The General just wants to have a nice time on his day off. Fortunately, he's just found a cuddly new friend to share his downtime with! In advance of the spring comedy's latest episode, Mr. Villain's Day Off is collaborating with the ever-popular Pui Pui Molcar for an absolutely adorable meeting of worlds. In the visual, the General brings a giant gift-wrapped carrot to Potato, the guinea pig car star of Tomoki Misato's hit stop-motion series. Related: Pui Pui Molcar Gets CG Anime Film in 2024 Pui Pui Molcar debuted in 2021 and became an instant hit with fans of all ages around the world. Since then, the series has racked up two seasons and multiple video game tie-ins, and has a CG anime film slated to premiere this year. For more healing vibes, be sure to catch Mr. Villain's Day Off , streaming every week right here on Crunchyroll : The...
- 2/26/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The adorable hamster cars of Pui Pui Molcar will return to the big screen in their first full-length CG animated film later this year. A teaser trailer for the film was released alongside the announcement on Toho Animation’s YouTube account, which will be producing at their Toho Next studio. Related: Hamtaro and Pui Pui Molcar Anime Join Forces for Adorable Collab Event The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar at Toho Next with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( Urusei Yatsura 2022 ) and supervision from original creator Tomoki Misato. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 1/23/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
In January 2021, a weirdly cute stop-motion series about guinea pig cars took Japan — and the world — by storm. Tomoki Misato's Pui Pui Molcar was a phenomenon, and this month marks the third anniversary of its debut. To celebrate, the official website has received an overhaul, making it easier to navigate. The overhaul includes a celebratory picture of the cavy-car cast: Related: Hamtaro and Pui Pui Molcar Anime Join Forces for Adorable Collab Event A phone wallpaper using the new image has also been added to the site's present booth , so you can adorn your smartphone with even more Molcar goodness. Pui Pui Molcar debuted in 2021 as part of Tokyo TV's Kinder TV programming block. Since then it has inspired two stop-motion anime seasons, a film, and multiple games. Source: Oricon News...
- 1/11/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Exciting times are ahead for anime enthusiasts! Wit Studio has announced a new project that’s set to rejuvenate a classic: “The One Piece.” This announcement comes as the series celebrates a quarter-century of thrilling adventures and unforgettable characters.
Wit Studio, acclaimed for their exceptional work on series like “Attack on Titan” and “Spy x Family,” is at the forefront of this ambitious endeavor. Their track record of delivering captivating and visually stunning animations has set high expectations for this new adaptation of “One Piece.”
Starting from the East Blue arc, “The One Piece” promises to faithfully recreate the original manga’s storyline. However, it’s not just a simple retelling. With an entirely new animation team, Wit Studio aims to infuse fresh energy and a contemporary perspective into the series, all while staying true to its roots.
Related: Why Is One Piece So Long? Here Are the Reasons!
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Wit Studio, acclaimed for their exceptional work on series like “Attack on Titan” and “Spy x Family,” is at the forefront of this ambitious endeavor. Their track record of delivering captivating and visually stunning animations has set high expectations for this new adaptation of “One Piece.”
Starting from the East Blue arc, “The One Piece” promises to faithfully recreate the original manga’s storyline. However, it’s not just a simple retelling. With an entirely new animation team, Wit Studio aims to infuse fresh energy and a contemporary perspective into the series, all while staying true to its roots.
Related: Why Is One Piece So Long? Here Are the Reasons!
The...
- 12/17/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
A mother goat rescues her kids from the belly of a wolf, but her eldest son Toruku is missing. One day Toruku shows up home and has to confront his own fears as well as the disfigured bodies of his brothers and sisters. As the wolf once again approaches, secrets of Toruku’s absence come to light as the flock fights for survival.
“My Little Goat” is screening at Winter Film Awards International Film Festival 2020
“My Little Goat” is a deceptively morbid stop motion animation. The use of felt work gives an overall soft and innocent aesthetic, but the deformation crafted into the sheep warps the warmth of the material into something frightening and uncomfortable. That is not to say that certain scenes are not stunning and beautiful, but the distortion of a wholesome image associated with baby sheep and soft materials turned horrific leaves the biggest lasting impression. Helping to create the ominous vibe,...
“My Little Goat” is screening at Winter Film Awards International Film Festival 2020
“My Little Goat” is a deceptively morbid stop motion animation. The use of felt work gives an overall soft and innocent aesthetic, but the deformation crafted into the sheep warps the warmth of the material into something frightening and uncomfortable. That is not to say that certain scenes are not stunning and beautiful, but the distortion of a wholesome image associated with baby sheep and soft materials turned horrific leaves the biggest lasting impression. Helping to create the ominous vibe,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Starting on 20 February the ninth edition of the annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival will open its gates for cinephiles eager to check out some of the most promising voices of independent cinema worldwide. As part of their programme including 79 films from 27 countries, this year’s edition will also include nine Asian titles.
Feature films
1) “Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody” directed by Ryo Saitana
2019 | Japan | 113 mins | Japanese | NYC Premiere
Naraho town in Fukushima Prefecture is on the front-line of the government-funded nuclear power plant decommissioning work. Kokuhei Kusunoki is transferred from Aizu Wakamatsu City to Naraho Town to take over the Disaster PR Division. Murai takes Kokuhei around Fukushima including areas washed away by the tsunami. They examine the still incomplete railway lines, the unfinished decontamination area and villages in the danger zone, where deadly cesium continues to pile up. One day Kokuhei is told to organize a party to...
Feature films
1) “Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody” directed by Ryo Saitana
2019 | Japan | 113 mins | Japanese | NYC Premiere
Naraho town in Fukushima Prefecture is on the front-line of the government-funded nuclear power plant decommissioning work. Kokuhei Kusunoki is transferred from Aizu Wakamatsu City to Naraho Town to take over the Disaster PR Division. Murai takes Kokuhei around Fukushima including areas washed away by the tsunami. They examine the still incomplete railway lines, the unfinished decontamination area and villages in the danger zone, where deadly cesium continues to pile up. One day Kokuhei is told to organize a party to...
- 2/4/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
The 9th edition of Paris International Fantastic Film Festival (Pifff) has unveiled the full Programme. Pifff will opens doors on the 11th of December and will run until the 17th, presenting more than 30 movies – including some interesting Asian titles – and lots of guests.
In the Pifff Team’s words: “This year, the festival is longer, better, stronger; diversified like never before. Bypassing preconceived concepts of classification, and engaging in the exploration of little known movies. Looking forward to our 10th birthday, we invite you to a taste of our 9th birthday cake. It will be generous and tasty. Promise.”
All The Asian Movies And Guests In Pifff
Official Competition
“Super Me” by Zhang Chong
“Vise” by Yasuhiko Shimizu
“Vise” by Yasuhiko Shimizu
Out of Competition
“Bullets of Justice” by Valeri Milev
“Gundala” by Joko Anwar (Indonesia – 2019)
“Jallikattu” by Lijo Jose Pellissery
“Ride Your Wave” by Masaaki Yuasa
“The Pool” by...
In the Pifff Team’s words: “This year, the festival is longer, better, stronger; diversified like never before. Bypassing preconceived concepts of classification, and engaging in the exploration of little known movies. Looking forward to our 10th birthday, we invite you to a taste of our 9th birthday cake. It will be generous and tasty. Promise.”
All The Asian Movies And Guests In Pifff
Official Competition
“Super Me” by Zhang Chong
“Vise” by Yasuhiko Shimizu
“Vise” by Yasuhiko Shimizu
Out of Competition
“Bullets of Justice” by Valeri Milev
“Gundala” by Joko Anwar (Indonesia – 2019)
“Jallikattu” by Lijo Jose Pellissery
“Ride Your Wave” by Masaaki Yuasa
“The Pool” by...
- 11/25/2019
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
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