Tag Archives: Masaaki Yuasa

Saturday Matinee: Night is Short, Walk on Girl

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Luther Blissett

“Night is Short, Walk on Girl” (2017) is a surreal romantic comedy anime directed by Masaaki Yuasa and based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Tomihiko Morimi. The plot follows the intertwined adventures of a college senior … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Genius Party double feature

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Luther Blissett

Synopsis from Shout Factory: “Simply mind-blowing. A must see!” – Niels Matthijs, Screen Anarchy From groundbreaking animation outfit STUDIO 4°C (MFKZ, Mind Game) comes two extraordinary projects with a shared, simple vision: to take an all-star team of some of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Kaiba

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Luther Blissett

A young man awakens without memories. There’s a hole in his chest, a symbol on his belly, and a blurry picture of a girl in a locket he has. Knowing nothing, he tries to escape a twisted city of stolen … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Kick-Heart

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Luther Blissett

Production I.G’s Kick-heart directed by Masaaki Yuasa. A love story between two people that each have a secret to hide. One a pro-wrestler, the other a Nun. Losing never felt so good. Watch the full film here.

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Saturday Matinee: Mind Game

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Luther Blissett

“Mind Game” (2004) is possibly the strangest anime feature film ever made. It was produced by the groundbreaking Studio 4C animation studio and directed by Masaaki Yuasa, previously most famously known for his involvement in the “Crayon Shin-chan” series (sort … Continue reading →

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