In the anime pantheon, not many people can reach the level of Hayao Miyazaki. Castle in the Sky is one of his iconic classics, and while it hasn’t reached the degree of recognition in the west as his titles Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke , …Read more »
Public/private business venture "YOKOSO! EIGAKAN!" is looking to promote Japanese films to foreign tourists, and what better way to do so than with the theatrical release of One Piece Film Gold ? As part of the project, limited screenings—set to run from July 3 to …Read more »
As a young child all Jun Naruse wanted was to realize her dream of attending a grand ball at the majestic castle on the hill. One day, when she saw her father escorting another woman from said castle, her heart swelled with excitement. He must …Read more »
There's something special about Dragon Ball Z lately. The series has always had its charms, but Akira Toriyama's renewed involvement in the franchise has really sparked the fun that puts it at its most enjoyable. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' is no exception, delivering both …Read more »
Featured Spotlight Director Mamoru Oshii is one of the legends of anime, from unforgettable movies like Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer to certified game-changers like his 1995 adaptation of Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell . The Patlabor series stands equally tall among good company, …Read more »
Last year, reviewing the first Attack on Titan compilation film, I wrote that while seeing and hearing Titan on the big screen was fun, the compression of 13 episodes into 2 hours made for a pretty unsatisfying experience. But this time around, my thoughts are …Read more »
The Persona 3 film series concludes early next year with Persona 3 the Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth . The movie is set to open in Japanese theaters on January 23, 2016, and the official website updated with a new promo and additional details. Winter …Read more »
The official website for the Boruto -Naruto the Movie- anime film unleashed a new full trailer for the feature, introducing the new generation of main characters. Naruto's son Boruto, played by Yuko Sanpei, leads the charge, and you'll also hear the film's opening theme song, …Read more »
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie ( Kōkaku Kidōtai Shin Gekijō-ban ) opens in Japanese theaters on June 20, so with under a month to go we have a fresh theatrical preview from the official website . The feature is directed by Kazuya Nomura …Read more »
FUNimation announced the dates for the limited North American theatrical run of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F . If you're looking to catch the latest DBZ feature in theaters, you'll be able to do so from August 4-12, and you can sign up at the …Read more »
A pair of anime films are on the way for Yowamushi Pedal , AKA Yowapeda . First up is the second compilation movie, Yowamushi Pedal Re:ROAD , which packs in episodes from the anime's second season with new bits of animation. Headlined with LASTGASP's theme, …Read more »
FUNimation kicked off the weekend by announcing its acquisition of The Boy and the Beast , the latest anime film from acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda ( Wolf Children , Summer Wars ). In an agreement with Gaumont International, FUNimation landed exclusive rights to theatrical, digital, …Read more »
If the latest snippet of footage is any indication, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection of F is going to be one action-packed DBZ movie. The clip shows the Z Warriors as they throw down against Frieza's new 1,000-soldier army, so there's plenty of opportunities for blasts …Read more »
It was just about nine days ago that we first posted about MAPPA and production company GENCO's efforts to crowdfund the In This Corner of the World anime film. Well, it's officially been successfully funded in that time, having reached its goal of over ¥20million …Read more »
The wait has been a long one, but the Girls und Panzer anime film is now set to premiere in Japanese theaters on November 21. Series director Tsutomu Mizushima confirmed the feature's release date at the 4th Kairaku Festa event at Oarai-cho in Ibaraki Prefecture, …Read more »
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