Feb 17, 2013 Kenji Kawai’s Music for Ghost in the Shell The composer’s soundtrack is eerie, ancient, and absolutely spell-binding.
Aug 14, 2012 Kids on the Slope by Shinichiro Watanabe (Review) This coming-of-age story is highlighted by melodrama, love triangles, and a swingin’ jazz soundtrack.
Jun 28, 2012 Studio Ghibli and Hideaki Anno Unleash the “Giant God Warrior” The live action tokusatsu short film was made with traditional filmmaking techniques.
Apr 2, 2012 Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing by Koichi Chigira (Review) A letdown in almost every possible way imaginable, which is all the more disappointing because the storyline and setting has potential.
Oct 25, 2011 Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing Is Now Streaming Online I was pleasantly surprised to see the first two episodes of “Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing” pop up on Hulu Plus.
Apr 14, 2011 Hiroyasu Ishida’s “Rain Town” Is a Haunting, Beautiful Animated Short A short set in a town where the rain never stops, Rain Town is a mysterious tone piece of a film that reveals Hiroyasu Ishida to be an animator to watch.
Mar 15, 2011 New trailer for Makoto Shinkai’s Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below is a lovely work
Mar 7, 2011 The First Appleseed XIII Trailer Looks Rather Underwhelming I had hopes for Appleseed XIII, especially after the lackluster second movie, but it looks pretty underwhelming.
Nov 29, 2010 Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä coming to Blu-ray in 2011 The director’s early film will arrive here in the States on Blu-ray on March 8, 2011.
Nov 15, 2010 Out of Sight, or Start your week with some magical anime Out of Sight is a charming, delightful anime short.
Nov 6, 2010 Regarding Hollywood’s Remake of Akira An Akira remake could be very awesome. Just don’t call it Akira.
Aug 31, 2010 Satoshi Kon’s Last Words Shortly after his death, Satoshi Kon’s family posted these final words on his blog.