CITY: The Animation is finally here, through an unusually close collaboration between author Keiichi Arawi and Kyoto Animation. To capture his original charm, the team led by Taiichi Ishidate found themselves experimenting with all sorts of inventive, fresh techniques. This is the story of the circumstances and creative choices that led to this adaptation, which…
In addition to all the articles we’ve published, and before properly moving onto Spring titles, enjoy this lengthy compilation of comments and short essays about other works that have impressed us early in 2025. There are some notes about big hits of course, but also a look at specific moments that elevated shows, smaller works…
The time has come again. To bid a final goodbye to 2024, we gathered animators, designers, directors, producers, studio founders, and individuals with all sorts of relationships with animation to share the works they loved the most in 2024—both new and classic. Join us at the Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2024, aka Sakugabowl!
Entries:
— Aarón…
Puniru Is A Cute Slime irreverently defies stylistic eras and demographics to put together a really funny slapstick manga. Its anime adaptation can’t always capture its full appeal, but outstanding creators help it occasionally reach insanely vibrant highs—let’s see who, why, and how!
Some works take pride in their inability to be neatly placed within…
Hibike! Euphonium Season 3 ended not just by paying homage to its legacy within anime, but also to its real environment, and everyone who contributed to the series, even the ones who aren’t among us anymore. The way it built a future from all its past accomplishments mirrors how KyoAni is moving forward too.
Our…