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Anime short films

  • Katsudō ShashinA three-second loop shows a young boy in a sailor suit writing kanji characters on a blackboard. He turns to face the viewer, removes his cap, and bows…
  • Chikara to Onna no Yo no NakaThe year 1927 marked a seismic shift in cinema history when The Jazz Singer premiered in the United States. This event sent ripples through Japanese film…
  • Mole's AdventureThe 14th of July 1958 marked a quiet moment in Japanese history. Television networks were still finding their footing across the islands.
  • Panda! Go, Panda!The Japanese government announced a loan of giant pandas to Ueno Zoo in September 1972. This diplomatic gesture from China sparked an immediate cultural…
  • Cat SoupNyata, an anthropomorphic kitten, lies in a bathtub after accidentally drowning. His sister Nyaako leaves the house holding hands with Jizō, a psychopomp…
  • Star Wars: VisionsJames Waugh, vice president of franchise content at Lucasfilm, pitched the idea for Star Wars: Visions to Kathleen Kennedy in early 2020.