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Japanese animation studio is searching for a hard-to-find product used by the director to create anime for many years.
Often-overlooked detail reveals why Studio Ghibli films connect with audiences on such a deep level.
This latest themed set of 20 colored pencils is inspired by the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji series by master artisan Katsushika Hokusai.
Legendary anime producer Toshio Suzuki makes it look easy in his video lesson, but is our worst artist on staff beyond help?
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Professional manga artist deftly displays his artistic skill progression from kindergarten to the present.
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