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Animated Stereoviews of Meiji Japan

BuddhaInABucket — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:40:35 -0800

Animated Stereoviews of Meiji Japan via japansociety on twitter

Ecoda dobutsuen

Artw — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:58:46 -0800

The Eco Zoo - some amazing Japanese 3D Flash. If you take a close look at the animals there... you might be able to get some tips to live in a more environmentally friendly way!

Koichiro Tsujikawa : self-taught surrealist filmmaker.

Dave Faris — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:16:29 -0800

Koichiro Tsujikawa : self-taught surrealist filmmaker. Mostly music videos : Like a Rolling Stone .. Eyes [hi-fi, making of] .. Untitled .. Fit Song.. Breezin' .. Tone Twilight Zone .. Wonder Word .. Gakaxy in the Groove .. I Hate Hate

MTV for emotaku

anthill — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:32:28 -0800

Anime Music Videos. Yet another remixing web subculture, they're usually a source of amateurishly produced angst. From the competitive perfectionists, though, come well lipsynched, action packed, meta-mashuped, and occasionally just filthy stuff for cartoon nerds. Besides the usual metal, ballads, and pop rock, there's some Daft Punk, club, and downtempo accompaniment. Or you can just go to hell. Wear headphones and no-one will know.

Ugokie-ko-ri-no-tatehiki

a louis wain cat — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:28:30 -0800

Japanese animation from 1933. A bizarre Max Fleischer-inspired 11-minute cartoon about some critters from traditional Japanese folklore, complete with a soundtrack of traditional Japanese music. [youtubefilter]

Japanese Toilet Training Videos

jonson — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:04:18 -0800

A fascinating series of Japanese toilet training videos for the very young (duh). Of note, the anthropomorphizing of the toilet, the weird bits of Engrish thrown in, and the remarkably frank approach to the whole messy business.

Takeshi Murata

Liquidwolf — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:19:07 -0800

Animation... More clips available at his homepage.

Bows, business, bathrooms & bars: Japanese etiquette

madamjujujive — Fri, 25 Apr 2003 06:29:36 -0800

How To Bow - learn Japanese etiquette for business and social situations in this quirky flash animation that offers practical tips on how to behave as a guest, how to avoid embarrassing dining gaffes, how to conduct a successful business meeting and what to expect in a public bathroom. Don't "drop a brick" - learn to avoid common mistakes!

Sushi Seal Family

staggernation — Fri, 03 Jan 2003 11:22:15 -0800

The Sushi Seal Family are simultaneously sushi and seals. Actually, judging by the sample movie and the episode guide, it seems more like "Barbapapa" meets Zen koans. But it's big in Japan, apparently. (Via Geegaw.)

Gloomy the Vicious Bear

madamjujujive — Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:42:12 -0800

Gloomy the Vicious Bear - we had a recent thread about the teddy bear turning 100. Here's a cute pink Japanese variation that retains a frighteningly feral blood lust. Osaka-based illustrator Mori Chack's innocent cartoon style belies the macabre nature. Just in time for the holidays, get your Gloomy Bear stuffed toys, hightops or other goodies before supplies run out! thanks, gmtPlus9.

Flash animation

madamjujujive — Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:44:27 -0800

Flash with no name - think you've seen every bizarre Japanese flash? Good chance you haven't seen this one yet. I am at a loss for a title. This is not safe for work. This is not safe for children or small animals. Do not take with medication. Mock the message, not the messenger.

phatboy — Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:24:16 -0800

Astroboy! Get out your red rocket boots and laser shooting behind. Sony is planning to bring the cult superhero/wonderboy to the screen in 2004 in computer-generated glory. Will the film feature Astro's evil brother Atlas, or Astro's slightly unnerving robotic parents?

ritualdevice — Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:07:02 -0800

Tetsuo! Kaneda! Akira on DVD!