Catsuka
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Website (& more) since 2000, run by one guy.
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Website (& more) since 2000, run by one guy.
You can support me on Patreon π https://patreon.com/catsuka
https://www.catsuka.com/links/
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Catsuka
@catsuka.bsky.social
Β· May 30
Catsuka turns 25 today! π
25 years of sharing my passion for animation.
I'm going to start publishing the anniversary shikishis.
If you'd like to take part, it's open for one year.
Thanks π
>> www.catsuka.com/25years
#Catsuka25years
25 years of sharing my passion for animation.
I'm going to start publishing the anniversary shikishis.
If you'd like to take part, it's open for one year.
Thanks π
>> www.catsuka.com/25years
#Catsuka25years
Underrated credits: Opening animated by French studio La Cachette ("Primal") for the series "Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld" (USA, 2024).
February 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Underrated credits: Opening animated by French studio La Cachette ("Primal") for the series "Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld" (USA, 2024).
"Des Pressions Atmosphériques", a student short film from Méliès School (France).
Directed by Max Banse, Julie Blanc, Alvaro Deolio, Elena Forlini, Estelle Jourdan, Gabriel Riera and Lila TrouvΓ©.
Full film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
Directed by Max Banse, Julie Blanc, Alvaro Deolio, Elena Forlini, Estelle Jourdan, Gabriel Riera and Lila TrouvΓ©.
Full film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
February 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM
"Des Pressions Atmosphériques", a student short film from Méliès School (France).
Directed by Max Banse, Julie Blanc, Alvaro Deolio, Elena Forlini, Estelle Jourdan, Gabriel Riera and Lila TrouvΓ©.
Full film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
Directed by Max Banse, Julie Blanc, Alvaro Deolio, Elena Forlini, Estelle Jourdan, Gabriel Riera and Lila TrouvΓ©.
Full film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
"Osamu Tezuka Animation Art Archives" is now up for international pre-orders (800 pages / limited edition).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
Original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
Original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
"Osamu Tezuka Animation Art Archives" is now up for international pre-orders (800 pages / limited edition).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
Original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
Original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
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For those who have never seen "Jin-Roh" properly with its true colors (restored in the new 4K remaster), here's an excerpt from the artbook "Jin-Roh - Maniaxx".
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Me too. But if most Japanese books are available internationally (also on Amazon JP, CDJapan, etc.), this one is exclusive (for now) to the Genkosha and Shosen websites (as indicated), which do not ship overseas.
Some books are really sold in a very limited way in Japan (and I often chase them :3).
Some books are really sold in a very limited way in Japan (and I often chase them :3).
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Me too. But if most Japanese books are available internationally (also on Amazon JP, CDJapan, etc.), this one is exclusive (for now) to the Genkosha and Shosen websites (as indicated), which do not ship overseas.
Some books are really sold in a very limited way in Japan (and I often chase them :3).
Some books are really sold in a very limited way in Japan (and I often chase them :3).
For those who have never seen "Jin-Roh" properly with its true colors (restored in the new 4K remaster), here's an excerpt from the artbook "Jin-Roh - Maniaxx".
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
For those who have never seen "Jin-Roh" properly with its true colors (restored in the new 4K remaster), here's an excerpt from the artbook "Jin-Roh - Maniaxx".
From "Luca", the first Japanese indie short film by Nina (who had previously directed music videos for Ado, Yaosobi, Olivia Rodrigo...).
Full 12-min film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
Full 12-min film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
From "Luca", the first Japanese indie short film by Nina (who had previously directed music videos for Ado, Yaosobi, Olivia Rodrigo...).
Full 12-min film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
Full 12-min film >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
"Osamu Tezuka Animation Art Archives", an 800-page book containing original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
Available for pre-order only in Japan (Genkosha, Shoten) as of today (which is the anniversary of Tezuka's death).
Available for pre-order only in Japan (Genkosha, Shoten) as of today (which is the anniversary of Tezuka's death).
February 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
"Osamu Tezuka Animation Art Archives", an 800-page book containing original drawings & storyboards created by Tezuka for the animated adaptations of his works.
Available for pre-order only in Japan (Genkosha, Shoten) as of today (which is the anniversary of Tezuka's death).
Available for pre-order only in Japan (Genkosha, Shoten) as of today (which is the anniversary of Tezuka's death).
Nope.
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Nope.
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
February 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Nope.
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
The new 4K remaster of "Jin-Roh" is more faithful to the true colors of the film.
"Jin-Roh - Behind the Screen" artbook, page 5 :
New illustrations by Hiroyuki Okiura for "Jin-Roh" 4K remaster (UHD + Blu-ray / japanese edition).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
New illustrations by Hiroyuki Okiura for "Jin-Roh" 4K remaster (UHD + Blu-ray / japanese edition).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
"Jin-Roh" 4K remaster π
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
"Jin-Roh" 4K remaster π
"Jin-Roh" 4K remaster looks magnificent. The Japanese UHD is coming next month (with english dub+subs).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
"Jin-Roh" 4K remaster looks magnificent. The Japanese UHD is coming next month (with english dub+subs).
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
>> www.catsuka.com/shopping/ind...
"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...
Full 12-min video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=exRD...
February 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
"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...
Full 12-min video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=exRD...
New poster for "Dorohedoro" Season 2.
Broadcasting begins on April 1, 2026.
Broadcasting begins on April 1, 2026.
February 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
New poster for "Dorohedoro" Season 2.
Broadcasting begins on April 1, 2026.
Broadcasting begins on April 1, 2026.
Created by Akira Nomiso & Hisatake Kiyama.
Sold only today in Japan in limited quantities at Wonder Festival.
x.com/nomisoakira
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Sold only today in Japan in limited quantities at Wonder Festival.
x.com/nomisoakira
x.com/kiyamahisatake
February 8, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Created by Akira Nomiso & Hisatake Kiyama.
Sold only today in Japan in limited quantities at Wonder Festival.
x.com/nomisoakira
x.com/kiyamahisatake
Sold only today in Japan in limited quantities at Wonder Festival.
x.com/nomisoakira
x.com/kiyamahisatake
Beautiful garage kit paying tribute to "Future Boy Conan" and the late Yasuo Otsuka.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Beautiful garage kit paying tribute to "Future Boy Conan" and the late Yasuo Otsuka.
Animated trailer for "Poppies" β‘ (Korean webtoon by Yoon Je An)
Director : Eunwon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE9K...
Director : Eunwon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE9K...
February 8, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Animated trailer for "Poppies" β‘ (Korean webtoon by Yoon Je An)
Director : Eunwon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE9K...
Director : Eunwon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE9K...
Take 2 minutes of your time and watch "The Hyrule Fantasy", a lovely Zelda fan film by french animator Ousmane CissΓ©.
www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Take 2 minutes of your time and watch "The Hyrule Fantasy", a lovely Zelda fan film by french animator Ousmane CissΓ©.
www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
www.catsuka.com/news/2026-02...
+ "Demon Agent" poster.
February 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
+ "Demon Agent" poster.
I'm intrigued by "Demon Agent", a feature film directed by Cheng Teng ("Jiang Ziya") that will be released this summer in China.
February 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I'm intrigued by "Demon Agent", a feature film directed by Cheng Teng ("Jiang Ziya") that will be released this summer in China.
Effectivement, après check, dispo aux USA, Canada, Latin America, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand & India (ce qui est déjà cool, et c'est rare de voir un format aussi court proposé sur Netflix).
Sinon toujours dispo gratos chez Arte, mais j'imagine geobloquΓ© hors France / Allemagne.
Sinon toujours dispo gratos chez Arte, mais j'imagine geobloquΓ© hors France / Allemagne.
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Effectivement, après check, dispo aux USA, Canada, Latin America, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand & India (ce qui est déjà cool, et c'est rare de voir un format aussi court proposé sur Netflix).
Sinon toujours dispo gratos chez Arte, mais j'imagine geobloquΓ© hors France / Allemagne.
Sinon toujours dispo gratos chez Arte, mais j'imagine geobloquΓ© hors France / Allemagne.
Intro sequence for "Buzz Chickson & The Hype Heads", an upcoming indie mini series by The Line Studio (UK).
Directed by Tim McCourt, and based on a character he has been developing for many years.
www.instagram.com/buzzchickson
Directed by Tim McCourt, and based on a character he has been developing for many years.
www.instagram.com/buzzchickson
February 6, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Intro sequence for "Buzz Chickson & The Hype Heads", an upcoming indie mini series by The Line Studio (UK).
Directed by Tim McCourt, and based on a character he has been developing for many years.
www.instagram.com/buzzchickson
Directed by Tim McCourt, and based on a character he has been developing for many years.
www.instagram.com/buzzchickson
Ichiro Itano about "Macross Plus" movie 4K remaster (feat. a shot animated by Hideaki Anno).
Itano is the legendary animator who created the concept of missile volleys scenes (aka "Itano Circus") in animes.
Full 5-min interview >> youtube.com/watch?v=NyF5...
Itano is the legendary animator who created the concept of missile volleys scenes (aka "Itano Circus") in animes.
Full 5-min interview >> youtube.com/watch?v=NyF5...
February 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Ichiro Itano about "Macross Plus" movie 4K remaster (feat. a shot animated by Hideaki Anno).
Itano is the legendary animator who created the concept of missile volleys scenes (aka "Itano Circus") in animes.
Full 5-min interview >> youtube.com/watch?v=NyF5...
Itano is the legendary animator who created the concept of missile volleys scenes (aka "Itano Circus") in animes.
Full 5-min interview >> youtube.com/watch?v=NyF5...