Children of the Sea hit Netflix and other streaming services earlier this month, and Crunchyroll was very lucky to catch the director, Ayumu Watanabe, and sit down with him and talk a little bit about this fantastic and mesmerizing movie! Today we discuss the answers to the universe, the technical craft behind layering 3DCG work and traditional animation, and working with the prestigious Joe Hisaishi.
A powerful Kyoto Animation movie about two high school girls, Mizore and Nozomi, and their struggle to communicate their feelings for each other through verbal and musical language; Liz and the Blue Bird touches home for many.
My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! is the creative, quirky show everyone's been buzzing about, but this show is liberating and fun in multiple ways (and genders). Hit the jump to find for more!
Eizouken is the creative, quirky show everyone's been buzzing about, but what exactly is so catchy about this series? Hint: It's not just the addictive opening. Hit the jump to find out!
Crunchyroll was lucky enough to catch a glimpse at the mesmerizing and stunningly animated film, Children of the Sea by Studio 4C before it fully hits theaters later this year! Dive in as we explore the (spoiler-free) depths of mysterious seas and the lives of three strange children as they navigate life, the unknown, and much more.
As the second half of Sword Art Online: Alicization returns soon, we take a step back and take a look at what's made this arc so incredibly special, emotional, and refreshing! If you haven't given yourself the chance to take a look at the longest and most exciting installment of Sword Art Online, hit the jump to see why you should give it a second shot.
Known for being as imaginative as he is emotionally compelling, Mamoru Hosoda is an anime director beloved to many. As we celebrate his 52nd birthday today, we take a step back and look fondly on his dazzling works, whether it's the endearing The Girl Who Leapt Through Time to the most recent and charming Mirai. Hit the jump as we walk back in time and refresh ourselves on what makes him such a prolific creator!
National Space Day has arrived, and with it, ten out-of-this-world anime recommendations for you to sit back and enjoy the ride as we go to skies far and beyond our own! Hit the jump to read more.
Remember your first kiss? The touch of someone you liked? What if you...just didn't feel anything at all? As it turns out, sexuality is a complicated and messy thing, and in Bloom Into You, we dive into figure out exactly how to make sense of it all! Read more after the jump!
In the world of Mob Psycho 100, enemies come in the form of evil ghosts, forgotten spirits, and elitist psychics. However, this season has introduced us oto Mob's biggest threat yet: former psychic Keiji Mogami. But what is it that makes him so fearsome and specifically terrifying compared to the rest of the villains we've seen so far? Hit the jump to find out!
Characters who are daring and ambitious. Brutal violence in the wilderness. Golden Kamuy is all about high stakes, high risks, and of course, characters who aren't afraid to play a little dirty if they have to! Hit the jump to read more!
Intead of opting for power and speed, Tsurune opts for grace and kindness! It's not always about your performance, but your own peace of mind. Hit the jump to see how personal improvement is prioritized over performance in Tsurune!
PERSONA5 the Animation brought a packed and fun panel to Anime Expo, but it also brought along the director and producer behind the TV anime adaptation! After some Q&A, Director Masashi Ishihama and Producer Kazuki Adachi happened to have some time to sit down and talk details about making the popular game come to life, anime-style. Hit the jump for more details and the full interview!
Director Takuya Sato and Studio ZEXCS bring you a sweet tale about two girls and their budding romantic relationship. Kase-san and Morning Glories premiered earlier this month at Anime Expo 2018! What makes this love story between two very different girls the most sweet and endearing film to have been seen at Anime Expo this year? Hit the jump to find out!
Mari Okada, a prominent female writer who's behind powerful works like AnoHana and Iron-Blooded Orphans, returns with her first work as a director: Maquia: Where the Promised Flower Blooms! Releasing this week across North America, here we are to give you our thoughts and all the details!