mamoru oshii
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Interview: Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Working On New Game, Old Art
We chat with artist Yoshitaka Amano, beloved for his decades-long body of work as a concept artist on the Final Fantasy franchise.
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Why Mamoru Oshii Doesn’t Want To Make Anime
From Patlabor to Ghost in the Shell, Mamoru Oshii is one of anime’s greatest directors. Yet, these days he’s switched over to live-action movies. He’s no longer interested in directing anime. Here’s why.
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Japanese Mecha Cop Hints At A Glorious Movie Future
They’re making a Patlabor movie! And these could be the first pictures from the movie’s set. That, or a new way for Japanese cops to keep the peace.
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Iconic Anime Director Helming His First Live-Action English Movie
Mamoru Oshii is perhaps best known for highly influential anime, like Patlabor and Ghost in the Shell (above). He’s directed several live-action films before, including the 2001 Polish language flick Avalon, and is now set to direct his first English language film. It’s called The Last Druid: Garm Wars.