One anime of late that I can really get behind is Dororo. What could have been a perfunctory remake of an old classic to cash in on…… Read more “Keiichi Ishida’s Dororo Action”
Yasuo Otsuka’s Pioneering Realism
The more I dig into the history of anime the more I’m coming to understand the impact that one man had in turning it into what it…… Read more “Yasuo Otsuka’s Pioneering Realism”
The start of the anime industry – Toei Douga & Hakujaden
Anime historians loathe to settle on one ‘first anime’, going to great lengths to traverse back to the most ancient relics of Japanese animation. But I’m going to…… Read more “The start of the anime industry – Toei Douga & Hakujaden”
Anime Snapshot: Kameda Burns Lust (FMA Brotherhood)
Spoiler warning: Significant spoilers for Full Metal Alchemist It’s been a long while since I watched Full metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Names of characters, the beats of the…… Read more “Anime Snapshot: Kameda Burns Lust (FMA Brotherhood)”
Anime Snapshot: Attack on Titan 39 – Levi’s Chase
I’ve been really enjoying this new season of Attack on Titan so far. Of course, we’re only two episodes in and I know that’s not saying much…… Read more “Anime Snapshot: Attack on Titan 39 – Levi’s Chase”
Why 3DCG Cannot be Allowed to Replace 2D Animation!
In the late 90s, after Gegege no Kitarou 4 went digicel after the 64th episode, the Japanese animation industry quickly transitioned from being filmed with a camera…… Read more “Why 3DCG Cannot be Allowed to Replace 2D Animation!”
In Defence of Ore Imo
I recently rewatched Ore Imo and thought I’d better get something off my chest: I really like Ore Imo, you could even say that I love it!…… Read more “In Defence of Ore Imo”
Depth in Anime – Photography, Compositing and Animation
So I watched the first episode of A-1 Picture’s ‘Granblue Fantasy the Animation’ last night. Not sure I’m a fan. Like so many other anime these days,…… Read more “Depth in Anime – Photography, Compositing and Animation”
Please Give Occultic;Nine a Second Chance
A murder scene seemingly foretold by the events depicted in a Boys Love doujinshi; a mysterious, prescient voice that talks through a radio; a key without a…… Read more “Please Give Occultic;Nine a Second Chance”
Kabaneri’s ‘Make-Up Animation’
If you’ve seen Koutetsu no Kabaneri I think it’s safe to assume you noticed that a few times every episode, a particular shot would rear its head…… Read more “Kabaneri’s ‘Make-Up Animation’”
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