Saturday, April 04, 2009

轉:「日本動畫推移與國際比較」

日本動畫協會公佈 09 年「日本動畫推移與國際比較」官方統計數據

日本動畫協會在三月底的年度盛事「2009 日本國際動畫展」中展出了一系列關於日本國內動畫與外國比較的統計數字,而日前該單位也於官方網站上公開了這份資料,以下即為日本動畫協會所公佈之「日本動畫推移與國際比較」的整理報導:

日本動畫電影數量以及票房收入曲線(1958 年~2008 年)
2008 年內日本出品的動畫電影除了《哆啦 A 夢》、《蠟筆小新》、《名偵探柯南》、《神奇寶貝》等過去每年幾乎固定會推出電影版作品的動畫之外,最熱門的動畫電影就要算是宮崎駿的《崖上的波妞》了。

當初許多評論都認為《崖上的波妞》主要是以兒童為取向的作品,因此在票房的收入上不太被看好,不過在該片上映後卻大大地推翻了這些預測。雖然還未能超過《神隱少女》的 304 億日圓(2001 年日本電影票房冠軍)、以及《霍爾的移動城堡》的 200 億日圓(2004 年日本電影票房冠軍)的票房數字,不過就故事內容、角色特性以及作品特質來說,《崖上的波妞》或許比較相似於《龍貓》一樣,會成為一部長期受到歡迎的作品。


日本電視動畫作品數量的演進(1963 年~2008 年)
日本最初的 30 分鐘帶狀電視動畫《原子小金剛》於 1963 年問世,在之後日本的電視動畫逐漸的發展蓬勃起來。日本特有的「深夜動畫時段」作品在 1990 年代後半開始極速的增加,而在進入 2000 年之後依舊沒有改變這個成長方向,並且在 2006 年達到至今作品放映紀錄的最高峰。

雖然相較之下 07、08 年的作品數量有相繼減少的趨勢,但這究竟是代表動畫公司的製作量減少,或者這才是回歸到正常的市場需求量,這些都還需要再持續觀察幾年才有辦法作出評斷。


日本動畫的作品時數演進(2003 年~2008 年)
在日本的動畫「作品時數」統計中,是以每年年初至年底推出的所有動畫為對象(包含 DVD 內的影像特典以及電視未播放的部分),這個部分是在 2006 年達到了顛峰。而這裡也將以孩童為主的「一般時段(5 點至 23 點)」,和以年紀稍長的觀眾為取向的「深夜時段(23 點至 5 點)」分別比較。

而將 08 年與 07 年的數據比較後,可發現在「一般時段」的作品時數大約減少了 5000 分鐘左右,換算後約為 169 集的 30 分鐘作品。而在「深夜時段」的部分則是減少了 9500 分鐘,換算後約為 317 集 30 分鐘的作品。

此外,雖然在「深夜時段」的誕生後 1990 年代的動畫作品開始急速增加,但相對的在少子化的影響下,「一般時段」的動畫就有逐漸減少的趨勢,因此到了後期的作品時數總合就可說是跟著深夜時段的動畫數量在變動。


日本動畫 DVD 的銷售走向(1999 年~2007 年)
由於目前 2008 年的統計數字尚未正式出爐,因此無法下定論,但對於動畫產業來說,2008 年最大的影響力可說是來自於「藍光光碟」的誕生。

回想當年的影像媒體自錄影帶到 DVD 的推移可說是非常的成功,而目前已可見像是《超時空要塞 Frontier》、《CODE GEASS 反叛的魯路修 R2》的藍光光碟初回出貨量就達到五萬張左右,因此從今年開始到明年藍光光碟是否能普及化是非常重要的關鍵期。


日本動畫協會加盟社的網路與手機動畫作品相關收入(2002 年~2007 年)
近年來在日本急遽成長的還包括了網路和手機動畫作品,雖然自 05 到 06 年有十足的上升,但卻在進入 07 年時減緩了成長。雖然目前 2008 年的數據還未公佈,不過大致上可看出目前網路和手機也成為了一個新的發表主流平台。


日本動畫角色週邊商品市場的演進(2001 年~2007 年)
雖然日本的動畫角色週邊商品市場自 2002 年大大衰退,但在之後以非常緩慢的速度爬升,並且在 07 年恢復到和 02 年一樣的水平。而若仔細觀察這幾年來銷售前排名的話,也可以發現幾乎都是幾個固定的角色。


中國動畫作品時數的演進(2003 年~2008 年)
這份圖表是依照「中國廣電總局」所發布的資料作為依據,其中帶狀式動畫以及電影版動畫等皆被計算在裡面,但是並不是所有作品都有被中國當局允許進行播映。


與美國 2D、3D 動畫電影的數量比較(1995 年~2008 年)
自 1995 年世界首支 3D CG 動畫問世至今,現今的美國好萊塢可說是幾乎沒有在製作 2D 的平面動畫電影,而依照圖表趨勢可觀察到,今後似乎也將會持續朝著這個方向演進。觀察圖表可發現,美國在 3D 動畫的製作數量上有大幅的成長,而除了以往幾乎獨佔市場的皮克斯動畫和夢工廠之外,也有不少其它的電影公司逐漸地打入這塊領域。

此外,也統計了 2007 年 12 月至 2008 年 11 月為止,日本、美國以及其它國家分別針對「兒童」所製作的動畫作品數目,日本是 55 部作品,美國則製作了高達 351 部的作品,其餘國家的總合則為 41 部,在這裡或許也能觀察到各自對於「動畫」的定位也說不定。


日本動畫協會已提供了完整的「日本動畫推移與國際比較」剪報資料,有興趣的人可至的官方網站下載。日本動畫協會官網

文章轉載自:巴哈姆特

Simpsonized Gatchaman



Gatchaman Team by *SimpsonsCameos on deviantART

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Wallpapers



Two different Tatsunoko vs. Capcom desktop wallpapers desktop wallpapers here

Gatchaman Pencil Art


Gatchaman pencil art by Ghostpatrol.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

New Mazinger Z Anime Series

Giant Robo's Imagawa to direct remake of Nagai's Mazinger Z super robot anime series "Shin Mazinger Shōgeki! Z-Hen" which will be launched in April 2009.

The official website of the Akita Shoten publisher has revealed that Dynamic Pro, the studio of Mazinger Z robot manga creator Go Nagai, will launch the Shin Mazinger Zero series in the June issue of Champion RED magazine on April 18.


source: animenewsnetwork
Shin Mazinger Shōgeki! Z-Hen TV Remake Set for 2009

New Die-Cast Gatchaman Vechicles

New Gatchaman Vehicles EX合金, G-1, G-2, G-3, G4 + Red-impulse + Godphoenix.

AstroBoy Wallpaper

The movie Official website of AstroBoy is updated, new trailer is there, the image quality is the best so far. And also more new images and 4 wallpapers for download.



this is the illustration version of Astroboy we designed for style guide.

Gatchaman Figures

Different kinds of Gatchaman G-1, Ken toy and figure from different age...Vinyl, Tin toy, mask, Kubrick etc.








Gatchaman tintoy

source: samurainoirtoybox2

Saturday, March 28, 2009

New Mini Cooper Convertible "Always Open" CM

Cat Shit One

That's strange but cool, if you look the tone and style, it just look like MGS4, but they are cutes bunnies! This is a trailer of the anime series called Cat Shit One, or as it's known in the US ... Apocalypse Meow. Directed by Kazuya Sasahara (who you might know as the brains behind Bikini Samurai Squad).
Japan's Studio Anima publicized its computer-animated adaptation of Motofumi Kobayashi's Cat Shit One manga at Tokyo International Anime Fair this week. ADV Manga released three volumes of the original Cat Shit One manga under the title Apocalypse Meow in North America. The manga follows three American soldiers — Bota, Perky and Rats — during the Vietnam War . The trio just happen to be cute animals in the Cat Shit One recon group.

The 12-episode anime series of "real and fierce combat by cute and fluffy animal" updates the manga's premise by making the three soldiers part of a modern private military company. In the first episode, the three attempt to rescue hostages, but end up surrounded by guerrillas demanding the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces in the area. (The original manga had an updated manga sequel with a similar premise called Cat Shit One '80.


source:
An Eternal Thought in the Mind of Godzilla blog (Patrick Macias)
official website

BTW,
Thats not exactly related to above but it reminds me some shows with similar treatment by using a cute character to play with violence... such as Happy Tree Friends.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Periodic Table For Video Game Controllers

If you studied chemistry before, you must know about the periodic table, This Periodic Table of Controllers is fairly comprehensive with game controllers from Atari, Nintendo, Coleco and more. I like the way how the designer combine the info and graphic to make it really fun!

also check this Period Table of Video Game Characters by I Heart Chaos

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

New Astro Boy Poster (US version)


Check out the brand-new new one sheet promo still from Summit.
source: Splash Page
Personally, I like the Asia version better, the taste and tone was being captured more correctly. This US is too X-file like and mystery, audience had already seen Astro face, why we need to hide him again?

Monday, March 23, 2009

Astro Boy at HK Film Mart




Imagi/Astro Boy booth at Hong Kong Film Mart. This is the same Standee we used before, the only difference is the Chinese Title. Hope marketing team will bring us more good news on distribution. : )

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009 opened for public yesterday. I couldn't go because of peak production of Astro Boy... Check these cool photos about Astro boy and Gatchaman.
You can see the Japanese promotional image from Tezuka's booth.


There are some Gatchaman stuffs at Tatsunoko's booth. Can you see the CG image of Joe at the bottom?
Official website of TAF2009

Yona Yona Penguin

Finally this is getting made...
Yona Yona Penguin is an animated film currently in production by the Japanese anime studio Madhouse and sister company Dynamo Pictures. It will be Madhouse's first fully 3D CGI film. Famed Madhouse staff director Rintaro, known for Galaxy Express 999 and Metropolis, will helm the project. French production company Denis Friedman Productions is collaborating on and helping fund the film. The characters was designed by Terra (寺田克也) Release in 2009?

A heart-warming tale of fantasy and adventure, as three children left on their own, find friendship and courage for the first time in their lives.
more info at wikipedia

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Monkey King



I hadn't seen this AD during the Olympic games, this is not bad, i like the character design.


When i see this Monkey king animation, it reminds me one thing interesting. I heard lots of people, studios, companies tried to make animation of Monkey King, seem this is the no.1 choice animation title for Chinese... However, the interesting phenomenon that they all failed for some reasons, i hope we can see one really good and success new Monkey King animation in the future.

Yatterman Trailer



HIKAIDER 人造人間ハカイダー


speed paint, continue the style test... try draw more my favorite superheroes

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

ShockerRider


Shocker Rider
ショッカー戦闘員【仮面ライダーシリーズ】

Sunday, March 08, 2009

EX Gohkin Getter Robo


This is one of the best robot redesign, i was inspired a lot from this designs set, it make the impossible fancy-transform to more believable. The mechanism is so awesome! There is the reprint version.
This is designed by Designed by Taku [ ROBO-SHI ] Sato (佐藤[ ロボ師] 拓). This is design just for Gohkin product, thats not for any show... i would like to see a TV series or movie like this.




More pictures here: EX Gohkin Getter Robo 1, 2, 3 repaint version
Series: Getter Robo
Maker: Art Storm / Fewture Models
More info here
* I serached the intenet to search more cool designs from this great prototype artist, just found out that he passed away on 2006, thats too bad...

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Astroboy Anime Short With ravex’s Debut Album

The Daily Sports newspaper reports on Thursday that ravex, a new musical unit attached to the Avex label, will ship a special 18-minute Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom/Mighty Atom) anime short with its debut album, trax, at the end of April. Tezuka Production is collaborating on this anime based on the robot boy created by the studio's namesake, manga and anime pioneer Osamu Tezuka. The anime short will be on a special extra DVD bundled with the trax album.
This anime short is separate from IMAGI's computer-animated feature film, which will open in North America in October.
Source:
ANN
Read more @ astroboyworld

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Heromoism

A set of 2 posters created, Mr. Mao x Astro Boy + Batman by Tommy Li
words from the artist: Tommy Li
It's hard to understand what "Mao" represents in Hong Kong today. Hong Kong is a metropolis where eastern culture mixes with western capitalism. A "Hero" for most youngsters today is a comic book character, not "Mao" or "Communism." Playfulness is everything. This poster is banned from any exhibitions or design-competitions in China. Thus, it is important to expose any international recognition awarded to it in Mainland China because that is the best way to make people aware that Hong Kong still restricts creative freedom.

Monday, March 02, 2009

‘The Legend of Milu Deer’ Chinese CG animated fantasy film



This is the new fantasy CG animated film featuring the national treasure of the Père David’s Deer. The Legend of MiLu Deer: Princess Yoyo (麋鹿傳奇) After the major success of KungFu Panda, China wonder why they can't make their own CG animation for their market. This is another cute animal story again, which i am pretty tried of personally but this is still the first good attempt.

Here’s how the official site describe the plot in a nutshell:

In ancient times, when Milu was deified as dogs, humans and animals lived in harmonious world. The King of Milu Deer and his daughter, Yoyo, with all the deer subjects in the beautiful marsh and mountains lightheartedly. There was a tale that the horn of the king have a magical power, it could make the dream come true. To gain it, the young human prince and the evil Koradji lead the army to catch the King in the mountain. Then, Qingmu, the captain of Haiqi horses, lead the confederates ambuscade in the lake under the mountain. One day, rebellious Yoko eat a nameless grass which transformed her as a beautiful girl. She met the prince Can, and won his heart back. The two young bloods dueled with the Koradji and Qingmu, though there were dangers, they still supported each other. Finally, the evil was defeated by the kind and harmony of nature was protected. In the end, Can transformed as beautiful male deer and get into the embrace of nature with Yoyo and other deers.
The Legend of Milu Deer official website
Source: Twitchfilm
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