Tag: GKIDS

Goodbye, Don Glees is an earnest and often poignant coming-of-age anime film influenced by Hollywood.

An engaging anime short film from gifted illustrator loundraw produced by his new studio, Summer Ghost hints at greatness in the future.

Masashi Ando's The Deer King shows his Studio Ghibli influences but falls far short of the legendary animation house's standards.

A shy teen goes on a wondrous fantasy adventure in the visually creative and haunting anime masterpiece Children Who Chase Lost Voices.

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a cute, poignant story with endearing characters that marches to its own beat.

Anime Ode To Hollywood Lovable characters and effervescent storytelling make for anime greatness in Pompo the Cinephile. Almost uniquely made for film lovers of all ages, it’s a delightful …

Makoto Shinkai tenderly explores a boy's first love and how it impacts the rest of his life in this brilliantly animated masterpiece, 5 Centimeters Per Second.

A promising, if unsure, debut feature from visionary anime director Makoto Shinkai, The Place Promised in Our Early Days teases his future greatness as the next big thing in …

Anime Twist On Beauty & the Beast Astonishing visuals and a magnificent soundtrack mark Belle as endearing anime with universal appeal, the latest film by accomplished director Mamoru Hosoda. …

Warmly entertaining indie anime On-Gaku features funny high school characters coming together over music.

The storied franchise makes the leap to 3D CD animation with fantastic results in this big-budget theatrical movie, Lupin III: The First.

An animated dog movie from Europe, Marona's Fantastic Tale offers unique animation and a simple life-affirming message.