This bold debut feature for a studio opened by a Ghibli veteran reveals an exciting future.

A Ghibli veteran’s newly opened studio debuting its feature film in the hands of a debut director and legendary composer - a look into adapting one of the most brutal mangas onto the silver screen.

Your backdoor anime hangout had the privilege to interview two important people involved with Jinsei: creator Ryuya Suzuki and voice actor for Sakura Jenkins, Miho Ohashi. We dive into the writing process as well as a look into a particular scene Ohashi-san deeply resonated with.

A tale of two studios by two directors about two oddballs.

Style in Sweat and CG

Pressing on past trauma through community and the supernatural.

Of family and kingdoms, which do you pledge your allegiance to when the world tears itself apart?

Small town charm with a warm welcoming smile declaring, “Ordinary is the best of all!”