A 15-min video report by NHK World on Junji Ito.
The artist's motto: "If you're going to eat the poison, might as well eat the plate."
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Money aside like... Animated productions are just... INCREDIBLY TIME CONSUMING...
Like just loosely scratching the surface of a 2D Production, imagine producing the Script, Storyboards, Layouts, Character Designs, and Animations for the project
All while figuring out rent and your daily expenses π§ββοΈ
So these bubble animations were made with clear gel in this sequence from the movie "A New Dawn".
The 400-page artbook by Masaaki Yuasa, which will be re-released next month π¨β€οΈ
International pre-orders >> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
Some images from "Pesta", an animated horror feature film project directed by Hanne Berkaak (Norway).
Some scenes in the film "A New Dawn" use a multiplane camera and many traditional animation techniques β‘
Backlit effects, resin filter, powdered pastel, bubbles made of clear gel...
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"Rebuilding the Coraline Puppet": LAIKA animators recreate the iconic puppet and her asymmetric armature design using modern advances in materials and fabrication techniques.
Full 12-min video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=exRD...
It's #blackhistorymonth . Are you supporting BLACK #indieanimation and black independent media as a whole ? There's so many black indie creators making our work because studio systems tell us there's no audience. Check out this thread for a plethora of BLACK INDIE projects .
The animated titles for Jeeves and Wooster (1990β1993), Picture Partnership Productions
Sequence directed by Derek W. Hayes of Animation City
AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doorsβthey deserve to be defunded, and Iβll take any step in that direction.
From "Frieren" Season 2 ending, animated with colored pencils by Mimei Aoume (she had already worked on Season 1 ending).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY4B...
www.instagram.com/mimei_a
From: The Tell-Tale Heart (1953), dir. Ted Parmelee, UPA
Haunting Soviet animation set in the faraway future of 2026
From: There Will Come Soft Rains (1984), dir. Nazim Tulyakhodjaev, Uzbekfilm
"Abstwin", an indie Chinese short film directed and solo animated by A-Qingyu-A.
Inspired by the kingdom of Dian (4th century BC).
Full film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
Lacoste Holidays animated series by Rayan Takhedmit & French studio Les Monstres (2 more ads to come).
Akihiro Miwa perfects Moro's laugh in the recording sessions for Princess Mononoke
From: How Princess Mononoke Was Born (1998), dir. Toshiro Uratani, Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Storyboard art for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), dir. Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, MGM Animation/Visual Arts
"Procession Spin", a 7-meter-wide ceramic relief created by Katsuhiro Otomo (now on display at Ginza Station).
Depicting art forms from the Jomon period to the present day.
Crafted by 7 artisans over a period of 2 years.
(feat. Kaneda on his bike)
Good news! The Three Tomes original soundtrack is now on streaming services ! song.link/s/4Qp4yUWFxK...
Stream the soundtrack , music by TheOfficialAcro, Ending theme by @offbeatkiki.bsky.social of Ellie and Knox and CHILLIXION.
#indieanimation #indiemusic #thethreetomes #magicalgirl
"Other I" animated music video directed by Alina Popescu (Romania) for Kriill band (France / thanks CNC).
Full MV >> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
Turn on the TV. Doesnβt matter what channel.
Please understand that all your favorite million-dollar IPs were created by artists that get nothing more than a typical company paycheck. They donβt get royalties on the sales and oft arenβt even rewarded with bonuses or anything for creating such a valuable brand.
Screenplays written by the late Isao Takahata when he was 20 have been discovered:
- "Oeyama" (inspired by Shuten-doji oni/folktale)
- "Moratta Hoseki" (inspired by Kenji Miyazawa's "The Fire of the Shell")
And a first draft for "Princess Kaguya".
NHK report >> news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
The Three Tomes
Indie Animatic Pilot Clip
Lord Chaos, a dark entity that commands Alonzo and Darius to seek the Tome of Terra.
But maybe Alonzo has plans of his own.
Black magical girls, spells and vampire romance await
Full Pilot: youtu.be/5fXFD58D51A
#IndieAnimation #thethreetomes
From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
"The Three Tomes"
Indie Animatic Pilot
Tammy summons the courage to protect her friends and use the power of the Tome of Terra to seal the lion spirit
Black Magical girls, witch powers, vampires and love triangles await
Full Pilot ep: youtu.be/5fXFD58D51A
#indieanimation #thethreetomes
The magical girl renaissance is here. If you love black magiacl girls, you'll see they're thriving in the Indie Animation space. So much has premiered!
links below:
@towardsgalaxysend.bsky.social
@poppihin.bsky.social
@thethreetomes.bsky.social
@pearllow.bsky.social
#IndieAnimation
