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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 7h

I hope this is great. All killer, no filler.

Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 8h

New trailer for "All You Need Is Kill" animated feature by Kenichiro Akimoto & Studio 4°C.
Coming in Japanese theaters on January 9, 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrHi...

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 23h

What are your examples of animations that were clearly made on a budget, but they make up for it with great scripting and / or smart art direction? Here’s two of mine.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 3d

I still think it’s her best movie.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 4d

I had to put down my little buddy yesterday. Please love your little friends and enjoy these moments.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 4d

I wish I had more time with this sweet, sweet boy. The house already feels empty without him. I tried to send him off with as much love as I could. These little lives are so precious. I loved Chip so so much and will miss him. Love your furry friends.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 5d

Gonna take a bit of a break from social media. My poor kitty Chip has taken a turn for the worse. He has kidney failure and is not eating. Hospice at home. If he doesn’t improve by Saturday it looks like that’s the day we will put him down. The vet says he isn’t suffering. Filling him with love.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 6d

This book is really fantastic. It explores Hayao Miyazaki by looking at the media and themes that influenced him. It’s a really smart way to discuss an artist.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 7d

What is on your watchlist that feels like October? youtu.be/36mAsVSH_-s?...

Over the Garden Wall - Official Trailer

YouTube video by Crunchyroll Store Australia

youtu.be

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 11d

This weekend Gkids released 2 must see films in the U.S. and Canada. Perfect Blue 4K all weekend, and Monday only 100 metres. 100 meters is co directed by Kenji Iwaisawa and Stephanie Sheh. Iwaisawa previously directed one of my favourite animes of recent years: On Gaku: Our Sound.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 11d

… the story is convoluted, bit the environments will sweep you away. A serious recommendation on vibes alone. A-

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 11d

Letting Tubi‘s algorithm choose my next animated movie pt 5. When there are hard to find animations - normally international or independent releases - I turn to Tubi and then Kanopy. China has become the country to watch and is now in the tier with the U.S. and Japan. Deep sea is breathtaking.,,

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 12d

… but it is so charming and has some darkness at the edges. The stop motion is well done and the movie breezes by. So much poo though. So much. B.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 12d

Letting Tubi‘s algorithm choose my next animated movie pt 4. I was really hoping this experiment would find some hidden gems I had never heard of, and it paid off today. Oink is far from perfect. It owes a great debt to Babe and has a shocking amount of poo jokes…

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 12d

Which is that it’s really hard to make a film for preschool kids. In between watches of The Emoji Movie or The Paw patrol movie, the fact that this has some light chuckles, actual character, and fun animation makes it better than most of the dreck aimed at this age. Watch with a 3 year old. C-

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 12d

Letting Tubi‘s algorithm choose my next animated movie pt 3. I laughed when My Little Pony: The Movie came up, because I last saw it in theaters. My 4 year old son really wanted to see it. Rewatching it now I have the same reaction. I’ll damn it with faint praise…

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 13d

That’s disturbing

Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 13d

Tubi is my favourite streamer. My plan is just to go with the next suggested.

Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 13d

…plus it seems pointless. I can struggle through sadness or goriness if there seems to be a point, but this is just dire. The animation is fine. Watch Plague Dogs or Unicorn Wars instead. D.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 13d

Letting Tubi‘s algorithm choose my next animated movie pt 2. I guess I’m on the algorithm for Deaf Crocodile releases. Felidae is a horror film and suspense mystery with cats. I have recommended hard watches before, including Plague Dogs, but this movie is so dire and the plot so convoluted…

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 14d

Letting Tubi‘s algorithm choose my next animated movie pt1*. The Pied Piper is a gothic wooden puppet masterpiece. Very creepy and sublime. The gobblygook voices are shrill but other than that it’s fantastic. A very good print. B+ *I love Tubi. youtu.be/e5RjH1Mp5To?...

PIED PIPER 2023 restoration trailer

YouTube video by Deaf Crocodile

youtu.be

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 16d

Hey. Thanks so much! I love comic books too.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 17d

Every weekend I post one animated movie available on Youtube. This weekends movie is Spring and Chaos, the biographical anime from the mid 90s. youtu.be/oButcxgnXcU?...

Spring and Chaos (1996, Directed by Shoji Kawamori) Anime Film -- Japanese with English Subtitles

YouTube video by Ars_Arcantum

youtu.be

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 20d

oooh. One I’ve never heard of. I’m looking forward to checking it out. Thank you.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 20d

It’s a great one.

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Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.social · 20d

This is one that’s always on my list. I gotta watch it.