by Jamal | Aug 28, 2021 | Blog
Those that follow the Japanese animation scene closely would know that the so-called ‘UFO’ has made a decent number of appearances in the past year and a half. The UFO’s resurgence presents us with an opportunity to draw some connections between it and other...
by Matteo Watzky | May 15, 2021 | Blog
With his unique sense of humor and round, cute character designs, Keiichi Arawi is an artist whose work always makes you feel good whenever you encounter it. Among animation fans, he’s mostly known for being the original creator of Nichijou, a hit manga that became,...
by Jamal | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
Morphing cuts and sequences involve the animated transition of a subject from one form to another. These are pretty complex on the basis that they take many factors into account in order to deliver the appropriate amount of impact that is required for the scene,...
by Avery | Oct 29, 2020 | Espresso
This beautiful cut from Mob Psycho 100 has a lot going for it: free, loose effects animation; a smooth and excellently-designed camera move; and some hilariously expressive cartoon faces! However, what I’d like to bring our attention to first isn’t any of those, but...
by Matteo Watzky | May 23, 2020 | Espresso
Among the many things he’s known for, legendary animator Yoshinori Kanada left his mark on anime history with his innovative way of drawing effects : lightning, smokes and explosions. The most recognizable aspect of his style is the very angular way he has of...
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