One of the famous/legendary illustrator who is well known in Japan for his works on model kit art covers. Among people paid tribute to him in the short video is Leiji Matsumoto and Hiroshi Fujimoto.
Short history on him. I love his visions for the futuristic vehicles and off course, Mecha Godzilla.
Museum dedicated to him
Thursday, September 4
Russo- Japanese Anime collobration, First Squad
Movie trailer, supposedly inspired by this
music video made in Russia for band Legalize. Studio 4C responsible for it and due to popular music video, investors decided to pump money for a movie treatment.
Official Site
Wednesday, September 3
Tuesday, September 2
Sunday, August 31
Ponyo on the Cliff of Seas is beating Sky Crawlers
Ponyo / 崖の上のポニョ
Sky Crawlers / スカイ・クロラ
Looks like 2 old adversaries fight again where Miyazaki and Oishii who once bantered against other; criticizing each other philosophy regarding anime vision. Miyazaki calling Oishii as too dense and high minded whereas Oishii regarded Miyazaki as too much fluff and shallow.
Very detailed discussion on their differences
According to latest news in Japan, Ponyo is so far reigned supreme with 10 billion yen in ticket sales whereas Oishii latest opus is languishing at no 7 in box office in the opening.
News link
Sky Crawler's opening
Personally I looking forward more to Oishii's work.
Interview with Mamoru Oishii and the game promo for Sky Crawlers.
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