Anime

Japan’s Studio Ghibli teaches fans how to draw its beloved character Totoro

May 12, 2020

Founded in 1985, Studio Ghibli became the heavyweight champion of anime in Japan and the rest of the world. One of its anime producers has uploaded a video tutorial explaining how to draw Totoro from the popular 1988 film “My Neighbor Totoro.”

The biggest anime film of all time comes to the US

April 14, 2017Arts

Anime’s other-world director plants his final film in reality

November 8, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Guitarist turns ‘Journey to the West’ into music

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Global influence on dance

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

World Cos-play Summit

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

This weekend, the sixth annual World Cos-play Summit is taking place in Nagoya, Japan — for manga fans, its the ultimate competition.

Marques Toliver: A Busker’s Fairy Tale

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

A few years ago, when he was barely in his 20s, Marques Toliver left a small town in Florida to try to make it in New York City.

Brassy Kiwi Singer Gin Wigmore

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

With bleach-blonde hair, thick black eyeshadow, a big bright smile, and a collection of tattoos, 26-year-old Kiwi musician Gin Wigmore is an interesting sight to see. But perhaps what meets the ear is even more captivating than what meets the eye.

Manga Artist’s First Foray into English

August 15, 2013

The “manga” legend has published one of his stories from World War II for the first time in English.

Simple Christmas

August 14, 2013

Steve Curwood talks with author John Lillienfeld on tips for enjoying the forthcoming holiday season without creating extra waste and needless environmental damage.