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2019 brought both tragedy and triumph to Japan's anime industry

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.

Makoto Shinkai's anime 'Weathering With You' nominated for Annie Awards

Entertainment News Dec 3, 2019

Makoto Shinkai's anime 'Weathering With You' nominated for Annie Awards

The anime film "Weathering With You" by Makoto Shinkai has been nominated in four categories in the 47th annual Annie Awards, including best animated independent feature, the international animated film society ASIFA-Hollywood said Monday. Two other anime directed by Japanese were nominated in the same ...

With the 2019 Tokyo Film Festival having come to a close, we take a look at how anime was represented at the event

Film | Wide Angle Nov 8, 2019

With the 2019 Tokyo Film Festival having come to a close, we take a look at how anime was represented at the event

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 ...

U.S. anime market matures in 2019

Culture | CULTURE SMASH Nov 3, 2019

U.S. anime market matures in 2019

by Roland Kelts

With collaboration between nations increasing, the U.S. is seeing new opportunities in its anime market

The real Tokyo locations from Makoto Shinkai's anime movies

Film Oct 1, 2019

The real Tokyo locations from Makoto Shinkai's anime movies

by Mark Salupen

Tokyo serves as the backdrop for several films by Makoto Shinkai. The renowned anime director has approached the megapolis from multiple angles ranging from the urban decay of this year's "Weathering With You" to the sleek, modern aesthetic of 2016's "Your Name." Here are a ...

Understanding '<em>teru teru bōzu,</em>' the ghost-like charms in 'Weathering With You'

Language | THE BUZZ Aug 3, 2019

Understanding 'teru teru bōzu,' the ghost-like charms in 'Weathering With You'

by Mark Salupen

While Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, “Weathering With You,” has already been released in Japan, it’s likely anime fans overseas won’t be able to see the movie until 2020. However, there are a few moments in the film that may leave international audiences scratching their ...

Anime director Makoto Shinkai's new film can't shake 'Your Name.' comparisons

National / Media | Japan Pulse Aug 3, 2019

Anime director Makoto Shinkai's new film can't shake 'Your Name.' comparisons

by Mark Salupen

Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, “Weathering With You” (“Tenki no Ko”), may have outperformed the director’s 2016 blockbuster, “Your Name.,” at the box office on its opening weekend, but it failed to create many waves on social media in its first week. “Weathering With You,” which ...

Makoto Shinkai isn't afraid of a bit of rain in the pursuit of his art

Film Jul 27, 2019

Makoto Shinkai isn't afraid of a bit of rain in the pursuit of his art

by Matt Schley

It has been raining for weeks, but director Makoto Shinkai doesn't seem to mind a bit. The award-winning creator's latest film, "Weathering With You," couldn't have been accompanied by better meteorological conditions than in the weeks leading up to its July 19 release. According to the ...

'Weathering With You': Breezy with scattered showers

Film / Reviews Jul 24, 2019

'Weathering With You': Breezy with scattered showers

by James Hadfield

Arriving in the middle of a seemingly endless rainy season in Tokyo, "Weathering With You" feels like it's benefitted from an ingenious stealth marketing campaign. Little has been left to chance with Makoto Shinkai's follow-up to "Your Name." The film raked in nearly $360 ...

Convenience store stars for July: Cream puffs, doughnuts and iced soda floats

Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Jul 6, 2019

Convenience store stars for July: Cream puffs, doughnuts and iced soda floats

by Patrick St. Michel

Green tea, lemon and Makoto Shinkai's film "Weathering With You"-themed fruit-flavored soda drinks all hit convenience stores shelves this month.

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