The Japan TimesDec 12, 2024
Anime has been on a roll for the first half of the decade and 2024 was no exception. Check out our anime writer’s review of the year and top picks from the 2020s. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/12/13/film/2024-year-anime-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #2024inreview #anime #japanesefilm #ghostcatanzu #afewmomentsofcheers #lookback
Big franchises and bold voices dominated anime in 2024

In a year of major box-office hits such as “Conan” and “Haikyu!!,” smaller animators used nontraditional tools to stand out from the rest.

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The Japan TimesAug 11, 2024
Recent releases “Ghost Cat Anzu" and “A Few Moments of Cheers” stand out from blockbuster hits by finding creative partners abroad and embracing techniques old and new. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/08/11/film/anime-a-few-moments-of-cheers-ghost-cat-anzu/ #culture #film #anime #ghostcatanzu #afewmomentsofcheers
Two hidden gems hint at a path to more diversity in anime

“Ghost Cat Anzu' and “A Few Moments of Cheers” stand out from blockbuster hits by finding creative partners abroad and embracing techniques old and new.

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