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Kikaida Celebrates 40th Anniversary with a New Movie

June 27, 2022January 30, 2014 by Pal

Android Kikaida (or Kikaider) is making a comeback! Created by the late tokusatsu mastermind Shotaro Ishinomori, Kikaida made its debut on Japanese TV in 1972. Tokusatsu is Japanese for special effects film, a term used to categorize works that uses liberal amounts of special effects techniques to tell a story, and is mostly used to denote …

17 Upcoming Hollywood Anime & Manga Adaptations

June 27, 2022January 25, 2014 by Pal

1. Ghost in the Shell Although it was just announced yesterday that this project is back on track, I really can’t see the live-action adaptions improving upon the existing fantastic film, sequel, and series. Source: Manga/Anime Vintage: 1989 (manga), 1995 (anime) Announced: 2009, reconfirmed in 2014 Director: Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman) Studio: …

16 gorgeous locations rumored to have inspired Ghibli movies

June 27, 2022January 21, 2014 by Pal

Ever wish you could dive into the world of the Ghibli movies to go on exciting adventures? Below are 16 real-world locations that are rumored to have inspired the movies:

Kiki’s Delivery Service

Gotland Island, Visby, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Sailor Moon is back! New series will stream online worldwide this July

June 27, 2022January 11, 2014 by Pal

A brand-new anime series based on the original manga works by creator Naoko Takeuchi is heading to Nico Nico this July, and will be viewable simultaneously worldwide. The series was first announced in August 2013 and was slated to air in the winter, but was delayed.

The animation staff is Toei Animation, the same group as the 1990s original. The director is Menehisa Sakai, who directed ONE PIECE FILM STRONG WORLD. Yuji Kobayashi, known for his works like Pretty Cure and Ultraman, will handle the composition of the series as a whole. The main theme song will be performed by Momoiro Clover Z. Additional information will be revealed on the official 20th anniversary website as they become available.

Japanese men polled: “Which Ghibli character would you want as a girlfriend?”

June 27, 2022May 26, 2013 by Pal

Studio Ghibli’s anime works are not only popular in Japan, but are highly praised all over the world. One of the many reasons that we become so emotionally invested in these movies is the charismatic characters. It’s not uncommon to think “what if a girl like that appeared in front of me…”, so a poll …

Japanese women polled: “Which Ghibli character would you want as a boyfriend?”

June 27, 2022May 25, 2013 by Pal

Studio Ghibli’s anime works are not only popular in Japan, but are highly praised all over the world. One of the many reasons that we become so emotionally invested in these movies is the charismatic characters. It’s not uncommon to think “what if a guy like that appeared in front of me…”, so a poll …

Japanese Poll: Top anime from 2000-2013

June 27, 2022May 23, 2013 by Pal

Anime otaku have put together a poll ranking the best anime since 2000. The ranking: Neon Genesis Evangelion (Movie) Shingeki no Kyojin K-ON! Gintama A Certain Magical Index Haruhi Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Shinsekai Yori Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Strike Witches Tatami Galaxy Tiger & Bunny Gurren Lagann Haganai Hyouka Ore no Imouto Natsume’s Book …