'Hello World': Kyoto as you've never seen it before
Tomohiko Ito's anime feature "Hello World" sees the breaking down of the borders between present and future, and the perils and pitfalls of comupter-generated worlds
Japan's anime tourism: A blend of cash and chaos
When Liu Chenyu and Ji Xiaotian arrived in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for their honeymoon early this summer, the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, two well-known tourist spots in the area, weren't what they wanted to see. Their destination was a railway crossing near Kamakura ...
'Ultraman Buddha' art in Thailand brings complaint to police from hard-line group
Thai Buddhist hard-liners have filed a police complaint against a young female artist over paintings that depict Buddha as the 1960s Japanese superhero Ultraman. The complaint over four paintings, displayed last week at a shopping mall in northeastern Thailand, highlights the emboldenment of ultraconservative Buddhist ...
No longer in critical condition, Kyoto Animation arson attack suspect to face arrest
The condition of Shinji Aoba, the suspect in the July arson attack on Kyoto Animation’s studio, is improving, and he is likely to be handed an arrest warrant soon.
Fans flock to theaters nationwide to watch first Kyoto Animation film released since attack
Fans flocked Friday to the opening of the first film released by Kyoto Animation Co. since a deadly arson attack in July on one of its studios claimed the lives of 35 staff members. Audiences packed a theater in Kyoto for "Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien ...
Giving anime strength overseas
The Crunchyroll Expo in California sees Japanese animation enthusiasts gather to meet their heroes and embrace all aspects of anime fandom.
Kyoto Animation arson attack victims to be honored in end credits of new film
“We will be happy if the film is enjoyed for many years to come,” the company said.
If one Japanese business has its way, wrestlers will be the next hit entertainment export from the country that introduced the world to Hello Kitty and animation sci-fi films such as "Akira." But instead of sumo, think theatrical choke holds and acrobatic throws in a ...
Weathering the storms of judgment
As the competition for the 92nd annual Oscar foreign film shortlist heats up, the rivalry between Japan and South Korea will no doubt intensify in the world of cinema as well.
Police release names of remaining 25 victims of Kyoto Animation arson attack
On Tuesday police completed the process of releasing identities of all 35 victims in July's arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio, which took more than a month as they tried to negotiate consent with grieving family members. The same day, police made public ...
Japanese government mulls tax breaks for donations to arson-hit Kyoto Animation
The government is considering providing tax breaks for donations to arson-hit Kyoto Animation Co., industry minister Hiroshige Seko confirmed Thursday, in a bid to encourage companies and individuals to support the anime firm as it rebuilds its business. The government is planning to allow donations ...
Kyoto Animation suspends annual novel contest in wake of deadly arson attack
Arson-hit Kyoto Animation Co. has decided to suspend its annual novel competition in the wake of the July 18 attack on its studio in Kyoto that left 35 people dead and dozens injured. The company, based in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, made the ...
