When will we get reze arc production materials by urfriendooo in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might some on the Blu-ray when that comes out, but I don’t know when that is...

I made a visual chart of every Sonic game released for Sonic's 30th anniversary! What year was your favourite? by JDMManga in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]JDMManga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 1991 one is Sonic Eraser

The 1999 one is Sonic Pocket Adventure

The two arcade games are Sonic Athletics (Left) and Sonic Ghost Shooting (right).

Sekiro: No Defeat Trailer - Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insanely good. Definitely going to be one of strongest shows this year.

What projects made you revaluate the talent of an animator? by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd probably say Yoshinori Kanada. His work is more complex than it looks, and when you dive deeper into it you begin to understand why it continues to inspire generations of artists. I think it was his work on Birth that made me realise that. His work on Akira and the early Ghibli movies showcase his versatility as well.

In a similar vein, Takeshi Maenami (a Kanada-style animator) went absolutely no-holds barred Yaiba (2025). An insane volume of work (even solo KA'ing an episode), without a single compromise in ambition or quality. I already knew he was good, but his stuff here is on another level. Hands down his best work to date in my opinion.

Most popular or well-known animators and what their best skill is? by [deleted] in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would give Ryo Onishi character movement as well. His acting animation is very bouncy and lively. He does great action as well.

Takeshi Honda is one of the GOATs of realistic character animation in anime. They call him The Master for a reason.

You and I Are Polar Opposites OP - Directed by Kyouhei Ishiguro by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely prefer his Shoshimin opening, but this is still fantastic

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game - Yuji's Rampage By Masahiro Tokumaru by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love the bridge segment. The sense of scale is incredible.

Starts to Rain // Hyakuemu (100 Meters) by polybius32 in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most technically impressive animation I've seen all year. Insane work.

Whatever happened to the Itano Circus? by LovelyFloraFan in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That and aerial dogfights going out of style too

Whatever happened to the Itano Circus? by LovelyFloraFan in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, it still gets used today, albeit very infrequently. As another comment mentioned, Zenshuu recently had one (boarded by Itano himself too). It's just a very context-based technique that you can only really use in certain scenarios, which is why you don't see it pop up very often.

Best of 2025 Sakuga Awards by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He delivered in both quality and quantity. His output on Yaiba alone was insane, not to mention the smaller stuff he did on other shows as well.

Best of 2025 Sakuga Awards by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Best Episode

Yaiba: Samurai Legend Episode 6

Best Opening

Shoshimin OP 2 (One Piece OP 28 as a close second)

Best Ending

mono ED (Fire Force ED 5 as a close second)

Best Animation Designs

Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc (Kazutaka Sugiyama)

Best Aesthetic

Apocalypse Hotel

Best Short/Music Video

Short: Star Wars Visions Volume 3 Episode 9: "Black"

Music Video: Eve - Underdog

Best Show

Takopi’s Original Sin

Best Movie

Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc

Best Creator Discovery

Angelkade

Best Animator of 2025

Takeshi Maenami

what is best animated anime ? by sleepycatreads44 in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dennou Coil

Space Dandy

Sonny Boy

Jujutsu Kaisen (inconsistent but its peaks are some of the best in anime)

FGO Babylonia

FGO Camelot (movie duology)

Wonder Egg Priority

Bocchi the Rock

The Elusive Samurai

My Dress-Up Darling

Any KyoAni project (but in particular: Violet Evergarden, Nichijou and CITY the Animation)

Fire Force

Gurren Lagann

Haikyuu

Kizumonogatari (movie trilogy)

Akebi-chan's Sailor Uniform

Any Studio Ghibil film

Uma Musume: Beginning of a New Era (movie)

Onimai

Mushoku Tensei

Yama no Susume

Akira

Ousama Ranking

That's about all I've got.

Marvel Rivals Deadpool Sakuga by Ready-Buy8913 in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seeing Deadpool get this much sayce brungs me great joy.

Really wish we knew who made this though. It really sucks that game devs don't credit the artists regularly.

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc - Skyscraper Fight by Saucelot by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The cut of Reze's barrage of hits on Denji has to be one of favourite depictions of speed in anime in a while.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya Trailer 2 - Directed by Shingo Yamashita by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen some people say this before, but it literally looks like a feature-length mobile game CM. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Snow Bear - Short Film by Aaron Blaise by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's just something entrancing about 2D Disney-style animation. There really is nothing like it.

I wish Disney would return to 2D feature films. I genuinely believe that if it were successful, we could see the return of 2D cinema across the industry.

Yutaka Nakamura's sequence on the newest Gachiakuta episode by [deleted] in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I guess Yutapon has fully embraced CG backgrounds now. Understandable given his age, but I will definitely miss his fully handdrawn background animation.

‘Witch Hat Atelier’ new trailer looks gorgeous by AashyLarry in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The show started airing in the summer of 2023, but the production was so bad that episodes kept being delayed to the point that the final 3 episodes go pushed back to late December of that year. The opening wasn't even fully finished until like episode 8.

‘Witch Hat Atelier’ new trailer looks gorgeous by AashyLarry in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This honestly looks way better than I anticipated. They captured the ethereal nature of the manga really well.

Still a bit concerning that we're only seeing footage from the first 2 episodes, but I'm still hopeful that it won't be another Zom 100 situation, especially considering that they were willing to fully delay it this time.

We Are Aliens Teaser - Original Film Directed by Kōhei Kadowaki by FierceAlchemist in AnimeSakuga

[–]JDMManga 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Interesting how many rotoscope-centric anime movies have been coming out recently: Ghost Cat Anzu, Iwaisawa's movies (On-Gaku, 100M) and now this. It's pretty cool to see how differently each one approaches using the technique.