Apr 5, 2018 Anime Isao Takahata, 1935-2018 The “Grave of the Fireflies” director was one of the founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli.
Feb 20, 2016 Anime Movies The Final Scene in Studio Ghibli’s Only Yesterday Is Perfect The ending of Isao Takahata’s masterpiece leaves me choked up every time I watch it.
Dec 21, 2014 Reading Reading: The Sony Hack, Dick Cheney & Torture, Christ and Pop Culture, Isao Takahata, Blackbirds & More Also: The ethics of technological artifacts, a Studio Ghibli artwork gallery, and lots of cool military tech and tactics.
Nov 28, 2014 Anime Movies The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Promises A “Behind the Scenes” Look at Studio Ghibli Now that Studio Ghibli seems to be in a twilight stage of its existence, I’m doubly interested in Mami Sunada’s documentary.
Nov 27, 2013 Anime Movies Review Round-Up: Isao Takahata’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya Studio Ghibli’s other master releases his first film in 14 years, a retelling of a classic Japanese fairy tale.
Dec 14, 2002 Anime Grave of the Firelies by Isao Takahata (Review) To be honest, I don’t think I want to meet a person who could watch this film and not be moved by the plight of Seita and Setsuko.