The Dreams of Satoshi Kon
On August 24, 2010, the acclaimed anime filmmaker Satoshi Kon died from pancreatic cancer, which he had been diagnosed with only a few months before. Kon, who directed Paprika, Paranoia Agent, and Perfect Blue, was seen by many as one of the great anime filmmakers — one whose stunningly animated films often delved into disturbing subject matter but were also driven by a deep concern for the growing sense of alienation and confusion in modern society. After his death, Anime... Read More
The Next Miyazaki?
For many people, the name “Hayao Miyazaki” is synonymous with the word “anime”. And understandably so: Miyazaki has been responsible for some of the finest examples of the artform, both in terms of aesthetics and storytelling, in the last three decades. But considering the fact that Miyazaki is nearing his seventies, and that he’s “threatened” retirement on several occasions, folks are naturally wondering who will follow in the master’s... Read More
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