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In Pursuit of Egoism: The Essence of 'Blue Lock'
Blue Lock has quickly become a standout in the sports anime genre, known for its intense action and psychological depth as it redefines the high-stakes world of soccer. With Season 2 currently airing, the series continues to capture audiences with its bold storytelling and strik...
2 years ago
Yukihiro Shibutani, Art Director of 'Natsume Yuujinchou', Dies at 63
Yukihiro Shibutani, the acclaimed art director behind iconic works such as Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends) and Meitantei Conan (Case Closed), died on September 15 at the age of 63. Shibutani died in a Tokyo hospital due to complications from a long-term illness, ac...
2 years ago
Delinquents, CloverWorks, Action!! Meet the Staff Behind 'WIND BREAKER'
CloverWorks has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the anime industry, consistently delivering visually stunning and emotionally resonant series that captivate audiences worldwide. From the psychological thrills of Yakusoku no Neverland to the comedic romance of Horim...
2 years ago
Focus: 'Noragami' Team Returns to Produce 2025 Anime 'Gachiakuta'
Ten years ago, three companies came together to create the Noragami anime: publisher Kodansha, studio Bones, and producer Avex. The result was an anime series that was wildly popular both at home and abroad―Noragami is currently ranked as the 21st most popular franchise on MyAni...
2 years ago
Setting the Stage: A Deep Dive Into the【OSHI NO KO】Anime
From left to right: Shimpei Yamashita, Daisuke Hiramaki, and Ciao Nekotomi The 【OSHI NO KO】 anime took the MAL community by storm during the Spring 2023 season, kicking off with an unconventional 90-minute-long episode that would launch the anime towards the top of the MAL chart...
2 years ago
'The Eminence in Shadow' Interview: The Serious Comedy of Cid's Story
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (The Eminence in Shadow) made its TV anime debut in Fall 2022 and—much to the surprise of its staff—quickly amassed a global fanbase. The isekai fantasy follows Cid, a reincarnated character who aims to become the most powerful figure control...
2 years ago
Secrets in the Shadows, Lore in the Light: A Conversation with Kazuaki Terasawa
Kazuaki Terasawa, the director of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 and a founding member of Studio Kafka, appeared as a guest of honor at Anime Expo 2023. We had the opportunity to sit down with Terasawa-san at the convention and discuss the upcoming continuation of The Ancient...
3 years ago
Art Director Nizou Yamamoto Dies at 70
The official website of the Kaieisha art studio announced on Monday that art director Nizou Yamamoto died due to stomach cancer on August 19. He was 70. Yamamoto was born in June 1953 in Fukue-shi, Nagasaki prefecture. After studying architecture, he began his career by joining t...
3 years ago
Interview: George Wada Discusses Spy x Family, Wit Studio's Global Aspiration
George Wada and illustrator syo5 Wit Studio has wowed the world with many popular hits such as Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan), Vinland Saga, and Ousama Ranking (Ranking of Kings). At Anime NYC 2022, we had the opportunity to sit down with George Wada, the president of Wit...
3 years ago
Art Director Shichirou Kobayashi Dies at 89
Art Director Shichirou Kobayashi died due to congestive heart failure on August 25. He was 89 years old. Kobayashi was born in August 1932, in Hokkaido prefecture and joined Toei Animation in 1964 after graduating from Musashino Art University. In 1968, he founded Kobayashi Produ...
4 years ago
