The Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF), the world biggest trade fair for toons, has presented “Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone” with its Animation of the Year award, organizers announced on Monday.The toon, the latest feature installment in the Hideaki Anno TV/pic franchise about teens who pilot giant robots against alien invaders, was a hit […]

Among its legions of fans, Japanese anime has long been regarded as a defining element of what makes Japan “cool.”
This quintessential Japanese modern art form found a worldwide audience, and its impact has been pervasive. Its popularity led the animation market to grow exponentially, 2.5-fold in the past 15 years.
Yet, for all its success, the […]

Satellite channel Animax is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary as it continues to introduce Japanese animation to viewers around the world.
The channel claims a viewership of 41 million households in Japan and 46 other countries, though the channel is included in basic packages for cable and satellite services.
In commemoration of the anniversary, the broadcaster […]

And Cartoon Network gets it. No show times have been announced, but it will appear before 11PM since it’s not part of Adult Swim.
Via: Siliconera 

If the immortal cry “Kanedaaaaaaaaaaaaa!” means anything to you, it’s a fair bet that your next thought isn’t: “I know! Let’s get Leonardo DiCaprio on the case!” But thanks to the magic of the internet, that’s what we’ve learnt.According to Variety and Hollywood Reporter his production company is behind the latest attempt to make a […]