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Pixar/Spirited Away Fund Raiser Report

posted on 2002-09-17 01:51 EDT by George Phillips

On September 15^th, Pixar held a fund raiser hosted by John Lasseter, and with guest appearances by Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzushi. The report can be read here. Pictures are available here. Thanks to Warner Young for the links.

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Answerman - Why is Space Battleship Yamato a Big Deal in Japan?

Jan 13, 11:00

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Hideaki Anno is creating a new Space Battleship Yamato film. Jerome gives context on why this series remains popular in Japan. ― The internet asks: Hideaki Anno is creating a new Space Battleship Yamato film. What is the enduring legacy of this series in Japan? Part of the reason I was asked to contribute to the Answerman column is because I am a salty, older anime industry exec type with lots of ex...

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40 Years of Newtype Magazine

Jan 13, 09:00

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Brian Stremick takes us on a journey through 1986 CD players, the anime "it" girls of decades past, and more. ― One of the most important things to any fan of anime, manga, or anything related to the fandom is having access to quality information. Whether the announcement of an upcoming anime in Japan or a license for the Western market, we have that knowledge coming across our screens within hours, ...

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Macross Plus Blu-ray Movie + OVA [Ultimate Edition] Review

Jan 12, 12:00

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This isn't just a collection centerpiece for hardcore Macross Plus fans, but an incredible archival release for animation scholars. ― At Anime Expo 2022, Macross license holder BIG WEST announced that they would be partnering with multiple distributors to bring almost every post-1987 entry in the beloved franchise to North American home video for the very first time. One of these distributors is Anim...

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Strawberry Prince Member Jel's Toi-san Video Series Gets Anime Film in Summer 2025

Jan 12, 04:14

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School comedy series launched in 2019, with 1000+ videos ― Shochiku announced on Sunday that boy band Strawberry Prince member Jel's Toi-san short video series is getting an anime film adaptation that will open in Japan in summer 2025. Shochiku will distribute the film in Japan. Jel is involved in the planning, script, storyboards, character design, and voice acting in the film. STPR and Dentsu are o...

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How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer Anime Series Review

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This Week in Games - Pirate Things, Dancing, and the Robot Boy Who Couldn't

Jan 10, 15:49

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Jean-Karlo gives the lowdown on the latest Like a Dragon direct, Bayonetta's anniversary, and the sad saga of Mighty No. 9. ― Welcome back, folks! I don't know if this relates to my adblocker, but Nintendo's eShop website is always so twitchy for me. Whenever I try to make a purchase, it asks me to log in and then throws up a wonky error page. It's annoying since I'll have to make the purchase on Swi...

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The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival Novels Get Anime

Jan 10, 10:45

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Biyori Harunohi debuted novel series in March 2019 ― TO Books announced on Friday that author Biyori Harunohi and illustrator Yu Hitaki's The Otome Heroine's Fight for Survival (Otome Game no Heroine de Saikyō Survival) light novels are getting an anime. TO Books opened a new official website for the project. J-Novel Club licensed the light novels, as well as Kobato Wakasa's manga adaptation. The com...

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Jan 10, 09:00

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The Water Magician Isekai Novels Get TV Anime in July

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Ayumu Murase, Kazuki Ura, Kaede Hondo star in anime ― TO Books revealed on Friday that Tadashi Kubō and Nokito's The Water Magician (Mizuzokusei no Mahōtsukai) light novel series is inspiring a television anime that will premiere on TBS and other channels in July. The cast includes: Ayumu Murase as protagonist Ryō Kazuki Ura as the adventuring swordsman Abel Kaede Hondo as the elf adventurer Sera Hid...

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Coop and Lucas browse the Shonen Jump app to sort out the good, the bad, and the Fujimoto-flavored. ― Coop and Lucas browse the Shonen Jump app to sort out the good, the bad, and the Fujimoto-flavored. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Chainsaw Man, Fire Punch, D...

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The Winter 2025 Anime Preview Guide

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There are no deeper themes to be explored or musings of human nature break down. However, there is a cast of silly characters and fun fantasy mysteries. ― Let This Grieving Soul Retire! is far from the first anime about a dummy of a protagonist who lucks their way into victory while still managing to lose on a personal level time and again. The issue with stories like this is that all too often, the ...

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