Making Gothicmade – Panel by Mamoru Nagano, Maria Kawamura, and Shinichirô Inoue [Niigata International Animation Film Festival]

Gothicmade Hana no Utame is a movie you will probably never be able to watch. The movie is Mamoru Nagano's directorial debut and was released in Japanese theaters in 2012. Mamoru...

What matters in animation is expression – Interview with Mamoru Oshii [Niigata International Animation Film Festival]

The Niigata International Animation Film Festival held its first edition in March 2023, with a varied program showcasing works from around the world. And to top it off all and...

Studio MAPPA’s rising star animator – Interview with Benjamin Faure

Benjamin Faure is an animator who has impressed audiences with his work on some of the trendiest anime series, such as My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. As he...

Sakuga Espresso

Sakuga Espresso is our column about appreciating great animation in a format short enough to be read along with a shot of Espresso. ☕️ What makes a scene stand out? How do the drawings convey emotions? Join us as we breakdown what makes stunning animation....