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”
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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”
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’”
On the Postponement of Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars
Phew, that was close! I was almost a tragic victim of irony. You see, I was just about to sit down and polish off a new blog…… Read more “On the Postponement of Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars”
The Magic of Mitsuo Iso
Mitsuo Iso is my favourite animator – that’s an unequivocal fact. Regrettably, it hasn’t been a good decade to be a fan of Iso. Since his work…… Read more “The Magic of Mitsuo Iso”
Erased – Digging Deeper
Over the last couple of years, I can see that my focus on this blog has pivoted from general anime enthusiasm toward celebrating a very particular strain…… Read more “Erased – Digging Deeper”
Ryo-Chimo & The Digital Animation Movement
3 months ago I started writing a blog entry on one of my favourite ‘under-appreciated’ anime from the last few years, Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta (NOT…… Read more “Ryo-Chimo & The Digital Animation Movement”
Shirobako – It’s the people, dammit!
Within the diverse, colourful spectrum of overzealous anime fans across the world there exists a small but growing number of us with a particular bent. If you’re…… Read more “Shirobako – It’s the people, dammit!”
The Animation of Love Lab & The Dogakobo Gang
Love Lab is a romantic school comedy based on a four-panel manga straight from the pen-hand of Ruri Miyahara. The premise is simple – the student council…… Read more “The Animation of Love Lab & The Dogakobo Gang”
Yoshinori Kanada’s Fire Dragon and Homages
If you’ve been to my blog before, you’ve probably heard me mention the name Yoshinori Kanada. I’m not going to write another biography on the guy, but…… Read more “Yoshinori Kanada’s Fire Dragon and Homages”