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Dec 31, 2020 It would be hyperbolic to call this year a great one for anime. But in many respects, 2020 is ending better than it began. Back in April, the Japanese government’s declaration of a state of emergency raised the specter of 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown stopped anime studios cold, forcing many to consolidate for survival and some to close for good. The triple disasters of nine years ago disrupted the industry for at least a month and took three or more to overcome. “We almost went under in 2011,” said Joseph Chou, the CEO of...

“Total concentration,” the short snatch of dialogue uttered by a character in the animated TV series “Demon Slayer,” became a buzzword this year. It also sums up the grip the series and then the film had on the Japanese public in 2020.  The series, adapted from the popular manga of the same name, was broadcast during a late-night slot last year, becoming wildly popular. “Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train,” currently showing on numerous screens nationwide, recently toppled Japan's long-reigning all-time box office king “Spirited Away” to take the top spot. Minami Ichikawa, a...

Dec 18, 2020 It has been over 25 years since the hit anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” first aired on Japanese television, but a constant stream of merchandise, collaborations and a rebooted film tetralogy means its legacy remains strong. And now, with the long-awaited final installment of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” movie series slated for theatrical release on Jan. 23, fervor among fans is once again on the rise. After being delayed from summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time” comes more than eight years after the rele...

Long-awaited final 'Evangelion' film shows strength of its 25-year legacy Dec. 19, 2020 06:00 am JST Jan. 13 | 02:56 pm JST TOKYO The requested article has expired, and is no longer available. Any related articles, and user comments are shown below. © KYODO ©2021 GPlusMedia Inc. I have the original 26 episodes. One of the best sci fi’s of all time. 1 ( +1 / -0 ) Get in the * Nice! News like this makes me feel old I miss my dragon ball 1 ( +1 / -0 ) News like this makes me feel old 90's anime was the bes...