D’ART Shtajio was founded in 2016 by Isom, an American background artist who moved to Japan 12 years ago. He and his right-hand man, animation director Henry Thurlow, both use the traditional ...

Just as traditional animation has its highs and lows, CG anime has the potential to be breathtaking when handled with care. With advancements in technology and studios like Orange leading the way ...

Anime production is increasingly done on computers, which can more seamlessly integrate foreground and background images, producing what is known as 2.5D anime. Recreating long-lost Hiroshima ...