Square-Enix scanned the original Chrono Trigger production artworks and made a video containing very very close-up shots of them. an opportunity to see Toriyama linework/colorwork in such fine detail is a real treasure www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDI_...

"La Panthère de Cartier", a 7-minute short film by Yasuhiro Aoki, Naoki Urasawa & Production IG for the opening of a new Cartier shop in Ginza (Tokyo). Only available on LINE app. miniapp.line.me/cartier/anime

When Kunihiko Ikuhara chose the aesthetics of Suspiria as a model for the settings of Utena and Yuri Kuma Arashi, he did not do so merely for visual appeal, but rather because he was aware of the impact that Dario Argento's films still have in Japan.

First episode of Inoue Kazuo's "Kenny's Training" (Ken-chan no Tanren), in the January 1942 issue of Shonen Kurabu. Inoue drew this strip as a follow-up to his earlier Delightful Brat (Yukai na Kozo), serialized from 1940-1941 (see fig. 30 of Manga: A New History). Translation in replies.

I recently wrote some criticism and offered some background information on doujinshi, queer or otherwise, that Yoshiyuki Tomino & Sunrise Studio II official acknowledged during Gundam's original 1979-1980 run, many by female fans. Link will be in the thread below! 🧵

This is easily one of the most interesting and well-researched game essay videos on the entire internet. The impact of Chunsoft's sound novels (even on devs outside of the novel genre) is ginormous, and it's time we start paying them the proper respect. Please watch this.

The Hidden Side Of Horror Manga: Javier Hanson explores the landscape of horror manga, with a piece that examines the works of eight creators who changed the genre forever, from Kazuo Umezu, to Kanako Inuki and beyond. #manga #horror

We often forget that there's Japanese animation beyond cels and CGI and that there are figures as interesting as Fusako Yusaki, who not only pursued a career as an indie animator, but did so successfully in another country, Italy.

I aware of at least one ad done in color

Comic Market 1989

Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...

(1/8) Announcing English default/translation patches for all three volumes of "EMIT" on the FM Towns! These patches boot the game into English mode by default, as well as translate the Japanese-only side game included in each volume. DOWNLOAD: github.com/DerekPascare...

a couple Susumu Katsumata 4koma I scanned and translated up from a 1980 issue of Garo just now~

First issue of GARO (1964) read through by Gaijinguy! If you like Sanpei Shirato's works like I do then please please please check this video out! Even Fujimaru is briefly name dropped and much more tidbits besides the actual GARO issue is discussed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMru...

Colin Brady, the original director for the 2009 Astro Boy movie, has shared the first rough storyboard for that movie on his YouTube channel. This storyboard was made in 2007: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ska-...

Through his works, Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba looks to pass down stories from World War II to future generations as he holds on to his hopes for continued peace.

Last month I asked friends and colleagues to tell me about an OVA they loved. I've compiled all their responses in a new article. It's a pretty fascinating cross-section of the OVA format across three decades, but no one had the guts to say Pop Chaser. bit.ly/ovaswelove

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the 7th episode of Dirty Pair, "愛こそすべて命賭けます逃避行!!" or "Love Is Everything, Betting Their Lives on Elopement", one of the most overtly trans-positive episodes of anime of its era. This was the future they predicted for us in 1985. We can still get there.

www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/... Morohoshi Daijiro Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki Witness a manga brought to life! This episode features a master of mystery, Morohoshi Daijiro. Available until August 16, 2026

Memories: the opening of "Aoi Honoo" (Blue Blazes) live-action series (2014), featuring numerous sakuga references.

🎂 #Doraemon will soon be the ripe age of 55 years young! 🎊 Shogakukan is rolling out the red carpet for him and an elite gathering of artists are strutting down with gifts for this milestone! First up? The queen herself; #RumikoTakahashi ! ©️Rumiko Takahashi/Doraemon Committee/SHOGAKUKAN

The Tamashin Museum in Tachikawa, Tokyo, is holding an exhibition this summer dedicated to the 130th anniversary of Gajō Sakamoto, notoriously known for his work Tank Tankurō which was one of the great stars of pre-war manga. Yes, manga existed before Osamu Tezuka, believe it or not!

The fan club book is live on Patreon and Ko-Fi now, but for those who want a sample of what's said in the book, check it out at the link below. The entire book will be available for everyone in the near future. Phew. I'm just glad it's done. zeonic-republic.net/translation/...

as another instance of "watching videos i should've watched when they came out but somehow missed out on" today i'd like people to give a watch to @sean.zimmerit.moe 's appleseed video. it is genuinely more than excellent, big recommend

Akiyuki Nosaka's Grave of the Fireflies, the story that inspired Isao Takahata's 1988 film, is being published in English by Penguin Classics on 4th September. An essential addition to every Ghibli bookshelf.

STARTING NEW THREAD TODAY! ✨ We love talking about anime currently on air, but what about those that were never given a chance to even exist? Let's explore some of these projects that couldn't took off at all despite their impressive staff or having a gripping story.

Most of the projects I have mentioned so far are quite old, but there is no shortage of examples of anime shows that have been canceled in recent years. I am sure that the name Mirai Arise, another promising production that fell into obscurity, still resonates in the memories of some people.

Sony will invest about ¥68 billion (US$463 million) in Bandai Namco, acquiring a 2.5% stake in the toys, anime, and gaming giant and potentially giving Sony access to distribute high-value IPs like Bandai Namco's iconic Gundam property. Read this and more headlines in this week's business briefing.

"Unico : Black Cloud and White Feathers" pilot film (1979, 26 min) is online for a limited time (w/ english subs). Directed by Toshio Hirata at Tezuka Productions. >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=syPe...

Presenting for the first time ever, a 16GB completely lossless VHS rip of 1986 Anime California Crisis, Timed & subtitled from my hacked VCR. archive.org/details/lone...

📅 Today is #MoominsDay and Tove Jansson's birthday so, to celebrate, here's a short thread about that time Hayao Miyazaki pissed off the Finnish writer so much that her complaints led to the cancellation of the first Moomin anime. Here we go! #Moomin #ムーミンの日

Hey! I'm Baxter and I've got a blog called Tsundoku Diving that's my little heaven for fans of Japanese media. There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction! Jump in & swim around :)

Exploring Viola Davis’ Investments In Anime Production, and Afro-Anime’s Potential: Gabriel Leão examines Viola Davis' recent investments in anime production, and how afro-anime works like Mfinda can impact the greater anime industry. #anime #industry #fandom

Sayoko and Renzō Kinoshita were two of the most important independent animators of the 1970s. In 1985, they organized the first Hiroshima International Animation Festival after long years of tireless work hoping that would become a meaningful way to help the city recover.

In this month's newsletter, I discuss the 2001 "animated play" Malice@Doll, a dystopic fable about machines who dream, dolls who become real girls, the terrors of the flesh, and the radical potential for transformation and divinity

Still the best there ever was. The hole she left behind will remain forever impossible to fill again. 😢

Artist friends and I have put together a summer advertisement zine inspired by retro magazine ads! ☀️ Featuring beautiful retro art by over 40+ artists! Please check it out! Enjoy your summer everyone! 😎 #SummerAdZine 🌴 tinyurl.com/SummerAdZine

In our newly translated interview, Rumiko Takahashi talks about how excited she was to see the Urusei Yatsura anime and the work of animator Masahito Yamashita (山下将仁) who animated Mendo's iconic parachute jump into school on the first day. www.furinkan.com/takahashi/ta...

Just came across an old news story about BRB International and how it had to close down because Harvey Weinstein owned them big money. It's heartbreaking that a sex offender ended up destroying Spain's biggest animation industry, one that had meaningful ties to Japan. 😢

NHK documentary on August 2 about "Grave of the Fireflies" and 7 notebooks written by Isao Takahata that were found after his death. The film was based on a novel, but also on the director's personal experience, who fled the bombings with his sister when he was 10. www.nhk.jp/p/etv21c/ts/...

Massive thanks to John Freeman, Paul Gravett and Gilles Poitras for sharing the good news! Mapping the History of Manga: The Manga Bible by Helen McCarthy announced downthetubes.net/mapping-the-...

Found the Dinosaurs fan Doujins. I am officially in too deep.

Last month, composer Tsukasa Tawada uploaded to his YouTube channel a recording of the Ihatovo Monogatari 30th Anniversary Concert celebrated in Urayasu, Chiba, in 2023. Altogether, 13 symphonic pieces performed by MUSIC Engine and conducted by the legendary Shogo Sakai.

ステキな切手の貼られた郵便物が✨ #鉄腕アトム #AstroBoy #手塚治虫 先生 ©︎手塚プロダクション

Originally composed as the main theme for Takeshi Kitano’s 1999 film Kikujiro, Joe Hisaishi’s timeless piece “Summer” has been reimagined as a short film. spoon-tamago.com/joe-hisaishi...

Historians will note the last time manga and anime were used as state propaganda was... World War Two, and the period leading up to it.

Loved the kind words of Araki about Ishizuka and Yamamoto. Next interviews look super cool! Can't wait for more Mind Probe!

Osamu Tezuka may be the 'God of Manga,' but he wasn't always on top. Dororo, MW, Ayako, and Black Jack demonstrate Tezuka in his darkest time period, the 1970's.

Let's talk about Lupin VIII! In 1982, in a time when East-West productions were getting pretty common already, studios TMS Entertainment, DiC and Saban International Paris started cooking an ambitious project about the adventures of Monkey Punch characters' great-great-grandchildren... to no avail.