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Column: Do You Know Your Anime?

From Frosty to Nausicaä ANIMATIONWorld

Rankin/Bass, Topcraft, Ghibli, Rudolph and Dragons!

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond delves into the knotty history linking ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘The Flight of Dragons,’ and the classic ‘Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind.’

Interesting is Often Enough ANIMATIONWorld

Some Thoughts on Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond has things to say about the new afterlife fantasy by the director of ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.’

What Me Hoopla? ANIMATIONWorld

Orphans, Romcoms and Washing: Can Anime Remain Unspectacular?

Columnist Andrew Osmond checks out the new TV series ‘Journal With Witch,’ ‘You and I Are Polar Opposites,’ and ‘Wash It All Away’ and wonders if they might be endangered in the age of ‘Demon Slayer.’

The Hedgehog is a God ANIMATIONWorld

‘Fureru’ and the Anime Works of Mari Okada

Columnist Andrew Osmond assesses the new film, now streaming on Crunchyroll, and backlist by one of anime’s most prolific writers.

Rinse Kill Repeat ANIMATIONWorld

The Studio Behind ‘All You Need is Kill’: the Eiko Tanaka Interview

As Studio 4°C’s time-looping adventure hits U.S. cinemas, Andrew Osmond talks to the studio’s CEO about four decades of animation.

Time Keeps on Slippin Into the Future ANIMATIONWorld

Anime’s Time-Travel Classic: ‘Steins;Gate’

Columnist Andrew Osmond goes back in time to discuss one of the most acclaimed TV anime series, the time warping show about an eclectic group of individuals that can send text messages to the past.

The New Kings of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Demon Slayers and Hunters: The Asian Animated Hits of 2025

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond recalls how Asia got so ‘big’ in animation this year, with infinity castles, a chainsaw man, K-pop singers and a Chinese deity.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Winter TV Anime Roundup: Shooting Santa and Monstrous Mermaids

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on some of the top current shows, including ‘Sanda,’ ‘The Monster Wants to Eat Me,’ and ‘Touring After the Apocalypse.’

A Walrus and a Plant Walk into a Bar ANIMATIONWorld

A Walrus Taxi Driver and a Talking Plant: The Baku Kinoshita Interview

Columnist Andrew Osmond talks to the director about his 2 acclaimed anime, the TV series ‘Odd Taxi’ and his new film, ‘The Last Blossom.’

Come On In The Water’s Fine ANIMATIONWorld

Overseas Animators in Japan: An Anime CEO’s Perspective

So, you’re not Japanese but want to work in animation in Japan? Columnist Andrew Osmond talks about how it can happen with Joseph Chou, the CEO of Sola Entertainment, Sola Digital Arts, and Sola Animation.

Some Shorts Come Up Short ANIMATIONWorld

Anime Anthologies: ‘Star Wars’ versus ‘Chainsaw Man’

Andrew Osmond looks over 2 new shorts series, Season 3 of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ on Disney+ and ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26’ on Prime Video.

Just Lupin You All In ANIMATIONWorld

Takeshi Koike Talks ‘Lupin the Third’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond interviews the director about his 13 years spent working on the famous franchise based on the manga by Monkey Punch; 'Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline' opens in the UK and Ireland on Saturday, February 21st.

Check Out the Buzz ANIMATIONWorld

A Tale of 2 Chainsaw Men

As ‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ proves it’s not just ‘Demon Slayer’ that can storm the U.S. box office, anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks over the franchise on both big and small screens.

A New Season of Anime to Review ANIMATIONWorld

A Superhero Santa, Cross-Species Couple and Gaming Rom-Com: New Anime Round-Up

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks over 5 new TV anime, including Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ the romantic ‘Let’s Play,’ a new ‘Digimon, the girl-meets-wolf ‘With You, Our Love Will Make It Through,’ and the space mystery ‘Gnosia.’

Roanapur Is Waiting ANIMATIONWorld

Violent Anime, Sunao Katabuchi and ‘Black Lagoon’

Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence.

Oddball and Eccentric Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Kyoto Animation Does Sketch Comedy: ‘Nichijou’ and ‘City’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond considers the 2 comedies by the beloved studio: this summer’s ‘City The Animation’ and its predecessor from 2011, ‘Nichijou: My Ordinary Life;’ weighing them up, he argues newer isn’t always better.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Anime Blockbuster Movie: Is it All ‘Demon Slayer’ Now?

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ is currently ruling the U.S. box-office, prompting speculation that it’s reshaping anime cinema forever - columnist Andrew Osmond takes a wider look at the film and suggests that it’s more complicated than that.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘Demon Slayer’: The Whole Story of Anime’s Champion of the World

In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office last weekend, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of the franchise and gives his thoughts on the new film.

From Handing Out Donuts to Writing Famous Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Cyborgs, War Dramas and Evangelions: A Career in Anime

Columnist Andrew Osmond interviews Yoshiki Sakurai about his journey from a British high school to writing for such landmark anime as ‘Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex,’ ‘Giovanni’s Island,’ and ‘Evangelion.’

So Much More Than Astro Boy ANIMATIONWorld

On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

From ‘Dragon Ball’ to ‘One Piece’: A Profile of Toei Animation

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of Japan’s oldest and largest animation studio that began as Nihon Doga before making seminal hits that include ‘Sailor Moon,’ ‘Mazinger Z,’ ‘Candy Candy’ and many others.

Celebrating an Animation Great ANIMATIONWorld

A Tokyo Exhibition Pays Tribute to Leiji Matsumoto

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond profiles the great artist, famed for ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ ‘Captain Harlock’ and ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ and offers a glimpse of what’s on show.

August Report Card ANIMATIONWorld

Midsummer Anime Update: ‘Dan Da Dan’ and More

Midway through the summer crop of animated serials, columnist Andrew Osmond looks in on three fan-favorite titles: the Science Saru actioner plus ‘My Dress-Up Darling,’ and ‘The Summer Hikaru Died.’

The Horror of School Bullying ANIMATIONWorld

More Summer Anime Horror: ‘Takopi’s Original Sin’

Disturbing content ahead! Columnist Andrew Osmond considers a just-ended Crunchyroll miniseries from ENSHIYA studio about grade-school bullying, horrific cruelty and a twee tentacled alien.

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