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Animator Comes Forth Exposing The Barbaric Work Conditions Of Studio Shaft
By now, anime fans have come to understand the challenging reality of working in the industry. For animators and production staff, the job is grueling. From low pay and endless overtime to tight deadlines, the darker side of anime has become increasingly apparent in recent years. Now, a well-known animator has taken to social media to shine a light on their harrowing experience at Studio Shaft. Hiroto Negata, a respected figure in the industry, shared a series of heartfelt letters…
Sailor Moon Uncensored Version Will Play On Toonami Rewind
Sailor Moon has solidified its place as one of anime’s greatest series. Created by Naoko Takeuchi in 1991, the magical girl story quickly charmed audiences when Toei Animation brought it to television. Now, Sailor Moon’s uncensored dub is finally set to debut on American TV. Toonami Rewind, an upcoming late-night block on Cartoon Network, will feature three anime series, including Sailor Moon alongside Dragon Ball Z Kai and Naruto. This version of Sailor Moon will showcase Viz Media’s recent dub,…
SteinsAlter To Produce A Elden Ring Anime Tribute To The Game
Elden Ring has already made a lasting impact since its 2022 release, boasting over 23 million copies sold and expanding into merchandise and manga. Now, an anime adaptation is making waves ahead of its debut. SteinsAlter, an indie production group known for animated shorts, is behind this exciting project. They recently announced plans for a three-minute Elden Ring anime, promising to deliver high-quality, cinematically composed sakuga that captures key moments from the game. Their announcement came with a detailed character…
Miyazaki’s Pre-Studio Ghibli Film Will Have A Special Screening In Japanese Theatres
An old movie by Hayao Miyazaki is coming back to cinemas. It’s called Panda Go Panda! Rainy Day Circus. Fans are excited because it was made before Studio Ghibli started. Released in 1973, Panda Go Panda! received a warm reception globally, showcasing Miyazaki’s storytelling prowess even before Ghibli’s establishment. Organized by Dreampass, a renowned Japanese website, the event is set for May 25, 2024, at Akihabara UDX in Japan. Fans can look forward not only to the screening but also…
TOHO Animation Studio Has Acquired Science SARU As A New Subsidiary
TOHO made headlines on May 23rd with the announcement of its complete acquisition of Science SARU, a prominent anime studio, now established as its newest subsidiary. TOHO released a statement expressing their expectations: “By welcoming the company into the group, we expect to strengthen our ability to produce high-quality animation and accelerate the speed of growth of our group’s animation business.” Science SARU also shared their enthusiasm, stating: “Our mutual prospects for future business development are highly aligned. By joining…
Your Lie In April Director Releases New Official Pokemon Music Video
The official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel released a new music video on Friday, featuring “Lucky” by Nulbarich and Sunny (feat. UMI), inspired by the game series’ iconic Pokémon Center theme. Anime studios MAPPA and Contrail collaborated to bring this vibrant video to life. This music video is part of the “Pokémon Music Collective” project, which aims to create new music based on the franchise’s beloved themes. Directed by Kyōhei Ishiguro, known for works like Your Lie in April and Words…