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MAMORU OSHII analysis: WHAT ARE THE LYRICS OF UTAI ABOUT?

I think that the lyrics of this iconic anime song tend to be misunderstood. Here are my thoughts on the lyrics. The original lyrics 吾が舞へば麗し女 酔ひにけり 吾が舞へば照る月 響むなり…

Manga/Anime Memorandum

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veil

Generation of Chaos - Next

Going to eat a ham sandwich or some Creamy Chicken ramen later. Nyaa

Inka-Subs

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Generation of Chaos

MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 44, MAMORU OSHII IN POLAND

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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

MAMORU OSHII book review: INDEX

nonfiction filmography and career My Dear, Hayao Miyazaki 1984 Roman Album PERSONA 1996 Complete Works of Mamoru Oshii 1996 My Dear, Mamoru Oshii 1998 INNOCENCE Material Book 2004…

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Angel's Egg, Ghost in the Shell, Giant Killing, Lupin III, Tachiguishi Retsuden

#OshiiOct Mamoru Oshii October Announcement

So, I’ve been hinting at this all week with my subtly called not Mamoru Oshii week. You know, because I am just so clever like that apparently. So…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

Sep 6, 2020 • Subscribe

What are your thoughts on “next generation” sequels?

Thoughts on the trend? Is there an especially successful or disastrous example? What are the main do’s and don’ts?

Anime Feminist

Aug 15, 2023 • Subscribe

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 08, NIGHT OF THE BEASTS

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Blood: The Last Vampire, Jarinko Chie

Interview with Mamoru Oshii on Angel's Egg

If you watched the Mamoru Oshii TIFF interview , you probably were very curious to hear his dry and discouraging comments on Angel's Eg...

Nihon Cine Art

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Angel's Egg, Ghost in the Shell

Director Mamoru Oshii Reflects on His Anime Classic Beautiful Dreamer

"In a way, it's a movie that's made up of 'wishes.' It's made up of different people's desires."

Anime News Network - Views

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 13, THE GIRL OF HARAHARA TOKEI

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Tachiguishi Retsuden, Urusei Yatsura

Otakon 2024: Welcoming The Next Otaku Generation

And, as tens of thousands of people made their way to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 2, it was clear that this year would be…

Anime Herald

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Kei Hirata Is Inspiring The Next Generation

Kei Hirata, a dance community leader, choreographer and podcaster, is a beacon of positivity in both her professional and personal life.

Savvy Tokyo

Nov 8, 2023 • Subscribe

Gundam AGE Episodes 1, 2, and 3 – The Next Generation

It’s difficult to just talk about a Gundam series absent any deeper context. As one of the two most venerable mecha franchises in anime history (the other being…

antiotaku

Nov 2, 2011 • Subscribe

Macross

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 14, SERAPHIM

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Harmony, Lupin III

A Philosophical Talk with Legendary Director Mamoru Oshii

“Part of what artists do has to withstand the test of time. I suppose you could call it 'universality.' People who live by entertainment generally live in the…

Anime News Network - Views

Nov 3, 2021 • Subscribe

MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 40, 1968

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Angel's Egg

“Wataru” for the Next Generation: “Mashin Souzouden Wataru” Anime and Model Kit Revealed

2024 is quickly becoming one of the best the mecha genre has in years. Not only are we getting several mecha (and mecha-adjacent) series this season, we are…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

Jan 14, 2024 • Subscribe

Interview: Director Mamoru Oshii Reflects on His Anime Classic Beautiful Dreamer

Back when Anime Now! was on its last legs, I got to interview acclaimed Ghost In The Shell director Mamoru Oshii. Sadly, that interview never had the chance…

Biggest In Japan

Nov 11, 2021 • Subscribe

Ghost in the Shell. Directed by Mamoru Oshii. Created by...

Ghost in the Shell. Directed by Mamoru Oshii. Created by Production I.G. Ghost in the Shell (DVD)

AnimeBackgrounds

Jun 19, 2013 • Subscribe

Ghost in the Shell

MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 48, Storyboard of Talking Head

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MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 42, THE ANALYSIS OF GHOST IN THE SHELL

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Manga/Anime Memorandum

Jan 18, 2021 • Subscribe

Ghost in the Shell

To Tell the “Truth”

Does anyone remember Screaming Yellow Zonkers? When I was growing up, it was my favorite snack food, although, to be honest, this truly was the definition of junk…

AniRecs Anime Blog

Aug 24, 2022 • Subscribe

Fanart Friday: Spy x Family (The Next Generation)

Anya as an assassin is kind of scary…but I think the insinuation here is that she’s matured quite a lot as she’s teamed with Damian. Still…scary. ★ 【Ducartoon】…

Beneath the Tangles

Jul 21, 2023 • Subscribe

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 17, GIANT KILLING

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Giant Killing

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 11, RAINY DOGS

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Oct 26, 2020 • Subscribe

Shigeru, Kurenai

Interview: A Philosophical Talk with Legendary Director Mamoru Oshii

Back when Anime Now! was on its last legs, I got to interview acclaimed Ghost In The Shell director Mamoru Oshii. Sadly, that interview never had the chance…

Biggest In Japan

Nov 4, 2021 • Subscribe

Ghost in the Shell

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 04, PANZER COP

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 18, ZOMBIE DIARY

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 10, TACHIGUISHI RETSUDEN

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Oct 26, 2020 • Subscribe

Tachiguishi Retsuden

MAMORU OSHII book review [extra] A FLEDGING PRODUCER'S DIARY

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Manga/Anime Memorandum

Apr 24, 2021 • Subscribe

Urusei Yatsura, Tomorrow's Joe

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 05, DRAGON RETRIEVER

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 20, GARM WARS

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 21, YUBAE SAKUSEN

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Angel's Egg, Hundred, Shigeru

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 12, PAX JAPONICA

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Manga/Anime Memorandum

Oct 27, 2020 • Subscribe

Space Battleship Yamato

From Weird To Wired: The Internet and "Fourth Generation" Anime Fandom

Finally up! The video is low quality because Youtube was unable to process the high-quality version for some reason. I may see if I can reup...

The UK Anime Fandom Archive

Oct 4, 2012 • Subscribe

Answerman - What Happened to the Next Episode Previews?

They used to be a staple each week to get fans excited for the next episode. Are they not needed anymore?

Anime News Network - Views

Feb 10, 2023 • Subscribe

Oshii and Kon

Water, oil and two impossible people.

Animation Obsessive

Apr 19, 2024 • Subscribe

Urusei Yatsura 20 (2022)(Next Generation #UruseiYatsura)

AstroNerdBoy reviews Urusei Yatsura 20 (2022). Benten's chain is stolen by a trio of girls, looking to usurp Benten, Lum, and Oyuki's rep.

AstroNerdBoy's Anime & Manga Blog

Mar 7, 2023 • Subscribe

Urusei Yatsura, Urusei Yatsura OVA

Interview with Mamoru Oshii on Urusei Yatsura 2 - Beautiful Dreamer

( Urusei Yatsura 2 Byutifuru Dorima, 1984 )   By Masumi Homma and “John” of Central Park Media [Thanks UncleChuckTH for…

Nihon Cine Art

Nov 15, 2013 • Subscribe

Idea, Urusei Yatsura, Ghost in the Shell

MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 47, ANGEL'S EGG GUIDEBOOK

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Angel's Egg, Lupin III

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 15, KERBEROS PANZER JÄGER

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MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 19, ZOMBIE DIARY 2

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The Sky Crawlers

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 06, PATLABOR TOKYO WAR

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Mobile Police Patlabor

MAMORU OSHII book review [nonfiction] Part 43, AVALON MAKING BOOK

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Wizardry

MAMORU OSHII book review [fiction] Part 09, AVALON GREY LADY

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Manga/Anime Memorandum

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Lupin the Third Part 6 – 04 (OSHII Mamoru does Ernest Hemingway #Lupin6)

AstroNerdBoy reviews Lupin the Third Part 6 - 04. Lupin, Jigen, and Fujiko re-enact Ernest Hemingway's "The Killers" 'cause "reasons".

AstroNerdBoy's Anime & Manga Blog

Nov 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Lupin III, LUPIN THE 3rd PART 6

Birdie Wing: Golf Girls’ Story – 16 – The Next Generation

Eve’s Rainbow Shot not only beat Mizuho and Kaede and gained her and Aoi the All-Japan Girls’ Tournament trophy. It also cut through a memory block she’d had…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

Apr 22, 2023 • Subscribe