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Month: October 2019

Isao Hayashi’s Breath of Life into FGO Babylonia

Isao Hayashi’s Breath of Life into FGO Babylonia

While F/GO Babylonia hasn’t quite kicked off with the bang many expected it to, things have began to take a turn for the better with its latest episode. As the cast finally settle into Uruk, let’s take this opportunity to explore not just why this episode stands out, but also the mind behind it.

Anime’s Invisible Aces: Michiya Kato And CYCLONE GRAPHICS

Anime’s Invisible Aces: Michiya Kato And CYCLONE GRAPHICS

What does BEASTARS‘ opening sequence have in common with other iconic intros like DRIFTERS and Tatami Galaxy, the filmography of geniuses like Satoshi Kon and Tatsuya Oishi, plus many sweet commercials and educational works? The answer is Michiya Kato and his studio CYCLONE GRAPHICS – a team you might have loved for a long time without even noticing their presence!

3Hz’s Story of Wishes – Celestial Method

3Hz’s Story of Wishes – Celestial Method

Celestial Method has, against all odds, seen a brief revival through its recently released fully original OVA. We’ve taken this chance to revisit the circumstances that lead to the show’s birth, what it means to 3Hz as a whole, and how the story that began five years ago continues to this day.

Studio WIT’s New Dream Factory: Ibaraki Studio and The Girl From the Other Side

Studio WIT’s New Dream Factory: Ibaraki Studio and The Girl From the Other Side

Unknown to most people, Studio WIT’s regional branch is already operative with the goals to train young artists, revitalize animation for children, and give a platform to independent creators in the process. Let’s see what they’re capable of, starting with The Girl From the Other Side!

Fall 2019 Anime Preview

Fall 2019 Anime Preview

The new season’s already starting, so you know what that means: it’s time for another detailed rundown of all new anime with particularly talented creative teams, to see what’s got the most potential and how each production is faring.

Fate’s Grand Industry Event: A Primer On FGO Babylonia’s Exceptional Production

Fate’s Grand Industry Event: A Primer On FGO Babylonia’s Exceptional Production

If you’re dying to watch the upcoming Fate/Grand Order Babylonia anime, we’re here to help you by making that wait even more painful — this whole piece is dedicated to its extraordinary production circumstances, the consequences of the studio prioritizing the project, the dazzling team behind it, and also the limitations they might be facing. And if you’re not interested at all in the series, should you be? Let’s see!