2010, the number of TV anime productions has almost doubled

The Bears’ School, Tinny - Fūsen Inu Monogatari Picture Books Get Anime Films

posted on 2017-01-19 02:04 EST
The Bears’ School previously inspired film, TV anime; Tinny inspired 2 TV anime

‘OtaKing’ Animator Also Makes ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team With More Realism’

posted on 2017-01-19 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Answerman: Why Can’t Anime Get A Wide Theatrical Release?

by Justin Sevakis, Jan 20th 2017

Japanese Anime Fans Name The Anime That They Can’t Watch Without Getting Choked Up

January 20, 2017 6:01pm CST
44 titles were suggested by a poll of voters that was 59.4% male and 68.5% in their teens and 20’s

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Assassination Classroom and Clannad are big ones for me.

Tokyo Skytree Town to Host Ken Akamatsu Exhibition “I Long to See That Girl”

January 20, 2017 11:20pm CST
Art and history show will also feature new art for “UQ HOLDER!” anime.

2017 Tokyo Anime Award Festival Reveals 10 Meritorious Service Award Honorees

posted on 2017-01-21 01:00 EST
Leiji Matsumoto, Michiyo Yasuda, Eiko Masuyama, Tadanao Tsuji, more honored

New Mahōjin Guru Guru TV Anime Casts Shizuka Ishigami, Konomi Kohara

posted on 2017-01-21 02:00 EST
Hiroyuki Eto’s fantasy gag manga previously inspired anime film, 2 TV anime series

Preview Orchestral “Tekken” in Concert Trailer

January 21, 2017 7:55pm CST
“Orchestral Memories” concert to feature “Tekken” medley, appearances from two legendary game composers.

Puri Puri Chii-chan!!, 100% Pascal-sensei Anime Air in April in New MBS, TBS Timeslot

posted on 2017-01-22 00:15 EST
2 anime commemorate 40th anniversaries of Coro Coro Comic, Ciao magazines

The Mike Toole Show - Binge Benefits

by Mike Toole, Jan 22nd 2017