Tag Archives: studio 4c

A fatal Attraction

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Celeste

In what ended up being one of the cooler mornings I’ve had recently, I stumbled upon Koji Morimoto’s Attraction via twitter. Not knowing what to expect, but hearing it paired with the words “interactive anime”, I clicked. What followed was … Continue reading →

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Batman: Gotham Knight isn’t as good as The Animatrix

Posted on July 9, 2008 by bateszi

Designed to replicate the success of 2003′s The Animatrix, Batman: Gotham Knight is another anime anthology riding on the crest of a trendy movie franchise that seems destined, by virtue of Hollywood’s dollar, to be seen by many more people … Continue reading →

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“It stopped, the rain. Wanted to check my tree, the apple.” Review of Tekkonkinkreet

Posted on September 24, 2007 by bateszi

Coming from the dream combination of the emphatically cool Studio 4C and much admired manga-ka Taiyou “Ping Pong” Matsumoto, Tekkonkinkreet is a movie I’ve long waited to see. Based on those two names alone, you should expect several things – … Continue reading →

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Japan’s increasingly superficial pop culture?

Posted on January 18, 2007 by bateszi

Superflat is a new phrase I have discovered today. It sounds like an obscure 60s rock band but is actually a growing artistic movement subverting, rejecting and critiquing Japan’s increasingly superficial pop culture; often by lampooning it with artwork that … Continue reading →

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Mahou Shoujotai – Magical girl anime done good

Posted on July 30, 2006 by bateszi

Having stumbled across the passionate rants and pretty pictures over at the Star Crossed anime blog, I decided I’d take a chance on a magical girl anime called Mahou Shoujotai (also known as Tweeny Witches or Magic-Girl Squad – Alice). … Continue reading →

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Tobira O Akete (Open the Door)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by bateszi

Being a big fan of the works of Koji Morimoto (Memories: Magnetic Rose, Animatrix: Beyond), I was quite pleased when I managed to track down one of his lesser known shorts – Tobira O Akete (Open the Door). Imagine a … Continue reading →

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Studio 4C’s Comedy – Medieval fable set in Ireland

Posted on April 30, 2006 by bateszi

Story so far Set during Ireland’s War of Independence, a young Irish lass, besieged by the merciless English soldiers, seeks the help of a legendary swordsman who is rumoured to have supernatural powers. My impressions Studio 4C’s Comedy is a … Continue reading →

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