Rising to the top of Japan’s publishing industry is tough enough as it is. The odds go down even more drastically for women, and that’s what makes Hiroko Matsukata’s ambitions so compelling in the Hataraki Man anime, coming to Blu-ray in a complete collection from …Read more »
From Studio Ponoc, the creators of Mary and The Witch’s Flower, comes Modest Heroes, an ambitious anthology of three thrilling tales created by some of the greatest talents working in Japanese animation today. This one-of-a-kind feature officially kicks off its U.S. screenings in subtitled form …Read more »
There’s nothing quite like a quality anime anthology, and if there’s one group of creators you can count on to deliver, it’s Studio Ponoc. Founded by two-time Academy Award-nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There), Studio Ponoc’s latest is …Read more »
Despite how well known he is, many fans of Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki haven’t had a chance to see the anime legend in action. This officially changes with the theatrical debut of Never–Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki, a feature-length documentary that offers an inspiring, …Read more »
Hayao Miyazaki is a household name at this point, but how many people are aware of the amount of work he puts into his passion for animation? Add the complex new element of CGI into the mix and you have a tale that could only …Read more »
A bloody revolution is afoot in Akame ga Kill!, pitting a secretive group of elite assassins against an evil Prime Minister, the Secret Police, and the armies of an Empire. You can revisit the saga as often as you like in Sentai Filmworks’ complete collection …Read more »
What do you get when you revive a generations-old legacy straight from the world of Ken Akamatsu’s Negima! series? You get the exciting saga of UQ Holder!, which follows the grandson of a famous hero as he unwittingly begins an adventure of his own. Now …Read more »
Mirai—the latest acclaimed anime film from director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Summer Wars)—recently made its U.S. theatrical debut, and there’s still time to see it for yourself. The next set of showings are scheduled for this week, with subtitled screenings …Read more »
If you’re in a relationship that has its roots in a series of elaborate fantasies, is it really possible to keep it going within the confines of the real world? Yuta and Rikka are about to put theirs to the ultimate test in the feature …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: Fathom Events Mirai marks another critically-acclaimed film from director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Summer Wars), whose latest feature was chosen as an official selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. This dazzling feature about family ties and what makes us who …Read more »
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us marks the 21st theatrical entry in Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International’s long-running franchise, and its U.S. debut is right around the corner. Fathom Events is bringing the highly-anticipated anime film to movie theaters across the nation on …Read more »
The K-ON! anime is a modern classic, with direction by Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird) and production by Kyoto Animation that perfectly captures the spirit of youth and the joy of making music. The entire series can soon be yours …Read more »
Fathom Events and The Pokémon Company International bring the highly-anticipated new animated feature film Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us to movie theaters on November 24, 26, 28 and December 1. With friends both fresh and familiar and an all-new threat to the world …Read more »
Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s classic Studio Ghibli anime film Castle in the Sky returns to theaters this November to bring an epic finale to Studio Ghibli Fest 2018! Screenings will be available in both English and the original Japanese—with dubbed showings scheduled for November …Read more »
Hot on the heels of its theatrical run, the Fireworks anime film—which comes from producer Genki Kawamura (Your Name.), chief director Akiyuki Simbo (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), and director Nobuyuki Takeuchi—is coming home. The acclaimed feature will be available in the U.S. and Canada this …Read more »
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