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Studio Khara
is a Japanese animation studio, located in Suginami, Tokyo, best known for its work on the '' Rebuild of Evangelion'' film tetralogy. is the primary animation production studio. It was founded by Hideaki Anno in May 2006, and was shown publicly on 1 August when recruitment notices were posted on his website; Anno remains its president. The name ''khara'' comes from the Greek word χαρά, meaning ''joy''. History Anno left Gainax and transitioned to Khara; as part of his public statements on the ''Rebuild'' films, he wrote: "For this purpose, we are not returning to our roots at Gainax. I have set up a production company and studio, and it is in this new setting that we will start again. Without looking back, without admiration for the circumstances, we aim to walk towards the future. Thankfully, we have gathered staff from the old series, new staff, and many other fantastic staff to work on this series. We realize that we are creating something that will be better than the las ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki-gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to ''rendaku''. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neon Genesis Evangelion (franchise)
is a Japanese media franchise created by Hideaki Anno, originally owned by Gainax and currently owned by Khara. Most of the franchise features an apocalyptic mecha action story, which revolves around the paramilitary organization NERV and their efforts in fighting hostile beings called Angels, using giant humanoids called Evangelions (or EVAs for short) that are piloted by select teenagers. Subsequent works deviate from this theme to varying degrees, focusing more on romantic interactions between the characters, plotlines not present in the original works, and reimaginings of the conflicts from the original works. The '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'' manga debuted in Shōnen Ace in December 1994, to generate interest in the upcoming anime release. The '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'' anime was written and directed by Hideaki Anno, originally airing from October 1995 until March 1996. General consensus is that the anime was groundbreaking in its exploration of religious, psychol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website created by Vox Media covering video games, movies, television, and other popular culture. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself by focusing on the stories of the people behind video games and long-form magazine-style feature articles. The site was built over the course of ten months by eight co-founding editors which included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites '' Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. In May 2025, ''Polygon'' was sold to Valnet. History Vox Media (2012–2025) The gaming blog ''Polygon'' was launched on October 24, 2012, as Vox Media's third property. The site grew from technology blog ''The Verge'', which was launched a year earlier as an outgrowth of sports blog network ''SB Nation'' before Vox Media was formed. Vox Media's chief executive officer, Jim Bankoff, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Animation ~ Overture ~
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patlabor
, also known as ''Patlabor'' (a portmanteau of "patrol" and "labor"), is a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Headgear, a group consisting of manga artist Masami Yūki, director Mamoru Oshii, screenwriter Kazunori Itō, mecha designer Yutaka Izubuchi, and character designer Akemi Takada. The popular franchise includes a manga, a TV series, two OVA series, three feature-length movies, two light novel series, and a short film compilation, named because of its super deformed (chibi) drawing style. The series has been adapted into video games and licensed products from OST to toys. ''Patlabor'' is known for using mecha – designed by Yutaka Izubuchi – not just for police or military purposes, but also for industrial and municipal jobs. Plot The story takes place in what was, at the time of release, the near future of 1998–2002. Robots called "Labors" are employed in heavy construction work. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has its own fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Animator Expo
is a weekly series of original net animations released as part of a collaboration between Hideaki Anno's Studio Khara and Dwango, consisting of various anime shorts produced by many directors. The project began release from 7 November 2014 to 9 October 2015 and is streamed worldwide on Niconico. Production The project was first announced by Hideaki Anno at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival as an effort to offer new animators more exposure to a worldwide audience. The project's logo was designed by Hayao Miyazaki. All characters are voiced by Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hayashibara. As of December 2018, the website along with all materials and contents related to it have been temporarily closed off to the public. They make mention of reuploading this content at a later date under a new domain. Shorts See also * '' Ani*Kuri15'' * '' Genius Party'' * ''Young Animator Training Project The is an annual project launched in 2010, and funded by the Japanese government' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandai Namco Filmworks
is a Japanese entertainment company owned by Bandai Namco Holdings with its business focused on production, planning, and management of anime. It was founded in September 1972 by former Mushi Production staff as the animation studio branch of . In 1977, it gained independence from Shoeisha and Tohokushinsha and rebranded itself to In 1987, the studio rebranded to a name which would remain in use for over 35 years. In 1994, the company was acquired by toy and entertainment company Bandai and was integrated into Namco Bandai Holdings in 2005. In 2022, as part of a major group restructuring of the Bandai Namco Group, the company would merge with the home video division of Bandai Namco Arts and Bandai Namco Rights Marketing to form Bandai Namco Filmworks. As part of this restructuring, Sunrise would continue to operate as a division within the company with the changes taking effect on April 1, 2022. History According to an interview with Sunrise members, the studio was founde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
is a Japanese anime television series jointly produced by Sunrise and Studio Khara. It is the sixteenth mainline installment of the ''Gundam'' franchise, the first full series to be set in the Universal Century calendar since ''Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (though set in an alternate timeline), the second television series to be aired during Japan's Reiwa era, and the second in a row (after '' The Witch from Mercury)'' to feature a female lead. While a theatrical cut leveraging footage from the initial episodes was released by Toho and Bandai Namco Filmworks in January 2025, the TV series premiered in April of the same year. Story Overview The series is set in an alternate version of the Universal Century timeline, which diverges from the original ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' series' continuity, as Char Aznable seizes the RX-78-02 White Gundam alongside the Pegasus class ship ''White Base'' during his assault on Side 7. Char becomes the pilot of the Gundam instead of Amuro Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaiju No
is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters. Its widespread contemporary use is credited to ''tokusatsu'' (special effects) director Eiji Tsuburaya and filmmaker Ishirō Honda, who popularized the ''kaiju'' film genre by creating the ''Godzilla'' franchise and its spin-offs. The term can also refer to the monsters themselves, which are usually depicted attacking major cities and battling either the military or other creatures. ''Godzilla'' (1954) is often regarded as the first ''kaiju'' movie. When developing it, Honda and Tsuburaya drew inspiration from the character of King Kong, both in its influential 1933 film and in the conception of a giant monster, establishing it as a pivotal precursor in the evolution of the genre.King Kong’s influence on the giant monster genre: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * During their formative years, ''kaiju'' movies were generally neglected by Japanese critics, who regarded them as "juvenile gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Diary Of Ochibi-san
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno. The series was serialized in ''The Asahi Shimbun'' newspaper from April 2007 to March 2014, and it moved to the '' Aera'' magazine, where it was serialized from April 2014 to December 2019. It was compiled into ten ''tankōbon'' volumes by Asahi Shimbun Publishing from August 2008 to June 2021. The series is published digitally in English by Crunchyroll Manga and Azuki. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Khara aired from October 2023 to March 2024. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manga Written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno, ''The Diary of Ochibi-san'' was originally published in ''The Asahi Shimbun'' newspaper from April 2007 to March 2014. It later moved to ''Asahi Shumbun''s '' Aera'' magazine where it continued from April 28, 2014, to December 16, 2019. In March 2014, Crunchyroll Manga began releasing the series digitally in English. In July 2023, Azuki also license ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dragon Dentist
is an 8-minute-long original net animation written and directed by Ōtarō Maijō that was released as the first part of Hideaki Anno's weekly series ''Japan Animator Expo''. The story follows a girl who is tasked with becoming a dentist for a dragon. A two-part anime television special adaptation was aired in February 2017. Synopsis Nonoko is a newly appointed dentist and her mission is to protect the dragon, the guardian of the country, from tooth-cavity bacteria. One day, amid increasingly fierce battles with the neighboring country, Nonoko finds on the dragon's tooth an unconscious boy soldier from the enemy country. His name is Bell, and he has been resurrected from inside the tooth by the dragon—a supernatural phenomenon that legend says occurs before a major disaster. As Nonoko and Bell go through a series of fierce battles, they eventually learn to accept their fate. Cast Production Hideaki Anno announced the Animator Expo weekly anime shorts at the Tokyo Interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Space Battleship Yamato
is a Japanese science fiction anime series written by Yoshinobu Nishizaki, directed by manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, and produced by Academy Productions. The series aired in Yomiuri TV from October 6, 1974 to March 30, 1975, totaling up to 26 episodes. It revolves around the character Susumu Kodai (Derek Wildstar in the English version) and an international crew from Earth, tasked during an interstellar war to go into space aboard the space warship '' Yamato,'' derived from the World War II battleship of the same name, in response to a message of aid from the planet Iscandar in order to retrieve a device which is able to reverse the radiation infecting Earth after being bombed by the Gamilas (Gamilons). ''Space Battleship Yamato'' is one of the most influential anime series in Japan. Its turn toward serious themes and complex storylines influenced later works in the medium, including '' Gundam'', '' Macross'', and '' Evangelion'', in addition to influencing the style ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
