I came to Akira (1988) late in life, and I'm kind of glad I did, because it's nice to discover mind-blowing art throughout one's life. This video takes a technical look at the first three minutes of animation of Akira, and what makes it so successful.
A deep dive into the incredible animation of Akira
Anime character breaks free: Watch her hijack 3D software in video
Over on X-Formerly-Known-As-Twitter, 3D modeling artist Kensyouen Y posted this fascinating animation of an anime character reaching through the screen to interact with the UI of their animation software to… READ THE REST
Anime legend Gainax bankrupt
Gainax, the famed production company behind Neon Genesis Evangelion and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, is headed to liquidation. It filed for bankruptcy in Tokyo last month, reports The… READ THE REST
Supercut of cassettes, CRTs, Game Boys, answering machines, and other retro tech in 1980s and 90s anime (video)
HanahakiBlank edited this joyful supercut below of anime scenes depicting retro technology, from cassettes and CRTs to answering machines, DAT players, floppy disks, and, er, a "Game Bozz." The sources… READ THE REST
Your Frenchie went a little too hard at the dog park? Clean up their cut with this kit!
TL;DR: Your dog deserves first aid care, so bring this $19.99 Pet Medic Med Pack during walks and hikes! Uh, oh! Arthur (your ferocious Frenchie, of course!) somehow cut his paw while play-fighting… READ THE REST
Enjoy epic flights the Phantom MAX 8 Smart Drone for just $80
TL;DR: At just $79.99 (reg. $169), the Ninja Dragon Phantom MAX 8 offers cutting-edge features like obstacle avoidance, HD cameras, and 360° rolling—all wrapped in one sleek, aerodynamic smart drone. Ready to take… READ THE REST
Bye, bye wires! Upgrade your audio game with these JBL noise-canceling headphones
TL;DR: Ditch your wired earbuds for these JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones, now available for $89.99 (reg. $129) with free shipping! No judgment, but are you seriously still listening to your tunes… READ THE REST
