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The Advent Of Digital 2D Animation In The Anime Industry: 10 Years Since Birdy The Mighty Decode

The Advent Of Digital 2D Animation In The Anime Industry: 10 Years Since Birdy The Mighty Decode

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Anime’s possibilities have multiplied with the growth of digital 2D animation, both in terms of techniques available and accessibility. This industry has more tools at its disposal for more people than ever, but how did we get to this point? Who are the main people responsible for all this change? And how did they convince both industry peers and audiences that this was a valid path worth heavily investing on? That’s what we’re here to address in a very special anniversary!

Spring 2018 Anime Preview

Spring 2018 Anime Preview

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We’re heading into a Spring anime season that, barring a few exceptions, won’t have as many prestige projects and obvious animation festivals as some of the lineups we’ve covered before. However, it makes up for that with a multitude of smaller projects with potential to shine in unique ways. With talent being spread so thin, including some unlikely projects that would normally get overlooked, this preview is more needed than ever!

Summer 2017 Anime Preview

Summer 2017 Anime Preview

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A new season approaches with more titles than anyone can watch, so it’s our self-imposed duty to keep on curating the ones handled by the most capable creators. Strong premises still require skilled directors and animation teams to support them after all! So, which Summer 2017 titles are most likely to live up to their potential?

Mahoujin Guru Guru: Chronicles of a Fired Director

Mahoujin Guru Guru: Chronicles of a Fired Director

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It’s time to highlight an interesting industry anomaly, since a mysterious incident that has been going on for a while has finally been solved. What happens when an anime director who also happens to be the show’s main writer gets fired months before the broadcast?