Anime numbers is a series dedicated to analysing statistics related to anime production. The second piece covers animation studios in Japan.
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The Strange Situation of Ayakashi Triangle
While anime and manga have never been more popular in the US and other English-speaking nations, it’s only reached that point because of several turning points. The first…
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Real Hentai Situation! 2 coming soon!
Shiravune is announcing another title, and this one is a treat for nukige enjoyers!


Babylon and the Coldness of Numbers
As of writing this post, I haven’t completed Babylon yet. But there is something intriguing about how it’s written and presenting its ideas. See, Babylon is a suspense…
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Determining the "Best" Anime By Using Numbers
We all know that Popular = Best right? Well, what if we could determine the "Most Popular" anime of this season (and therefore the "Best" anime) by using…
The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori, Vol. 1
By Kaeru Ryouseirui and Natsuki Amashiro. Released in Japan as “Umidori Tougetsu no “Detarame” na Jijou” by MF Bunko J. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated…


Tier Ranking Anime Studios
If you enjoyed the video I would appreciate a like. I know a tier list video is somewhat lazy but I'm planning a video that I wont be…


Pick of the Week: Galaxies, Alchemists, and Numbers
MICHELLE: I really enjoyed *Sweetness & Lightning* and have been meaning to check out *A Galaxy Next Door* since its debut. And now it's ending, so I had…
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Ode to Anime Studios – NAZ
To be honest, I kept putting this studio off for this post series because I don’t have much information to go off…
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Ode to Anime Studios – Trigger
This is the 2nd studio from the order that was decided by the readers.
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Ode to Anime Studios – Gainax
Thanks to everyone who voted in that poll I ran. I’m not sure if you noticed the poll on the previous Ode post took precedence, but Gainax had…
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Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers- (Episode 10) – Desperate Situation
Adlet confesses his feelings for Fremy in the hopes that it will be enough to convince her that he is not the fake Brave. Meanwhile, Mora has decided…
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Anime Numbers – 1: How many anime are there?
Anime numbers is a series dedicated to analysing statistics related to anime production. The first piece looks at the number of productions.


The role anime studios play in disaster recovery
Reflections of an anime journalist on the anime industry's response to the 2011 Tohoku tsunami disaster and how it may respond to the 2014 Noto Peninsula earthquake


The Japanese Animation Studios that Defined 90s Anime
Anime wouldn't be what it is today without the studios that helped set the benchmark for the quality trademark of Japanese animation in the 90s.


UPDATE ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN TURKEY
As I have written on Monday, a major earthquake hit Turkey and largely affected Syria. Shortly after in the same day, another earthquake followed, magnitudes 7.8 and 7.5…


D&A Studios Recap! (2/7/2022)
Yo, anime fam! It’s Monday again, and for most of us its just another manic Monday. As for us at D&A, its high time for another D&A Studios…


D&A Studios Recap (2/28/2022)
Hey guys. It took awhile, but for this recap post we finally got ourselves our second guest for the podcast! We wanna give a huge shout-out to Shay…
2019: A Girl & Her Anime in Numbers
Here we are at the beginning of a new year and a new decade. Like 2018, for me 2019 has been quite the weird year. Personally, I've experienced…


Anime Numbers – 3 – Working conditions through time
Anime numbers is a series dedicated to analysing statistics related to anime production. The third piece covers animators' working conditions


Hentai + Reality = Real Hentai Situation! 2 is announced by Shiravune!
Shiravune is announcing another title, and this one is a treat for nukige enjoyers!


Fun With Numbers: July 2017 Amazon Data (Initial Numbers)
There are just 26 releases I’ll be tracking for July. There are some new series, most notably Monster Musume, breaking into the top #1000 a few months before…


Fun With Numbers: August 2017 Amazon Data (Initial Numbers)
August is another light month, with 26 total releases. The only particularly interesting release is Shokugeki no Souma (starting at 21432/7161). World War Blue didn’t rank on DVD…
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Fun With Numbers: September 2017 Amazon Data (Initial Numbers)
Here are the releases currently scheduled for September. It’s a pretty light month, with only 20 releases and nothing starting out in triple digits. Gakkou Gurashi/School-Live’s LE rele…


Fun With Numbers: June 2017 Amazon Data (Initial Numbers)
There are only 34 new releases in the anime tag for June, at most. I’m not sure if it will stay that way, as Amazon has made some…


Profitability gap widens for anime studios
Plus: Studios still employ freelancers at a high rate; Print books dominate Tokyo Comic Market; What 'Look Back' says about the future of anime films; and more
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Ode to Anime Studios – David Production
Well, I’ve seen a few things from this studio…but I don’t actually know much about them, aside from their reputation with the Jojo series.
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Ode to Anime Studios – White Fox
Visit the post for more.
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Ode to Anime Studios – PA Works
Appare-Ranman knocked my socks off and this studio is busy with Kamisama ni Natta Hi this season anyway, so it’s a good time for a look-see…
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Ode to Anime Studios – Kinema Citrus
Another day, another anime studio based in Suginami…
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Ode to Anime Studios – Science Saru
Eizouken is making waves this season, so it’s time to set our sights on this small studio backed by a big name. Keep Your Hands off Eizouken! gives…
Ode to Anime Studios: Studio Colorido
This studio’s a fairly young one, but it’s been making some waves lately.
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Ode to Anime Studios – 8-bit
Stars Align’s put my eye towards these guys. If I wanted to catch the seasonal train on Stars Align, I’m a bit late, but…welp, the post in this…
Ode to Anime Studios – Doga Kobo
Welp, we’re getting to the more questionable and obscure studios at this point… …I think most of the studios after this one are really controversial studios (Gonzo, A-1),…


Letters from Japan: “Confusing Situation”
Savvy Tokyo's resident "Love in Japan" columnist, Hilary Keyes, answers anonymous questions from readers on everything from dating in Japan to women’s health issues. Got a question you’d…


A change in my situation
Hey, sorry for the possibly alarming post title. This probably isn’t a huge deal, and most likely wouldn’t even give it any thought, but I felt I should…


2ND UPDATE ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN TURKEY
Hi everyone. Here to let you know that me and my immediate family are safe (I live in the northwest region and my family is on the west…
My Favourite Top 5 Surprise Anime Dance Numbers
This is an odd top 5 list I know. But I feel like we can use a bit of levity right now and what better way to get…
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[Review] In This Corner of the World (MAPPA Studios)
Does this World War 2 movie deserve the praise it gets, hailing it as one of the greatest anime movies of all time?
anime, manga and music, oh my!
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D&A Studios: Nerdz of the Decade Recap (3.7.22)
Well guys, its Monday again. The weekend’s over, and now its time for that morning trip to Starbucks for a double shot of ‘I-really-wish-I-didn’t-have-to-work-today-but-I-got-bill…


D&A Studios Recap The Week Of November 5th!
Hey guys n’ gals! It’s time to bring you another recap of our YouTube videos that we’ve done during the week of November 5th. We’ve got a brand…


Ode to Anime Studios – Silver Link/Connect
Found another weird situation where you can’t really separate one studio from the other…(


28 Anime Studios from Worst to Best
I’ve watched a lot of anime. And as a result, I’ve watched a lot of anime from different anime studios. There are some anime studios that I’ve watched…


Anime studios widen CG, digital workflow use
Plus: Kadokawa raises key publishing target; CyberAgent recruits veteran producer for first studio hire; GKIDS acquisition price tag; and more


One Shots / “By the Numbers, and Letters”
Do not be caught off-guard by their short hair and unassuming demeanors. Remember, they are androids. They may be the prettiest of warriors, but they are all about…
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The Traditional Catholic Weeb Speaks: Musical Numbers
GUESS WHO’S BACK? BACK AGAIN? MONDAY POSTS, TELL A FRIEND!!!!! Anime North Idol. I’ve said it many times, but it’s one of the highlights of my convention experience…
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My Cosplay Book Deal: By The Numbers
Even today, writers cling to the fossilized misbelief that books are the end-all-be-all of our careers. The problem is, nobody reads books. In 2023, only 54% of Americans…


Garzey’s Wing: I Must Make Sense of this Convoluted Situation
Well, it happened. I returned to talk about a series that is connected to something that I watched previously yet again! Pretty much the same thing that I…
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Ragna Crimson (Volume 6) – The Situation is Under Control
Their base is attacked by two Dragon Monarchs, but miraculously they survive the initial attack thanks to Ragna. However, Olto Zora has many more wicked schemes at their…
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D&A Studios Is Now D&A Studios Entertainment!
Our Youtube channel has moved to the next level! Don’t worry, you can still find us easily by typing “D&A Studios” in the Youtube search bar. Since we’re…


Halfway through 2024 – Some Numbers
In general, blogging has changed since I started out about 15 years ago – of course, it has, right? That’s a long time. It’s also changed in the…