The MAPPA Case Study: Mass Production Models and Challenges in the Anime Industry
An in-depth analysis of how Studio MAPPA restructured the Japanese animation business model, balancing large-scale projects with operational and human costs.
Anime
The Lasting Impact of Hayao Miyazaki and the Future of Studio Ghibli After The Boy and the Heron
Discover how Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning masterpiece redefines Hayao Miyazaki's legacy and points the way for a new generation of animators in Japan.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Reveals Series Finale Trailer
The film opens in Japan on October 16 and turns years of continuity into a test for the theatrical format.
Madoka Magica Returned After 13 Years — and Asked for Two Spoiler-Free Weeks
The request to contain reveals until September 12 exposes unequal access and tries to preserve the shared experience of the return.