For Matt Schley's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Ayumu Watanabe’s latest anime feature employs some stereotypes, but the supportive and heartwarming relationship between its central mother-daughter pair forms the backbone of the film.
A new film by Gen Iwama centered around reproducing photographer Daido Moriyama’s out-of-print book from 1968 captures a master unconcerned with reliving past glories.
Hideaki Anno’s fourth and final film in his retelling of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” is a visual spectacle as well as a moving story about overcoming personal demons.
The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
The action-packed film about adrenaline-chasing racers in a distant galaxy draws fervent fans for its 10th anniversary.
Kotaro Tamura’s feature delivers some of the best animation this year and has a well-rounded character with a disability as the protagonist.
After seeing his friends struggle in the anime industry, founder Jun Sugawara opened a dorm for rookie animators and started crowdfunding projects to provide fair wages.
“Demon Slayer” shocked the film industry with its pandemic-defying opening weekend. But in truth, COVID-19 may have helped boost its popularity.
After multiple delays in production, Kyoto Animation’s film provides solace and answers to fans of the animated series of the same name.
Akiyo Ohashi’s film version of Kanna Kii’s manga tells the story of two men falling in love while dealing with loss and parental disapproval.
