Welcome to JMAC Week 6! This week’s theme is... Japanese Animation Studios!
It wasn’t until 1956 that the Japanese animation industry took off, and successfully adopted the studio format as used in the United States. In 1961, these productions began to be aired in the USA, and individual studios began to spring up.
The greatest difference between Japanese studios and North American studios is the difference in adult themed material to make way in Japan. General JMAC Info Toei Animation
Founded in 1948, Toei Animation is what is believed to have really propelled the industry forward after MushiPro (the company that produced Tezuka’s work). Check out our website! Click here! Visit the website at the link above to see our schedule, general information, archives, and give us feedback on how we’re doing!
Studio Ghibli- 1984 The Italian noun "ghibli" is based on the Arabic name for the sirocco, or Mediterranean wind, the idea being the studio would "blow a new wind through the anime industry". Keep in Contact With Us! Make sure to follow/ add us on: Orgsync Facebook Twitter Instagram
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Madhouse- 1972 Founded by ex-MushiPro animators. Contributed to many Miyazaki films, and are famous for their breadth of genre. Pay for your stuff! For those who attended our auction last year:
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Kyoto Animation- 1981
Kyoto Animation also operates its own animation school in Kyoto.] Starting in 2009, Kyoto Animation has awarded original novels and manga in its annual Kyoto Animation Award. Winning submissions have a chance of being adapted into an anime. Kyoto Animation has become recognized for its high production values and "sensitivity to the wonders and quandaries of ordinary life". Studio 2 Thoughts from the corner Studio 1
Sunrise-1972
Has 11 ind. studios that each tackle different types/genres/styles, each with their own set of animators and, sometimes, voice actors. Studio 5 Halloween Masquerade Email [email protected] with “Masquerade Participation” in the subject line to participate in the contest!
Name: Cosplay (character and franchise): BG Audio (via youtube preferably): Anything we should know (choreography or performance bits): Bones-1998 Deadline to enter: Oct. Founded by former 26th by midnight! Sunrise animators, the studio is known for their attention to detail in October 31st character design and 12-4pm development! LPCSC 314A+B Peelander-Z Halloween Concert!
Peelander-Z, the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band will perform at Reggie’s Music Joint (2105 S. State Street) on Saturday, October 31 (HALLOWEEN!)
They bill themselves as a "Japanese Action Comic Punk band hailing from the Z area of Planet Peelander". While the founding members of Peelander-Z were all born in Japan, they first met and formed their band while living in New York.
The show starts are 8:00 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. The show is 21+. Tickets can be purchased at ticketfly (click here)!
Check out the group’s website here! Geek Til’ Dawn
Join JMAC at DeFrag’s major event of the quarter, in which we pile up in CDM from 11pm-6am for gaming, anime, movies, and other such nerdy nonsense.
(Guess who’s gonna provide the anime?
November, Friday the 13th (ooh, spooky) until the morning of the 14th in the CDM building at the Loop campus! Ufotable-2000
A unique hallmark in many of their works is a We are, it wasn’t that hard to guess.) claymation sequence. JASC Holiday Delight!
The Japanese American Service Committee is holding their annual Holiday Delight and Kodomo Matsuri (Children’s Festival) on November 14th! There are vendors, drumming performances, and activities for children; best of all: no admission fee! Click here for details on the event
They also need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected] with “JASC Volunteering” in the subject line OR talk to me and I’ll put you in touch with former JMAC VP, Monse Wisdom, who is direct contact with the organization.
A great opportunity to complete service hours or just experience some cultural fun~ *Pre-Registration is open! Badges are $48 until November 1st! *Double tree & Crowne Plaza will be the next to open blocks, so be on the lookout! Check back here often for hotel info. Studio Pierrot-1979 Known for their world-wide renowned popular anime, also founded by former MushiPro animators.
Fun Fact: They also animated episodes 13-18 & 21 of Korra! Manga of the Month
So Cute it Hurts!! Submitted by Joanna Frost
Mitsuru and Megumi are twin brother and sister, with identical faces but radically different personalities: while Mitsuru is a confident lady charmer, Megumi is an average otaku who is in love with a virtual hero. Yet, the two’s lives start to turn upside down after they switch roles...A complicated love story starts!
Volumes: 12-? Genres: Romance, comedy, school life Demographic: Shoujo Warnings: mild nudity, violence, yaoi/yuri undertones or obscure themes Want to submit your own MoM?
Include “Manga of the Month” in the subject line!
Title and Author(s): Summary: Volumes: (complete or ongoing) Demographic: Genre(s): Other Media: (if the manga has been made into an anime, movie) Warnings: (While people shouldn't submit NSFW manga, this is for mild nudity, violence, or any off- Production I.G-1987 putting things, such as In addition to the numerous anime it’s obscure themes.) produced, it is known in the video game industry for developing intros, cut- scenes, and artwork for games such as Tales of Symphonia. Music Video of the Week Genie- SNSD (Girls’ Generation)
Girls’ Generation, Korea’s most famous girl group, branched into Japanese music in 2012 with their original songs set to new Japanese lyrics! Want to submit your own MV of the week? Your name: Artist: Video link: Fun fact: (this can be about the artist, the style, a show or movie the song is featured in, whatever!) Submit at our website or to: [email protected] Showing Rules
Laptops to the side or back of the room! No MST3K unless stated otherwise! Join us at 4:00pm for a Ninja Dance Party, and a showing of Shingu! Room: 325 Oh what’s that? I forgot a studio?
Shaft-1975 Most notably known for “avant garde” and a live-action style of cinematography, supposedly.