From Up on Poppy Hill is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and released in 2011. It was directed by Goro Miyazaki and based on a manga by Chizuru Takahashi and Tetsuro Sayama, which was serialized in 1980. This is the second film directed by Goro Miyazaki, and the screenplay was written by his father, Hayao Miyazaki. Along with the beautiful images...
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. The film was released in 2013 and was directed by Isao Takahata. The film was based on the Japanese classic “Taketori Monogatari” (The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter) and drew much attention for its unique watercolor-style animation. Director Takahata’s sensitive direction and beautiful visuals are highly regarded in Japanese animation...
The Japanese anime “Golden Kamuy” is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history and has a large international fan base. Based on a manga by Satoru Noda, it was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2014 to 2022. The anime version started in 2018 and is directed by Hitoshi Nanba. Multiple seasons of the anime have been produced to date, with the entire series...
Rurouni Kenshin is a legendary anime series that captures the spirit of Japan’s historical period during the Meiji Restoration. It’s an anime that blends action, romance, and moral dilemmas, making it a beloved piece of Japanese pop culture. Creator and Anime Director Rurouni Kenshin was originally created by Japanese manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki. The anime adaptation was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, a well-known director...
“Aragne: Sign of Vermillion” is an animated film released in 2018, created as an independent project by Saku Sakamoto. This remarkable project gained attention due to Sakamoto’s involvement in directing, writing, composing, and animating the entire film. The work blends horror and suspense, characterized by its unique atmosphere and intricate art style combined with impactful sound design. The film meticulously portrays mystery and psychological...
What is the Japanese animated film “The Wind Rises”? The Wind Rises is a classic Japanese animated film and one of the Studio Ghibli films directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s manga of the same name, which was serialized in the monthly Model Graphics magazine from 2009 to 2010. It was inspired by Tatsuo Hori’s novel “The Wind Rises,” which...
“Princess Mononoke” is an animated feature film released by Studio Ghibli in 1997. It was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.It grossed 19.3 billion yen at the box office, breaking the previous Japanese box office record held by “E.T.” (1982).This film was also the last Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki to be released in the 20th century. Synopsis The setting is medieval Japan. Ashitaka,...
“The Heike Story” is an anime adaptation of the classic Japanese epic of the same name, released in 2022. Directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Science SARU, the series retells the rise and fall of the Taira (Heike) clan during the late Heian period. Known for its historical significance, the original epic has captivated audiences for generations. The anime reimagines this tale with...
