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Interview with Takashi Nakamura

posted on 2002-12-16 16:53 EST by Garry Berryhill

Takashi Nakamura, who has worked on such titles as Macross Plus, Catnapped!, and Akira, showed his newest film, A Tree of Palme at The Seventh Art: New Dimension In Cinema program. This was the only west coast showing of his film, after which he gave a short question and answer session.

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Are You Crazy? Volumes 1-2 Novel Review

Dec 11, 12:00 novels

Are You Crazy? isn’t the most polished series Editio has published (although the translation quality remains excellent), but it is both one of the shorter ones and a good read. ― If you're feeling worn out from isekai novels, I can't blame you. Nearly every permutation of the genre has graced our reading and watching habits for quite some time now, and even the most steadfast fans could easily feel l...

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Not Your Average Anime about Cute Girls Doing Cute Things

Dec 11, 09:00

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The ANN Aftershow - The DAN DA DAN Episode Where Everyone's Naked

Dec 10, 19:00 anime

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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible Anime Series Review

Dec 10, 12:00

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This Week in Anime - Middle Earth, Circa 1978

Dec 10, 10:00

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Before the new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version. ― Before the new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the particip...

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Dec 10, 09:00 anime

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The ANN Aftershow - DAN DA DAN's Newest Alien is a One-Two Punch!

Dec 9, 19:00 anime

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ANN Reader's Choice Awards 2024: Nominations Now Open!

Dec 9, 14:30

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Head into the forums to nominate Best Villain, Best Anime OST, Leading Man, Leading Lady, and Most Underrated Anime Series of the Year! ― Welcome readers, to the first annual Anime News Network Reader's Choice Awards. As ANN's editorial team gears up for the Best Anime of 2024 later this month, we're opening a selection of unique categories for readers. The first round is the nomination period, takin...

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Takopi's Original Sin Manga Gets Anime

Dec 9, 10:30

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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Review

Dec 9, 10:00

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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is an insanely fun film. It's got the perfect mix of action and comedy while still providing a story that looks into what makes some of the world's most famous superheroes who they are. ― I was filled with more than a bit of trepidation heading into Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League's world premiere at Tokyo Comic Con 2024. Simply put, I felt that the first Batman Ninja fi...

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Brian Cox and Gaia Wise Share Their Voice-Acting Stories from LotR: The War of the Rohirrim Anime Film

Dec 9, 09:00

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The War of the Rohirrim film's leads, Wise and Cox, share their personal connections with the franchise, the difference between voice acting and live-action, and their characters' interiority. ― Actors Brian Cox and Gaia Wise lead the cast as Helm Hammerhand and Hera in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film. The War of the Rohirrim expands on a scant few pages from J....

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Dracula's On the Night Shift Manga Review

Dec 8, 12:00

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Kazuki Yao to Step Down From One Piece Franky Role

Dec 7, 22:15

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Jump Festa event on December 22 to hold "graduation ceremony," announce successor ― The official X/Twitter account for the One Piece franchise revealed on Sunday that voice actor Kazuki Yao will step down and "graduate" from the role of Franky in the franchise, and will be replaced. The announcement stated this decision was the result of a long discussion process. The stage presentation for One Piece...

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