Tagged With: Manga
Toei, VIZ Acquire ‘Mazinger Z: INFINITY’; Set Screenings Feb. 11-12
Fox Teases ‘Alita: Battle Angel’
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode L - Backwash Television
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: When will North American Television grow up?
VIZ Picks Up Anime ‘Blame!’ and Web Comic ‘Homestuck’
Acclaimed sci-fi thriller from Polygon Pictures coming to Blu-ray and DVD, and popular web comic coming to print and digital, in 2018.
‘A Silent Voice: The Movie’ Set for U.S. Theatrical Event Oct. 20
Tickets on sale now for acclaimed adaptation of the best-selling manga through distributor Eleven Arts.
TMS Announces Return of the Gentleman Thief in Adult Swim Debut of ‘Lupin the 3rd Part 4’
Anime TV series ‘Lupin the 3rd Part 4’ celebrates ‘Lupin’ franchise’s 50th anniversary with Adult Swim debut.
MPC Delivers Futuristic Spectacle for ‘Ghost in the Shell’
VFX supervisor Axel Bonami details MPC’s development of new shooting techniques and software tools to create the stunning visuals for the live-action adaptation of the popular Manga series.
New Highlight Reel Explores the Visual Development of ‘Ghost in the Shell’
Concept artist Ash Thorp releases a highlight reel of concepts and animations created for director Rupert Sanders’ live-action remake of the classic anime property starring Scarlett Johansson.
Paramount Releases Five-Minute Action-Packed Clip from ‘Ghost in the Shell’
New clip from the forthcoming sci-fi adaptation directed by Rupert Sanders showcases stunning production design and visual effects with a mind-boggling attention to detail.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XVII - My Son Cool
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: Chris' son Harry celebrates his 11th birthday by discussing his favourite animation films. We sense conflict.
VIZ Media, Eleven Arts Announce Canadian Theatrical Premiere of ‘Sailor Moon R: The Move’
The first feature film of the legendary anime series premieres debuts on March 1 at 39 theatres in key cities including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and more.
VIZ Media Announces Blu-ray Release of ‘Bleach’
Complete uncut first set of first-ever Blu-ray release of acclaimed paranormal action-adventure anime series debuts this summer.
‘Bakuman’ Feature Taps Fusion Studio for Main-On-End Titles
Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio helps deliver action-packed main-on-end title sequence for Japanese live-action feature based on the hit manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Ken Obata.
VIZ Media Europe Rolls Out ‘Yo-Kai Watch’
Following a successful run in Japan and the U.S., VIZ Media announces broadcasters and release dates in more than 100 countries in Europe and Africa for hit anime series produced by LEVEL-5 and Dentsu.
Who Are We Kidding: Subliminal Child-Porn Images in Japanese Manga and Anime
Anime historian Kumi Kaoru’s unpopular position brings much-needed attention to the wink-wink-nudge-nudge world of subliminal child-porn imagery in Japanese manga and anime.
‘Sailor Moon R Set 2’ Lands on Home Media Dec. 29
Second season of the legendary anime series continues in Episodes 69-89, set for release from VIZ Media this month as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and standard edition DVD Set.
‘Spooky Kitarō’ Creator Shigeru Mizuki Dies at 93
Japan’s beloved one-armed manga creator, social critic and war veteran Shigeru Mizuki dies at a Tokyo hospital on November 30.
Netflix To Premiere Anime Series ‘Ajin: A Demi-Human’
First-of-its-kind deal to see the 13 episode anime series based on the manga by Gamon Sakurai premiere on Netflix around the world in 2016.
Call for Entries | 19th Japan Media Arts Festival
Deadline: September 9, 2015 (18:00 Japan Standard Time)
The Japan Media Arts Festival is a comprehensive festival of Media Arts (Media Geijutsu) that honors outstanding works from a diverse range of media - from animation and comics to media art and games. The festival gives awards in each of its four divisions: Art, Entertainment, Animation, and Manga. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has recognized significant works of high artistry and creativity, and in addition to a yearly Exhibition of Award-winning Works has held other events, such as symposiums, screenings, and showcases.
Entries are sought from professional, amateur, independent and commercial creators across the globe. Works completed or released between September 3, 2014 and September 9, 2015 are eligible for entry in the four divisions - Art, Entertainment, Animation and Manga.
‘Parasyte –the maxim–’ Invading Toonami
Originally broadcast in Japan on Nippon TV, anime series is produced by MADHOUSE and adapted from the groundbreaking sci-fi/horror manga created by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
VIZ Media Names Brad Woods Chief Marketing Officer
Former DreamWorks Animation executive to lead global multimedia initiatives and drive omni-channel marketing for the industry’s leading catalog of anime and manga content.
Hayao Miyazaki – The Interview
The legendary director talks about his final and most controversial animated film, ‘The Wind Rises.’