If you’ve been involved with the anime community any time in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of the Fate series. Whether it’s Fate/Zero , Fate/Stay Night , or one of the numerous Fate/Grand Order adaptations, you’ve probably seen people discussing the series or sharing artwork from it. But what actually is this series? Speaking as a long-time fan, I’ll admit, it’s difficult to know where to even start with all these adaptations, spinoffs, games, and more, which is why I’m here to go through the history of this franchise, where it started, where it is now, and how to get into it for newcomers who want to try it out. But first, a little background. The Origins of Type-moon The history of Fate is heavily intertwined with the history of the game studio Type-moon . Type-moon began...
- 4/8/2024
- by Skyler Allen
- Crunchyroll
Thunderbolt Fantasy – a Japanese / Taiwanese martial arts puppetry co-production between Nitroplus, Good Smile Company, and Pili International Media – has revealed that it will be returning for a fourth season of sword-seeking adventure in 2024 as well as a film entitled “The Final Chapter” in 2025. A new teaser visual and video have also been revealed (below). Created and written by Gen Urobuchi, Thunderbolt Fantasy kicked off its first season in 2016 with a second season following in 2018 and a third season in 2021. The series has also inspired two films ( The Sword of Life and Death and Bewitching Melody of the West ) in 2017 and 2019, respectively. All three previous seasons as well as both films are currently available via streaming on Crunchyroll. Thunderbolt Fantasy Season 4 teaser visual Related: Seven Seas Licenses Thunderbolt Fantasy Manga Adaptation Crunchyroll describes Thunderbolt Fantasy : What happens when you then take Gen Urobuchi from Nitroplus and partner him with Pili International Media,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Ten years ago, Expelled from Paradise hit theaters in Japan, marking Toei Animation's first original feature film since 1973. The 3Dcg film was a surprising success — raking in more than 100 million yen across its 13-theater release. Now, the adventure will continue, as a follow-up film is confirmed to be in the works. Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart (translated as Liberated from Paradise ) is now in production, with Seiji Mizushima returning to direct and Gen Urobuchi once again penning the screenplay. A teaser visual has been released, showing what appears to be a much-changed Angela Balzac braving a snowy wasteland: Related: Synduality Echo of Ada Game Trailer Highlights Magus and Cradlecoffin Customization A teaser trailer has also been released: Related: The Imaginary Anime Film and Studio Ponoc Land New Global Distribution Deal The social media post confirms that the main staff have reunited for production and are currently working...
- 1/27/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Toei Animation's metaverse project Onn'on Studios will hold a virtual event "Virtual Anime Fes" using VR space at 15:00-17:00 on January 27 (Jst) / 22:00-24:00 on January 26 (Pst). The event will be held at Toei Animation’s multiverse theme park ImaginaryPark2070 on VRChat, and will also be live-streamed on Toei Animation's official YouTube channel below for free. The event will include a virtual reading stage featuring Kojiro Shindo (CV: Akihiro Miura) and Shuji Asano (CV: Kenji Akabane) from Kado: The Right Answer , an announcement of the release of a new Mr game from Kaiju Decode , and an announcement of a new film project by the production team of Expelled from Paradise , including director Seiji Mizushima and screenplay writer Gen Urobuchi. Additionally, the project 's three official characters — Memory (CV: Momo Asakura), Neiro (CV: Shino Shimoji), and Kaeru (CV: Karin Takahashi) will form a time-limited unit Satellite and will make their stage debut.
- 1/15/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Expressing solidarity with Hollywood actors on Day 1 of the SAG-AFTRA strike, specialty distributors polled were anxiously juggling opening weekend Q&As and movie premieres without talent. They were trying to clarify which actors on what international productions are SAG-AFTRA, bound by the guild, or neither. And, for those involved in production, trying to pin down the status of interim agreements for independent fare.
“I think we are all quite confused,” said one executive in the distribution space. “I’m trying to get SAG-AFTRA on the phone for a film we are opening in August. I have friends with films opening next Friday.” Individuals preferred not to be quoted given the sensitivity of the situation.
There’s much buzz around waivers, or interim agreements that SAG-AFTRA has said it will grant indie productions with zero studio/AMPTP ties. But there is still a lack of clarity around the application process and...
“I think we are all quite confused,” said one executive in the distribution space. “I’m trying to get SAG-AFTRA on the phone for a film we are opening in August. I have friends with films opening next Friday.” Individuals preferred not to be quoted given the sensitivity of the situation.
There’s much buzz around waivers, or interim agreements that SAG-AFTRA has said it will grant indie productions with zero studio/AMPTP ties. But there is still a lack of clarity around the application process and...
- 7/14/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
While anime networks are a dime-a-dozen across the internet, Netflix offers a decent selection of animated films and series from across the pond that could make your eyes pop and your sides hurt while your heart goes pitter-pat. A lot of the very best anime is available on Netflix. Whether you’re into supernatural horror, giant robots, high school romance, slice-of-life drama, fantasy action, or pure comedy, anime is a tour de force of animation while providing a feast for your senses. Below is a rotating list of some of the Best Anime on Netflix. Even if something’s not in your wheelhouse, give it a shot. Variety of the spice of life and anime is a far-reaching medium that often defies expectations.
All the anime films and series listed below are on American Netflix. Enjoy!
Aggretsuko
Workplace comedies give audiences some of the most relatable laughs that mirror their everyday lives.
All the anime films and series listed below are on American Netflix. Enjoy!
Aggretsuko
Workplace comedies give audiences some of the most relatable laughs that mirror their everyday lives.
- 5/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"Kamen Rider" celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 3 2021 by announcing three big new projects. One was "Fuuto Pi," an anime sequel to the popular detective series "Kamen Rider W." Another was "Shin Kamen Rider," the newest film by "Neon Genesis Evangelion" director Hideaki Anno. The last was "Kamen Rider Black Sun," a reboot of the classic "Kamen Rider Black." Each pays homage to the past while working to redefine the future of "Kamen Rider" in anime, film and live-action television.
"Kamen Rider Black Sun" was uploaded to Amazon Prime on October 28th, 2022. "Kamen Rider" fans had a tough time finding the series through Amazon's search engine; some resorted to posting direct links to the series via social media so their friends could check it out. "Black Sun" earned a positive write-up on Crunchyroll via tokusatsu expert Alicia Haddick, but has otherwise been completely ignored by the United States television press.
"Kamen Rider Black Sun" was uploaded to Amazon Prime on October 28th, 2022. "Kamen Rider" fans had a tough time finding the series through Amazon's search engine; some resorted to posting direct links to the series via social media so their friends could check it out. "Black Sun" earned a positive write-up on Crunchyroll via tokusatsu expert Alicia Haddick, but has otherwise been completely ignored by the United States television press.
- 11/5/2022
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
Like its namesake, the Netflix film Bubble is as beautiful as it is brief, with a deceptively complex story to boot. But bubbles aren’t just beautiful for Hibiki, a freerunner living in the bubble-infested and partially sunken remnants of Tokyo, they’re where all his troubles began. Hibiki’s high-flying journey of self-discovery is crafted by writer Gen Urobuchi (Madoka Magica), designed by Takeshi Obata, and brought to life by director Tetsuro Araki (Attack on Titan). The three creative giants synthesize their distinct artistic perspectives into a thrilling and unexpectedly heartfelt retelling of, believe it or not, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.
Unlike the entirety of the trio’s famous works, Bubble is decidedly appropriate for all ages. Kids will marvel at the gorgeous visuals and thrilling parkour races while big-brain-anime-enjoyers will appreciate its heady themes and also marvel at the gorgeous visuals. The action centers around...
Unlike the entirety of the trio’s famous works, Bubble is decidedly appropriate for all ages. Kids will marvel at the gorgeous visuals and thrilling parkour races while big-brain-anime-enjoyers will appreciate its heady themes and also marvel at the gorgeous visuals. The action centers around...
- 4/28/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The story is set in Tokyo, after bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world. Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families, acting as a battlefield for parkour team battles as they leap from building to building. Hibiki (Jun Shison), a young ace known for his dangerous play style, makes a reckless move one day and plummets into the gravity-bending sea. His life is saved by Uta (Riria), a girl with mysterious powers who appears suddenly. The pair then hear a unique sound audible only to them. Why did Uta appear before Hibiki? Their encounter leads to a revelation that will change the world.
(Source: Netflix)
Bubble is an original Netflix parkour themed anime and one of the selected entries for this year’s 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. Wit Studio...
(Source: Netflix)
Bubble is an original Netflix parkour themed anime and one of the selected entries for this year’s 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. Wit Studio...
- 3/2/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Directors: Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno/ Writers: Ishirô Honda, Yusuke Kozaki and Gen Urobuchi. Cast: Lucien Dodge, Kana Hanazawa, Ken'yû Horiuchi, Yûki Kaji and Mamoru Miyano. Fans of Toho's Godzilla franchise are better off watching Planet of the Monsters (2017) and City on the Edge of Battle together, rather than apart. This animated trilogy will conclude in November (in Japan), and the Netflix release will most likely follow after. City on the Edge is self-contained. But, the tease for what's next is worse than waiting for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Part 2! With this film, a huge battle royale is coming. The first film had Godzilla facing Mecha Godzilla in a quick flashback. Other creatures had quick cameos, but to not have the King of Monsters have more face-offs against other kaijus is a letdown. He still has to fight those nuisance humans on the planet they once called home. They...
- 7/31/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Featuring the voices of: Lucien Dodge, Kana Hanazawa, Kenyu Horiuchi, Yuki Kaji, Kenta Miyake, Mamoru Miyano, Kazuya Nakai, Ari Ozawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda | Written by Yusuke Kozaki, Gen Urobuchi | Directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, Kôbun Shizuno
Following their crushing defeat at the hands of Godzilla Earth, Haruo Sakaki and his allies encounter a mysterious aboriginal tribe descended from the humans left behind on Earth 20,000 years ago, and uncover a mechanized city-sized fortress formed from the long-lost anti-Godzilla weapon Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle is the reportedly second entry – after its predecessor Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters led the charge into the newly established animated lore – of a new intended trilogy of films for the western hemisphere, yet installed as an anime TV show in Godzilla’s’ native Japan.
While the first entry didn’t necessarily impress on a story level with very little...
Following their crushing defeat at the hands of Godzilla Earth, Haruo Sakaki and his allies encounter a mysterious aboriginal tribe descended from the humans left behind on Earth 20,000 years ago, and uncover a mechanized city-sized fortress formed from the long-lost anti-Godzilla weapon Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle is the reportedly second entry – after its predecessor Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters led the charge into the newly established animated lore – of a new intended trilogy of films for the western hemisphere, yet installed as an anime TV show in Godzilla’s’ native Japan.
While the first entry didn’t necessarily impress on a story level with very little...
- 7/24/2018
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
There's a lot of focus on Warner Bros.' Godzilla: King of Monsters since footage is expected to debut at Comic-Con, but Netflix has just released Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, the sequel to last year's animated feature Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters. The new movie picks up where "Planet of the Monsters" left off, with Haruo and his team looking for a way to defeat the largest Godzilla we've seen to date. This time, they put their hope in the abandoned Mechagodzilla facility and have an unexpected encounter the indigenous Houtua tribe.
There's a surprising lack of Godzilla in "Planet of the Monsters," but I'm hoping they address that in the sequel. Either way, those looking for their Godzilla fix that haven't seen the first movie may want to give it a try to see a futuristic take on the Godzilla story. We've included the trailer below,...
There's a surprising lack of Godzilla in "Planet of the Monsters," but I'm hoping they address that in the sequel. Either way, those looking for their Godzilla fix that haven't seen the first movie may want to give it a try to see a futuristic take on the Godzilla story. We've included the trailer below,...
- 7/18/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Netflix’s cutest death-metal fan is returning for more face-melting good times. The streaming service announced Monday at Anime Expo it has renewed “Aggretsuko” for Season 2.
The charming anime series follows 25-year-old red panda Retsuko, who works an oppressive office job by day and vents her frustrations through death metal karaoke at night. The series examines micro-aggressions, sexism, and the pressures society puts on people to conform to a specific “good” person image.
In the Season 1 review, IndieWire noted, “As it stands, this delightful season is more like filling up on Costco samples than a more substantial series binge. That’s no doubt part of its charm. If Netflix sees fit to renew it for another season, however, there’s definitely an appetite for meatier fare.”
Watch the sizzle reel below:
“Castlevania” Season 2
At the expo, Netflix also revealed “Castlevania” Season 2’s release date in addition to some first-look photos below.
The charming anime series follows 25-year-old red panda Retsuko, who works an oppressive office job by day and vents her frustrations through death metal karaoke at night. The series examines micro-aggressions, sexism, and the pressures society puts on people to conform to a specific “good” person image.
In the Season 1 review, IndieWire noted, “As it stands, this delightful season is more like filling up on Costco samples than a more substantial series binge. That’s no doubt part of its charm. If Netflix sees fit to renew it for another season, however, there’s definitely an appetite for meatier fare.”
Watch the sizzle reel below:
“Castlevania” Season 2
At the expo, Netflix also revealed “Castlevania” Season 2’s release date in addition to some first-look photos below.
- 7/6/2018
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
While we wait to see the King of the Monsters return to the big screen in live-action form, Toho and Polygon Pictures are bringing the radioactive reptile 20,000 years into the future in the new anime movie Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, coming soon to Netflix around the world following its theatrical release in Japan.
On Twitter, Netflix Japan confirmed that Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters will be released on the streaming service globally on January 17th.
The first of three films in a planned Godzilla animated trilogy, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is expected to be followed by a sequel that will feature Mecha Godzilla, according to ComicBook.com.
Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates, and watch the latest trailer for Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters below. Will you be streaming it on Netflix?
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a...
On Twitter, Netflix Japan confirmed that Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters will be released on the streaming service globally on January 17th.
The first of three films in a planned Godzilla animated trilogy, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is expected to be followed by a sequel that will feature Mecha Godzilla, according to ComicBook.com.
Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates, and watch the latest trailer for Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters below. Will you be streaming it on Netflix?
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a...
- 1/9/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Before Godzilla returns to the big screen in live-action form, you can see the radioactive reptile wreak havoc in Toho's new animated Godzilla movie that will be released on Netflix after a theatrical run in Japan. The Japanese trailer for the film takes you into the future for an epic showdown between humans and the creature who now rules their world.
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a colossal cultural icon loved by millions around the world. The 2016 release of “Shin Godzilla”, directed by Hideaki Anno, reinvigorated the franchise with a novel and realistic depiction of the iconic monster story, earning 82.5 million Us dollars at the box-office and capturing the imagination of new and old fans alike. Now in 2017, Godzilla evolves in an unexpected direction as a feature-length animated film.
The animated movie takes the franchise into uncharted territory -- a harsh world...
"Since it was first released as a feature film in 1954, “Godzilla” has become a colossal cultural icon loved by millions around the world. The 2016 release of “Shin Godzilla”, directed by Hideaki Anno, reinvigorated the franchise with a novel and realistic depiction of the iconic monster story, earning 82.5 million Us dollars at the box-office and capturing the imagination of new and old fans alike. Now in 2017, Godzilla evolves in an unexpected direction as a feature-length animated film.
The animated movie takes the franchise into uncharted territory -- a harsh world...
- 8/17/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Not too long ago, we got our first taste of the upcoming anime Godzilla: Monster Planet in a teaser. The teaser was…underwhelming to say the least. It showed us very little of what to expect, and frankly, I don’t care for the CG visual effects they’re going for in the flick itself.
Of course, you could only judge so much of a film on a 30-second teaser, and I was more than willing to give the film another chance to wow me. Toho recently put out a new one minute and 15 second trailer, and while it didn’t quite wow me, it was a step up from the first one. Admittedly, I’m still no thrilled with the animation style we settled on, and I can’t speak Japanese to save my life, but I do feel like this one shows more of the dark and immense atmosphere of the film.
Of course, you could only judge so much of a film on a 30-second teaser, and I was more than willing to give the film another chance to wow me. Toho recently put out a new one minute and 15 second trailer, and while it didn’t quite wow me, it was a step up from the first one. Admittedly, I’m still no thrilled with the animation style we settled on, and I can’t speak Japanese to save my life, but I do feel like this one shows more of the dark and immense atmosphere of the film.
- 8/17/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Netflix is going all in on anime as they add the eagerly anticipated Godzilla movie and 12 other projects to their slate of upcoming programming. Deadline says in addition to the series the network is also overseeing the development of Cannon Busters, Devilman Crybaby, B: The Beginning, and Knights Of The Zodiac: Saint Seiya just to name a few.
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
- 8/2/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
The first trailer is here for the Godzilla anime film 'Godzilla: Kaiju Wakusei' (Godzilla: Monster Planet). The film is co-directed by Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, with a screenplay by Gen Urobuchi
In the year 2048, the human race is forced to leave Earth after decades of losing against Godzilla and other giant monsters. They take a twenty year journey to another planet called Tau Ceti e, but upon arrival, they discover that the planet has become uninhabitable. As living conditions on their ship deteriorate, a young man named Haruo spearheads a movement to return to Earth and take it back from the monsters. The ship successfully makes the return voyage, but the crew discovers that twenty thousand years have passed and Earth's ecosystem has evolved, with Godzilla reigning atop the new food chain.
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Japan in November 2017 and will be released worldwide...
In the year 2048, the human race is forced to leave Earth after decades of losing against Godzilla and other giant monsters. They take a twenty year journey to another planet called Tau Ceti e, but upon arrival, they discover that the planet has become uninhabitable. As living conditions on their ship deteriorate, a young man named Haruo spearheads a movement to return to Earth and take it back from the monsters. The ship successfully makes the return voyage, but the crew discovers that twenty thousand years have passed and Earth's ecosystem has evolved, with Godzilla reigning atop the new food chain.
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Japan in November 2017 and will be released worldwide...
- 7/6/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
Godzilla is having something of a resurgence in the mainstream. In the past couple years, there have been a couple live-action films — one from America, and one from Japan. Additionally, we have a sequel on the way to Gareth Edwards’ version, as well as a new animated film from Toho Animation. Today, we’re here to take a look at what the animated film, Godzilla: Monster Planet has to offer.
The film come from the mind of famous screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, who anime fans will recognize as the scribe behind such hits as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero, Expelled From Paradise, and Psycho-Pass. The writer is well known for going big with his ideas. He hits big, but also tends to miss big as well.
Taking the helm are Hiroyuki Seshita and Kobun Shizuno. The former director is perhaps a bit more notable due to his involvement in the...
The film come from the mind of famous screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, who anime fans will recognize as the scribe behind such hits as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero, Expelled From Paradise, and Psycho-Pass. The writer is well known for going big with his ideas. He hits big, but also tends to miss big as well.
Taking the helm are Hiroyuki Seshita and Kobun Shizuno. The former director is perhaps a bit more notable due to his involvement in the...
- 7/6/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
It's amazing to see the strength of some characters in film over decades. Although very cheesy at times, Godzilla has now been around for over 60 years. First brought to life by Toho Company in 1954. Later he was re-imagined by director Roland Emmerich in the American film titled Godzilla. This version of the classic monster was not received well by fans of the films. Then in 2014 Gareth Edwards took the helm of Godzilla's American reboot and the start of Legendary Picture's "MonsterVerse", which we now know also include's the legendary King Kong.
With Godzilla continuing to entertain fans worldwide, IGN reported that a new Godzilla film would be released in theaters in Japan and then later also be released on Netflix. The movie is being made by a Japanese anime studio called Polygon Pictures. They will be attempting to re-imagine the character in a futuristic world. It is being directed...
With Godzilla continuing to entertain fans worldwide, IGN reported that a new Godzilla film would be released in theaters in Japan and then later also be released on Netflix. The movie is being made by a Japanese anime studio called Polygon Pictures. They will be attempting to re-imagine the character in a futuristic world. It is being directed...
- 3/15/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
In recent years, monster fans have heard the mighty roar of the radioactive reptile, and the King of the Monsters shows no signs of slowing down, as Netflix and Toho are now teaming up for a new anime Godzilla project.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: Tokyo, Japan 13 March 2017 - Netflix, the world’s leading Internet television network, today announced an exciting addition to its slate, an original Japanese animation based on the Godzilla character, which will have its exclusive premiere on Netflix worldwide following a Toho theatrical release in Japan.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
The Godzilla anime will be released globally on Netflix after a Japanese theatrical release via Toho. An exact release date and trailer have not yet been revealed, but you can check out concept art from the anime below, via the official site.
Press Release: Tokyo, Japan 13 March 2017 - Netflix, the world’s leading Internet television network, today announced an exciting addition to its slate, an original Japanese animation based on the Godzilla character, which will have its exclusive premiere on Netflix worldwide following a Toho theatrical release in Japan.
The first-ever high quality animation of the iconic global monster franchise is set to offer an epic re-imagining of the Godzilla world of the future.
- 3/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
After more than 50 years, the King of the Monsters is getting the anime treatment. Toho is producing their first-ever Godzilla anime film, which will be heading to Netflix later this year.
After years of inactivity, the Godzilla franchise has become very productive lately. 2014 gave us Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, which will spawn a sequel Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019. A Japanese version by Toho called Shin Godzilla came out last year, winning Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards. And 2020 will give us the long-awaited crossover remake Godzilla vs. King Kong. On top of all that, we’re getting an anime film.
According to the site Bloody Disgusting, Netflix Japan announced the new animated film via Twitter. Co-Produced by Toho and Polygon Pictures. The film will be scripted by Gen Urobuchi and co-directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kôbun Shizuno, along with a voice actor cast including Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai,...
After years of inactivity, the Godzilla franchise has become very productive lately. 2014 gave us Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, which will spawn a sequel Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019. A Japanese version by Toho called Shin Godzilla came out last year, winning Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards. And 2020 will give us the long-awaited crossover remake Godzilla vs. King Kong. On top of all that, we’re getting an anime film.
According to the site Bloody Disgusting, Netflix Japan announced the new animated film via Twitter. Co-Produced by Toho and Polygon Pictures. The film will be scripted by Gen Urobuchi and co-directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kôbun Shizuno, along with a voice actor cast including Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai,...
- 3/14/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Ryan Lambie Aug 22, 2016
Japan's most famous kaiju is to get an animated feature film, as Toho announces the "big-scale" Godzilla...
Godzilla may have passed his 60th birthday, but the city-levelling creature still holds as much fascination as he ever did. Gareth Edwards' Us Godzilla film marked the kaiju's anniversary back in 2014, while this year's Shin Godzilla was a huge hit in Japan in June. The Japanese studio that created Godzilla (or Gojira, as he's known in the far east) isn't stopping with that hit, either.
According to Variety, Toho is in the process of making an animated movie, simply called Godzilla, which it describes as a "big-scale" feature film - a contrast from the fondly-remembered but goofy TV series co-created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s. Animation will be handled by Tokyo's Polygon Pictures, the studio behind such things as Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence and Transformers Prime. As such,...
Japan's most famous kaiju is to get an animated feature film, as Toho announces the "big-scale" Godzilla...
Godzilla may have passed his 60th birthday, but the city-levelling creature still holds as much fascination as he ever did. Gareth Edwards' Us Godzilla film marked the kaiju's anniversary back in 2014, while this year's Shin Godzilla was a huge hit in Japan in June. The Japanese studio that created Godzilla (or Gojira, as he's known in the far east) isn't stopping with that hit, either.
According to Variety, Toho is in the process of making an animated movie, simply called Godzilla, which it describes as a "big-scale" feature film - a contrast from the fondly-remembered but goofy TV series co-created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s. Animation will be handled by Tokyo's Polygon Pictures, the studio behind such things as Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence and Transformers Prime. As such,...
- 8/22/2016
- Den of Geek
Been waiting to see an animated Godzilla feature film from Toho all these years? No...?! Too bad. You're getting one anyway. Toho has announced they are going into production a full-length animated movie simply known as Godzilla that should be hitting theaters already sometime next year with Gen Urobuchi penning the script and overseeing the original story and Kobun... Read More...
- 8/19/2016
- by Billy Donnelly
- JoBlo.com
Toho, the Japanese production company behind Godzilla, has announced that they will be developing the first feature-length anime Godzilla movie with Polygon Pictures! The movie is currently just called Godzilla, and it's scheduled to be released in 2017.
The film is being co-directed by Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan series) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia). The script for the film is being written by Gen Urobuchi, who is a popular writer of graphic novels, light novels, and anime scripts. One of his most recent credits includes the 2015 feature animation film Psycho-Pass: The Movie. Shizuno offered up the following brief statement:
“We’re aiming to make a big-scale animation entertainment that people who love Godzilla and people who know nothing about him can both enjoy."
There's no information on what the story will entail, but we have the image above that comes from the official website. It looks like a sci-fi...
The film is being co-directed by Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan series) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia). The script for the film is being written by Gen Urobuchi, who is a popular writer of graphic novels, light novels, and anime scripts. One of his most recent credits includes the 2015 feature animation film Psycho-Pass: The Movie. Shizuno offered up the following brief statement:
“We’re aiming to make a big-scale animation entertainment that people who love Godzilla and people who know nothing about him can both enjoy."
There's no information on what the story will entail, but we have the image above that comes from the official website. It looks like a sci-fi...
- 8/19/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With Godzilla: Resurgence making drug cartel dollars at the Japanese box office (opened in Japan on July 29), it seems that Polygon Pictures (Transformers Prime series) is now doing an animated film adaptation of Godzilla and has been green-lit. The Godzilla franchise already inspired two animated series: one from Hanna-Barbera in 1978 and one that served as a follow-up to the 1998 film.
Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita are directing the film from a screenplay written by Gen Urobuchi. No official title nor release date for the film has revealed.
For now check out the official website, which is now live.
Source: animeanime.jp...
Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita are directing the film from a screenplay written by Gen Urobuchi. No official title nor release date for the film has revealed.
For now check out the official website, which is now live.
Source: animeanime.jp...
- 8/19/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
It’s hard to keep a good man down. It’s even hard to keep a city-destroying monster at bay. Godzilla has never disappeared from Japanese screens for as long as he was absent from American movie theaters — 1998 to 2014 — and it’s been announced that the next installment in the series from Toho will be an anime film set to arrive next year.
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Written by Gen Urobuchi and directed by Kobun Shizuno, the film is currently untitled. A website launched for it today and, though it won’t offer prospective viewers much information about the project, it does feature some striking concept art: three astronauts who’ve either intentionally brought their spacecraft down above a lush, blue-tinted valley or perhaps landed there by necessity. Godzilla himself is nowhere to be seen,...
Read More: ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ Trailer: The Beloved Monster Returns In Toho’s First Godzilla Movie In A Decade
Written by Gen Urobuchi and directed by Kobun Shizuno, the film is currently untitled. A website launched for it today and, though it won’t offer prospective viewers much information about the project, it does feature some striking concept art: three astronauts who’ve either intentionally brought their spacecraft down above a lush, blue-tinted valley or perhaps landed there by necessity. Godzilla himself is nowhere to be seen,...
- 8/18/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Based on the character from the Masters of the Universe cartoon, Sideshow Collectibles’ Evil-Lyn statue will be shipped early next year. Also in this round-up: release details for both The Dead Room and the Psycho-Pass prequel manga.
Sideshow’s Evil-Lyn Statue: From Sideshow Collectibles: “Sideshow is proud to present the stunning sorceress, Evil-Lyn, who joins Skeletor and He-Man in our new statue collection inspired by the popular 80’s cartoon series, Masters of the Universe!
Skeletor could not hope for a more capable ally than the sinister and sultry Evil-Lyn -intelligent, fearless, and gifted with an incredible mastery of dark magic – that is, when she isn’t carrying out her own wicked schemes! Joined by her faithful falcon, Screeech, the conniving witch strikes a dramatic pose at the base of Snake Mountain in her signature headdress, intricate armor, and a dazzling costume that perfectly frames the serpent tattoos winding down her back.
Sideshow’s Evil-Lyn Statue: From Sideshow Collectibles: “Sideshow is proud to present the stunning sorceress, Evil-Lyn, who joins Skeletor and He-Man in our new statue collection inspired by the popular 80’s cartoon series, Masters of the Universe!
Skeletor could not hope for a more capable ally than the sinister and sultry Evil-Lyn -intelligent, fearless, and gifted with an incredible mastery of dark magic – that is, when she isn’t carrying out her own wicked schemes! Joined by her faithful falcon, Screeech, the conniving witch strikes a dramatic pose at the base of Snake Mountain in her signature headdress, intricate armor, and a dazzling costume that perfectly frames the serpent tattoos winding down her back.
- 3/21/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Leap into the world of Psycho-Pass, a thrilling, futuristic and gripping new crime drama brought to you by Production I.G. (Ghost In The Shell, Blood-c, The End Of Evangelion) that echoes hard-hitting film and TV series such as Minority Report, Judge Dredd and The Tomorrow People.
Brace yourself for a hardboiled, sci-fi thriller from the creator of Madoka Magica and the studio that brought you Ghost in the Shell. Welcome to a world where just thinking about a crime is enough to enough to make you guilty. Bad intentions can no longer be hidden, and the police know exactly which tainted minds are about to cross over to the wrong side of the law. The great equalizer in the war on thugs is the Dominator, a futuristic weapon that can read minds and assess the risk that a citizen will turn criminal. Cops work in teams made up of Enforcers and Inspectors.
Brace yourself for a hardboiled, sci-fi thriller from the creator of Madoka Magica and the studio that brought you Ghost in the Shell. Welcome to a world where just thinking about a crime is enough to enough to make you guilty. Bad intentions can no longer be hidden, and the police know exactly which tainted minds are about to cross over to the wrong side of the law. The great equalizer in the war on thugs is the Dominator, a futuristic weapon that can read minds and assess the risk that a citizen will turn criminal. Cops work in teams made up of Enforcers and Inspectors.
- 9/10/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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