Time and time again, Makoto Shinkai has shown that anime films don’t have to be creations of Hayao Miyazaki for them to be successful in Japan and abroad. He made a huge splash in 2016 with the release of his largest movie, your name, cementing his own name in the minds of fans as an … More Weathering with You Anime Film Review
I have a new goal this year to watch a lot more animated movies, whether in theaters or online streaming. I think we’re definitely seeing a lot of great stories and animation coming out through full length movies. The only problem being that it can be very difficult to find a theater near you to … More Flavors of Youth Anime Film Review
Kiki’s Delivery Service is the quintessential animated witch movie, brimming with magic, energy, and the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. It’s been a while since I got the chance to sit down and watch this one, so I thought this month might be the perfect time and atmosphere to revisit one of Miyazaki’s most popular movies. … More Waxing Philosophical: Kiki’s Delivery Service and Burnout
Today and yesterday mark the two-day only release of Misaaki Yuasa’s new film The Night is Short, Walk on Girl in US theaters. I almost didn’t get tickets, as the ones at the theater closest to me were selling out rather quickly, even a two weeks before the release. Now, I’m so glad I decided … More Some Short Thoughts on The Night is Short, Walk on Girl Film
After months of waiting and teaser trailers that showed off its awesome animation and world, I finally got the chance to see Maquia in theaters. There seems to be more modern sci-fi or slice-of-life movies coming out than say high fantasy or stories that focus on fantastical worlds. Your Name and A Silent Voice being … More Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms – The Cyclical Nature of Life and Motherhood
I came across this short film a little while ago and it looked interesting enough to cover while waiting for the seasonal anime to finish up. … More Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light (Hotarubi no Mori e) Anime Film Review
With high-quality animation, a great sci-fi mixed story, and skilled direction The Place Promised in Our Early Days becomes a breathtaking movie about friendship, promises, and tragedy. … More The Place Promised in Our Early Days Anime Film Review
I’ve been meaning to check out A Silent Voice ever since I heard it was coming to the States this year. It looked like it could be a fantastic movie that could rival Your Name for the top spot in the box office, and it wound up being that both of those things came true. … More A Silent Voice Anime Film Review
Your Name has to be one of the most hyped up anime movies of all time. It grossed about 23 Billion Yen (190 Million USD) in Japan, coming in second behind Spirited Away on the charts for most popular domestic movie. … More Your Name isn’t my Favorite Anime Movie, but it was Good Overall [Extended Review]
Doukyuusei is a short, hour-long movie that combines some great animation with a sweet romance to produce a truly entertaining Boys Love film. … More Doukyuusei Anime Film Review
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