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The 10 Best Avant-garde Anime of All Time

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The 10 Best Anime Movies of the 21st Century

Sorry, "Ghost In The Shell" - find another list.

The Mary Sue

An Ambitious Developer One-Upped Star Fox By Borrowing From Studio Ghibli

'Wild Blue Skies' clearly follows in the footsteps of Nintendo's Star Fox series, but its developers want it to be more than just a homage.

Inverse

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 under fire for using what sure looks like AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style calling card art

I can't swear if this is generative AI in action, but I'm pretty sure it is.

PC Gamer

Donald Trump and JD Vance have graphic sex (in South Park)

There’s an investigation into a child sex trafficking ring, plus the US president and his deputy engage in some of the most disturbing scenes the show has ever put on screen. It’s quite the episode

The Guardian - US

Studio Ghibli politely declares war on Sora's AI slop

But will OpenAI listen?

Creative Bloq

From Studio Ghibli to Square Enix — Japan's major IP holders take a stand against OpenAI’s use of their content in Sora 2

CODA sent a letter to OpenAI, demanding that it cease using copyrighted Japanese content to train its AI models.

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Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, and Others Accuse OpenAI’s Sora 2 of Copyright Breach

OpenAI's Sora 2 is back in controversy as some of Japan's most powerful entertainment companies are taking a stand against the platform. The group,

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Japanese content trade group whose membership includes Studio Ghibli calls for its work to stop being used to train AI without permission

CODA has called on OpenAI to stop using its work to train Sora 2

Total Film

Anime Studios Are Finally Fighting Back Against AI Slop

Multiple companies, including Studio Ghibli are taking action against OpenAI and protecting their intellectual property.

Inverse

Square Enix, Bandai, and other Japanese studios demand OpenAI stop using their content without permission, drop a not-too-subtle hint about legal trouble if it doesn't

Japan's Content Overseas Distribution Association has noticed that an awful lot of what comes out of Sora 2 "closely resembles Japanese content or images."

PC Gamer

From Spirited Away to Cowboy Bebop, the internet is sharing the anime everyone needs to watch at least once, even if you're not an anime fan

Anime fans are sharing their favorite gateway titles

Total Film

Studio Ghibli, Square Enix, Bandai Namco and more Japanese companies demand OpenAI avoid unauthorized use of their IP: "There is no system allowing one to avoid liability"

"Respond sincerely"

GamesRadar

Global press freedom at 'tipping point', media watchdog RSF warns

The world is at a “tipping point” for press freedom, the French NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned as it marked its 40th anniversary ahead of unveiling a memorial stone in Bayeux, Normandy, in honour of journalists killed in the line of duty.

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10 Video Games That Feel Like Playing An Anime

Wish you had the life of an isekai protagonist? Here's the next best thing.

Total Film

The 15 best witch movies that will have you cackling all year round

Burn some sage, grab a goblet of wine, and settle in for a bewitching binge sesh with the best witch movies

Total Film

The 30 best anime movies to watch right now

From Studio Ghibli classics to modern masterpieces, these are the best anime movies to watch today

The Mary Sue

Things We Saw Today: Now Paramount and Warner Bros. are making headlines

Andrew Cuomo walking in a fashion show, more mergers, Studio Ghibli, and more!

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How art lays the foundations for indie games

Five artists explain how their work influenced game worlds, stories and emotions.

PC Gamer

Photography puzzler Opus: Prism Peak might be the rare game to actually pull its Studio Ghibli vibes off

Say cheese.

Total Film

Sorry, Studio Ghibli: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now the highest-rated original anime movie of all time on IMDb

There is one small Attack on Titan-related caveat, however

Total Film

Nearly 30 years after its release, Princess Mononoke is headed back to theaters – and it’s still a timeless, heartbreaking classic

Big Screen Spotlight | Princess Mononoke remains one of the best anime movies of all time

The Guardian - UK

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Hisaishi review – frothing strings and quacking brass as Studio Ghibli’s composer debuts

Switching between podium and piano, Joe Hisaishi’s suite from The Boy and the Heron sparked joy, but Reich’s demanding Desert Music was vibrant and hypnotic

TechRadar

This anime movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score has been impossible to stream, but it's coming to HBO Max alongside 20 other rare wonders

Here are three of the best new Japanese animations that you can stream in September on HBO Max.

Total Film

Neon Genesis Evangelion animator's debut film combines Studio Ghibli whimsy with fairy-tale timelessness, and I hope this is the future of anime

Opinion | If the romantic comedy genre is an ocean, ChaO stands out like a wave

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