This season's Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! has been a delightful journey into the anime production process, full of insights into this art form we all love. But Eizouken isn't the only anime that has tackled anime itself as a topic, or celebrated the common struggles of artists in general. Today on Why It Works, let's highlight some of the best anime about anime!
Nearly a decade after his passing, Satoshi Kon's earliest works are still changing our lives. Beginning as an assistant to Akira artist Katushiro Otomo, Kon quickly set the world ablaze with his mind-bending animation and directing. Read more about how Satoshi Kon and his works after the jump!
Those of you who were looking forward to the November 19 Blu-ray/DVD release of Satoshi Kon's acclaimed anime film Millennium Actress will need to wait just a little longer. Shout! Factory followed up on its plans for the feature, so read on for more.
Satoshi Kon's cinematic masterpiece Millennium Actress is coming to theaters this month! The remastered edition will feature a brand new dub, as ewll as exclusive interviews after the show. Join us for a look back on the film, from its themes to its status as a companion piece to Perfect Blue, after the jump.
Eleven Arts Anime Studio has premiered a new trailer for the critically acclaimed Millennium Actress anime film ahead of theatrical screenings scheduled for August 13th and 19th. Hit the jump for the trailer.
Eleven Arts has announced the prinicipal English dub voice cast for its forthcoming theatrical screening of the newly renastered Millennium Actress period film drama by acclaimed director Satoshi Kon. Hit the jump for the details.
Now's your chance to see another Satoshi Kon classic -- the ad-supposed streaming site Tubi TV has made Millennium Actress free to watch online! Find out more after the jump.
The 2000's were a great decade for fans of anime movies thanks in large part to the mature, cinematic works of Satoshi Kon. The second film he helmed, 2001's Millennium Actress, is now slated to hit Japanese Blu-ray on February 21st. Get a look at the promo after the jump.