The Japanese filmmaker is also known for animated features 'Mind Game', 'Lu Over The Wall' and 'Ride Your Wave'.

On Friday nights at 6 p.m., fans of Japanese animation at Ohio University meet in Scripps Hall to hang out and watch their favorite anime, as well as to explore ...

Among the contenders for the coveted Animation of the Year Award are Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Look Back, and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom—a lineup reflecting a stellar year for Japanese ...

Animation distributor GKIDS has been acquired by Japan's Toho. GKIDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los Angeles-based Toho International. Founder Eric Beckman will remain as CEO of ...

but the process was accompanied by “protectionism” with various moves such as virtually eliminating Japanese animation from TV broadcasting. With Japan’s birthrate declining, securing a ...