Compared to the vast choices of animation movies one gets to access from Japan, China remains an out-of-reach territory. Mulan was the only film with Chinese roots depicted in animation. So far, Over the Moon, Wish Dragon, Green Snake, Raya and the Last Dragon are a few famous names. The…
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Reading between frames
Oni: Thunder God’s Tale Analysis
What’s your Kushi Power? A rather unconventional bit of stop-motion, Oni: Thunder God’s Tale is a limited series from Tonko House based in Berkley, California. Taking inspiration from the Shinto religion, nature spirits, and Japanese folklore, Oni integrates some complex subjects like parenting, being different, and the veil that separates…
It’s Such A Beautiful Day
Don Hertzfeldt is not a household name, at least not yet. Hence the phrase – It’s such a beautiful day doesn’t strike as a movie in certain corners of the world. Two-time Academy Award nominee, Don’s animation style is a dichotomy of philosophical sophistication conveyed through the simplicity of stick…
Listicles
Five underrated animated movies that need no Oscars, Part – 1
When the limelight is reserved for seats in single digits, there’s a good chance that equally deserving candidates are likely to miss out on the musical chair of the Academy Awards. Oscars animated movies 2023 list featured good names, and as personally expected, Guillermo del toro’s Pinocchio bagged the award….
Are Kisame and Itachi friends?
Akatsuki pairings are not random. Masashi Kishimoto chose meticulously when it came to Akatsuki duos; their skills or characters are similar or intriguing to one another. Both Deidara and Sasori were artists at their core. Their notions reflect in their crafts. Masashi Kishimoto cleverly weaponized pottery and puppetry through detonation…