In a recent interview with Comic Natalie, studio Orange founder Eiji Inomoto shared his initial doubts on the establishment of a CG specialized animation studio and the remarkable rise of CG animation within the anime industry.
Initially a freelance CG creator in the game industry, Inomoto transitioned to anime with ‘Zoids: Chaotic Century‘ in 1999. He handled all aspects of production for projects like ‘Geneshaft‘ and ‘Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex‘.
His pivotal moment came when he was offered to manage CG for Shoji Kawamori’s ‘Aquarion‘, leading him to establish Orange.
Initial Skepticism:
Reflecting on the early days, Inomoto revealed that he was unsure if such a company could sustain itself as a viable business even with the increasing use of CG in anime.
“At that time, the demand for CG in the anime industry was growing as a way to fill in the gaps that were difficult to handle with traditional animation.
Initially a freelance CG creator in the game industry, Inomoto transitioned to anime with ‘Zoids: Chaotic Century‘ in 1999. He handled all aspects of production for projects like ‘Geneshaft‘ and ‘Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex‘.
His pivotal moment came when he was offered to manage CG for Shoji Kawamori’s ‘Aquarion‘, leading him to establish Orange.
Initial Skepticism:
Reflecting on the early days, Inomoto revealed that he was unsure if such a company could sustain itself as a viable business even with the increasing use of CG in anime.
“At that time, the demand for CG in the anime industry was growing as a way to fill in the gaps that were difficult to handle with traditional animation.
- 5/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Haruko Ichikawa’s magnum opus, Land of the Lustrous, has reached its last chapter, titled “Houseki no Kuni,” in the June edition of Monthly Afternoon. After a fantastic twelve years, the series has come to an end. It was published by Kodansha, and the final chapter became available in Japan on April 25. Land of the Lustrous was one of Ichikawa’s best works.
Land of the Lustrous by Haruko Ichikawa
The last volume, volume 13, will be available in Japan in the fall of 2024. Land of the Lustrous is set in an action fantasy world occupied by crystalline living things known as the Lustrous. Each unique gem must struggle for their way of life against the danger of lunarians who want to make them into decorations.
The manga series also received a twelve-episode anime adaptation, which was produced by Studio Orange and aired between October and December 2017. As the series finally ended,...
Land of the Lustrous by Haruko Ichikawa
The last volume, volume 13, will be available in Japan in the fall of 2024. Land of the Lustrous is set in an action fantasy world occupied by crystalline living things known as the Lustrous. Each unique gem must struggle for their way of life against the danger of lunarians who want to make them into decorations.
The manga series also received a twelve-episode anime adaptation, which was produced by Studio Orange and aired between October and December 2017. As the series finally ended,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Original anime Train to the End of the World is chugging along nicely after its broadcast premiere earlier this week. Before we arrive at the next exciting stop on Monday, the series' official accounts today released creditless versions of the opening and ending theme sequences, which feature "Ga-tan Go-ton" by Rei Nakashima and "Eureka" by Rokudenashi, respectively. The first episode is now streaming on Crunchyroll . Train to the End of the World Opening Theme Video Train to the End of the World Ending Theme Video Related: A Condition Called Love Anime Releases Creditless Theme Song Videos Featuring original character designs by namo ( The Coppersmith's Bride manga), Train to the End of the World is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima ( Shirobako ) at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Michiko Yokote ( Land of the Lustrous ), character designs adapted for animation by Asako Nishida ( Call of the Night ) and music by Miho Tsujibayashi.
- 4/5/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Haruko Ichikawa’s Land of the Lustrous manga will conclude its run in the upcoming June issue of Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine with chapter 108 slated for release on April 25, 2024, after 12 years of serialization.
The announcement was made in the May issue of Monthly Afternoon, which was released on March 25, 2024.
The preview page featured in the May issue revealed a special message to all the readers of the manga: “Next issue, the conclusion of Land of the Lustrous. I have been captivated by the delicate yet resilient gems engaged in battle. Since the serialization began in 2012 —— I couldn’t take my eyes off Phosphophyllite. The life on earth that has continued for a long time, changing its shape and form over an incredible amount of time, will come to a close in the next issue…!“
Land of the Lustrous is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruko Ichikawa.
The announcement was made in the May issue of Monthly Afternoon, which was released on March 25, 2024.
The preview page featured in the May issue revealed a special message to all the readers of the manga: “Next issue, the conclusion of Land of the Lustrous. I have been captivated by the delicate yet resilient gems engaged in battle. Since the serialization began in 2012 —— I couldn’t take my eyes off Phosphophyllite. The life on earth that has continued for a long time, changing its shape and form over an incredible amount of time, will come to a close in the next issue…!“
Land of the Lustrous is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruko Ichikawa.
- 3/26/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The May issue of Monthly Afternoon magazine released today in Japan announced that the twelve-year serialization of Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous manga will officially conclude in the following June issue releasing on April 25, 2024 . Land of the Lustrous conclusion announcement Related: Shinanonchi no Ikuru Tops AnimeJapan's 'Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking' Poll for 2024 Land of the Lustrous was first published in October 2012 and made Kono Manga ga Sugoi! ' s annual ranking on two occasions, underwent multiple hiatuses and was adapted into an acclaimed anime produced by Trigun Stampede studio Orange over the course of its run. Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Upcoming original anime series Train to the End of the World has released its third trailer, revealing more visuals about the upcoming post-apocalyptic anime series, as well as a preview of its ending song. As confirmed, the series will premiere in Japan on April 1, 2024, with Crunchyroll streaming the series internationally. A manga adaptation of the anime will start publication on March 25, 2024, a little ahead of the anime’s premiere.
The anime series will follow four young girls as they are riding on a train in a post-apocalyptic world. Since we’re dealing with an original anime series, there is not much we can reveal about the story, but we know that the main cast members include:
Chika Anzai as Shizuru Chikura Azumi Waki as Hoshi Nadeshiko Erisa Kuon as Reimi Kuga Hina Kino as Akira Shinonome Nao Tōyama as Yōka Nakatomi Kazuyuki Okitsu as Zenjirō
The newly-released trailer for the...
The anime series will follow four young girls as they are riding on a train in a post-apocalyptic world. Since we’re dealing with an original anime series, there is not much we can reveal about the story, but we know that the main cast members include:
Chika Anzai as Shizuru Chikura Azumi Waki as Hoshi Nadeshiko Erisa Kuon as Reimi Kuga Hina Kino as Akira Shinonome Nao Tōyama as Yōka Nakatomi Kazuyuki Okitsu as Zenjirō
The newly-released trailer for the...
- 3/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
In a surprising move, Twitter has officially jumped on the year end ranking bandwagon, revealing the top 5 anime and manga, among other categories that dominated the platform in the year 2023 in Japan. This announcement comes as part of the XTrendAward.
XTrendAward is an accolade known for its data-driven approach in determining the real trends of the year based on the various posts across the platform.
Taking the top spot in the anime category was Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, and Chiikawa in the manga category.
Checkout the top 5 trending anime of 2023 on Twitter below:
1. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
2. Jujutsu Kaisen
3. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
4. Attack On Titan
5. Oshi No Ko
Moreover, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury was the third most trending topic overall on X, with Jujutsu Kaisen taking eighth spot.
Top 5 trending manga of 2023:
1. Chiikawa
2. Hyperinflation
3. The Dangers In My Heart...
XTrendAward is an accolade known for its data-driven approach in determining the real trends of the year based on the various posts across the platform.
Taking the top spot in the anime category was Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, and Chiikawa in the manga category.
Checkout the top 5 trending anime of 2023 on Twitter below:
1. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
2. Jujutsu Kaisen
3. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
4. Attack On Titan
5. Oshi No Ko
Moreover, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury was the third most trending topic overall on X, with Jujutsu Kaisen taking eighth spot.
Top 5 trending manga of 2023:
1. Chiikawa
2. Hyperinflation
3. The Dangers In My Heart...
- 12/28/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Diverse storytelling is one of anime’s most appealing qualities. Want a show about superheroes? There’s a series for you. Ninja? You, too. Demon slayers? Yup. Not interested in action or horror? Don’t worry. You can find series about high school volleyball teams, people who transmigrate to another world, and workplace romance. It’s not an exaggeration to say that there’s an anime for everyone, no matter their tastes or preferences.
Given the wide variety of stories, there’s a lot of anime about Lbgtq people and the queer experience. To be clear, anime has more than its fair share of problematic portrayals such as uninterrogated crossdressing tropes, unchallenged homophobia and transphobia, and comedy at the expense of a queer character. But these things are hardly unique to anime, unfortunately. Despite these shortcomings, the format does have great series exploring the LGBTQ experience in different contexts and...
Given the wide variety of stories, there’s a lot of anime about Lbgtq people and the queer experience. To be clear, anime has more than its fair share of problematic portrayals such as uninterrogated crossdressing tropes, unchallenged homophobia and transphobia, and comedy at the expense of a queer character. But these things are hardly unique to anime, unfortunately. Despite these shortcomings, the format does have great series exploring the LGBTQ experience in different contexts and...
- 6/29/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
You just can’t keep Godzilla down. We’ve gotten several animated Godzilla films in the past, including Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, and Godzilla: The Planet Eater but now we’re getting an all-new Godzilla anime series! Coming from director Atsushi Takahashi who worked on Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi and the anime studio bones (My Hero Academia) in partnership with studio Orange This new series will be produced using hand-drawn and CG animation styles.
The creative team will also include composer Kan Sawada who’s worked on multiple Doraemon films, writer Toh Enjoe, character designer Kazue Kato (who created Blue Exorcist) and animated Eiji Yamamori of Studio Ghibili.
The series is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2021 and we’ve got some great art below to show you from the series below.
All of...
The creative team will also include composer Kan Sawada who’s worked on multiple Doraemon films, writer Toh Enjoe, character designer Kazue Kato (who created Blue Exorcist) and animated Eiji Yamamori of Studio Ghibili.
The series is set to premiere globally on Netflix in 2021 and we’ve got some great art below to show you from the series below.
All of...
- 10/7/2020
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Netflix announced that “Godzilla: Singular Point,” a new original anime series based on the classic movie monster, will premiere on the streaming service in 2021.
The project will be directed by Atsushi Takahashi (“Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi”) and hails from Bones, the anime studio behind the well-known “My Hero Academia” in partnership with Orange. The show’s creative team includes Kan Sawada, Toh Enjoe, Kazue Kato, and Studio Ghibli’s Eiji Yamamori.
The series will combine hand-drawn and CG animation styles and will not be related to Netflix’s various “Godzilla” anime films but other details, including voice cast and a specific release date, are under wraps.
“Godzilla: Singular Point” is the latest in a series of “Godzilla” titles at Netflix. The streaming service serves as the global distributor for “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters,” “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle,” and “Godzilla: The Planet Eater.
The project will be directed by Atsushi Takahashi (“Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi”) and hails from Bones, the anime studio behind the well-known “My Hero Academia” in partnership with Orange. The show’s creative team includes Kan Sawada, Toh Enjoe, Kazue Kato, and Studio Ghibli’s Eiji Yamamori.
The series will combine hand-drawn and CG animation styles and will not be related to Netflix’s various “Godzilla” anime films but other details, including voice cast and a specific release date, are under wraps.
“Godzilla: Singular Point” is the latest in a series of “Godzilla” titles at Netflix. The streaming service serves as the global distributor for “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters,” “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle,” and “Godzilla: The Planet Eater.
- 10/7/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are back to celebrate the year’s best anime content, and have finally released more details about the awards ceremony, as well as when and where to buy tickets for the event. The awards ceremony is set to take place on the night of February 24th, 2018 at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood and is a celebration of all things anime. If you aren’t able to make it to the ceremony, as it will also be live streamed here.
During the ceremony, shows that will be highlighted include both shows that live on Crunchyroll, and those that don’t, such as Crunchyroll’s ‘My Hero Academia‘ Season 2, Amazon’s ‘Made in Abyss‘, and Netflix’s ‘Little Witch Academia‘ Season 2. Here’s the trailer for the anime awards for a preview of what’s to come with this year’s awards:
Here are all of the nominees...
During the ceremony, shows that will be highlighted include both shows that live on Crunchyroll, and those that don’t, such as Crunchyroll’s ‘My Hero Academia‘ Season 2, Amazon’s ‘Made in Abyss‘, and Netflix’s ‘Little Witch Academia‘ Season 2. Here’s the trailer for the anime awards for a preview of what’s to come with this year’s awards:
Here are all of the nominees...
- 1/17/2018
- by Taylor Salan
- Age of the Nerd
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