Studio Ponoc Starts Training Program for Animators
On April 1, 2021, Studio Ponoc opened up applications for its newest endeavor: a training program for animators. The “Principles of Animation Program" (PPAP for short) will focus on providing training to...
Demon Slayer Manga Author Honored in TIME Magazine
Big news for the anime and manga industry has just been revealed. Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, has been listed in TIME magazine's TIME100 list. The list...
Netflix Partners with WIT Studio to Establish Animator Academy
Netflix recently announced that the production company will be partnering with WIT Studio and Sasayuri Video Training Center on a new exciting endeavor. All three partners will take part in the establishment...
Cosplayers Might Face Legal Issues After Japanese Copyright Changes
The Japanese newspaper Nikkan Sports reported that the Japanese government is considering tightening the rules on copyrights related to fans' cosplay. These changes to the copyright law would allow intellectual property owners...
ComicSmart Establishes New Digital Animation Studio: Qzil.la
On February 3, 2021, manga company ComicSmart Inc. shared that they have established the new digital animation studio Qzil.la. Producer Shun Fukudome, known for his work at Production I.G., will serve as...