Clements, Jonathan - Japan's Anime Revolution!: Twenty Animated Films That Changed the World

20 pivotal moments in anime filmmaking—and the untold drama behind them. From secret production battles to box-office triumphs, Japan's Anime Revolution reveals how each landmark film transformed Japanese animation A survey of the 20 most important Japanese anime films and filmmakers—from Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Mamoru Oshii to Naoko Yamada—with detailed discussions of the storytelling techniques and technological innovations that have changed the face of modern animation. Includes 50 colour images presenting a visual history of Japanese anime over the past 75 years. Author Jonathan Clements has published several books on anime including The Anime Encyclopedia and Anime: A History.