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Crunchyroll Anime Award For Best Director
The Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Director is an above-the-line award given at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards since its third edition in 2019. It is given for the best directing in anime films and series from the previous year. Winners are determined through a combined voting process by judges and public voting. Science SARU's co-founder Masaaki Yuasa first won the award in 2019 for his direction of ''Devilman Crybaby'', which also awarded the second time in 2021 for his direction of ''Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!'', the first anime director to win twice and currently the oldest director to win. Yuichiro Hayashi is a Japanese anime director and animator. After joining an animation school at the request of a friend, Hayashi began working in the anime industry with '' Inuyasha'' in 2001 and later got his first role as director in 2012. Some series he has ... holds the record for the most nominations—also the most nominations without a win—with 3 for his direction of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaaki Yuasa
is a Japanese director, screenwriter, and animator affiliated with Science SARU, a Japanese animation studio which he co-founded with producer Eunyoung Choi in 2013. Yuasa previously served as president of Science SARU, but stepped down from this role in 2020. Recognized for his idiosyncratic art style and directorial voice, Yuasa began his career as an animator on the landmark television series ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990–1992) and ''Crayon Shin-chan'' (1992–present), before moving into directing with the feature film ''Mind Game (film), Mind Game'' (2004) and developing a cult film, cult appeal following. Yuasa spent much of the 2000s and early 2010s working in television directing, helming a trio of series, ''Kemonozume'' (2006), ''Kaiba'' (2008), and ''The Tatami Galaxy'' (2010), before releasing the crowdfunding, crowdfunded short film ''Kick-Heart'' (2013). During the production of ''Kick-Heart'', Choi proposed the establishment of Science SARU, and the resultant works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Utsumi
is a Japanese anime director, animator, storyboard artist, and manga artist. She is best known for her work with Kyoto Animation, particularly as the original director of '' Free!''. After leaving Kyoto Animation's affiliate company Animation Do, she directed the anime adaptation of ''Banana Fish'' manga, and created and directed '' SK8 the Infinity'' with Bones. She is a graduate of the Osaka Municipal College of Design. Works Television animation *'' Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid'' (2005), animator *''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006), animator *'' Kanon'' (2006–2007), animator *'' Lucky Star'' (2007), animator *''Clannad'' (2007–2008), animator *''Clannad After Story'' (2008–2009), animator *''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2009), assistant director and animator *''K-On!'' (2009), animator *'' K-On!!'' (2010), storyboard artist, episode director, animator *'' Nichijou (My Ordinary Life)'' (2011), storyboard artist, episode director, animator * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babylon (novel Series)
is a Japanese suspense thriller novel series written by Mado Nozaki and illustrated by Zain. A manga adaptation by Nobuhide Takishita was published in 2019, and an anime television series adaptation by Revoroot aired from October 6, 2019 to January 27, 2020 which was streamed worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. Plot Zen Seizaki is a public prosecutor in the newly created Shiniki district west of Tokyo which is a testing ground for a new nation. He investigates a pharmaceutical company promoting a defective drug following reports of falsified test results by university labs. During the investigation, Shin Inaba, an anesthetist, is found dead and a bloodstained document is discovered, which includes hair and skin, covered with letter "F". Seizaki's investigation leads to a plot involving the mayoral elections and manipulation of the Shiniki population to embrace a new legislation legalizing suicide. Seizaki discovers that a sinister woman named Ai Magase appears to be behind the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyotaka Suzuki
is a Japanese anime director. He starting working in 2008 and directed his first series in 2014 with ''Psycho-Pass 2''. He later directed '' Infini-T Force'' and ''Babylon''. He also is currently a board member at anime studio Revoroot. Biography Kiyotaka Suzuki was born in Bunkyō, Tokyo, in 1979. In elementary school, Suzuki was a fan of novel writers Jules Berne and Ranpo Edogawa. Once in middle school, Suzuki became more interested in crafting things. During this time, he also developed a passion for anime. So, he decided to become a director in order to do both at once. In 2020, Suzuki was nominated for best director at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Works TV series * '' Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta'' (2013) (assistant director) * ''Psycho-Pass 2'' (2014) (director) * '' Infini-T Force'' (2017) (director) * '' FLCL Alternative'' (2018) (assistant director) * ''Babylon Babylon ( ) was an ancient city located on the lower Euphrates river in southern Mesopotamia, withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attack On Titan Season 3
The third season of the ''Attack on Titan'' anime television series was produced by IG Port's Wit Studio, chief directed by Tetsurō Araki and directed by Masashi Koizuka, with Yasuko Kobayashi handling series composition and Kyōji Asano providing character designs. It covers the "''Royal Government''" (chapters 51–72) and "''Return to Shiganshina''" (chapters 73–90) arcs from the original manga by Hajime Isayama. The season's first 12 episodes were broadcast on NHK General TV from July 23 to October 15, 2018, before going into hiatus until April 29, 2019. Adult Swim began airing Funimation's English dub on August 18, 2018. The season follows Eren and his fellow soldiers from the Survey Corps who are still fighting for their survival against the terrifying Titans. However, threats arise not only from the Titans beyond the walls, but from the humans within them as well. After being rescued from the Colossal and Armored Titans, all seems well for the soldiers, until the gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attack On Titan (TV Series)
is a Japanese dark fantasy anime television series adapted from Hajime Isayama's 2009–2021 manga series. The series premiered on April 7, 2013, and concluded on November 5, 2023. Animated by Wit Studio (first three seasons) and MAPPA (final season), the series aired on Mainichi Broadcasting System (first two seasons) and NHK General TV (third season onwards). In North America, the series has been streamed on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu. ''Attack on Titan'' has also aired on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block in the United States. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where the remains of humanity live behind walls protecting them from giant humanoid Titans, ''Attack on Titan'' follows protagonist Eren Yeager, along with friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert. When a Colossal Titan breaches the wall of their hometown, Titans destroy the city and eat Eren's mother. Vowing vengeance, Eren joins the elite Survey Corps, a group of soldiers who fight against Titans. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsurō Araki
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director. He goes by the alias when working as an episode director and key animator. He is best known as the director of the widely acclaimed anime adaptations of ''Death Note'' and the first three seasons of ''Attack on Titan''. Biography Tetsurō Araki was born in Saitama Prefecture on November 5, 1976. After graduating from Seibugakuenbunri Junior High School, Araki went on to study at Senshu University School of Letters where he also graduated. After graduation, Araki joined Madhouse where he made his television directorial debut on the series ''Cardcaptor Sakura'' and where he directed his first original video animation (OVA) ''Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin''. His wife is , who is also a staff member of the animation production company Gonzo. Araki worked with animation director Takayuki Hirao when Hirao was at Madhouse, and he has occasionally worked as a key animator in projects that Hirao has directed. An article featuring him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady, and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''GameSpot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady, and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine founded by B. C. Forbes in 1917. It has been owned by the Hong Kong–based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014. Its chairman and editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Sherry Phillips is the current CEO of Forbes as of January 1, 2025. Published eight times per year, ''Forbes'' feature articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. It also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is known for its lists and rankings, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400, ''Forbes'' 400), of 30 notable people under the age of 30 (the Forbes 30 Under 30, ''Forbes'' 30 under 30), of America's wealthiest celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held on February 15, 2020, honoring excellence in anime from 2019. Crunchyroll announced the categories and the list of judges for the 2020 awards on December 17, while also noting that the list was still not complete. They also noted that they've increased their judges by over 50%, with more than half of them coming from outside the United States. Nominees were announced on the first day of voting, January 10. Voting ran until January 17, with the results announced on February 15. The show was hosted by WWE wrestler Xavier Woods and Tim Lyu. Several personalities in the anime community were invited to present the awards. There were 18 categories. Best Couple was reinstated after being absent in the last two editions. Best Score, Best Drama, and Best Comedy were also reinstated after being absent in the last year's edition. Best Film and Best Continuing Series were dropped. A new category, Best Fantasy, was introduced. ''Carole & Tuesday'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 In Anime
Events in 2019 in anime. The first year of the Reiwa era. Releases Films A list of anime that debuted in theaters between January 1 and December 31, 2019. Television series A list of anime television series that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2019. Original net animations A list of original net animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2019. Original video animations A list of original video animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2019. Deaths *January 6: , 78, Japanese voice actor *January 25: Maeghan Albach, 44, American voice actress *February 1: Kinryū Arimoto, 78, Japanese voice actor *February 26: Yasuta Sato, 94, founder of Takara Tomy, collaborating to ''BeyBlade'', ''Pretty Rhythm'', ''Ryukendo'' and others, *March 26: Fuyumi Shiraishi, 82, Japanese voice actor, radio announcer *April 5: Wowaka, 31, Japanese musician; performed "Polaris", one of ending themes from anime series '' Boruto: Naruto Next Generat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet Evergarden
is a Japanese light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase. It was published by Kyoto Animation under their KA Esuma Bunko imprint, from December 2015 to March 2020. The story follows Violet Evergarden, a young ex-soldier who becomes an Auto Memory Doll tasked with writing letters that can connect people. A 13-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation aired between January and April 2018 with several advance screenings taking place in 2017. An original video animation episode was released in July 2018, and a spin-off film premiered in Japan in September 2019. A second anime film, '' Violet Evergarden: The Movie'', serving as a sequel to the anime series, premiered in September 2020. In 2014, ''Violet Evergarden'' won the grand prize in the fifth Kyoto Animation Award's novel category. Synopsis Following four long years of conflict, The Great War in the land of Telesis finally came to an end. Caught up in the bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
