Embark on a voyage through a chronological history of anime, that explores both the marquee cinematic touchstones and enduring series that have shaped the medium. The Anime Archives celebrates it all, from the Studio Ghibli films that fans queued for at the cinema to the eagerly-anticipated weekly One Piece episodes, and Attack on Titan’s enormous cultural footprint, no icon will be left out. Discover more about the creators – and creative processes – that gave life to the worlds that defined childhoods while capturing imaginations. Composed of thoughtful essays and insights into key artists, dive into the inspirations, philosophies, and techniques integral to these timeless masterpieces. Featuring interviews with and retrospectives of renowned names from the history of anime, including:Osama Tezuka (Astro Boy, Diary of Ma-chan, New Treasure Island)Leiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato, Galaxy Express 999)Hidekazu Ohara (Mobile Suit Gundam 0080, Night on the Galactic Railroad, Chocobo Racing)Kofi Morimoto (Robot Carnival, Children of the Sea, Noiseman Sound Insect)Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump)Rumiko Takahashi (Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha)Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell, Angel’s Egg)Isao Takahata (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, Panda! Go, Panda!, Grave of the Fireflies)Hayao Miyazaki (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Future Boy Conan, Porco Rosso)Rintaro (Metropolis, Galaxy Express 999)Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, Suzume, Weathering with You)Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Belle, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time)Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion Gunbuster, Shin Godzilla)Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers, Millennium Actress)Hiroaki Yura (Safe House Studios, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance) | The Anime Archives by Lost in Cult, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters