Anime fans have had disagreements about their preferences on several different subjects, but something fans almost universally agree on is their dislike for CG and 3D animation, with many refusing to ...

For many anime fans, CG animation is a dirty word. Whenever a new series leans heavily on computer-generated visuals, the ...

As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...

With “Wish,” Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary by merging the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings (dating back to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) with cutting-edge CG. The ...

Animation is undergoing a renaissance, fueled by new technologies and sophisticated storytelling that appeals to all generations. It is a viable career pathway with diverse opportunities. Key to ...

While Toei Animation made sure to emphasize that while the teaser trailer did not actually contain any footage from the film itself, it showed a look at what Goku will move and act like in the ...

Studio Ghibli’s first foray into non-2D animation was planned by Hayao Miyazaki but not directed by him. According to CBR.com, the job went to his son, Goro. The CG-animated movie is based on the ...

Several of this year’s biggest animated films wanted to take bold stylistic risks that would set them apart from what audiences had come to expect from modern CG animation. On their quest to take the ...

The remaining contenders hail from eight other countries (Croatia, France, Estonia, Israel, Hungary, Iran, Mexico, and the U.K.), nine were directed or co-directed by women, 10 qualified through the ...

CGI anime isn’t always great. When done lazily, it can feel clunky and robotic, like watching video game cutscenes from a decade ago. Expressions can look weirdly flat, and characters might move too ...