Anime

“ChaO” Captivates Annecy: Studio 4°C’s Anime Romantic Comedy Takes Home Jury Prize at International Animation Festival

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Annecy, France — The animated film ChaO, directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by Studio 4°C, clinched the Jury Prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Saturday. This year’s festival highlighted a diverse array of global animation, with other notable award recipients including Dandelion’s Odyssey, a French-Belgian production directed by Momoko Seto, which was honored with the Paul Grimault Award. ChaO revolves around a unique tale set in a futuristic world where humans and mermaids navigate their lives side by side. The film follows Stephan, portrayed by Ōji Suzuka, a straightforward office worker … Read more

“Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window” Clinches Jury Award at Scotland Loves Anime Festival

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Glasgow, Scotland – The film “Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window” captured the Jury Award at this year’s Scotland Loves Anime festival, a prestigious honor given to films demonstrating exceptional artistry and thematic depth in animation. The announcement positions “Totto-Chan” above other contenders including “The Colors Within,” “Ghost Cat Anzu,” and “trapezium.” According to the festival’s jury, “Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window” was recognized for its delicate and respectful representation of a neurodiverse childhood, exploring profound societal shifts towards austerity and the harsh impacts of war. The narrative’s focus on resilience and … Read more

Vinland Saga Season 2 Secures Top Spot as Anime of the Year in Public Vote

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TOKYO (AP) — The public has spoken, and the second season of “Vinland Saga” has been voted as Anime of the Year in the 2023 edition of the /r/anime community’s annual anime awards. The winners were announced by both the public and a panel of jury members who watched all of the nominated series before voting. “BanG Dream! It’s MyGo!!!!!” was chosen as the anime of the year by the jury, while “Vinland Saga” Season 2 received the public’s vote. Both shows also won the Best Drama award. The second season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” also … Read more