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It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Winter TV Anime Roundup: Shooting Santa and Monstrous Mermaids

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on some of the top current shows, including ‘Sanda,’ ‘The Monster Wants to Eat Me,’ and ‘Touring After the Apocalypse.’

A Walrus and a Plant Walk into a Bar ANIMATIONWorld

A Walrus Taxi Driver and a Talking Plant: The Baku Kinoshita Interview

Columnist Andrew Osmond talks to the director about his 2 acclaimed anime, the TV series ‘Odd Taxi’ and his new film, ‘The Last Blossom.’

Come On In The Water’s Fine ANIMATIONWorld

Overseas Animators in Japan: An Anime CEO’s Perspective

So, you’re not Japanese but want to work in animation in Japan? Columnist Andrew Osmond talks about how it can happen with Joseph Chou, the CEO of Sola Entertainment, Sola Digital Arts, and Sola Animation.

Just Lupin You All In ANIMATIONWorld

Takeshi Koike Talks ‘Lupin the Third’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond interviews the director about his 13 years spent working on the famous franchise based on the manga by Monkey Punch.

A New Season of Anime to Review ANIMATIONWorld

A Superhero Santa, Cross-Species Couple and Gaming Rom-Com: New Anime Round-Up

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks over 5 new TV anime, including Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ the romantic ‘Let’s Play,’ a new ‘Digimon, the girl-meets-wolf ‘With You, Our Love Will Make It Through,’ and the space mystery ‘Gnosia.’

Roanapur Is Waiting ANIMATIONWorld

Violent Anime, Sunao Katabuchi and ‘Black Lagoon’

Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Anime Blockbuster Movie: Is it All ‘Demon Slayer’ Now?

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ is currently ruling the U.S. box-office, prompting speculation that it’s reshaping anime cinema forever - columnist Andrew Osmond takes a wider look at the film and suggests that it’s more complicated than that.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘Demon Slayer’: The Whole Story of Anime’s Champion of the World

In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office last weekend, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of the franchise and gives his thoughts on the new film.

So Much More Than Astro Boy ANIMATIONWorld

On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.

August Report Card ANIMATIONWorld

Midsummer Anime Update: ‘Dan Da Dan’ and More

Midway through the summer crop of animated serials, columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on three fan-favorite titles: the Science Saru actioner plus ‘My Dress-Up Darling,’ and ‘The Summer Hikaru Died.’

The Horror of School Bullying ANIMATIONWorld

More Summer Anime Horror: ‘Takopi’s Original Sin’

Disturbing content ahead! Columnist Andrew Osmond considers a just-ended Crunchyroll miniseries from ENSHIYA studio about grade-school bullying, horrific cruelty and a twee tentacled alien.

We Return to Is It Anime? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Leviathan,’ Studio Orange and Anime Steampunk

Columnist Andrew Osmond assesses the newly released Netflix series, its CG production studio, and the proud tradition of anime steampunk.

Who Doesn’t Love Summer Sun and Sea? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Children of the Sea’ and ‘Summer Time Rendering’: 2 Summers with Ayumu Watanabe

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 anime from the noted director – a film and a TV series – that are both set against summer sun, are easy to overlook, and are very good.

The Word Curmudgeon Comes to Mind ANIMATIONWorld

Separated at Birth: Hayao Miyazaki and Alan Moore

What can the creator of ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ have in common with the author of ‘Watchmen’ and ‘From Hell?’ A great deal, argues Andrew Osmond.

What’s Considered ‘Proper’ Fantasy? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Spirited Away’: Literature Versus Fanfic

Andrew Osmond looks at anime about people transported to fantasy worlds, and argues they come from very different traditions – some very old, and some very new.

Mixing Moe with Drama ANIMATIONWorld

‘A Place Further Than the Universe’: One of the Best Anime Ever

Andrew Osmond celebrates Atsuko Ishizuka’s wonderful adventure series about 4 girls going to Antarctica, how it follows classic story traditions, and how it mixes ‘moe’ with drama.