Music Feb 12, 2021
Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time
by Matt Schley
The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
Film | 2019 in Review Dec 25, 2019
2019 brought both tragedy and triumph to Japan's anime industry
by Matt Schley
While the anime world was rocked by a fatal arson attack at the studios of Kyoto Animation, a diverse range of new films and series gave the year a creative boost.
Film | Wide Angle Nov 8, 2019
by Matt Schley
In today's world of visual entertainment, it's hard to argue that Japan has any stronger export than animation. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which this year ran from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, seems to be waking up to that fact. From 2014 to ...
Film Jun 11, 2019
Breaking down the barriers of animation with Hiroyuki Imaishi
by Matt Schley
One does not tune into an anime directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi for subtlety. For over a decade, Imaishi has been known as one of anime's most raucous storytellers. In series like "Gurren Lagann" (2007), "Kill la Kill" (2013) and "Space Patrol Luluco" (2016), goofy super-robots, ...
Film / Reviews May 15, 2019
'Promare': A burning need for rage control
by Matt Schley
Ever been so angry you felt like you were going to explode? In "Promare," the new anime film from studios Trigger and Xflag, that's no metaphor. The story goes that when the members of a certain segment of the population get mad enough, flames ...