Sakuga expresso – Kids on the slope

When you ask people what “sakuga” means, chances are they’ll answer “good animation” or “animation that stands out”. And this sequence by Bahi JD certainly does stand out. And not only to us Western sakuga fans: also to the Japanese viewer. The animator behind this...
Interview – 40 Years of Shoji Kawamori

Interview – 40 Years of Shoji Kawamori

During the month of June, an exhibition celebrating Shoji Kawamori’s career 40th anniversary was held at Tokyo Dome City’s Gallery AaMo. Mr. Kawamori is one of Japan’s most famous Mecha designers and the face associated with the Macross series. Aside...