Korea Independent Animation Festival 2023 in Japan by Genkinahito / Anime Blog Tracker

Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 in Japan

A look at the films and talks that will be screened online at the Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 – available to viewers in Japan

Genkinahito

May 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Mirai

An introduction to independent animation in Japan

As consumers we’re conditioned to think that the industrial model is the only possible option out there, so it isn’t surprising that animation produced by a single individual, free…

too long for twitlonger

Aug 4, 2015 • Subscribe

Reading list: independent Japanese animation

This is a work in progress (and probably always will be), but here’s a list of resources on indie animation in Japan. I will use a generous definition…

lootype

Nov 19, 2022 • Subscribe

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival 2023 Details

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival will return this autumn 2023. Wale's premier event for Japanese anime is set to run 30th September - 1 O...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 9, 2023 • Subscribe

Masculinity in Japan + S. Korea, and Josо̄

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything at all, and many years, in fact, since I’ve posted anything on gender. For those new to my blog,…

上り口説 Nubui Kuduchi

Jan 15, 2021 • Subscribe

A TV Ad Created Independent Animation

On Faith and John Hubley's (accidentally) era-defining commercial.

Animation Obsessive

Oct 27, 2023 • Subscribe

Korean Independent Animation Festival 2024 (Oct 26th) – as part of Osaka Cinemascape 2024

Information on Korean Independent Animation Festival 2024 collaboration screening with Osaka Asian Film Festival (Oct 26th), as part of Osaka Cinemascape 2024

Genkinahito

Oct 12, 2024 • Subscribe

Ripples (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

With her quirky sense of humor, she delivers one of the most illuminating explorations of the effect the gap between the imaginary equilibrium of the ego and the…

psycho-cinematography

Oct 16, 2023 • Subscribe

JFF+ INDEPENDENT CINEMA: A New Batch of Japanese Independent Films to Stream in 2023

Stream Japanese Indie Movies via Japanese Film Festival+ – Titles Available: An Artisan’s Legacy, Tsunekazu Nishioka, Hey! Our dear Don-chan, Lonely Glory, Bon Uta A Song From Home,…

Genkinahito

Aug 14, 2023 • Subscribe

Independent Japanese Animation & The Commercial Industry In 2020: Blurring The Lines

While the world as a whole is in a pretty bad place, it’s been quite a strong season for independent animation creators. If you need some cheering up,…

Sakuga Blog

Mar 18, 2020 • Subscribe

Independent Japanese Animation & The Commercial Industry In 2020: Blurring The Lines

While the world as a whole is in a pretty bad place, it’s been quite a strong season for independent animation creators. If you need some cheering up,…

Sakuga Blog

Mar 18, 2020 • Subscribe

Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Katayama and Uchida does not merely offer a glance at the relational drama that hides behind the neon-lit night-life and pleasure district, but also delivers a narrative that…

psycho-cinematography

Oct 9, 2023 • Subscribe

Natchan’s little Secret (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival 2023]

Introduction More and more directors take the opportunity to explore the complex dimensions of sexuality within the Japanese societal field within their films. In recent years, more films…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Tea Friends (2023) review [Camera Japan festival]

Sotoyama investigates, in a very touching way, the radical discordance between the societal field and the elderly subject.

psycho-cinematography

Oct 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Among Most Played Games of 2023 in Japan, South Korea

Gamers in Japan and South Korea love Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel and spent a significant amount of time playing the hit game in 2023. That’s the word from Gamelight,…

in the name of the pharaoh | by ravegrl

Feb 9, 2024 • Subscribe

Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yomu in Japan: Cultural Festival Edition

All right, I’ve been dragging my feet a bit in regards to writing this post. It’s actually been a little over a month now, as the cultural festival…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Nov 1, 2020 • Subscribe

Interview with Ilya Kuvshinov [Japan Tours Festival 2023]

The post Interview with Ilya Kuvshinov [Japan Tours Festival 2023] appeared first on Full Frontal.

Full Frontal

Jul 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Afternoon Angler’s club (2023) Review [Camera Japan Festival]

Hideo Jojo’s heartwarming tale of subjective growth and salt-water fishing is a pleasant watch.

psycho-cinematography

Oct 3, 2024 • Subscribe

Is This Heaven? (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An experimental narrative that gives the idea of wandering spirits a fresh and whimsical spin

psycho-cinematography

Oct 1, 2023 • Subscribe

Interview with Shin’ichirô Watanabe [Niigata International Animation Film Festival 2023]

An interview with Cowboy Bebop director Shin'ichirô Watanabe conducted at the Niigata International Film Festival in March 2023.

fullfrontal.moe

Oct 30, 2023 • Subscribe

Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy

2023 Toei Animation exhibition in Taiwan

Toei Animation will hold an expo next November 10th through December 12th, 2023. They will...

sailormoonfannetwork.com

Nov 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Sailor Moon

Japan and South Korea: what makes them unique?

Japan and South Korea are longtime rivals that appear alike; but if you scratch beneath the surface, you'll find that they're very different. Here we look at their…

Blog - InsideJapan Blog

Nov 9, 2021 • Subscribe

Japan and South Korea: what makes them unique?

Japan and South Korea are longtime rivals that appear alike; but if you scratch beneath the surface, you'll find that they're very different. Here we look at their…

InsideJapan Blog

Nov 9, 2021 • Subscribe

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival 2024 Details

Returning for its 14th year, Welsh anime festival Kotatsu has a two-part convention packed with feature films, shorts, music performances, a...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 29, 2024 • Subscribe

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival 2020 Details

While many events have had to be cancelled this year due to the current COVID-19 crisis a lot of events have been able to shift online. As a...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 24, 2020 • Subscribe

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival 2021 Details

The good folks from the Kotatsu Festival have just sent us details for their upcoming 2021 event. Set to run in Cardiff - Chapter from Satur...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

A narrative that blows a refreshing wind in both the slasher and the romance genre.

psycho-cinematography

Sep 25, 2023 • Subscribe

Remain in Twilight (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“Matsui delivers another masterpiece that will long linger in the spectator’s mind.”

psycho-cinematography

Sep 26, 2021 • Subscribe

What matters in animation is expression – Interview with Mamoru Oshii [Niigata International Animation Film Festival]

An exclusive interview with director Mamoru Oshii held at the first edition of the Niigata International Film Festival.

Full Frontal

May 20, 2023 • Subscribe

JFF+ INDEPENDENT CINEMA: A Selection of Japanese Independent Films to Stream in 2022/23

Stream Japanese Indie Movies via Japanese Film Festival+ – Titles Available: Double Layered Town / Making a Song to Replace Our Positions, Kaze no Hamon, Wonderwall, Somebody’s Flowers,…

Genkinahito

Dec 14, 2022 • Subscribe

An Independent Masterwork

On the making and influence of a classic film by Koji Yamamura.

Animation Obsessive

Jul 22, 2022 • Subscribe

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival Presents Free Animation Workshops this April 2022

Anime fans looking for something to do virtually will be pleased to hear that the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival will be hosting free A...

Otaku News - World Edition

Apr 8, 2022 • Subscribe

Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2023

It’s time for a last look at 2023 with the Sakugabooru Animation Awards. We’ve gathered directors, animators, designers, producers, and passionate fans to share their favorite, most res…

Sakuga Blog

Jan 3, 2024 • Subscribe

Eureka Seven, Magical Destroyers, My Happy Marriage, One Piece, OVERTAKE!

Shrieking In The Rain (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A narrative that does everything well, but lacks the emotional punch to make the experience unforgettable.”

psycho-cinematography

Jul 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival 2025 Details

The good folks from Japanese Cultural Festival Hyper Japan have just sent us details for their next London event. They'll be running from Fr...

Otaku News - World Edition

Feb 26, 2025 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival, London 2022

For three days in late July, Battersea Park in London England was taken over by Japan. I’m talking about the Hyper Japan Festival, of course! Going strong since…

Beneath the Tangles

Sep 7, 2022 • Subscribe

A first look at Ghost Cat Anzu [WIP – Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2023]

A report on the Ghost Cat Anzu movie's Work in Progress at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Full Frontal

Jul 23, 2023 • Subscribe

+9: 'Fantastic Animation Festival' — A Personal Reflection

Looking back at the impact of an early animation anthology.

Animation Obsessive

Oct 28, 2021 • Subscribe

Animex 2020 - International Festival of Animation, VFX & Games

With COVID-19 still limiting peoples movements online virtual events have been proving popular. Animex The International Festival of Animati...

Otaku News - World Edition

Sep 17, 2020 • Subscribe

Pocky Day, Singles' Day & Pepero Day (Japan, China & South Korea) | WooKong

A day where Chinese people spend billions of dollars online, while at the same time a South Korean and a Japanese company fight to become the Chocolate king…

WooKong