Three years after its original premiere, we’re revisiting Koe no Katachi / A Silent Voice to talk not just about the movie’s triumphs when it comes to nonverbal communication, but also the immense struggle that many animators face to create the illusion of tactility. As much as I hate being the bearer of bad news, let me tell you something: animation isn’t real. Not just in regards to us, but also in regard to itself. To be precise, it’s certain types... Read More Read More
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