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Animator Shorthands for Drawing the Head
Let's look at some common shorthands used to draw the head in the industry! Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang


Frieren - Emotional Support for Everyone
“Children aren’t the only ones who need emotional support.” One of my favorite manga in recent memory has to be Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. It’s a charming medieval fantasy…


Grateful for ChicagoScreens' Grant Support!
From the Festival: Receiving support from ChicagoScreens marks a tremendous milestone for our festival. As a festival dedicated to Japanese independent feature films—and the first of…
Thanks for the Soundtrack Albums, Charlie Brown!
Three classic Vince Guaraldi soundtracks for Peanuts TV specials have made their debut on records, including A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.


Pick of the Week: Thanks for Manga
SEAN: This week makes me look more towards the light novel end. My dual picks (it's Thanksgiving, I can get greedy) are The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated…
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Farewell DBZA And Thanks for all the Fish
I can’t help but say how much I really like watching abridged series. It feels like that’s been a product that existed in my life since Junior High…
Thanks for the Love – 10,000 Views and Counting
Thank you everyone for the love and support! Without you this blog wouldn’t be possible!


Killing Bites (Episode 12) – Thanks for Everything
The Chameleon Brutes arrive on the island to take care of any of the surviving Brutes, but they are quickly taken out by Hitomi and Shinozaki. So, who…


The Otakusphere: Good ideas for bad shows and bad ideas for good shows
Welcome back to the end of another week and the beginning of another Otakusphere. After binging the second and third seasons of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU last…


Naming Bad Emotions For the Better
Coming off a very funny and charming story in Tatsuya Endo's Spy X Family in Chapter 112 where Anya Forger manages to stop a fight between two boys…


The 4 Best Stream Decks For VTubing
The streaming decks are all about convenience when it comes to VTubing. Learn which streaming deck is best for VTubing or streaming.
Memorial Stream for the Legendary Leiji Matsumoto
Hello, friends! This month on the Anime Nostalgia Podcast, I’m going to try something different. In honor of the passing of the iconic Leiji...
Support Zimmerit.moe!
While this site has long been a labor of love with some serious support from generous fans, should you feel inclined, there are a few ways you can…
Thanks, Questgiver!
Denji reaches a breaking point, the fire clan leader has an Ace Attorney meltdown, and there must -always- be someone standing in the way of Taiki and Chinatsu…
Ace Attorney, Blue Box, Chainsaw Man, One Piece, Undead Unluck
Right Stuf: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Last month marked the end of an era in the North American industry as the Right Stuf website and store were officially folded into Crunchyroll. It was the…


Drawing Hands
On the animation process behind 'I Lost My Body.'


So Long, HIDIVE, and Thanks for…What, Exactly?
HIDIVE costs $4.99 /month or $47.99/year (7-day free trial also available) At long last, the time has come! The time of which I speak, of course, if dropping…


SHIRAISHI Koji Thanks Fans for SAYURI’s Amazing Win
A huge congratulations to SHIRAISHI Koji for House of Sayuri winning the CJFC 2024 Audience Award ! The director shared a…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 168: The Ending of My Hero Academia is Bad
We cover two big anime adjacent news events with the end of the My Hero Academia manga and the official English language release of the original Fate/stay night…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 168: The Ending of My Hero Academia is Bad
We cover two big anime adjacent news events with the end of the My Hero Academia manga and the official English language release of the original Fate/stay night…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 169: We Don’t Want Things to be Bad
Before diving into our usual anime coverage, we say a few words on the passing of voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, laugh at the absurd English language release of…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 99: Like Finding Bad Whiskey in a Desert
We bid farewell to The Heike Story, welcome back Eighty-Six: 86, and go in hard on the latest developments in Sakugan.


The GLORIO Chat Episode 169: We Don’t Want Things to be Bad
Before diving into our usual anime coverage, we say a few words on the passing of voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, laugh at the absurd English language release of…


So, I Got The Support Program Unlocked On Tapas For Inksgiving!
I hope this stays unlocked after the event ends.


Thanks for your contributions to the 2016 BL Webcomic Rec List!
If you haven’t read the 2016 BL Webcomic Recs, now (or maybe the weekend) is the perfect time to do so! While I’ve had my list for this…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 149: For Yor Consideration
With Pluto hitting Netflix and big name shows like Spy x Family and Frieren, will our anime of the year come from this season? We discuss those shows…


Tips for drawing professional Genga and getting work in the industry
Let's take a look at some tips to draw Genga, and also how to get work drawing Genga/2nd Key Animation. Project Files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R2dqc4HvO8vQN7wGlc_-Hb2h9lha8UOE/view?usp=drive_link Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me…


Support Yatta-Tachi
I want to take a moment to let readers about a Japanese pop culture site started by some really good people that could really use some help right…


The GLORIO Chat Episode 143: Zom 100 and Other Bad Shows to Drop
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Revised Stream Schedule for Winter 2024
I’m going to be taking Cyberounk 2077 off of the stream rotation for now.


Tips for drawing characters in complex poses and perspective
Let's take a look at some tips to improve your drawings! Layout Template : https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Ggh0ZSBZWDDgb9tFWhua2XeXWE3wpJ-/view?usp=sharing Layout Template for Clip Studio Paint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTfJf3dC1r_GLoxsH_WBt5sBgc7aZlD/view?usp=share_link Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang


Tune of the Week(ish): 100 Girlfriends’ Thanks for Being so Lovable!
Peak was back last week, and now peak continues! The Tune of the Week is the second opening theme for The 100 Girlfriends who Really x5 Love You:…
Manga Drawing Deluxe: Empower Your Drawing and Storytelling Skills
Today we’re doing something completely different! We’re going to be looking at an upcoming how-to-draw-manga book that is really worth your time, whether you want to be be…


News for the Otome players! — ALL AKSYS Stream Today
Tune in on Twitch and get ready for updates and new game announcements!


The Lost Art of Drawing the Classroom
Let's take a look at how to draw a classroom interior! Layout Template : https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Ggh0ZSBZWDDgb9tFWhua2XeXWE3wpJ-/view?usp=sharing Layout Template for Clip Studio Paint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTfJf3dC1r_GLoxsH_WBt5sBgc7aZlD/view?usp=share_link Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang


Poll: Increasing Support in Japan for Two-Tier Tourist Pricing
More spots in Japan are establishing two-tier pricing for inbound tourists - and more Japanese residents approve than ever before.


Help Me Fundraise for an Emotional Support Dog! Art Commissions!
Here is some of the work I have done in the past. I would love to work with you to make a piece that makes you truly happy!…


Support the A Date With Death – Beyond the Bet Kickstarter for Japanese Voice Acting
Two and a Half Studios just launched their Kickstarter to raise funding for A Date with Death – Beyond the Bet, which will add extra DLC content for…


This Week in Games - So Long, Kotick! Thanks for Nothing
Controversial CEO Bobby Kotick is out at Activision Blizzard, Hideo Kojima has a movie in the works, Twitch tries to find a middle ground on sexual content, and…


I’m Back! (Kinda) + More Posts Incoming + Thanks for 7 Years!
Hi all! I realize it’s been well over a month since my last post. I’m terribly sorry about that. Looking at my social media presence in general, you…


Support Kodomo no Jikan
About six days ago, the Kickstarter for the Kodomo no Jikan English localization successfully raised enough money to officially bring this manga series to the English-speaking world for…


The Ancient Magus’ Bride Episode 22: Memory Lane and Thanks for Letting Go
The Ancient Magus' Bride episode 22: Chise Hatori wakes up in Cartaphilus' layer, Stella Barklem unconscious beside her.


The ANN Aftershow - Do You Feel Bad For Endeavor?
Things get heavy this week as Endeavor reveals his plans to make amends for his past abusive behavior. Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss the different views from the…


Anime that has you Rooting for the Bad Guy!
For fans of isekai, it’s only natural to root for the good guy, the hero, the monster slayer who lays waste to multitudes of jiggly little slimes and…
No Thanks, Masked Manx
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