Astro Boy: Suspended animation   Nov 04, 2009 05:21:44

'Astro Boy' began as a pioneering example of Japanese anime in the 1960s and '70s. The American remake, though true to the original narrative, lacks flair. ...View Full Article Read More

BECK AT THE MOVIES: 'Astro Boy':...   Nov 04, 2009 05:21:43

By Jeff Beck Huntington, WV (HNN) - First made popular in Japanese manga and animes, "Astro Boy" finally gets the big screen treatment. ...View Full Article Read More

Making a Career of Anime   Nov 04, 2009 05:21:42

By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN Adam Sheehan has what Japanese animation fans might consider a dream job. As a senior events manager for Funimation Entertainment, ...View Full Article Read More

A new cognitive psychology artic...   Nov 04, 2009 05:21:41

There have been few studies about the perceived race and ethnicity of animated cartoon characters, and none focusing on the unique Japanese anime style. ...View Full Article Read More

Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Jap...   Oct 21, 2009 02:43:11

He positions kamishibai as a storytelling medium that links traditional Japanese scrolls and woodblock prints with modern manga and anime. ...View Full Article Read More

Will 2009 Oscar Race Be More Ani...   Oct 21, 2009 02:43:10

"Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone," an anime based on a Japanese TV series, played in North American theatres this summer but originally opened in Japan ...View Full Article Read More

Animated features called to actr...   Oct 21, 2009 02:43:09

BY GEORGE LANG Comments 0 LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell was a toddler when "Astro Boy,” the beloved Japanese manga and anime character, was imported to the US ...View Full Article Read More

'Kaiji' pushes 'Astro Boy' out o...   Oct 21, 2009 02:43:08

“The Rebirth of Buddha,” a domestic anime distributed by Toei, took second place in the Kogyo Tsushinsha admission rankings on its debut, ...View Full Article Read More

Animation Asia Conference Sets P...   Oct 13, 2009 13:15:55

Japanese animation studios such as Madhouse, Tatsunoko Production, Production IG and Gonzo are among some of the production studios that have confirmed ...View Full Article Read More

Anime Banzai: Creatively Yours   Oct 13, 2009 13:15:54

If you're a fan of Japanese culture, fashion or just like to people watch, I highly recommend dropping in on the Anime Banzai. I think you'll be pleasantly ...View Full Article Read More