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Atama Yama is Mt. Head, a Surreal and Hilarious World by Koji Yamamura’s
Koji Yamamura, the mastermind behind Mt. Head is no stranger to the animation scene. His unique style had previously enchanted the young minds. But hold onto your hats, because Atama Yama is not your typical kiddie show. It's Yamamura's first foray into the adult world of animation, and oh boy, did he make waves! This film stormed the international festival circuits and even secured an Academy Award nomination.
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The Cyberpunk Chaos of “Noise” by Tsutomu Nihei
Picture this: a universe brimming with tech, chaos, and a touch of cosmic craziness. Tsutomu Nihei (yes, he's the author of Blame!) doesn't just tell stories; he crafts entire worlds, and Noise is no exception. Get ready for a manga that's like a collision of galaxies, part sci-fi, part cosmic mind trip.
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The Cool Story of How Japanese Anime Started
Hey there, future anime aficionados! Ever wondered how those awesome Japanese anime came to be? The word anime comes from animation and is what we call in the Western world a cartoons. Well, let’s take a trip back to the 1900s and find out how it all began, from experiments with cool techniques to the birth of the very first anime! Getting the Animation Bug In the early 20th century, filmmakers in Japan were like mad scientists, experimenting with animation tricks they learned from other countries like France, Germany, the US, and Russia. It’s like they were mixing potions to…
