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Double Violet
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A running repository for commentary, insights, and observations regarding animation, comics, manga, and digital media history.

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Japanese statue manufacturer announces life-sized Berserk bust, statues of King of Fighters Mai Shiranui, Ghost of Yōtei Atsu, and 27 other game and anime characters

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Japanese statue manufacturer announces life-sized Berserk bust, statues of King of Fighters Mai Shiranui, Ghost of Yōtei Atsu, and 27 other game and anime characters - AUTOMATON WEST
Prime 1 Studio recently held their 16th Next Level Showcase, unveiling 30 new statues of characters hailing from a wide range of genres.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito believes Japanese anime has the potential to replace Hollywood, but “focusing too much on global appeal could lead to failure”

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Sword Art Online director believes Japanese anime has the potential to replace Hollywood, but “focusing too much on global appeal could lead to failure” - AUTOMATON WEST
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan's anime to the overseas market.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Japan’s massive population of otaku is dominated by anime fans, but idol fans are the biggest spenders, survey reveals

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Japan's massive population of otaku is dominated by anime fans, but idol fans are the biggest spenders, survey reveals - AUTOMATON WEST
According to the results of a recent survey, Japan's anime otaku population is estimated at around 5.5 million people.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno doesn’t believe creating for the global market is the way to go. “I’m sorry, but the audience will have to be the one to adapt”

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Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno doesn’t believe creating for the global market is the way to go. “I’m sorry, but the audience will have to be the one to adapt” - AUTOMATON WEST
In a recent interview, Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shared his impressions of the Japanese content industry going global.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025, one of Japan’s biggest comic reading platforms reveals

The top 3 titles among young men were Solo Leveling, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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Isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025, one of Japan's biggest comic reading platforms reveals - AUTOMATON WEST
Major japanese ebook platform Comic C’moA reveals that isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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“Everything has become shallower.” Tokyo Godfathers, Lain executive producer Taro Maki says the Japanese corporate mindset is why 90% of anime just adapts existing works

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“Everything has become shallower.” Tokyo Godfathers, Lain producer says the Japanese corporate mindset is why 90% of anime just adapts existing works - AUTOMATON WEST
In a recent interview, anime producer Taro Maki talked about how the Japanese corporate mindset is affecting the industry's "originality."
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December 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Anime studio bankruptcies and closures continue to rise for third consecutive year in Japan
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Anime studio bankruptcies and closures continue to rise for third consecutive year in Japan  - AUTOMATON WEST
According to a new study, 2025 has seen anime studios shut down or go bankrupt at an even higher pace than previous years.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Anyone else remember GameFAQs (2001)?
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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“No interference in creative works.” Japanese government proposes new policy for anime and game expansion in the West

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"No interference in creative works." Japanese government proposes new policy for anime and game expansion in the West - AUTOMATON WEST
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposes new policy guidelines for the Japanese content and anime industries.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Oldsmobile Incas concept car (1986)
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Buffering...
RealPlayer on Windows 98
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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You wouldn't download a computer.
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Here's a typical Geocities website
October 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Japanese psychologists are conducting “Anime Therapy” trials for young people struggling with mental health problems

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Japanese psychologists are conducting “Anime Therapy” trials for young people struggling with mental health problems - AUTOMATON WEST
Yokohama City University's psychologists are trying out a new counseling service which blends therapy with anime content.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Record of Lodoss War artwork by Nobuteru Yuuki
October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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The Studio of One: How artist-driven #AI is rewriting the economics of #animation. https://bit.ly/4oCBzHs #RealityBites #KevinGeiger #AnimationWorld
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Looking Back on Protoculture Addicts 15 Years Later: Red Bard covers the history of Protoculture Addicts, which currently stands as the longest running anime magazine in North America. They examine the publication's founding, its partnership with ANN, and its settling into dormancy.

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Looking Back on Protoculture Addicts 15 Years Later
15 years after its last issue was published, Protoculture Addicts is still North America’s longest running anime magazine.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Japanese key animation directors have been “wiped out” by cheap outsourcing, and AI might make the issue even worse, animator says
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Japanese key animation directors have been “wiped out” by cheap outsourcing, and AI might make the issue even worse, animator says  - AUTOMATON WEST
Japanese animator talks about how asking skilled domestic animators to "fix" cheaply outsourced work has driven away directors.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰

This week, we have a piece by Rohan that explores the world of anime storyboarding, and the way directors like Hideaki Anno and Tetsuro Araki use them to help set the visual language for an anime project. It's an interesting read and we hope you enjoy it

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The Unseen Art of Anime Storyboarding
While flashy animation and iconic voice acting steal the spotlight, it’s the storyboard that quietly shapes every episode’s identity. These humble sketches are where an anime breathes its first breath—where action scenes come to life and emotional moments find their framing.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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#Framestore to Host #WorldVFXDay 2025: the free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of #visualeffects in filmmaking. Social: https://bit.ly/49lDOL1 #VFX #VFXWorld
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Karen Fang Discusses ‘#BackgroundArtist: The Life and Work of #TyrusWong’: the film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details his storied career and impact on American visual culture. https://bit.ly/4o7NLjT #TyrusWong #Bambi #Animation #AnimationWorld
October 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Autokar,' from director Sylwia Szkiłądź. The storybook 2D fantasy tale sees a young girl’s unsupervised migration from Poland to Belgium become a magical-realist journey of courage and self-discovery. Interview and BTS art here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/autok...
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Nearly half of young people ages 10–24 prefer animation to live action, according to a new UCLA study. Researchers say the shift reflects a demand for realism, relatability, and emotional storytelling in today’s youth media.
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UCLA Study: Nearly Half of Young People Prefer Animation
The study also found that young audiences today value relatable stories, friendship narratives and realism over fantasy and romance.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Angel Studios has released the first teaser for its ambitious 'David' feature adaptation - a collaboration with South Africa’s Sunrise Animation Studios, heading to theaters this holiday season.
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Angel Studios Drops First Teaser For Its 'David' Feature
The film is a collaboration with South Africa’s Sunrise Animation Studios (Jungle Beat: The Movie) and directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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WBD is officially for sale. The board says it’s reviewing “strategic options” to boost shareholder value. It did not deign to mention what that means for employees or customers, but HBO Max prices went up today, effective immediately.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms It’s Considering A Sale
WBD says it's board is reviewing strategic options to boost shareholder value. No word in today's release on how a sale might impact employees or customers.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM