A producer involved in some of Japan’s highest-grossing anime blockbusters was arrested in Tokyo this week on suspicion of creating child pornography. Koichiro Ito, 52, stands accused of coercing a 15 ...
Ahead of the Berlinale, The Hollywood Reporter met with Shinkai in Tokyo to discuss how his recent filmmaking represents an evolving response to Japan’s 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the new ...
Japanese animation film “Suzume” made just shy of $50 million on its opening weekend in mainland Chinese theaters. Data from consultancy Artisan Gateway, shows “Suzume” grabbing the top spot at the ...
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Japanese Producer Of Anime Hits Suzume, Your Name Faces 6 Years In Prison After Arrest Over Child Pornography
Koichiro Ito, a prominent Japanese producer and longtime collaborator of acclaimed anime filmmaker Makoto Shinkai, is reportedly facing a potential six-year prison sentence. Japanese producer Koichiro ...
Prominent anime industry figure Koichiro Ito stands accused of coercing a 15-year-old girl he met over social media into sending him nude selfies. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief A producer ...
The anime maestro opens up about how his YA fantasy adventure film grapples with the 2011 earthquake and tsunami and making his most overt tribute to Hayao Miyazaki to date. By Patrick Brzeski Asia ...
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