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Kyoto Animation’s subcontract work – Part 2
Continuing with highlighting some of KyoAni’s most interesting subcontract work, I’ll discuss one of their collaborations with Gonzo as well as their work on the Tsutomu Mizushima x…
Sasuga no Sarutobi, Yoshiji Kigami and Hiroshi Fukutomi
I’ve been watching ‘Sasuga no Sarutobi’ (also called ‘The Academy of Ninjas’) up to episode 20 over the last few weeks, an 80s ninja/martial arts comedy that…
Just a few observations
Lupin III – The Woman Called Fujiko Mine #1 staff: Script: Mari Okada Storyboard: Sayo Yamamoto Episode Director: Toru Takahashi Animation Director: Takeshi Koike Occult Academy #11 –…
Some thoughts on Tatsuyuki Nagai
After watching 7 episodes of ‘Ano Natsu de Matteru’ I’m bound to say that this is a damn fine show considering its genre and the studio. I…
On the current state of Studio Ordet
I guess it’s time for a new post on Studio Ordet since their first TV anime ‘Black Rock Shooter’ is currently airing. Let me say right from…
Kyoto Animation’s subcontract work – Part 1
Before Kyoto Animation started producing their own anime (with Munto OVA in 2003) resp. started serving as a prime contractor, the studio had mainly been known for the…
Ikuhara School Directors & Utena’s Legacy
I think now – while ‘Mawaru Penguindrum’ is getting a lot of attention – is a good time to do a post on how Kunihiko Ikuhara and…
Anime Industry Overview
So here’s the result of what I’ve been working on for quite a while now, with a long break inbetween, though. A recent tweet by washi gave…
Director Spotlight: Takayuki Hirao
One of the most promising young anime directors that has come on the scene during the last decade is Takayuki Hirao [平尾隆之], who first came into my…
Winter Season 2011 Anime preview
So after neglecting this blog for two months due to being incredibly busy, I guess it’s already time for a next season preview again, even though I’m…