On its release in 1988, Grave of the Fireflies riveted audiences with its uncompromising drama. Directed by Isao Takahata at Studio Ghibli and based on an autob
The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are amongst the highest regarded in the movie industry. Their delightful films rank alongside the most popular non-Engli
An authority on Japanese and American pop culture examines the influence and popularity of Japanese animation in the U.S., discussing the American experience wi