Here are our Japanese-language reporter Seiji’s top picks for the hottest new stars of the upcoming anime season!
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Anything can be a canvas, even a program meant for slideshow presentations; and this one comes to life like an anime!
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Walt Disney’s pre-Mickey creation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was recently found in an unexpected place — Osaka, Japan!
Tonko House will take responsibility for bringing Kumamon’s exploits overseas in a future animation project.
This new commercial stars Halloween costumes, luscious visuals, lipstick that dances and leaps from your face… plus a sweet, inclusive ending.
Detective Conan usually uses the power of his brain to defeat his foes, but this trick unlocks a legitimate superpower for the anime sleuth.
The beautiful love story between Vincent and Alliz reminds us that “life is beautiful but fragile, like glass itself“.
These adorable clips and characters will help you memorise kanji symbols and make you smile at the same time.
The latest job ad calling for animators to help create Miyazaki’s next anime feature film has drawn attention for all the wrong reasons.
From falling cherry blossom leaves to a rabbit pounding mochi rice, these incredible slit animations are absolutely mesmerising.
The DIY project, complete with an embedded graphics tablet, is inspiring digital illustrators everywhere.
Director of the new animated film Moonlight Palace responds to allegations that his movie bears suspicious similarities to Ghibli’s masterpiece, Spirited Away.
The crowdfunding project has received huge support to assist new talent, who start out in the industry on notoriously low wages.
Studio Ghibli proves they are still the masters of animation even without the esteemed Hayao Miyazaki at the helm.
This delicately crafted story is ideal for viewers who want to change themselves for the better but just need to take that daunting first step.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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