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'One Punch Man', 'Planetes' Art Director Shigemi Ikeda Dies at 69

Shigemi Ikeda, a celebrated art director and the founder of the background art studio Atelier Musa, died on October 13 at the age of 69, his family confirmed. Born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Ikeda graduated from Tokyo Designer Academy's animation program (now Tokyo Net Wave) before begi...

Nov 3, 9:21 PM by Vindstot 20 Comments

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'Mob Psycho 100' Art Director Ryou Kouno Dies

Ryou Kouno, the distinguished art director known for her contributions to numerous acclaimed projects, including Mob Psycho 100, died on October 23. Kouno died due to suspected gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a post shared by her nephew Akira Kouno on her official X (form...

Oct 31, 10:40 PM by Vindstot 14 Comments

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A Glimpse Into the Wacky World of Dandadan

With its blend of supernatural thrills, extraterrestrial encounters, and quirky humor, Dandadan (Dan Da Dan) has become one of the most anticipated anime of the year since its debut in October 2024. Based on Yukinobu Tatsu's popular manga, the series takes viewers on a wild ride...

Oct 27, 7:58 PM by tingy 3 Comments

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Romance Meets Sports: Shouya Chiba, Akari Kitou Bring Us Inside 'Ao no Hako'

With its down-to-earth yet charming cast, Ao no Hako (Blue Box) has continuously been a fan favorite in Weekly Shounen Jump since the serialization began. Combining romance and sports, a genre pairing not frequently seen in the West, the manga's main characters notably all play...

Oct 25, 9:34 PM by tingy 9 Comments

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In Pursuit of Egoism: The Essence of 'Blue Lock'

Blue Lock has quickly become a standout in the sports anime genre, known for its intense action and psychological depth as it redefines the high-stakes world of soccer. With Season 2 currently airing, the series continues to capture audiences with its bold storytelling and strik...

Oct 24, 10:33 PM by Kineta 6 Comments

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Yukihiro Shibutani, Art Director of 'Natsume Yuujinchou', Dies at 63

Yukihiro Shibutani, the acclaimed art director behind iconic works such as Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends) and Meitantei Conan (Case Closed), died on September 15 at the age of 63. Shibutani died in a Tokyo hospital due to complications from a long-term illness, ac...

Oct 16, 9:58 PM by Vindstot 14 Comments

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Delinquents, CloverWorks, Action!! Meet the Staff Behind 'WIND BREAKER'

CloverWorks has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the anime industry, consistently delivering visually stunning and emotionally resonant series that captivate audiences worldwide. From the psychological thrills of Yakusoku no Neverland to the comedic romance of Horim...

Aug 18, 9:19 PM by Kineta 1 Comment

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Focus: 'Noragami' Team Returns to Produce 2025 Anime 'Gachiakuta'

Ten years ago, three companies came together to create the Noragami anime: publisher Kodansha, studio Bones, and producer Avex. The result was an anime series that was wildly popular both at home and abroad―Noragami is currently ranked as the 21st most popular franchise on MyAni...

Jul 19, 6:03 PM by Kineta 25 Comments

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Setting the Stage: A Deep Dive Into the【OSHI NO KO】Anime

From left to right: Shimpei Yamashita, Daisuke Hiramaki, and Ciao Nekotomi The 【OSHI NO KO】 anime took the MAL community by storm during the Spring 2023 season, kicking off with an unconventional 90-minute-long episode that would launch the anime towards the top of the MAL chart...

Feb 19, 6:00 PM by firefractal 7 Comments

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'The Eminence in Shadow' Interview: The Serious Comedy of Cid's Story

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (The Eminence in Shadow) made its TV anime debut in Fall 2022 and—much to the surprise of its staff—quickly amassed a global fanbase. The isekai fantasy follows Cid, a reincarnated character who aims to become the most powerful figure control...

Jan 18, 10:06 PM by Kineta 5 Comments

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Secrets in the Shadows, Lore in the Light: A Conversation with Kazuaki Terasawa

Kazuaki Terasawa, the director of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 and a founding member of Studio Kafka, appeared as a guest of honor at Anime Expo 2023. We had the opportunity to sit down with Terasawa-san at the convention and discuss the upcoming continuation of The Ancient...

Sep 20, 2023 7:00 PM by firefractal 0 Comment

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Art Director Nizou Yamamoto Dies at 70

The official website of the Kaieisha art studio announced on Monday that art director Nizou Yamamoto died due to stomach cancer on August 19. He was 70. Yamamoto was born in June 1953 in Fukue-shi, Nagasaki prefecture. After studying architecture, he began his career by joining t...

Aug 21, 2023 9:31 PM by DatRandomDude 13 Comments

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Interview: George Wada Discusses Spy x Family, Wit Studio's Global Aspiration

George Wada and illustrator syo5 Wit Studio has wowed the world with many popular hits such as Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan), Vinland Saga, and Ousama Ranking (Ranking of Kings). At Anime NYC 2022, we had the opportunity to sit down with George Wada, the president of Wit...

Jan 8, 2023 2:40 AM by Vindstot 18 Comments

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Art Director Shichirou Kobayashi Dies at 89

Art Director Shichirou Kobayashi died due to congestive heart failure on August 25. He was 89 years old. Kobayashi was born in August 1932, in Hokkaido prefecture and joined Toei Animation in 1964 after graduating from Musashino Art University. In 1968, he founded Kobayashi Produ...

Sep 10, 2022 1:20 PM by DatRandomDude 21 Comments

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'Cowboy Bebop' Scriptwriter, 'Wolf's Rain' Creator Keiko Nobumoto Dies at 57

Dai Satou posted on Friday that fellow scriptwriter Keiko Nobumoto died on December 1 due to esophageal cancer. She was 57. Nobumoto began her career as a scriptwriter for the Tobe! Kujira no Peek (Fly! Peek the Whale) movie in 1991 and the Hiroshima ni Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta...

Dec 10, 2021 9:48 PM by DatRandomDude 35 Comments

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Director Kinji Yoshimoto Dies at 55

The official website of the Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest) television anime announced on Wednesday that director Kinji Yoshimoto died on November 5. He was 55. Yoshimoto was a prolific director who helmed series such as Mac...

Nov 10, 2021 8:56 AM by DatRandomDude 19 Comments

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'Edens Zero' Director Yuuji Suzuki Dies

Following the 25th and final episode broadcast of Edens Zero on Sunday, the official website of the television anime announced that the series director Yuuji Suzuki died on September 9 in a hospital in Tokyo. Before helming Edens Zero with chief director Shinji Ishihara, Suzuki s...

Oct 2, 2021 11:49 AM by DatRandomDude 30 Comments

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'Dragon Ball' Composer Shunsuke Kikuchi Dies at 89

Doraemon (1979) and Dragon Ball composer Shunsuke Kikuchi died of aspiration pneumonia on April 24. He was 89 years old. Kikuchi was born on November 1, 1931, in Hirosaki-shi, Aomori Prefecture. His prolific career composing music for film, television, and anime began with the f...

Apr 28, 2021 7:38 PM by ImperfectBlue 40 Comments

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'Beck', 'Paradise Kiss' Director Osamu Kobayashi Dies at 57

Director Osamu Kobayashi died on Saturday after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. He was 57 years old. Kobayashi's death was revealed through a post on his Twitter reading, "I left for heaven. I have been fighting kidney cancer for two years but unfortunately I am exhausted....

Apr 18, 2021 3:20 PM by Mako995 25 Comments

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Animator Yasuo Ootsuka Dies at 89

Yasuo Ootsuka (right) with Hayao Miyazaki Animator Yasuo Ootsuka died on Monday, March 15. He was 89 years old. Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki revealed the news on the same day at the 2021 Tokyo Anime Award Festival. Ootsuka was born on July 11, 1931, in Shimane Prefecture...

Mar 16, 2021 9:25 PM by ImperfectBlue 11 Comments

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