Final Fantasy's Yoshitaka Amano and Ghost in The Shell's director's weird as hell film about anime Jesus is getting the 4K remaster treatment
Angel's Egg, an anime OVA directed by Mamoru Oshii and designed by Yoshitaka Amano, is receiving a 4K remaster for its 40th anniversary in 2025. [ more ]
Excited for the Chainsaw Man movie? You should watch this 90s anime from the director of Ghost in the Shell
Films influence Tatsuki Fujimoto's work, including the Reze Arc in Chainsaw Man, inspired by Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade anime film.
Chainsaw Man's creator shares his favorite films in each volume, with recommendations including live-action works like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. [ more ]
Miyazaki's 'The Boy And The Heron' Is No. 1 At The Box Office, A First For The Japanese Anime Master
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, 'The Boy and the Heron,' has debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office, making it the first time Miyazaki has reached this milestone.
This film is only the third anime to ever top the box office in the U.S. and Canada, and the first original anime to do so.
The success of 'The Boy and the Heron' at the box office is seen as a statement about the potential of animation and the demand for more diverse animated films in the American market. [ more ]
Stellar Blade (Project Eve) was announced in 2019 by Shift Up Studio, revealing gameplay during a 2021 PlayStation showcase.
The game draws inspiration from Nier: Automata, as confirmed by its game director and technical director, also citing other influences such as anime and manga. [ more ]
Delicious In Dungeon: 10 Mouthwatering Meals From The Anime We'd Love To Try
Delicious in Dungeon, a Netflix anime inspired by Dungeons & Dragons with a focus on cooking monsters for food, is a must-watch for its unique concept and mouth-watering dishes. [ more ]
McDonald's turns its logo upside-down in ingenious new anime branding
McDonald's is launching a new campaign turning its golden arches into 'WcDonald's' inspired by an anime fictional restaurant.
McDonald's is collaborating with Studio Pierrot to create anime mini episodes and short mangas unlockable via QR codes on 'WcDonald's' products. [ more ]
AI replaces 'woke' TV translators in Japanese art, sparking online debate
The use of AI in Western television and anime localization is growing, with some companies implementing AI to limit human intervention or remove it entirely.
Fans are divided on the use of AI in localization, with some appreciating the elimination of political biases but others concerned about the loss of authenticity and cultural integrity. [ more ]