These “gathered threads” have leapt through time and space to return as popular fashion accessories.
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”Zenzenzense” isn’t the only song getting new English vocals from original Japanese singer Yojiro Noda.
There’s been plenty of controversy about the casting and plot, but something else jumps out at me in the latest preview.
If you’re an anime fan planning to make a pilgrimage to the real-life inspiration for Your Name’s location, your bus has arrived.
The all-expenses paid trip will take foreign visitors to sites in Tokyo and Gifu Prefecture that feature in the hit animated film.
Sneak preview released for new version of mega-hit rock song that will appear in U.S. theatrical screenings.
American website’s number-crunching puts Makoto Shinkai’s hit ahead of anything from Studio Ghibli.
Anime fans have been buzzing about a possible foreign adaptation of director Makoto Shinkai’s hit.
Fans were treated to a first look at an image from the JoJo live action movie over New Year’s, but it seems the response wasn’t exactly enthusiastic.
Believe it or not, some people don’t like Makoto Shinkai’s newest anime, and one comment in particular has him feeling angry.
The anime event of the year is selling tickets in China even more quickly than it did in Japan.
No strings or CG here; it’s all science and craftsmanship.
The fate of Studio Ghibli may be in limbo, but Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s future is starting next summer.
Title and costume choices for the new anime point all the way back to the series’ beginning.
The Makoto Shinkai film now trails the monumental Disney hit, and is actually picking up momentum at the box office.
Why is Studio Ghibli located in Koganei? Why are there two girls in My Neighbour Totoro? When will Miyazaki’s next film be released? Toshio Suzuki answered all these questions and more at an event last night in Tokyo.
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