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6.6In the hyper-masculine criminal underworld, a masochistic high-ranking yakuza and his newly-assigned bodyguard become increasingly drawn to each other.
Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather
2020
Rare access to animation filmmaker Oshiyama Kiyotaka (Look Back) allows cameras to follow as he dives into creating his latest film. Having honed his skills under legendary titans Miyazaki Hayao and Anno Hideaki, Oshiyama's process astonishes. It is one where he wears many, many hats. Also, interviews with the creators of the Academy Award-winning "Magic Candies", as well as A-list directors from the world-renowned production house MAPPA reveal the current state and concerns for the future of the anime industry.
Innovators of Japan Anime
2025
6.0Anime adaptation of the short story "Don't Stay Gold", to be included in volume 7 of the manga.
Twittering Birds Never Fly: Don't Stay Gold
2021
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6.6In the hyper-masculine criminal underworld, a masochistic high-ranking yakuza and his newly-assigned bodyguard become increasingly drawn to each other.
Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather
2020
6.0Anime adaptation of the short story "Don't Stay Gold", to be included in volume 7 of the manga.
Twittering Birds Never Fly: Don't Stay Gold
2021